Oh Joy!   It seems like just yesterday I was blogging, “Loves me, loves me not”,   and yet, here it is again… Valentine’s Day!  Swell!  I cannot tell you how many people have been commenting how they’re most definitely Not a fan of Valentine’s Day…however… if you are in a relationship, are a parent, a child, a friend, a student, etc…You just may want to change your tune and think of ways to remember this “special day”.  Now personally,  I’m not a big fan of chocolate and sweets (yeah I know, I hear that’s strange) and think buying roses when the cost is $150 is throwing money out the window…but a few thoughtful words and kind gestures and small heartfelt gifts can go a long way.  You don’t have to spend a lot of $$$ to show someone you care and appreciate them…of course, you can also spend a lot of $$$ to show someone you care , but Not Necessary!  Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank…and for Kevin O’Brien, I’ve listed some items at the end that will break the bank!  Just Kidding!

VINTAGE VALENTINE – you can print these out onto heavy stock paper, and write your sweet nothings on the back.

WRITE A LOVE LETTER!

BLOW ME A KISS – how cute is this?!

ALL ABOUT  YOU BASKET – this one is a tad dorky, but you catch the drift.

CANDY (for those who like sweets)

Make your own “Candy Bar”

HOME MADE GOODIES

Cupcakes…which I love, btw, and there is NOTHING cuter than High Heel Cupcakes!  One word…Fabulous!

HOMEMADE TILE PICTURE FRAME (or store bought frame)

Great present idea. Buy a rough surfaced tile from Lowe’s (less than a dollar) and mod podge pretty scrapbook paper on it. Then mod podge picture over that. Let dry and wrap with a pretty bow. Easy and cheap! You can also include a small stand to set the tile on.

GO ON A VALENTINE’S DAY PICNIC (Weather permitting of course)

THROW A VALENTINE’S DAY TEA PARTY

If you don’t have the time to make some of the items I just mentioned, you most definitely can buy some very nice things. You can see I’m going with a Basically PINK theme here, but clearly you can go with Red or whatever color suits you or your loved one!

FLOWERS - Doesn’t have to be the standard dozen red roses…plus they are Way too expensive this time of year!

FANNY WANG PINK HEADPHONES 

PINK TIE

PINK POLO / SHIRT

PINK RAY BANS

TECHIE IDEAS

PINK BOXERS

Pink Scarf/Shawl

Pink Watch - I received this from Kevin a few years back, and wear it year round.

PINK CAR…Not just for Mary Kay Cosmetics Employees anymore!  And, no, Kevin did Not buy this for me.  And I’m kidding about a Pink car and this pink Bentley, btw…even I have my limits!

Pink Sapphires!

Try out this Link for 50 Inexpensive Date ideas!  Some examples:  Make your own fondue; Have a coupon date; Have a movie or TV marathon; Pick a Themed night…Mexican; Italian; French, etc…

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/50-fun-and-cheap-date-ideas.html

Send an ecard, http://www.someecards.com, when you care enough to send the very snarkiest best!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

xoxo,

T.

Related Posts:  http://dressedtoat.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/loves-me-loves-me-not/

You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.  ~Dr. Seuss

If you are aspiring for an exquisite Valentine’s Day here are a few  ideas or tips to help make it a Valentine’s Day to remember.   And call me a total Dork, but I absolutely Love Conversation Hearts! 

A simple ‘I Love You’ with a kiss can set an awesome mood for a Valentine’s Day.  And if you want to take it a step further, here are some other options:

• Decorate his/her house with hearts, bows and ribbons.
• Make arrangements for surprise flower bouquets.
• Cook a dinner for two and decorate the room with heart-shaped candles.
• A romantic note asking him/her to be your valentine.
• Send sweet love quotes.
• Make your own Valentine’s Day card which expresses your feelings.
• Create a scrapbook ‘recollection collection’ and fill it with love letters, photographs, cherished mementos, etc.
• A CD of his/her favorite songs.  Don’t forget to include Build me up Buttercup!
• Jewelry is always wonderful.  A sweet heart bracelet or locket.  Casual watch for a guy.
• Plan a special dinner for him/her either in a garden or a boat. A candle light dinner is just unforgettable.
• Pamper your sweetheart by gifting her a spa session.
• Pot a plant that will grow and loom for her.
• Spend loads of quality time with him/her and “clandestine “visits to romantic gateways.
• Gift him/her a nice cell phone for keeping endless communication.
• Gift her a beautiful evening gown or apparel.
• Dance with your valentine to his/her favorite song – mine is In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel
• Include a chocolate dessert in your romantic dinner.
• Create a love song CD full of Valentine’s Day songs.  My friend Monica posted on Facebook, this classic,

              More Today than Yesterday, by Spiral Starecase.  Love it! 

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhQ_axQYTE

          *For you see, each day I love you more
           Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
          ~Rosemonde Gerard

• Send flowers at workplace or home to him/her.
• If he/she loves gadgets then gift a digital camera.

and, my personal favorite would be Veuve Clicquot and Cupcakes with Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes playing in the background.

xoxo,

T.

*Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.

*The simple lack of her is more to me than others’ presence.