25 Simple & Cozy February Bucket List Ideas (+FREE Printable)
Slow down and find joy in everyday moments with these 25 simple & cozy February Bucket List Ideas to help you unwind after a busy day or the 9–5 grind. Plus, grab the FREE printable bucket list + bingo card to make it extra fun! ✨
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Hello friends! 👋 I hope everyone is surviving winter! It’s been a very, very, very snowy, icy, and COLD winter so far up in here in the Northeast. I’m literally shoveling and scraping ice off my car everyday! 😅
February can feel like one long, chilly slog sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be all gloomy and dull. I’ve put together a list of 25 February bucket list ideas to help you romanticize your life this month, and find the little joys in everyday life – even after a long busy week!
I’m starting a new job this year and my biggest goal mission is to find that perfect work-life balance, prioritize self-care, and avoid burnout. Pretty much – not let work rule my life anymore.
I love celebrating the seasons & holidays, and making a monthly bucket list helps me live each month with intention and do all the simple, cozy, seasonal activities to relax and enjoy life even after the 9-5 grind.
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place! You can use this bucket list to plan a fun activity to do after a long day at work, on Friday night, or the weekend. There’s no pressure – do as much or as little as you like! ☺️
I even have a FREE printable bucket list that you can print out or use on your phone! To make things a little more fun, I also made a printable bingo card that you can turn into a game or use as an activity advent calendar!
Okay you ready? Grab a cup of (pink) hot cocoa and let’s dive in!
❄️ For even more winter activity ideas, check out my list of 50 Winter Self-Care Ideas!
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Seasonal & Holiday Activities
1. Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day
Try adding small little touches to your home or apartment with pops of pink, red, and white! I love browsing Pinterest for seasonal home decor inspiration. If you’re on a budget, try the Dollar Tree which usually has amazing finds for Valentine’s Day decor!
2. Make a rose bouquet
Adding flowers instantly brightens up any space and will perk up your mood during the cold winter months. I usually buy roses around Valentine’s Day to celebrate the season, but if you’re not a big fan of roses, try making a festive bouquet with a mix of different pink, red, and white flowers!
3. Read a romantic novel
My teenage self would’ve loved this one! Pick up a cheesy romantic novel from the library or your local bookstore. Here are some ideas from GoodReads to get you started!
4. Watch a romantic movie or rom-com
There are so many to choose from on Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video. I love doing this one on a Friday night after a long busy week at work. I go all out on the cozy with a chunky blanket, vanilla candle, a huge bowl of popcorn, some candy, and my favorite sock slippers!
5. Watch the Superbowl
Ahh I love the Superbowl. I get to sit on my couch, eat a ton of comfort food, and be lazy! If you’re looking for some easy comfort food recipes, here are 27 game day recipes made with 5 ingredients or less.
6. Watch the Groundhog Day ceremony
Every year on February 2nd, Punxsatawney Phil comes out to predict whether we’ll see an early spring that year. As a Pennsylvania native, this one is near and dear to my heart – even as an adult – and it’s a fun little tradition you can do with kids! You see it on TV, catch the online livestream, or watch the recording on Youtube!
7. Take yourself on a solo coffee date
Go on a solo coffee date with the most important person in your life – yourself! Okay that may have sounded a little cheesy, but it’s true! I like to take my planner, journal, or a book to a cute cozy coffee shop and enjoy a seasonal latte while I journal or read.
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Festive Bites to Try This Month
8. Make heart-shaped waffles
I use the Dash heart shaped mini waffle maker for this. It makes the cutest heart shaped mini waffles! You can go all out with chocolate chips, berries, or even make a batch of red velvet waffles for the season.
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9. Host a Galentine’s Day brunch
Gather up your besties and plan a Galentine’s Day brunch with mimosas, waffles, pancakes, fruit platter, etc. If you’re not able to gather in person, consider doing a FaceTime coffee session to catch up!
10. Make chocolate-dipped strawberries
They’re super easy to make and you can put them in gift boxes to give to your friends, family, or significant other. Or just make them as a weekend treat for yourself!
11. Bake a Valentine’s Day dessert
Here’s a list of 22 easy 5-ingredient Valentine’s Day treats to get you inspired!
12. Make a heart-shaped pizza
Okay this one is easier than you think. Just take refrigerated pizza dough, shape it into a heart, add pizza sauce + toppings, bake, and you’re done! Here’s an easy recipe if you want step by step instructions.
13. Cook a fancy dinner
Swap your takeout or your usual meal prep for something special! Here are some 5-ingredient Valentine’s Day dinner ideas that are perfect for a simple, yet fancy dinner. Even if you don’t have a date, you can plan a dinner date with your friends, family, or just make a cozy solo dinner for one!
14. Make pink hot chocolate
YES, it exists! You can make your own homemade version with this super simple recipe!
DIY & Creative Hobbies For The Month
15. Send a homemade card to a loved one
I love making homemade cards! It’s fun, easy, and a special way of showing someone how much you care. You can make this for your significant other, your parents, a close friend, etc.
16. Do a Valentine’s Day craft
The world is your oyster with this one! You can do something super simple like a paper chain or a heart garland. Or you can go all out with a painting, crochet project, or try your hand at sewing fabric hearts!
17. Make a heart shaped photo collage
This is a great way to re-use old photos! Arrange them in a heart-shaped pattern on the wall, in a scrapbook, or pin them to a heart-shaped bulletin board.
18. Make homemade sugar scrub
Here’s a simple DIY recipe for a vanilla scented body scrub with little hearts inside!
19. Set up a cozy reading nook
Reorganize one corner of your apartment or home to a dedicated cozy reading nook with comfortable seating, chunky blankets, soft lighting, and a shelf of your favorite books. If you don’t have enough space, you can even turn your couch into a temporary reading nook for the weekend!
20. Create a junk journal for February
Take all of your memorables and compile them into a junk journal! Here’s a great blogpost on junk journaling for beginners.
Outdoor Activities & Adventures
21. Play in the snow
Build a mini snowman, make snow angels, or just throw a snowball! If you don’t live in a snowy place, you can go ice skating at the rink or take a trip to a nearby ski resort if you have the time.
22. Go for a brisk walk
Taking a power walk during the winter just hits different! Call me weird, but I love walking around the frozen lake at my local park. I find it super calming and relaxing, and just makes me appreciate the beauty of the winter frost!
23. Take a cooking class
If outdoor adventures in the winter aren’t your thing, try doing a new indoor activity! Taking a cooking class is a fun way to meet new people and learn a new skill. If you don’t have the time or budget for an in-person cooking class, consider taking a virtual class or just teaching yourself through a Youtube video!
24. Visit a museum
This is another fun indoor activity to escape the cold! Check out the newest exhibits at your local museum or visit a new museum you haven’t been to yet.
25. Go camping indoors!
Bring the adventure inside! Set up a blanket fort or pop up a small tent in your living room, add fairy lights, snacks, and maybe a movie or board game!