Photo Brian Brosmer.

For those of you who aren’t married or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be irritating, if not somewhat depressing. But why shouldn’t you also get a little spoiled on Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ideas of things you can do for  a friend, family member or even for yourself to make the day special.

1. Flowers at the office:  Jealous of a co-worker who gets flowers at the office every year? Why don’t you and a friend treat each other to a bouquet with a silly note…it doesn’t have to be roses, so no fear that it will cost you an arm and a leg.  Write an extravagant note, disguise your handwriting, make them wonder who the heck sent it: it all adds to the fun.

2. Spa day: Take off part of the day and get your nails done, have a chair massage, or great haircut.  (If you can’t afford to take the day off of work, some masseuses will even come to the office to do a chair massage, and boy wouldn’t that make your co-workers jealous!)  A  little love to your appearance never hurts your self-esteem.

3. If you’re not into all that fluff, take a class instead and expand your world. A cooking class, craft class or music appreciation class are all treats for your mind and soul.

4. Buy your best friend, daughter, or girlfriend a set of pajamas! Pajamas can be cute, silly, sexy and fun. It’s less risky than buying lingerie (less intimate), easier to guess sizes, and something they will wear a LOT more often. Snuggly as a teddy bear, but useful. They will think of you every time they slip into them.

5. Call up a friend you haven’t heard from in a while. True, your friends who are in relationships may be out to dinner in the evening, but pick up the phone during the day and take the time to reconnect with someone you care about. I know you don’t do it enough! Hearing someone say to you, “It’s so great to hear from you!” may be the thing that really brightens your day.