A Low-Pressure Guide to Celebrating Real Life

Every February, Valentine’s Day shows up with a lot of opinions.

It wants candles.
It wants reservations.
It wants grand gestures and perfectly filtered romance.

And while that sounds lovely in theory, real life usually looks a little different.

Someone is tired.
Someone forgot to make a plan.
Someone is eating dinner at 8:57 pm because that’s how the day shook out.

Which is why I think Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap. Not because it’s bad, but because we’ve turned it into something it doesn’t have to be.

This year, let’s lower the bar. Not because we don’t care, but because real connection does not need production value.

At hightail, we talk a lot about the reset moment . Those small, intentional pauses that help you exhale and come back to yourself. Valentine’s Day can be one of those moments, whether you’re celebrating with a partner, a group of friends, or just your couch.  This guide is for anyone looking for a low-pressure way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or neither at all.

Let’s talk about what that actually looks like.

Valentine’s Day, the Real-Life version

Sometimes Valentine’s Day is a date night out. 

But more often, it’s two people who have already had a very long day, trying to be present without completely checking out.

It’s a shared moment on the couch.
It’s dessert shared standing together at the kitchen island.
It’s choosing something that feels intentional, but still lets you function the next morning.

This is where Cocoa Pomegranate Yuzu shines.

It’s indulgent but restrained, with chocolate notes that feel like a treat without all the calories and bloat that accompany that lava cake in the pre-fixe menu. It pairs well with staying in, having a real conversation, and still remembering what you talked about the next day.

Not dramatic. Not performative. Just a reset that fits real evenings.

Galentine’s Day, Exactly as it Happens

Galentine’s doesn’t need to be heavily choreographed like a Kardashian production. That’s part of the charm.

It’s a group text plan that starts strong and then slowly unravels.
It’s one friend who is early, one who is late, and one who forgot they had another thing.
It’s snacks on the table and someone sitting on the floor.

Galentine’s works because there’s no pressure to make it perfect.

Cocoa Pomegranate tends to be the crowd-pleaser in these moments. It feels special enough to share, familiar enough that no one has to overthink it, and easy to enjoy without derailing the night.  No holding hair back required. 

It’s the kind of thing you open, pour, and pass around while catching up on life.

Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or Something In Between.

Here’s the thing no one tells you about Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to face the pressure.

It’s just February.  It’s cold and gray enough as it is.  If dolling yourself up and going hard with your hubs is your happy place, DO IT.  If you’d rather leave the kids with your man mid-week and sneak out with the girls, live your best life.  If you’d like to give V-day the Gen-Z stare and completely ignore its existence, respect. 

What matters is the pause. The moment where you soften the edges of the day and give yourself permission to enjoy it.

That is the reset.

A Low-Pressure Valentine's Day Drink (Without Alcohol)

Because chocolate pretty much means Valentine’s in Swedish (I checked), Cocoa Pomegranate is the flavor of the season.  All February, we’re giving you a valentine:

Buy any 4-pack, get a cocoa pomegranate 4-pack for only $5 with code SWEETTREAT.  That’s a nearly $28 discount, just for February.

No pressure. No big production. Just a simple way to make space for a moment that feels good.  For anyone looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day without alcohol, Cocoa Pomegranate Yuzu offers a more functional kind of indulgence.  Consider it an easy yes for February. 

However you celebrate this February, I hope you find a reset that fits your real life.

Reset without regret,
Anna
Founder, hightail

A Low-Pressure Valentine's Day Drink (Without Alcohol)

Valentine’s Day FAQ

Is hightail alcoholic?
No. hightail is non-alcoholic. It’s a low-dose THC beverage designed to give you a light lift without alcohol.

How strong is a hightail drink?
hightail is intentionally low-dose. Most people describe it as feeling similar to a small glass of wine. If you’ve tried a THC gummy before, one hightail is less than half of one.

Will hightail make me feel out of it?
No. hightail is designed to help you relax without checking out. Most people say they still feel like themselves, just calmer and more present.

Is Cocoa Pomegranate Yuzu a good Valentine’s Day drink?
Yes. Cocoa Pomegranate Yuzu is indulgent without being heavy. It’s chocolate-forward, not too sweet, and designed for cozy nights in, real conversation, and next-day functionality.