I cut out paper hearts and put something I love about my husband on each one. Then I hide them all over the house. Some of them are so well hidden that it takes him months to find them (like the one I put in his bathing suit).
It gives him months of happiness, unlike the chocolates he wolfs down in 30 seconds.
We always have a "fancy" dinner at home. My husband makes lobster fried rice which for the two of us only requires one lobster tail and a few other ingredients we always have on hand. Then we buy an inexpensive bottle of wine but break out our toasting flutes from our wedding and use those and our china to eat. We save some serious cash and have a better meal than we would get as most places.
I've come up with a plan to do something sweet for my husband every day of February. I bought him a few small gifts, but mostly I'm planning treats from what I already have. I've printed little notes to hang around the house, cards to include in his work bag, I'm going to make some of his very favorite foods, and I've got a few craft projects to try out for him.
My hubby and I celebrate but not on the 14th. Later in the month when we have a coupon (most are not valid on the 14th). We generally like cards and try to find them at the dollar store. My hubby has kept every card I've given to him!
We hit up the stores the day after Valentine's Day for candy & chocolate that's usually at least 50% off! Then we come home and pig out and watch reruns of one of our favorite shows or rent a movie from Redbox. If we want to do dinner, we will make a date of it by shopping for ingredients and cooking together.
Hubby and I do not exchange gifts. In the past years we, along with our close friends, have attended a dinner/dance organized by local organization. The cost is usually around $50-60/couple. There is a different theme each year. It's a very fun filled evening for a reasonable cost. This year, our church is having a dinner/dance, and it's only $20/per couple or $15/person :)
Using cloth instead of paper for napkins, kitchen clean-up and toilet wipes makes sense, although I draw the line arbitrarily at using cloth for No. 2 toilet use. But making sure to change out kitchen towels daily and soaking in a bit of bleach water before washing also makes sense (unless you're air drying in the sunshine, which decontaminates just as well).
The first thing you need to watch out is the sales pitch. If the timeshare salespeople are overly aggressive, they are probably trying to scam you. They might also give you many promises, but without any written confirmation, therefore, do not believe everything you hear. Also, keep in mind that purchasing timeshares under construction might be a risky business. Before you buy, you need to be sure you are going to be able to use your timeshare every year. It is also very important that you take your time to do a thorough research on the company.
My boyfriend and I watch Moulin Rouge!, our favorite love story, at home. We usually skip the big gifts and either make dinner together, or go dutch for a evening out on a night that is not Valentine's day.
Thanks for sharing your strategy. Many people have told me that they don't like to go to that much trouble for all the jobs they apply for. But if you choose a few companies to pursue, then your effort is more likely to be rewarded, especially with a small or mid-size organization and/or one in which you can contact the hiring authority directly.
We usually go out for a special lunch together~ cheaper than going out for dinner, and much less crowded. Then we spend the evening at home together. My sweetie does buy me flowers, but get them at a local store, rather than shipped from a florist~ just as beautiful, but much more reasonable!
I was agasp to read the post by Lain Ehmann. I was alerted to this by other piano teachers. Here in the UK piano teachers are respected ... they are not merely 'out of work musicians' and I strongly object. It was obviously meant to be provocative. I charge £30 an hour and NO ONE has said that's unreasonable - does she not realise that we too are subject to tax. Here in the UK they take quite a bit of our earnings and because many of us are self-employed we don't enjoy packages offered by employers, such as pensions. Footballers, film stars and the like get much more money and it's interesting that people who query other people's earnings don't seem bothered by this. I work hard to get people through grades and I think some novelists get far too much money.
My daughter learns piano, violin and voice and wants to be an opera singer - in order to subsidise earnings she will need to teach. I would not take that away from her - and when she wanted to take up dance lessons, which are just as expensive (and on top of that there are costumes to buy) I had no objection, even when I lost my job as a teacher in a secondary school.
Perspective is missing from this blog entry and I feel offended, as do many of my colleagues.
I notice this post has disappeared from your sister website 'Parenting Squad' and would be grateful if it could also disappear from this one.
I celebrate V-day frugally by not celebrating at all! My husband and I don't do anything special, although we do hang out (because we do that every day!).
We usually eat at home, check out a budget matinee on the weekend and purchase half price chocolate and stuffed animals for the kids after the 14th
I cut out paper hearts and put something I love about my husband on each one. Then I hide them all over the house. Some of them are so well hidden that it takes him months to find them (like the one I put in his bathing suit).
It gives him months of happiness, unlike the chocolates he wolfs down in 30 seconds.
My husband and I usually only exchange cards and candy for Valentine's Day.
I'll cook a yummy meal and bake something special too.
We always have a "fancy" dinner at home. My husband makes lobster fried rice which for the two of us only requires one lobster tail and a few other ingredients we always have on hand. Then we buy an inexpensive bottle of wine but break out our toasting flutes from our wedding and use those and our china to eat. We save some serious cash and have a better meal than we would get as most places.
We just cook a special meal at home.
Ha! I have been talking to myself since I was a child. No wonder I am so smart :)
I've come up with a plan to do something sweet for my husband every day of February. I bought him a few small gifts, but mostly I'm planning treats from what I already have. I've printed little notes to hang around the house, cards to include in his work bag, I'm going to make some of his very favorite foods, and I've got a few craft projects to try out for him.
My hubby and I celebrate but not on the 14th. Later in the month when we have a coupon (most are not valid on the 14th). We generally like cards and try to find them at the dollar store. My hubby has kept every card I've given to him!
Hugs, kisses, and smiles are free!
We hit up the stores the day after Valentine's Day for candy & chocolate that's usually at least 50% off! Then we come home and pig out and watch reruns of one of our favorite shows or rent a movie from Redbox. If we want to do dinner, we will make a date of it by shopping for ingredients and cooking together.
Order takeout and watch Season 2 of House of Cards on Netflix.
Hubby and I do not exchange gifts. In the past years we, along with our close friends, have attended a dinner/dance organized by local organization. The cost is usually around $50-60/couple. There is a different theme each year. It's a very fun filled evening for a reasonable cost. This year, our church is having a dinner/dance, and it's only $20/per couple or $15/person :)
We use coupons even when dining out on V-day. There is no shame in saving money no matter what the occasion.
Using cloth instead of paper for napkins, kitchen clean-up and toilet wipes makes sense, although I draw the line arbitrarily at using cloth for No. 2 toilet use. But making sure to change out kitchen towels daily and soaking in a bit of bleach water before washing also makes sense (unless you're air drying in the sunshine, which decontaminates just as well).
take a snowy walk in the woods and talk about how nice it will be when green things start to grow again in the spring.
The first thing you need to watch out is the sales pitch. If the timeshare salespeople are overly aggressive, they are probably trying to scam you. They might also give you many promises, but without any written confirmation, therefore, do not believe everything you hear. Also, keep in mind that purchasing timeshares under construction might be a risky business. Before you buy, you need to be sure you are going to be able to use your timeshare every year. It is also very important that you take your time to do a thorough research on the company.
My boyfriend and I watch Moulin Rouge!, our favorite love story, at home. We usually skip the big gifts and either make dinner together, or go dutch for a evening out on a night that is not Valentine's day.
Thanks for sharing your strategy. Many people have told me that they don't like to go to that much trouble for all the jobs they apply for. But if you choose a few companies to pursue, then your effort is more likely to be rewarded, especially with a small or mid-size organization and/or one in which you can contact the hiring authority directly.
Scrapbooking. By Valentine's Day, I make sure I've updated our "adventure book" for the last year, so we can take a romantic walk down memory lane.
We usually go out for a special lunch together~ cheaper than going out for dinner, and much less crowded. Then we spend the evening at home together. My sweetie does buy me flowers, but get them at a local store, rather than shipped from a florist~ just as beautiful, but much more reasonable!
I prefer to make things as gifts and avoid those things or restaurants that are overpriced due to demand on Valentine's Day
I was agasp to read the post by Lain Ehmann. I was alerted to this by other piano teachers. Here in the UK piano teachers are respected ... they are not merely 'out of work musicians' and I strongly object. It was obviously meant to be provocative. I charge £30 an hour and NO ONE has said that's unreasonable - does she not realise that we too are subject to tax. Here in the UK they take quite a bit of our earnings and because many of us are self-employed we don't enjoy packages offered by employers, such as pensions. Footballers, film stars and the like get much more money and it's interesting that people who query other people's earnings don't seem bothered by this. I work hard to get people through grades and I think some novelists get far too much money.
My daughter learns piano, violin and voice and wants to be an opera singer - in order to subsidise earnings she will need to teach. I would not take that away from her - and when she wanted to take up dance lessons, which are just as expensive (and on top of that there are costumes to buy) I had no objection, even when I lost my job as a teacher in a secondary school.
Perspective is missing from this blog entry and I feel offended, as do many of my colleagues.
I notice this post has disappeared from your sister website 'Parenting Squad' and would be grateful if it could also disappear from this one.
We make handmade gifts for Valentine's Day
I celebrate V-day frugally by not celebrating at all! My husband and I don't do anything special, although we do hang out (because we do that every day!).