Committed: The Ties that Bond
with Angella Dykstra
I'm a mom of three, a professional accountant, and an amateur photographer and writer. I am not a marriage expert. But my husband and I take "Til death do us part" seriously, and here I'll be sharing how we keep our marriage strong while we both do that insane work-life juggle.
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I know, I KNOW. It is still January. Let’s just pretend I’m like Costco who pulls out their Christmas crap in August (Seriously, though. What is the deal with that?)
Before I get to the giveaway part I thought that I would tell you my thoughts on Valentine’s Day. I have not really participated in all of the “festivities” since, oh, elementary school. No offense to those who embrace this “holiday” with all of your being; I just hated being a single girl without a Valentine to call my own. I also felt like the commercialism of it all was a bit overdone (Anyone remember The Simpsons “Love Day” episode? Classic.)
When Matthew and I met and married I discovered that he was not too keen on Valentine’s Day either. Being the smug newlyweds we were, we just told everyone that we did not need a special day to show love to each other. Every day was Valentine’s Day at our house. Riiiiiiiiight.
Almost nine years into this marriage, and with three small children underfoot, I can see how having a day dedicated to Love can be a good reminder to appreciate your other half. We still do not buy each other Valentine’s Day cards or gifts, but I usually buy my chocolate-loving husband a bunch of half-priced goodies the day after Valentines. This appeals to both his sweet-tooth and his cheap frugal heart.
Despite my lack of excitement about Valentine’s Day, I am all about giving passing along gifts to people that deserve them (You).
I know that you all know Nataly (in all of her spunky awesomeness). Nataly is now also involved with a site called The Daily Grommet and has grabbed me and a few other Work It! Mom regular bloggers to help her show the world what a great site it is.
If you are wondering what The Daily Grommet is, The Daily Grommet tells the story of, and sells, one unique product (Grommet) find every day. The site is about finding really fresh products and telling their stories.
To help get the word out, The Daily Grommet is hosting giveaway of a Luxe Link Purse Hook at some of the coolest blogs out there. Because I am on the team, I have one to give away as well. If you want to purchase on, you only have until noon on the 27th, but I will keep this contest open until noon, EST, on January 28th.
(We have several styles of the Luxe Link in inventory and will do our best to accommodate what the winner may want, but please note that we might not have all styles available and will have to choose from one that we have in stock to give away.)
Make sure you check out The Daily Grommet as well, for more chances to win. They will be hosting different giveaways all week long.
To enter this contesy, all you need to do is leave me a comment. Why don’t you tell whether you embrace or ignore Valentine’s Day?
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We embrace it and usually get a card and a small little giftie. I like it.
Amanda Brown | January 26th, 2009 at 11:51 am
We embrace it! While we don’t buy into the commercialism of it all, we are always happy to have one more excuse to get out of the house alone with some emphasis on romance.
Jen | January 26th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I absolutely love purses…unlike clothes, they always fit
stephanie parnell | January 26th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
embrace
MRS.MOMMYY | January 26th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
We do embrace Valentine’s Day, though not as much because the week before is the anniversary of our dating. I’m not into flowers or candy, so I always get a sweet card and a nice dinner and that makes me happy enough.
kirida | January 26th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I think once when we were in college, he got me flowers and chocolate and took me out to dinner.
We abandoned gifts/cards early in the relationship, but still enjoy a dinner out. We don’t go out to eat much so it’s a nice treat.
However, we tend not to celebrate on the 14th when restaurants are busy and reservations are required. A day or two off the exact date is much better!
merrymishaps | January 26th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
We embrace it because we are newlyweds and we’ll use any excuse to get dressed up and go out and pretend it will be this way forever. Please don’t shatter my illusions by saying that someday it will be different!!
NGS | January 26th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I have always hated Valentine’s Day (thanks to my high school which had a horrible Valentine’s Day event where you could buy a flower and have it delivered to anyone in the school. All the pretty girls would be walking around with huge bouquets of hundreds of flowers and I would have none.) Shawn is a fan of all the lovey dovey smushfest stuff though, so we compromise. We don’t do cards or gifts but we do make an effort to spend the day (or closest weekend day) together. We buy nicer-quality-than-usual groceries and wine and make a nice dinner together and then usually watch a movie. So I guess we do celebrate the day, but in a less-commercial way than the holiday is intended.
hillary | January 26th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I’ve always disliked Valentine’s Day. Just another way for Hallmark and florists to make money! We do have a special dinner and some years we do cards and some years we don’t. We have been known to go out the day after and stock up on chocolate too.
Jeannette | January 26th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
After over 16 years and this economy being what it is, we have decided to ignore the buying. We are doing a stay at home, movie and dinner date.
Thank you for the chance to win a double happiness grommet. It would make me happy to win. Thank you.
Theresa Shafer | January 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I embrace it - although this year I do not have a valentine.
Heather H. | January 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
We usually go out to dinner, and sometimes I buy him a box of junior mints and he gets me daffodils (my favorite and also SUPER cheap). But yeah, it’s no big deal at our house either.
Janssen | January 26th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
We don’t usually do anything for Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those things we might do if the fates allow. I mean, if the grandparents offer to babysit I’m sure we’d go out to dinner but there are no gifts involved. That said, I’m looking forward to the holiday now that my oldest is in school. I love making/giving valentines, especially when we can attach some candy. Every day is a good day for giving away candy.
This is also why I didn’t join in with all the complaints about the extended holiday seasons in retail. I can get candy canes that much sooner? Score.
St | January 26th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
We don’t. Never really have. We do the half price chocolate the day after, thing, usually, but we haven’t exchanged cards, for anything, for years.
Roseann | January 26th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Our first ‘date’ was at a Chinese place on Valentine’s Day. We were both working late and decided that having dinner together would make us feel a bit less lonely (or like total loosers who work so much they can’t find anyone to date). Well, the rest is sorta history, and we now get Chinese takeout and chocolates from the ice cream and chocolate place that was down the block from our first place (when I can make it back there).
Sometimes there are gifts, but not consistently. Depends on how he did at Christmas
Low-key for us, but it is a nice way for us to take some time and remember the fun part of the start of our relationship.
Aimers | January 26th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
We love Valentine’s Day. I get flowers and chocolate and he gets a special gift like cologne or an engraved flask or expensive liquor. He buys flowers for our daughters and I get my son something fun like a new hat or an iTunes card.
Heather from NC | January 26th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hubby and I totally ignore Valentine’s Day! For us every day is reason enough to show love, respect, and appreciation for each other. We certainly do not need a Hallmark holiday or fancy dinner on a pre set date to remind us how lucky we are to have each other.
Cupid can stick it!
Chris | January 26th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
nice!
hazel hunt | January 26th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I celebrate the love and appreciation that I have for my whole family on Valentines Day!
Judy | January 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Hmmm
I dislike Valentines because of the commercialism that it is as well. It seems like such a fraud! However, the romantic side of me always appreciates a good excuse to give some extra lovin’ and receive some pretty flowers:)
I am broke as all this year, so I have a feeling we may just cuddle and have dinner together, which is what we do every saturday anyways but MEH!
Meg | January 26th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
yes, my hubby and I celebrate Valentines Day. Every year we do something different, depending upon how much we have to spend.
Charity | January 26th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Ignore. Valentines Day is just cruel to people who are single. Kinda like rubbing it in our faces.
Kobi Hendrix | January 26th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Embrace somewhat. My birthday is Feb. 8, so I always had a pink cake with hearts all over (decorated by my wonderful Mom)…so I guess I sort of like the Holiday. But I have to say, our Anniversary is Jan 6, so between Christmas, Anniversary, and my Birthday, we are usaully out of money by Valentine’s Day.
Karla E. | January 26th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
embrace the day
vera babayeva | January 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Embrace it, savor it, and use it as an excuse to give many hugs and kisses.
Meredith | January 26th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I embrace it because its fun to give gifts and send cards .
Carolyn G | January 26th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Oh, I embrace it! Especially the chocolates!
kay massingill | January 26th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Please pick me!
Jessica Davidson | January 26th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
LOVE valentines day! horry for love
Chelsey | January 26th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
we embrace valentine’s day in this house
Laura G | January 26th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I embrace Valentine’s Day because it cheers me on many levels; it is in the midst of Winter and distracts me from the cold; it highlights the color red; it signifies affection for other and embraces love. It can be a love of life, love of friends, children, enthusiasm, loving yourself right where you are in life this moment. It doesn’t have to be interpreted just through the mass media of marketing and merchandising. This Valentine’s Day 2009 I am sending notes of thanks to all those who have inspired, invited and affected my life in a beneficial way.
Patricia Dolan | January 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I embrace it. I spent many, many years without a valentine, but I always made sure that the people I love (family and friends) knew it by giving them valentines. Now that I have a sweetie, we embrace it by exchanging valentines, but celebrate the dress-up date at a later day.
Anna | January 26th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I embrace valentines day by acknowleding candy heart for our boys, a card for my husband and a box of chocolates for my coworkers.
Nora SP | January 26th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I embrace it although at the moment I don’t have anyone to celebrate it with.
shannon Baas | January 26th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
honestly…i don’t need an extravagant present or anything…but i definitely expect a “token” (card, flowers, or chocolate).
i like it.
joyce | January 26th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
We do embrace it, but we are also being practical. At first, he bought me big, huge bears (inside joke), then candy. NOW I would much rather rent a movie, make some special time and enjoy it together. Of course, we get each other cards, but we also get each other cards every now and then “just becuse”. I have shown him it’s the little things that count, like an awesome foot rub (and we all know what that leads to).
You are never too old to enjoy LOVE day…everyday.
This year, we will be moving, but we will still find time.
Patti D | January 26th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Um, I LOVE Valentine’s Day, but apparently I am surrounded by people who feel quite the opposite…Jemima, Moose, my own BOYFRIEND…as we are all going skiing in Tahoe this year for an anti-Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day extravaganza!
But by God, I still want my roses and box of chocolate!
Camels & Chocolate | January 26th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
My husband and I don’t particularly embrace Valentine’s Day. I do treat the kiddos with goodie bags but hubby has used the “I show you how much I love you” line. THat’s ok–I wouldn’t trade him. I’m going to go check out Daily Grommet. Thanks for the chance to win.
Rhonda | January 26th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
DH and I usually exchange a small gift for Valentine’s Day, but we don’t go all out. It falls right between Christmas, when we do buy some more expensive gifts, and our anniversary, when we try to have a really special meal out. It’s special, but not that special.
Auriette | January 26th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
My husband and I choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day but we do celebrate with our children. I love being able to make Velentine’s Day special for them. Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Lisa G. | January 26th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I’m a romantic so I think Valentines Day is a time to show your love for that special person. Alas, my husband is not a romantic at all, so you could say, we don’t embrace Valentine’s Day. My husband knows how I feel so he usually brings me flowers, but his heart isn’t in it. He’s feels it’ a duty as a husband. He’s a good man, so i take it that everyday is Valentine’s Day for me.
Jennie | January 26th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Embrace it, although no gifts. But usually out for a nice dinner.
Jenn
Jenn | January 27th, 2009 at 1:34 am
We pretty much ignore Valentine’s Day as it’s just any ordinary day for us. It’s what goes on the other 364 days that are important.
Helen | January 27th, 2009 at 1:37 am
I couldn’t wait to get married to finally have the joy of V-Day with someone. Someone who thinks impractical gifts are annoying and wasteful as is the day in general.
So?
I try not to let it bug me and buy myself chocolates.
Loralee | January 27th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Eh, we do a little of both. Though even before we had kids, we tended to stay home on Feb. 14th just because we didn’t want to fight crowds at theaters and restaurants, and I’ve expressly forbidden Troy from spending ridiculous amounts of money on flowers for me when he could wait a few weeks and they’ll be 1/10 the price. We usually give each other cards, and I might cook a special dinner, but that’s about it.
bethany actually | January 27th, 2009 at 2:06 am
I love v-day because its a day to love and cherish the one your with
Miranda Allen | January 27th, 2009 at 2:36 am
I am a widow and not in the market for a new mate, so Valentine’s Day is pretty much just another day for me. I get Valentines for friends and family and special things for my daughter, so the day is a bit festive, but no romance. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
Suanne Giddings | January 27th, 2009 at 3:03 am
OK, so we don’t typically get anymore mushy gushy than normal on V-Day, but we will usually make a special dinner and night of it. And I will also herein admit to being mildly obsessed with lovey dovey cards (both hilarious and sentimental), as well as heart-shaped paperie, and the notion of Valentines (the cards, not the actual day) in general. I used to love giving and receiving them as a kid, and still remember how much fun I had making those “Valentine Mailboxes” out of empty Kleenex boxes covered in clashing pink and red paper.
Kerri Anne | January 27th, 2009 at 3:14 am
I embrace Valentine’s Day. What the heck. Thanks for the giveaway!
Helena Batt-Vesey | January 27th, 2009 at 5:07 am
This year no presents! But we are spending the night alone and have romantic plans.
Kirsten | January 27th, 2009 at 5:19 am
I ignore it. It seems like another way stores get your money
jennifer gersch | January 27th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I love the purse hooks. Very pretty and practical. I’m totally with you about Valentine’s Day. I ignore it.
Cynthia C | January 27th, 2009 at 6:23 am
we do not. Getting married young & having a baby money was tight and since our anniversary is on the 4th of Feb we just decided to skip it all together. We do celebrate the anniversary which we feel is way more important. My hubby does bring me home chocolates on the day after Vday most years because he knows how much I love those yummy little morsels & a great deal!
Domestic Extraordinaire | January 27th, 2009 at 8:36 am
I embrace it. It is a fun day.
Nanette Olson | January 27th, 2009 at 8:38 am
I love Valentine’s Day. My family and I exchange small gifts.
Elizabeth J | January 27th, 2009 at 10:21 am
We neither embrace nor ignore Valentine’s day. Somewhere in the middle. Usually hubby will take over the dinner duties that night - sometimes even adding candlelight! But no cards or chocolate or gifts.
I do enjoy sending my girlfriends cards saying ‘I love them’
Jilian | January 27th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I have always loved an exuse to celebrate, and Valentine’s Day is another way for me to show the people around me that I care about them. I like to give special meaningful trinkets to my family on this day and making handmade cards. Holidays always make me happy and I love to give, so this is a holiday that I embrace with all my heart.
Stephanie L | January 27th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I embrace Valentine’s Day, I think it’s pretty fun! Though it is weird to see all the pink and red come out right after Christmas! Thanks for the contest!
Elena | January 27th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I personally love Valentine’s Day, the husband, not so much. He’s not big on any holidays except Christmas so I’ve learned to live with a hug, kiss and maybe a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Now that I write that, I should really think about just treating myselff since he dones’t want to. I think I may actually have to do that this year. LOL
sam {temptingmama} | January 27th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I embrace Valentine’s Day, but I don’t make a huge deal out of it.
Denise | January 27th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I’ve seen a review of the Luxe Link Purse Hook in recent months and would love to try this product. I’m one of those who is always concerned about where I put my purse when I’m dining out.
Marie N | January 27th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I would love Valentines Day alot more if it was further away from my birthday.
I pretty much never get both a valentines day gift and a birthday gift, so I try not to place too much emphasis on the 14th. But lord help ya if you forget my birthday dammit! LOL!!
monstergirlee | January 27th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I always embrace it…and look forward to the flowers my sweetie sends me!
Michelle | January 27th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I embrace Valentines day, even though it sometimes feels forced. I would love to get candy and flowers for no reason, or for doing the laundry………
Becky Grady | January 27th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
We enbrace it for the grandkids. We don’t get gifts, just cards or a note to the kids.
Betty N | January 27th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
ignore
susan varney | January 27th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
looks cute
kathleen haas | January 27th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
We embrace it! We will usually have a nice romantic dinner out and then go to a movie. We also exchange handmade cards. Thanks for the giveaway … the purse hook is such a great idea!
Kim | January 27th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
It’s ignored because every day is special! so says my husband….right…
Jenn Yip | January 27th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
We embrace it. We love candy around here!
Renee | January 27th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
as a prechool teacher, I have to embrace it, but in my personal relationship my husband and I have not celebrated Valentines Day in years.
CAndie L | January 27th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I embrace it ……….. I have a new love………….
nancy | January 27th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
We embrace Valentine’s Day. This is a scheduled date to celebrate our love. We use our actions and thoughts the other 364 days (and too seldom come the words.) We mock Sweetest Day as an imposter. Long live Valentine’s Day!
superdavefive(at)yahoo(dot)com
David Clark | January 27th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I love Valentine’s Day we usually go out to eat and exchange a little something too.
Danielle | January 27th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
It is our anniversary - number 41 this year - and we usually celebrate at home and then go somewhere special later in February.
Tina | January 27th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Hi……….Just thinking about Valentines embracement or not issue…… I teach in a high school which allows “goodies” to be sent to school every year…..It has seriously gotten to be a contest to see who can get the most roses and the biggest balloon or stuffed animal…..It is a little sickening some years………..My husband and I usually try to have a “date” without the kids for our Valentines celebration…….we love our kids (Ragan 10 and Reed 5) but time together….just the two of us is precious and vital to our close relationship……………….we really don’t go all out but we do try to do something special for “us.”
Angie Carol | January 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I half a empty. My daugher just called me from her 1st day as a Navy recuit. She’s 19. I have a son who’s 17 and a 11th grader, and a new son who is 18 years old and I plan to enjoy there company as much as allowed. It’s a good feeling to me, because I remember the freedom of leaving my parents and making it out on my own. I hope they have lots of fun and learn much. No tears yet, but when I do cry it will be from joy and haappness for those things that they all achieve on there own. So I’m very proud for them. 1st step into young adult world.
tina buffler | January 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Hi……….Just thinking about Valentines embracement or not issue…… I teach in a high school which allows “goodies” to be sent to school every year…..It has seriously gotten to be a contest to see who can get the most roses and the biggest balloon or stuffed animal…..It is a little sickening some years………..My husband and I usually try to have a “date” without the kids for our Valentines celebration…….we love our kids (Ragan 10 and Reed 5) but time together….just the two of us is precious and vital to our close relationship…………..
Angie Carol | January 27th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Hi……….Just thinking about Valentines embracement or not issue….My husband and I usually try to have a “date” without the kids for our Valentines celebration…….we love our kids (Ragan 10 and Reed 5) but time together….just the two of us is precious and vital to our close relationship…………..
Angie Carol | January 27th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I mbrace Valentine’s Day, but not as much as I used to. I like to go out for a nice dinner.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Janet F | January 27th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Embrace it! Even if you’re single, you can celebrate your love for a relative or friend. If you have a lover, you get to have a romantic day! It’s great!
Carla Spence | January 27th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I like Valentine’s Day, but don’t make a HUGE deal out of it.
Chrysa | January 27th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Ahh, V’Day– my married coworkers get flowers and my desk remains naked.
Meredith | January 27th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
we usually just exchange cards
Debbie | January 27th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I embrace Valentine’s Day!
Roxy | January 27th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
my hubby and I give each other gifts on valentines day.
ruth | January 27th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
My husband and I usually ignore Valentines Day. The idea of trying to go out to dinner on a night when so many others are trying to be romantic drives us crazy! We do attempt to make it out, alone, at some time during the month of February to act like adults in love with eachother….
mommyof2boys | January 27th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
The hubby and I usually try to do something romantic that isn’t too commercial. Last year, though, he did get me an iPod. So I guess what works best for us is to keep it interesting and keep changing it up.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.
teeni | January 28th, 2009 at 12:29 am
We embrace Valentine’s Day each year by writing our Valentine’s Day vows. Each year we write a letter to each other naming two things we love about the other person and one thing we would like them to work on in regards to our relationship. It’s great because it’s like our own little vowel renewal every year. Therefore, I am pretty pro-valentine’s day!!
nicole | January 28th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Embrace it.
David | January 28th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Embrace it with a big hug!
Amy Tucker | January 28th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Embrace! It’s my Anniversary.
DePro | January 28th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I embrace it to the max. I’m in a wheelchair and I decorate it fully with all things heart shaped plus I dress in red from head to toe.
Sam K. | January 28th, 2009 at 1:59 am
When I was married I wanted to embrace Valentine’s day but my husband wasn’t too interested. Now that I’m single again it’s just another ordinary day.
Betty C | January 28th, 2009 at 3:52 am
I pretty much ignore Valentine’s Day, although I occasionally like to surprise my significant other by doing something special for him on Valentine’s Day
backflash_tuna@juno.com
Laura Pruett | January 28th, 2009 at 4:28 am
I don’t mean to be cynical, but right now all Valentine’s Day is to me is “Singles Awareness Day”. But I have hope that when I am in the right relationship I will fully embrace it. All holidays are big in my family, we use any excuse to celebrate. And I do believe that love is worth celebrating.
Sherry | January 28th, 2009 at 5:54 am
I enjoy it. Just another way to give my children chocolate and presents. I loved getting little things from my mom as well. Fun tradition!
Terri | January 28th, 2009 at 7:00 am
We do both - we embrace the idea behind Valentines Day each and everyday, but we ignore it as ‘the’ Day to do so.
Kimberly L | January 28th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I usually embrace valentines day. I don’t have a significant other but I do have children so I buy them a card and maybe a little box of chocolate or something they might want.
Tracy | January 28th, 2009 at 8:16 am
most of the time i embrace valentines day by just showing love to the people around me (not necessarily a lover)
Samantha Pruitt | January 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am
I ignore Valentine’s Day.
Lily Kwan | January 28th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I embrace Valentine’s Day. It’s like it is our special day. W keep it romantic.
Veronica Garrett | January 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I love valentines day, it such a great way to show teh person you love that you love them! Ii dont go crazy, but I love buying a few things for my hunny that day!!
Sheila H | January 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I embrace it.
Donna K | January 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
we do not celebrate valentines day for personal reasons
kathy pease | January 28th, 2009 at 10:16 am
We embrace it as a special date night. It includes flowers and dinner and perhaps a movie.
Jane Hoh | January 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
we try and send the grandkids kids a valentine balloon 2 school:) ty 4 the entry:)
Janet | January 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
DH and I mostly ignore the regular traditions of Valentines Day. No roses. No chocolates. No waiting 3+hours with the masses for a dinner out. We do try to make each other a card and have a nice meal at home. I love Valentines Day cookies, so if I have time I will make them for friends. That’s about the extent of it.
jjean | January 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
We kind of do both. We embrace it by doing something we love to do together. Buy we also ignore it because we don’t necessarily chose something out-of-the-oridanry for us. Maybe go to a favorite restaurant we frequent, or to the park. Special, but no frills.
Kathryn Moran | January 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I ignore Valentine’s Day this year because I am alone agian!
Marcy Strahan | January 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I embrace Valentine’s Day!
Katina | January 28th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
embrace it
Shannon | January 28th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Depends on my current feelings toward the spousal unit. If he hasn’t irked me in the past week, we embrace. Otherwise, he can eat canned soup.
Heather C | January 28th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Those crazy cupid retailers do not get our money either. With the economy being so bad now, there is really no way I justify spending $5 or more on a card that will eventually be thrown away. Yep, it will be ecards and mark down candy for us :-).
Lori_S | January 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I embrace Valentines Day. It’s a holiday about spreading love…in my opinion it’s better than other holidays, because people don’t have such high expectations.
Amy Griffin | January 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I embrace it, and it ignores me.
Jeri | January 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm