Celebrate Valentines Day Without Chocolate

Last Updated on February 7, 2021 by Ellen Christian

Can you have Valentines Day without chocolate? If you’re like many people, you’re trying to avoid chocolate. That can make holidays like Valentine’s Day a challenge. Whether you are trying to lose weight, watching your sugar, or just prefer not to eat candy, you can still enjoy Valentine’s Day!

Valentines Day Without Chocolate

My husband is diabetic, and I try to avoid sweets whenever possible. When we exchange Valentine’s Day gifts, we don’t buy each other chocolate. We still want to get each other a gift, so we focus on things that aren’t edible. Of course, it’s just as acceptable to focus on an activity that you both want to do instead. Valentine’s Day is really about showing the other person how much you care.

Flowers

I love flowers, absolutely love them. Since February in Vermont is winter, when my husband brings me flowers, he buys them. It’s just as nice to receive a bouquet of flowers from outside if you have them in February. Or, go for a potted plant instead since they will last longer. Have you ever tried forcing flower bulbs?

Coffee

I’m one of those people who is completely addicted to coffee so I will gladly accept a good quality coffee as a gift any day of the year including Valentine’s Day. To make it special, you’ll want to choose something your sweetheart doesn’t normally buy at the grocery store. Lately, I’ve been enjoying the K-Cups from Intelligent Blends because they are recyclable. Save 5% off your first order using this link when you shop.

Your Time

Like I mentioned above, you don’t need to give your Valentine a physical gift. Many people are working on minimalism and prefer not to receive something else that will need to be cared for. If your special someone is one of those people, you can give them a gift of your time. Plan a trip to a museum, go out to a fancy restaurant, take a hike through the woods, or go on a long drive in the country. Or, just stay home and make a romantic dinner yourself. Whatever you pick, make sure it’s something they’ll enjoy.

Jewelry

There’s never a bad time to surprise that special person in your life with a piece of jewelry. Be certain that the person you shop for wears the type of jewelry you’re considering. I never wear earrings but do enjoy charm bracelets and rings. Don’t worry about the price tag, instead, choose a special piece you know they’ll love. A special piece of jewelry could help me be quite happy with Valentine’s Day without chocolate.

A Symbol

I love Precious Moments collectibles, and I have a few special pieces from when I was younger. Precious Moments offers figurines, ornaments, dolls, home decor, and more. I’m partial to the music boxes and snow globes, but my Mom collects the ornaments. There really is something for everyone for every occasion, and I am so impressed with the quality and the beauty of the two items I received. You can find Couple Under the Tree and You’re the Only Fish in my Sea on PreciousMoments.com.

Healthy Treats

If you have a child in grade school, it’s probably expected that they’ll bring in a Valentine treat for their classmate. While there are non-candy alternatives like pencils and stickers, it’s OK to choose a healthy treat like these Yum Earth Organic Gummy Bears as well. Make sure you choose something that is allergy-safe if you’re sending it into a school environment. I created easy labels on these treat bags using a P-Touch Label Maker.

How would you celebrate Valentines Day without chocolate? Check out these 10 Paleo Valentine’s Day ideas. Check out these naturally pink party ideas.

Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.