Can Love Be Bought For Under $5?
How is it I can write a novel, but I can’t figure out how to wow my sweet husband on Valentine’s Day?
The day of hearts, flowers, chocolate candy, romantic songs, and valentines with sweet messages is upon us. Some of you jump in with creativity and thoughtfulness guaranteed to make young and old feel loved. Others struggle to select the perfect card, often buying several to ensure one does the trick.
I never know what to do for my husband. For those of us who missed the Valentine gene, there should be a service to help us find the perfect way to show how much we care for our loved ones. My husband is the virtuoso of surprises, treating me to unique gifts, vacations, and special events. But me? My mind is a blank screen. However one year I did outdo him—as if love is a contest.
I hired a live singing valentine. A young couple, dressed in a tux and a long flowing red gown, showed up at our doorstep. They sang “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” and “Won’t You Be my Teddy-Bear.” They presented my husband with chocolates and a rose. Oh, it was a gotcha-moment, but I haven’t been able to duplicate it since. Perhaps I should have videoed the presentation and played it every year since then.
So I resort to ho-hum cards, usually two. One is a funny and the other is a serious. His favorite chocolates and sometimes a heart-shaped cake. Maybe if I’d start planning on January 1, I could wow him with an awesome surprise.
What about you? Tell me how you show your special someone he/she is loved on Valentine’s Day, and I’ll enter your name in a random drawing for a lovable FBI K9.
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For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. – Judy Garland
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We have a winner! Emma from New Jersey was selected in the random Valentine drawing to win the FBI K-9 German Shepherd. Congratulations Emma!
We try and have a simple evening. We usually go out to dinner at our favorite restaurant. This year my love surprised me with chocolate covered strawberries. 🙂 We have been together for 12 years, so we like to do little things to make the other smile. However, we try to do that all year long, not just on Vday.
My hubby of 45yrs and I exchange cards and make a homemade meal and dessert together. We hide our cards around the house. We too exchange one funny valentine and one romantic valentine each. The first person to find both of their cards gets their two romantic wishes come true on Valentine’s Day.
Unfortunately, my husband isn’t Mr. Romantic but I would love to win your canine companion to use as a display in the church library.
Thanks!
I wrote out 365 quotes and then put them into a jar, And I bought a card and we are having a formal dinner at home. The children are going on a Valentines scavenger hunt, and a box of chocolate. Each day they received a note as to why I love them so.
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I might have to do that! Thanks!
I try to surprise my dear hubby with something he really likes for Valentine’s day. One year I got him his fishing licence, this year I found a very cool board game about the outdoors. I am planning on spending the day just spending time with my dear hubby.
Since Valentine’s Day is expensive and the restaurants are super crowded, we started getting a really good meal from one of our favorite restaurants TO GO! We started it last year and my husband ordered food from my favorite restaurant. This year it’s my turn and I will order from his favorite restaurant, go pick it up around 3 on Saturday and we will celebrate at home (comfy and cute). It is sooo much easier for both of us as we don’t have to get all dressed up, go and wait forever for a table to open up, rush thru our meal cause there are a bunch of people all staring at you, pay a fortune and leave a tip for a surly waiter.
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Super idea!
I always get him a card, I ask him what he would like for dinner and make whatever he ask for. I let him relax and give him a back and foot massage, in return he is in charge of dessert and gets whatever I request. He returns the favor on the massage for me the next night.. Works for us both!
I am making coupons that are redeemable for things like back rubs, chocolate chip cookies, breakfast in bed, etc. We are going to celebrate with a heart shaped pizza, good bottle of wine and a nice romantic movie.
Because my husband does most of the cooking, I like to take him out to eat where he can get ribs. One of his favorites.
My late husband 43 years ago proposed to be in a valentine card when he was in Germany. We married shortly after. And every yr on Valentines day I would give him a beautiful card and a box of chocolate covered cherries. He loved them very much. Its been 6 yrs and I miss him very much.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, but you do have rich memories. Blessings to you.
I love to give my husband a handmade card and a time together sitting in our spa. Sometimes if I can find it, an ice cream cake. If he is deployed I send the card and homemade choc. Chip cookies.
I usually give my husband two cards just like you, one serious and one funny. This year I am doing something different. We have been married 27+ years so starting on the 2nd of this month I started sending him 1 love note a day. I will continue for the entire month and by the time I am finished he will have received 27 love notes from me.
We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day. We try to live it every day and show our kids and grandson that life is much better loving our family and friends as if today is our last.
I’ve tried to be creative in the past but really, my husband is a chocoholic—so I just give him a box of chocolates and a funny card and he’s totally content.
I also always get my hubby two cards. He’s not a big reader, so I usually give him a DVD of one of his favorite movies. I buy books for the kids and sometimes restaurant gift cards.
This year we’re celebrating on Friday night because we’re going to be spending the day with my family at a tennis match and seeing our newborn niece.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
My boyfriend, is taking me on a surprise date evening all he told me to do is to dress up. But for him, I wrote him a journal filled with little notes throughout the past few month, notes of verses, prayer for him, or just telling him how much I mean to him. God for sure has shown me that when you love someone its not just for the “romantic” part, but also just showing of how you love a person through your actions and love.
I made a card for my husband and I am making Grand Marnier truffles for him.
Depending on the day that Valentine’s Day falls on some years our Valentine’s Day is just a run of the mill day. On those times when Valentine’s Day falls on the weekend I love to reserve a quiet stay for a night at a cozy bed and breakfast. Of course that requires me to get my sweetcheeks a pair for sexy Valentine underwear. I love to buy him some new cologne or aftershave. Maybe there is a massage for two or just a private one for him by me. We don’t drink alcohol but we do enjoy virgin varieties of Pina Colada. Some chocolate covered strawberries and a delicious meal are standard fair. I like to make a card for him with ideas from the year included in a verse for it. Of course all this depends on the timing and money factor but either way just being together is enough for us.
bake cookies
Everything is so expensive on Valentine’s Day, so instead we always do homemade to make it a special day of love. My husband of 41 years and I always write a poem for each other. I leave it on his pillow along with his favorite candy bar. I cook a special meal for our family (husband, son, 3 teenage grandsons and I) that includes a choice from everyone’s favorites, then depending on the weather we either play cards or go outside for some Nerf Wars. When the kids were young we made sure the house was full of homemade decorations. Sharing our day with those we love is a great way to spend Valentine’s.
I really appreciate the sharing of ideas and suggestions. Thank you!
It’s for my son so I give a funny card, candy, and a stuffed animal.
We always think of Valentine’s Day as being couples. But it is so much more than that. My children on this day would receive a small gift and a card. Nothing expensive, because money was very tight. It might be a hot wheels car, a package of hair barrettes, or anything they were into that year. I was a working single mom of four. I couldn’t afford expensive gifts because I was trying to keep a roof over our heads and food in the house. One year especially was very hard financially with some unexpected bills popping up. I had no extra money even for little things. So I made coupon booklets out of construction paper. I used different colors to decorate each coupon, then glued them on the left side, tied with a ribbon. Each child got coupons unique to them. For my child that loved books, a coupon for a trip to the library to check out the new books. My son that loved to cook got a coupon for he and I to make cookies. Some coupons were the same, like a free hug whenever you needed it, or a free pass from washing dishes. They were to cash in the coupons whenever they wanted to. Looking back now on those times, I am so grateful to God for each of my children, all grown with families of their own. All of them celebrate Valentine’s Day. My daughter asked me just yesterday what I would like for Valentine’s Day. It makes me proud that she realizes this day of love is not just about couples, but also about families. If I could pass on one thing on February 14, it would be to show someone how much you care for them. That elderly neighbor that is alone. Show up with a plate of cookies and a few minutes of your time sharing a cup of tea. A friend going through a divorce, or reeling from the death of a spouse oftentimes gets very depressed on this day. Send them a card, take them to lunch, show up with a hug and a message that you will walk with them through the bad times. Love unconditionally as we are loved by our Heavenly father. A hug, a word of affection and support can make a big difference in someone’s life. Be that encourager this year. It will cost you nothing but time, and the biggest winner is you.
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What a wonderful assortment of ideas. My grandchildren are coming for the weekend, and I’m going to use some of your fabulous suggestions. You are so right – Valentine’s Day is for love.
I usually try to surprise my hubby of 35 plus years and so this weekend we will go to massage, dinner & the theatre – but the thing is – I get to enjoy all too. So it is a win win – he loves to present me with red roses for birthday & valentines – although I hate the cost rising at those times but I love his efforts & his loving ways.
Unfortunately Im single and have been now for about 10 years, actually not unfortunately at all, lol. Unless someone comes chap on my door, or finds me when Im out walking the dogs, then tough,lol. I spend Valentines with my loved ones, my dogs. I have rescued all 3, as well as 2 kittens, and love to spoil them with home made treats and new toys, I make them toys too, and wee snuggle up together on couch, so really no different from having a partner, although I do feel they appreciate it more 😛
I show my husband I love him on Valentine’s Day by dressing as a dessert every year. I know it sounds crazy (pretty sure I am halfway there!) but I started on our first anniversary when we could not afford much. 30 years later I still do it although now the frosting seems to fade in the face wrinkles.
My hubby and I have been together for 33 years..we treat every day like Valentines day..we will cook an awesome meal together and then we will enjoy each others company, just as we have always done…
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What a sweet witness to the power of enduring love.
Breakfast in bed along with a card. Special dinner and cuddle time.
We keep it simple. We order in a meal & watch a DVD. It’s time well spent together. No pressure on either of us.