Happy Palentine’s Day! Celebrate your platonic soulmates this February 13th

Who needs a date when you’ve got your mates?

Valentine’s, Schmalentine’s? If the sweet, sweet smell of romance and roses in the air is getting on your nerves, you’re not alone. For those of us who don’t have a Valentine to claim as our own, Palentine’s Day is a fun way to celebrate everything else we’ve got going for us, starting with our friends.

So dress up (or down), round up your pals and gals, and try one or all of these ideas for a memorable February 13th.

Mix up some drinks

The stiffer, the better, and stay away from anything red or pink. Why not pre-select a couple of cocktail recipes you’ve always wanted to try your hand at and make it a group learning occasion?

Eat all the food

Fine dining is out the window. Order your favorite junk food, start dinner with dessert, stuff up on candy and snacks… today, nobody’s judging, and the calories definitely don’t count.

Play silly games

Card games, board games, charades, Twister! Guess the corny couple! Put on the most romantic movie you can think of and make up a drinking game on the spot! The possibilities are endless.

Go (all) out for karaoke

Make a list of the cheesiest duets in music history, pair up, and belt them out in pairs in the most ear-shattering singing competition the karaoke bar has ever seen.

Make it a sleepover

Call up the Uber van, no one’s going home alone tonight. Pull out the sofa bed, grab the inflatable mattress from the closet, bust out the sleeping bags, it’s sleepover time. Play a game of never have I ever as you collectively doze off, and take the morning off work the next day so you can all go for brunch instead.