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"Whether you will be strapping on red pumps for a night out, or staying in, snuggled up in your pink P.J.s, let Valentine&amp;#039;s Day be full of fun, and not full of the sniffles! If You&amp;#039;re In the Mood to Go Out\u2026 Chow Down At Your Favorite Restaurant  With all the sweets you will be eating on Valentine&amp;#039;s Day, you will probably want something savory for dinner. Get your best friends together for dinner at your favorite restaurant! Valentine&amp;#039;s Day is one of the busiest days of the year, so make sure to call ahead and make a reservation. At dinner, indulge in something you wouldn&amp;#039;t usually order, like an appetizer or dessert, and split it with your friends! Labels or Love? Shopping Always Wins! Shopping at the mall with your girls can turn any day around, so save up some cash for February 14! Don&amp;#039;t want to spend all your hard earned cash at the mall? No problem! Make a shopping trip not-so-average, by getting your friends together to see who can come up with the most extreme Valentine&amp;#039;s Day outfit. The more pink, red and white the better! Frills, lace and volume always add a nice touch for the contest. After the outfits are complete, have everyone work it in the dressing room to see who channeled their inner Cupid the best! Show A Stranger An Act of Kindness Show love to your community on Valentine&amp;#039;s Day! Get your girls together to make cards, assemble goody bags, or bake sweets for a children&amp;#039;s hospital, nursing home, or homeless shelter. Head to the location of your choice and spend an hour or two volunteering. Remember, love doesn&amp;#039;t have to be shown in gifts\u2014even a hug to a child at a hospital, playing a board game with a resident at a nursing home or serving food to those at a homeless shelter could be the most sincere sign of love. If You&amp;#039;re In the Mood To Stay In\u2026 Pamper Yourself At A Spa Night After a long day at school it will be nice to kick your feet up and pamper yourself like a princess! Have your besties bring over their favorite nail polish, hair products and facemasks. Try these pink leopard nail designs for a fun twist! Ask around and see if any of your friends have a heated footbath or paraffin wax machine to refresh your hands and feet! Valentine&amp;#039;s Day truly is the perfect day to spoil yourself! Tweet @seventeenmag a picture of your manis, once they&amp;#039;re finished! Organize A Game Of Secret Cupid If you have ever participated in Secret Santa, then Secret Cupid will ring a bell. Get your friends together, draw names and exchange gifts. A gift from a BFF can be so much better than a gift from a BF! Once the big day has arrived, set up a time and place to meet to exchange gifts! Craft Your Heart Out What better way to spend Valentine&amp;#039;s Day than crafting? Bust out your old Seventeen issues, and make a hot guy collage. Staring at eye candy all night sounds more delicious than eating candy! Check out Pinterest for awesome step-by-step DIY&amp;#039;s for accessories, clothing and bedroom d\u00E9cor. Have each friend bring supplies to cut down on cost of the party. What are your alternative ways to celebrate Valentine&amp;#039;s Day?  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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