Comments on: Valentine’s Challenge

By: Alexandra Knaub

Alexandra Knaub — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:58:50 +0000

You know, I went to the grocery store yesterday to buy my post-holiday chocolate and I was astonished to find not one single red/pink heart-shaped ANYTHING in the store. NO markdowns! No clearance! They had removed it all and St. Patty’s decor was up. I did happen to notice that there were still boxes of chocolates in the center of an aisle, but they were the year-round boxes of chocolates that they never have to take down or put on sale. And now that I think of it, I never did see any heart box Valentine candy at the store. I really really wanted my cheap candy!

By: Lisa Stice

Lisa Stice — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:18:14 +0000

Valentine’s Day did not start out as a commercial holiday. Rather it was a religious one. So if you are going to celebrate wouldn’t it be better to celebrate love in all its forms not just ROMANTIC love? How about performing acts of service for each other, or better yet for your community. My husband will be out of town and I will be off on Valentine’s Day and so will my children, which saves on the ubiquitous school parties and the gifts delivered to school for kids. I think that this year we will use the day off as an opportunity to do something for our neighbors. I will get their input but perhaps something for the children at a local shelter or the children’s hospital.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:24:47 +0000

What a GREAT idea! I just asked my hubby if he wanted to do this and he is totally on board! Wahoo! I don’t think it’s any less romantic a day or week after. I will enjoy flowers and chocolate from my man ANY day of the year, it’s even better that he didn’t have to pay an arm and a leg for it!!! Thank you!

By: Jodi Luther

Jodi Luther — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:13:52 +0000

We read last year how one couple went to the Hallmark store and read all the cards to each other that they would’ve purchased if they did that kinda thing!! LOL! Being Military, it is rare that we are together on most holidays any way…so you kinda have to get over the “if you don’t bring me stuff on this day you don’t love me”…thankfully neither my husband or I feel that way…it is such a waste of money to me. I would rather him scribble me a poem on a napkin (so I can frame it) than spend any money on flowers that will die or candy that will end up in the wrong places (hips).One year he bought me some flowers for our garden which I thought was nice, and practical! <3 isn't about things….to me!

By: Jennifer D

Jennifer D — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:57:09 +0000

I love your post and I could not agree more! My husband HATES Valentine’s Day because he says if we put half as much effort into showing our love the rest of the year, the divorce rate would drop astronomically(LOL) Our anniversary is at the end of the month, so I always wait until after Valentine’s Day to buy the candies and the LOVE stuff when it is more my price!

By: Genevieve (MamaOnABudget)

Genevieve (MamaOnABudget) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:53:48 +0000

YOU’re the one! I’ve been telling people about this this year, but I couldn’t remember who first came up with the idea! I’m trying to talk my hubby into doing this this year. I kinda did it last year – took my son to Wal-Mart to buy V-day stuff for him, his sister and daddy… on the 15th.

By: TheHappyHousewife

TheHappyHousewife — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:02:26 +0000

Great point. Better to avoid the holiday all together if your significant other agrees.

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:20:28 +0000

while I admire you for not getting caught up in the hype of commercialized holidays, I think buying all you can when the prices go down, helps to continue this phenomenon. Why not stay completely clear of all things “Valentine”. When we buy all the cheap crap from China, we are not helping the environment, our country, sweat shops, or anything else. And then we have to buy some magazines that tell us how to organize all our stuff or how to get rid of it!!

By: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com}

Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:18:08 +0000

Great tips!
I’m stopping by from the Valentine Party!
Looking forward to you next post-looks like it’ll be a good one

By: Alisha

Alisha — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:30:29 +0000

We actually do this most years when my hubby isn’t deployed. He will cook a fantastic meal for me on the 14th and we’ll get each other presents a few days after. It’s a great way to celebrate. As long as we’re together, it doesn’t matter when we celebrate. Actually we celebrate Vday almost every day of the year!