No matter your relationship status, Valentine’s Day is a time to nurture connections and express love in meaningful ways. This year, My Monthly partnered with At the Table to celebrate the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself. As a creative wellness community, At the Table brings people together to connect, share stories, and explore creativity through curated art workshops. Together, we reimagined Valentine’s Day with the ‘Season of Love’ workshop; a unique beaded jewelry and mindfulness session designed to promote self-love, reflection, and intentional care.

We were also joined by Beny Yogurt, a probiotic yogurt brand dedicated to gut health, who generously shared their product with everyone in attendance. This collaboration was especially meaningful as it brought together female-founded organizations, highlighting the power of supporting one another in the spirit of self-love.

The event began with a short meditation, guiding participants into a space of introspection and self-appreciation. Through mindful breathing and reflection, they explored their past, present, and future, setting the stage for deeper self-connection. Afterward, each person wrote a letter to themselves, capturing thoughts, emotions, or aspirations that surfaced during the meditation. This exercise served as a bridge between their inner reflections and the creative expression to come!

The beading session was a highlight of the workshop, turning emotions and intentions into tangible keepsakes. Some participants carefully selected color combinations to symbolize their personal journey or hopes for the future, while others incorporated a word from their letter into their jewelry as a daily reminder of their growth. Those with nimble fingers even crafted multiple pieces, designing bracelets, necklaces, or bag charms as lasting tokens of their self-celebration!

At the end of the event, participants received My Monthly goodie bags filled with My Monthly stickers and a 'Self-care' punch card. The punch card featured the prompt: "I want to prioritize my well-being by __," encouraging participants to set personal self-care goals. These could be as simple as "getting 7 hours of sleep" or as challenging as "saying no to going out." To add to the excitement, attendees also had the chance to participate in a raffle hosted by At the Table. The lucky winner took home a self-care bundle, a stylish hoodie from Benny Yogurt, and two of My Monthly’s plushies, ‘Love’ and ‘Sadness.’ Congratulations to the winner!

At its core, the ‘Season of Love’ workshop was a reminder that love isn’t just something we give to others, it’s something we cultivate within ourselves. Whether that means treating yourself to something special, prioritizing your well-being, or simply appreciating the person you’re becoming, we were extremely happy to make this Valentine’s season a celebration of you. This collaboration was a great opportunity to demonstrate to our users that while the app is designed for couples, it’s just as valuable for single users too.

We hope to host more events like this in the future, so keep an eye out for upcoming gatherings hosted by us or At the Table!