Valentine's Day Tips For Single Parents

Valentine's Day Tips For Single Parents Date.com Unveils Top 10 Ways To Spend The Holiday With Your Kids NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For single parents, who feel neglected by Cupid's arrow, Valentine's Day is a holiday that often goes unnoticed. This year, Date.com (www.date.com), one of the leading online dating services, has pulled together tips for single parents to make this Valentine's Day special for their children, and most importantly, for themselves! "For single parents who are returning to the dating world, the dating scene can be intimidating enough without having to also deal with one of the biggest complaints singles have - the looming specter of Valentine's Day," said Brenda Ross, Relationship Advisor for Date.com. "The core message of this holiday, however, is to appreciate love. What a great opportunity for single parents to take a step back and spend the day being grateful for their most precious gifts - their children!" So, before sending the kids to their rooms to do homework this Valentine's Day, try these tips and share the love with your children! - Bring Valentine's Day into the Kitchen! - Bake and cook red heart- themed goodies with the kids. Looking for interesting cuisine ideas? Try red Jello squares, heart shaped mini pizzas, cookies with cinnamon hearts, and even red fruit punch. - Golf with Dad - If you can swing it, why not take the kids out for a round of mini-golf? Spending quality time with the kids is the best gift you can give to them. - Paint the Town Red - Take your kids out for a fun night of pottery painting with a hearts theme. Whether they paint a plate or a mug, you'll have these memories to proudly display for years to come, reminding you that love is closer than you think. Some pottery places will even let you bring in food, so pack a dinner basket and make it a memorable evening! - Scavenger Hunt @ Home - Can't get out of the house on Valentine's Day? Try staging a scavenger hunt in your home! Write up little notes about how you feel and what your children mean to you and place them around the house, along with candy hearts and other treats. When their bags are full, gather in the den and take turns reading each note out loud. - Remember Our Troops - If you are a parent with an ex-spouse overseas, and/or have friends with loved ones in the armed service, invite them over in advance to make special cards for our service people. Digital photos of family and friends printed out and pasted on paper hearts make amazing gifts for our troops! - Make it a Blockbuster Night - Don't usually let the kids watch TV during the week? Surprise them by renting a flick they've been begging you to see! Then unplug the phone, pop popcorn, curl up on the couch and spend some quality time together! - Share the Love - Make it a special day for someone in a retirement or nursing home. Deck yourself out in your favorite red duds and take the kids to visit those who would so appreciate it. Have the kids read stories or offer to draw pictures. Helpful hint - if you plan on bringing baked goods, make them sugar-free! - Topsy-Turvy Day - Let your kids be the parent for one evening and have them take care of you for a change! You'll be surprised by how creative your children can be! Imagine them greeting you at the door with fuzzy slippers, preparing an easy-to-make dinner and even drawing you a bubble bath! We just can't promise that they won't send you to your room! - Pamper Yourself Mom - The kids are asleep, and you finally have some time for yourself! Why not soak in a luxurious bath, treat yourself to take out from a local gourmet market, or pop in a rated-R video? Don't have time at night for yourself? Why not call in sick and treat yourself to a day at the spa! - Dads, Make a Date with the NBA! - Be honest, when was the last time you got to watch a basketball game without any interruptions? This year, tuck the kids in before tip off, grab your favorite beer and settle into the Easy Boy for an action-packed game! Sports not your thing? Pick up a hand-held massager from Sharper Image, pour yourself a glass of Merlot, pop in a Jazz CD and close your eyes. You'll be relaxed in no time! About Date.com -------------- Every relationship begins with a date. Date.com is a community committed to helping its members find and maintain the best relationship for them. Launched in 1997 and re-launched in 2001 as a subscription based service, the site has approximately two million active members worldwide with over eight million members since 1997. Date.com members range in age from 18 to over 80. The premier resource for all dating and relationship needs, Date.com melds personality profiles, chat and IM, with our proprietary interactive Webzine, Date Info, which features monthly polls and expert advice about dating, relationships, entertainment and health. Source: Date.com CONTACT: Shira Kallus, Public Relations Director, Date.com, (212) 721-3440, shirak@date.com ------- Profile: International Entertainment