March 11, 2021
As the old saying goes, if you don’t love yourself, who else will? It’s the little delights that get us through the everyday grind. And with COVID-19 being around, those are more important than ever. Doing things that make you happy is a great way to boost your self-esteem as well as your overall mood.
While it’s great when friends, family members, and significant others treat you to something for an occasion like your birthday, what about the other 364 days of the year?
Treat Yourself to Take-Out
Takeout may be one of the best things you can treat yourself to; there’s no cooking involved, no prepping of ingredients, and no planning ahead of time for anything. You just make the call, tell them your order, and put your feet on the table.
Here are some ideas for takeout food that will make your dinner plans more enjoyable:
- Chinese takeout: Order as much as you want. They have a number of dishes to choose from!
- China Palace on N. Broadway in downtown Green Bay.
- For those who live in Marinette, King Buffet is the local pick!
- Pizza delivery: A classic. Pan pizza has been around even before you and I were born.
- In Green Bay, you can’t go wrong with Papa Johns.
- Real Pizza in Marinette is great, too!
- Buffalo wings: Different varieties all delivered at the same time!
- Buffalo Wild Wings is the way to go in Green Bay.
- The Brothers Three in Marinette has something special whipped up for their customers!
- Mexican takeout: Mexican restaurants in our area have definitely done their work in making sure that the food they deliver is done properly. You won’t be disappointed.
- This one is tough, but Green Bay has multiple authentic Mexican restaurants to chose from. My favorite in the area: Pastorcito.
- La Cabaña in Marinette and Menominee is by far everyone’s favorite g- to for Mexican!
- Thai takeout Okay, this one is a bit unusual compared to the rest, but I promise you it’s worth it.
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- Nuk’s Thai Cuisine is just great.
- Thai Cuisine in Menominee is amazing! P.S. Word on the street is that the owner travels to Thailand and brings back the spices she uses, as well as growing her own herbs.
- —Bruce Kong
5 Solo Date Ideas
Solo dates are a great way to spend a little alone time with one of the most important people in your life: yourself! And with solo dates, you don’t have to worry about another person at all, like holding up part of the conversation or wondering if what you are wearing is too formal or casual. Below is a list of five solo date ideas that could be fun for you!-
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- Take a scenic walk on one of your local trails. Getting out into the improving weather is a great way to spend a solo date. Not only will you reconnect with yourself, but you’ll also reconnect with nature. Or you could swap the walking for a bike ride instead. Both offer good exercise and the chance to get out of the house.
- Do a cute photo shoot. Set up your phone or camera on a flat surface, turn on the video capture, and record yourself posing. Then, once you’re done, you can go through the video and screenshot the moments you like best. This is a good way to help you feel good about yourself and will make for some awesome pictures on social media later. And you won’t have to worry about having someone else take the pictures and feeling silly while posing.
- Bake yourself something yummy. Whether you choose cookies, brownies, or something in between, baking yourself treats is both a fun time and will leave you with leftovers later on. Consider trying a new recipe if you want a challenge, or take a recipe you know and just have fun with it.
- Give yourself a spa treatment. A spa treatment is sure to help you relax and calm your mind, and there are many options to choose: from a Mix-n-Match face mask to getting out the bubbles for a bubble bath. Just focus on you and help your body feel rejuvenated.
- Have your own concert. Set up some music and stage your very own performance. You can do it literally anywhere! Just let loose and show those sick dance moves while singing to an imaginary audience.
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—Jasmine Hanson -