What to Do If You're Alone on Valentine's Day

So its Valentine's Day, and you're all alone. Maybe you just broke with your beaux or got a divorce, maybe it's been months since you've had a lover, maybe you're partner is simply out of town. Whatever the reason, you're alone on the one holiday dedicated to togetherness. Here are a few ways to have fun and even take advantage of this Valentine's Day:

Go to a Movie with Friends
Chances are you're not the only person you know who is alone on Valentine's Day. Round up all your single friends and go out to a movie, have a fun dinner out, and then go dancing. It'll be exciting and everyone will have a great time on a not-so-great holiday for singles.

If you and your friends want to save some money, then rent a few movies, order some pizza, and have a movie night at home. You and your friends will be able to laugh shamelessly at your favorite flicks, and you'll be able to hang out and have fun together in a more comfortable setting.

Hire Yourself Out for Babysitting
If you have any babysitting experience whatsoever, you can make $100 bucks or more babysitting on the night that all parents want to go out for dinner and a date. Talk to parents you're familiar with to find a gig; if you have references and CPR training, you can make $12 or more an hour.

If you're really ambitious, become a licensed childcare provider and start a Holiday Childcare business for Valentine's Day. You can have children dropped off for Valentine's Day, and charge $35-$50 per child. You'll make tons of money with this endeavor as long as you advertise long before Valentine's Day.

Get Overtime at Work
Since Valentine's Day is an internationally recognized holiday, you might be able to earn overtime pay working on February 14^th. Check out your business's policies for holiday payment on Valentine's Day, and signup to work well before all the time slots are filled.

Volunteer
If you're all alone on Valentine's Day, why not grab a friend or two and head down to the local soup kitchen or animal shelter for a few hours of volunteering? You'll receive tons of gratitude and appreciation for your work, and you'll ward off loneliness by surrounding yourself with people or pets in need. You could even adopt your very own pet after volunteering at the shelter: pets make great companions and they'll be forever loyal and loving.

Being alone on Valentine's Day can be a drag, but you don't have to be lonely on this day of love. I hope these suggestions have given you some great ideas for things to do on Valentine's Day- let me know how it goes. Have a great holiday!