Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine's Day is FAST approaching & it's time to start thinking of ways to show your loved one's how much they mean to you! For some people this may be more of a hassle than a warm fuzzy event, but no fear,.... hopefully this weeks post will help generate the LOVE BUG inside of you!

Let's address the love-challenged individuals first:

Men OR women out there who have difficulty finding creative Valentine's Day ideas may simply want to ASK their beloved what they would like. It may be dinner & a movie; a quiet night at home; or maybe just alone time for a mom or dad that's a stay at home parent. What ever it is, you can take that idea as a baseline, build on that idea, thus making it unique & special.

If you have been with your beloved for decades & think you've "been there done that" Valentine's Day idea to death, purge your memory a bit and think about when you first started the relationship with your partner. Ask yourself, what did he/she like then that I haven't acknowledged in years. Was there a favorite song, favorite place you went to eat, a place where you two would escape from the rest of the world just to bask in each others glory? Keep in mind, great Valentines Day moments don't have to be expensive, or cost anything for that matter. It really is all about what's in your heart.

Now if your being pummeled by your kids on buying Valentines Day cards for the friends, step out of the box this year & push convenience aside. Make a point to spend quality time (which is the real the gift), creating Valentine's Day cards or crafts for handing out. Not only will it make your kids popular with their friends (because it's special & unique), it will most certainly make you wildly popular with your kids, and what better self-esteem booster is that?

I found a great site for creating Valentine's Day crafts & cards for your kids. Check out Fun 4 the Children

So what about those out there who don't have kids or aren't "attached"? No need to get all bummed out over this holiday. Do remember that there is at least one person in your life that would appreciate an act of reassurance that they mean something to you. A parent, a friend, and above all else,......YOURSELF! There is NO rule or law written that states you can't do something nice for yourself! So don't make excuses for Valentine's Day. Do something for yourself that you've been putting off or always dreamed of doing. It's OK,....give yourself guiltless permission!

So no matter how challenged you may be at finding creative ways to show your love for someone special, remember this:

It's THREE WORDS
It's an unconscious touch
It's an act of appreciation

And it doesn't cost a thing!

Post your Valentine's Day ideas or some of the most memorable Valentine's moments you've had. Who knows, someone may take your idea and make someone else very happy! Just another way to spread the LOVE!


Have an Intimate Day!

All my LOVE!

Jennifer

14 comments:

  1. I like the YOURSELF idea. Do you love yourself? Well,do something nice for her :)

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  2. So... What do you want for valentine's day my sweet?

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  3. I was gonna leave a comment but the word verification word has me laughing too hard to think clearly...you are not gonna believe what it is, I can't type so if you want know email me

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  4. PAIGE! How can I email you if I don't have your address? You gotta tell me what the verification said, but then you gotta come back here & post your comment! Michelle,...not sure what I'd like to do for myself yet, but now you got me thinkin'......My sweetie, YOU, are my gift!

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  5. Great ideas, ask others what was the most memorable time they had together and steal it to make your own!

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  6. Jennifer, here is one idea I found and did. It brought a smile from hubby.


    Here's a chance to get a real postmark from another (near) mythical place. Valentine, Texas - the only adobe post office in Texas that we know of.

    Place your St. Valentine's Day card(s) - addressed to the proper recipient(s) in a pre-stamped envelope. Place it in another envelope and mail it to Postmaster, Valentine, Texas 79854.

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  7. I tend to ignore this day. I know, I'm horribly cynical, but the fluffy pink stuffed animals and the red heart shaped cards that go flying around annoy me.

    I was told once that I should be more romantic. So I dumped him.

    Jai

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  8. Hi! As a Valentine's Day gift to ourselves we splashed out big time in repairing the wear and tear to our home caused over the many years by our children. Yes, we're finally getting a new bathroom and fixing up the rest of the house. Kids, don't you just love'em to pieces!

    My word verifications was "widdia"!

    Take Care,
    Peter

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  9. Dorrine, that is such a cool idea!

    Peter, thanks for stopping by & posting a comment. I REALLY like your idea of redecorating! Unfortunately, my kids ares still pretty young & I have a feeling they're not done doing their damage :)

    And Jai,...good for you fro dumping that guy! There are just some things you don't say to a woman!

    Sharri, thank you too for posting! I'm always so tickled to see new readers and share comments back & forth! May be I'll do another post about Valentine's Day.
    Thanks everyone!
    Jennifer

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  10. Hi, thoughtful post. I just treat Valentines Day as another day to show my loved ones I care. I do that everyday...just not with heart-shaped sugar cookies!

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  11. Jennifer,

    I awarded you an Honest Scrap Award for your blog. Check out my latest post to collect. And if you don't get a chance to check it in the next day (I know you're very busy still moving) then look for my 'Honestly!' post. I wouldn't want you to miss this award. It's so much fun!

    Jai

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  12. Thank you Jai! Actually, moving in issues have subsided a bit, but did start a new job that is trying my patience a bit & keeping me busier than I would like. But none the less, a job, and I am thankful to have one! This award is the pick-me-up I needed today! Oh yeah,...I haven't been getting the sleep I need because a "particular book" that I'm reading is keeping me captivated by its story line & I have a hard time putting it down at night! Yes,....I blame you for that! :)
    Jennifer

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  13. Oh, I love that! Treat yourself on V-day...now why didn't I think of that? I'm heading out for chocolate covered cherries, they really sing my name...

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  14. Oh Jennifer, I should say that I'm so sorry to hear that you're not getting the sleep you need because of that book... But I won't!

    Hee hee hee. Have fun staying up late.

    Jai

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