Singles Awareness Day: Spending Time With #1

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Valentine’s Day is finally over and Singles Awareness Day is here. Whether you’re half of a couple or just single, we can all agree that some things are better done alone. You don’t have to worry about being rushed or being dragged to something else. You can take all the time you want to enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing without any interference. There are the best things near Watford City to complete solo.

You might think that the movies is definitely a place you’d want to go with someone else. However, what sense does it actually make to go with another person? You sit in complete silence for 2 hours in the dark next to your date. Go alone! You’ll enjoy yourself much more and you won’t have to answer any questions about the movie for your date who isn’t following along. 6 Shooter’s Showhall and Cafe is nearby the Glen at Hunter’s Run so you won’t have to search very hard for your movie night alone time. In theaters this week is Deadpool and Zoolander 2 so you’ll have tons of laughs to share with yourself. See the movie times here.

Many people take hikes outdoors for exercise but many do it because it allows them to be alone in nature. The solitude you’ll find alone on the trails in the middle of trees and open sky is something you can’t find anywhere else. Luckily, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is pretty near to Watford City. The hour and a half drive there is just extra time you’ll have to spend in solitude. The trail system is comprised of multiple trails around 190 miles in distance so you’ll have a lot of trail to cover. If you’d rather not cover it on foot you can also mountain bike the trail or try it on horseback. Horseback isn’t technically alone, but we don’t think the horse will have much to say to you. Spending the afternoon alone on the trails is a great way to get away from everything and everyone. Learn about the trails and what else is available on the Maah Daah Hey Trail here.

Being alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely and you don’t have to be single to appreciate Singles Awareness Day.

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Grown-Up Snow Days

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When you were a kid, you probably remember having snow days and feeling the joy of knowing you have a whole day ahead of you to do as you please. As adults, we don’t get those opportunities as much. No matter the weather, we usually have to go to work anyways. There are ways to recapture that feeling of elation when you realize your school has a cancellation. Even though we might not get snow days we will have weekends where it will be better to just stay in the house. Here’s how we recommend spending your snowed-in weekends.

Turn your snow day into a spa day. Pamper yourself with all of your favorite things. Slather on a mud mask and paint your nails or brew up a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and curl up on the couch with a good book. Watch reruns of old TV show to make it feel like you’re actually a kid again. Whatever brings you joy and relaxation is what you should choose!

Get started on that new Netflix series you’ve been meaning to watch. If you’re really dedicated you might even be able to finish it. If you need some snow day recommendations head here.

If you can manage to dig yourself out of your apartment, consider heading out with some friends to a local coffee shop or restaurant for grub. If you head to Smiling Moose Deli, you can even catch breakfast since they serve breakfast all day. Try a delicious Morning Moose, a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese on ciabatta bread. If you’d prefer lunch to breakfast, check out Outlaw’s Bar and Grille. Their hand cut burgers and specialty sandwiches will help you forget about the snowstorm raging on outside. It’ll only take you 10 minutes to get to Smiling Moose Deli and Outlaw’s Bar and Grille so you won’t have to spend much time in the car travelling through the snow.

Bundle up in your warmest and thickest clothing and grab your garbage can lid. Head back to your youth for some snow day fun. Once you’ve located the biggest hill around head to the top with your garbage can lid to slide back down it! Put some food coloring in a bottle of water and you can decorate the snow for a little winter art.

Don’t let a weekend of snow make you feel trapped. There are tons of things you can do on a snow day. Put your snow suit on and make the best of it! What’s your favorite way to spend snow days and snowed in weekends? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter.