Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Beyond the Chocolates: Why February is Officially "The Month of You"

How was everyone’s Valentine’s Day? I hope your day was filled with all the classic hits—bouquets that smell like heaven, heart-shaped everything, and maybe a little too much chocolate (if there is such a thing).

But here’s a secret: just because the calendar flipped to February 15th doesn’t mean the season of love is over. In fact, I’m officially declaring this Valentine’s Month.

Now that you’ve showered your significant other with affection, it’s time to check in on a very important person you might have missed. Did you forget to celebrate your other significant other?

I’m talking about you.

Celebrating the Woman in the Mirror

We spend so much time being the rock for everyone else. We are the ones who show up, who cheer the loudest, who dry the tears, and who make sure the holidays feel magical. But when was the last time you celebrated the person who did all that?

You deserve a standing ovation for the you who laughed through the chaos, cried through the growth, and never stopped showing up for others.

My Personal Love Fest

Personally, I’m spending the rest of this month celebrating how much I love the 55-year-old woman I have become. Honestly? She’s my favorite version of me yet.

I’m celebrating the woman who:

  • Embraces the Quirky: Yes, I’m 55 and still rocking my Hello Kitty fashion. Why? Because it makes me smile, and at this age, "style rules" are just suggestions we’re allowed to ignore.

  • Finds the Joy: I’m the woman who still cracks up at her husband’s bone-dry sense of humor, even when I’ve heard the punchline a thousand times.

  • Stays Wacky: I’ve traded "fitting in" for "having fun," and let me tell you, the view from here is much better.

How to Celebrate "Valentine’s Month"

You don’t need a partner to keep the romance alive this February. Here are a few ways to show yourself some major appreciation:

The "Self-Love" ActionWhy You Need It
The "Treat Yourself" PurchaseBuy that quirky item you’ve been eyeing but thought was "too much."
A Solo DateTake yourself to that café or movie you love. No compromising on the snacks!
Write a Love LetterList five things you’ve accomplished this year that made you proud.
Unapologetic RestGive yourself permission to do absolutely nothing for an afternoon.

The bottom line: You are the longest relationship you will ever have. It’s time to start acting like you’re the prize—because you are.

So, let’s keep the hearts hanging and the celebrations going. Whether you’re 25 or 55, wearing high heels or Hello Kitty sneakers, take a moment today to say: "I really like the person I’ve become."

Bye for now, and Happy Valentine's Day Month! xoxo

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