Comments on: A Valentine’s Day Gift Idea Both of You Will Love

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:46:17 +0000

When we built our home 9 years ago, my husband and I decided not to exchange Vday gifts. Instead, we exchange love letters, a tradition we have continued. Some years have been great, while others have been challenging, but this practice allows us to reflect on the past year. When we re-read the letters, we are often reminded of events and activities we did together we would have otherwise forgotten. They are personal, and best of all, they don’t cost a thing. . .

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:29:14 +0000

This is why I like experience gift ideas so much – instead of an obligatory shopping trip, I want to DO something to remember together forever. Helping someone with a project, visiting a museum, giving each other makeovers – these are so much more romantic than the diamonds and jewelry shown over and over on tv.

By: Kim Gerald

Kim Gerald — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:40:21 +0000

Hey! Happy Valentines Day everyone… Wish you all to have a very sweet moment with your loved ones.

By: Abigail

Abigail — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:46:48 +0000

I can see the argument about Valentine’s Day being contrived. But I do like to do a little something for the day. That said, I am not into big displays/presents/etc.

I think what’s more important is finding something unique. Like some people point out, it means more coming on a non-obligation-filled holiday. But if you are going to do something for Vday, make it unique.

Most women I know appreciate gifts, but they really do appreciate the sentiment and thought that went into choosing it. That’s what makes a gift special.

I’ve always said I’d rather get a carnation than a rose on Valentine’s Day. (Though my husband knows i prefer star-gazer lilies.) It shows that you put some effort into things. Chocolates, flowers — they’re nice. But it means you went straight by the book. You didn’t think of me, you thought of obligation. Bah!

I was all for skipping Vday this year — my husband is flying up to Washington for a wedding, so that’s a hit we’re taking — but my husband wants to do something. My mom sent us a gift card she got through a rebate offer. So I’m taking him to TGI Friday’s. He never gets to go and, with a special they’re having, we can almost cover it with the gift card. Plus, no worries about last-minute reservations.

Like I said: unique.
.-= Abigail´s last blog ..What’s your Valentine’s Day plan? =-.

By: SailboatFamily

SailboatFamily — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:35:35 +0000

This is our 19th married year celebrating Valentines day. I will do what I've done for many of those years .... give a few flowers, mini cupcakes, and hand make a card for my sweetie. Long ago we agreed to make the 14th of February our celebration of Romance day. It carries, for us, the same magnitude of meaning as birthdays and anniversarys. I refuse to let the aggressive retailers actions define my behavior either for or against this day, to buy or not buy. They have no control either directly or in-directly. Tomorrow is our Romance day, and the anticipation is building! Happy Romance Day everyone. .-= SailboatFamily´s last blog ..High Level Boat Moving Tasks =-.

By: dp

dp — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:32:05 +0000

I forwarded this post to my husband….. I’ve been telling him to stop the Valentine’s Day candy/flower/jewelry madness for years.

By: Neal@Wealth Pilgrim

Neal@Wealth Pilgrim — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:29:53 +0000

You crack me up Sam……

By: Sandy L

Sandy L — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:01:50 +0000

I personally don’t like when people/media dictate when a loved one should be nice to me.

I much prefer random acts of kindness.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:40:09 +0000

I’m telling ya Neal, even though you’ve been married for 23 years, she will really really really really really appreciate flowers and/or a box of chocolates.

Just do it already.
.-= Financial Samurai´s last blog ..Getting Busy This Valentine’s Weekend! (Singles Especially) =-.

By: Shirley Docken

Shirley Docken — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:48:03 +0000

A favorite birthday card I received from my husband some years ago is recycled 2 – 3 times a year: Birthday is crossed out and Anniversary written in it’s place and revised again for Valentine’s Day. Maybe I should throw it away so he could get new cards for me…..but the sentiment was so wonderful that I keep it and he knows where to find it for the next time! After all shouldn’t most days demonstrate appreciation for each other?