5 Reasons Why Pinterest is Your Best Friend This Valentine’s Day
Alexia Halsey ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
Pinterest is the social media site for creativity: people share recipes, DIY tutorials, and other crafty type things with one another on this ever expanding platform. Here are five of the top reasons to visit Pinterest this Valentine’s Day.
5) Recipes
Trying to plan a romantic evening at home with your partner, but have no idea what to do about dinner? There is an abundance of recipes posted on Pinterest. No need to worry about skill either, there’s a range of possible meals from sandwiches to sushi, omelets to fillet mignon. Just make sure to leave room for dessert!
4) Valentine’s Cards
Chocolates and flowers are generally viewed as classic Valentine’s gifts, but there’s really nothing more classic than a card! Imagine if that card’s homemade? Even better! Pinterest has lots of great tutorials for creative Valentine’s cards for friends, lovers, and family members.
3) Hair and makeup tutorials
Maybe you’re getting ready for a romantic dinner with your partner or trying to look fierce for a night out with friends. Whatever your plans call for, Pinterest can help complete the look. Thousands of easy to follow hair and makeup tutorials can help bring together a perfect outfit, or provide more fun things to try at home with friends
2) Date Ideas
Valentine’s Day is great day to not only tell your partner you love them, but to simply spend time with them. Sure, fancy dinner and a movie could be fun, but maybe it’s time to try something new. Search Pinterest for good date locations and activities to make this Valentine’s Day special. Don’t have much money to spend? Well, there are plenty of cute and romantic stay-at-home date ideas as well!
1) Spa Night!
So it’s Valentine’s Day and you’re single. A singles spa night with friends is the perfect cure! Facial recipes, hair treatments, and relaxing step by step yoga workouts are all easy to find on Pinterest. Relax and rejuvenate while watching a movie or gossiping with some of your favorite people. And if none of those options sound super appealing, you could always do each other’s nails!