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Valentine’s Day Challenge

31 January 2010 28 Comments

Have you ever loved someone so much that your heart swells when you think of them?

Who ever those people in your life are…do they know you feel this way about them?

With Valentine’s day coming up, I wonder how many people think of the day as an obligatory gift/card day. My hand would go up if I were asked this question.

If you are one of those people, do it differently this year:

Be it your spouse, your child, a relative or a friend, skip the card. BE the card. Tell them that they are loved. Look them in the eyes and tell them.  It will be the Valentine’s day gift they will never forget.

Recession proof price of $0.  Everything that comes from it? Priceless.

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  • January 31 2010 at 7:55 AM dg at diaryofamadbathroom said:

    Nice thought. Tough pattern to break! How can I walk pazt that Hallmark and not be lured by its siren song. . . Must. Have. Strength.
    .-= dg at diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..Hi Mr G, How Do You Poo? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Funny, I haven’t walked in a Hallmark in years! No wonder no one sends me cards :)

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  • January 31 2010 at 8:01 AM Andrea
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    Excellent idea! LOVE it! Save the $ and give them the love. ALthough a little chocolate NEVER hurts. ;)
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..I have to confess … =-.

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  • January 31 2010 at 9:38 AM noelle said:

    this is perfect! i say every year how much i hate valentine’s day because it is such a gimmick and there is no real feeling behind those over priced flowers/chocolates/cards. you have made a good point here…thank you!
    .-= noelle´s last blog ..today is friday and here are my fragments from the week =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Glad you liked it :)

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  • January 31 2010 at 11:35 AM Carol
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    Have you ever bought the card, the candy, whatever, and there was no more feeling attached than buying them socks. This is excellent, we only get today, we should do this everyday but if we need an excuse, Valentine’s Day is perfect.
    .-= Carol´s last blog ..Stop stepping on my halo! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Honestly, it’s rare I find a card that ever feels right to me. I’m not a huge fan of cards at all. To me….grabbing someone, kissing them happy “whatever” and a giant hug beats any card, any day.

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  • January 31 2010 at 12:57 PM Loukia said:

    Great idea, really. Better yet, my boys will make a card for their daddy – nothing sweeter than homemade crafts made from a child to a parent, huh?
    .-= Loukia´s last blog ..A financially savvy giveaway for your child! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Love homemade things like that!

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  • January 31 2010 at 1:49 PM Sky said:

    Or my favorite thing to do…….. MAKE them their favorite meal with special touches like the good china, fancy tablecloth and napkins….. It so cute that my 20 something daughter is doing just that for her special guy. One time we made the daddy a big chocolate chip cookie (his favorite cookie) to take to work he worked nights and it was Valentines eve…. but he loved it. I did make a dessert for a guy I was dating because I worked that night. We had our dessert after I got off work and the night together. It was nice……….
    .-= Sky´s last blog ..The Junk Mail Magic Words: "please do not rent, sell, or trade my name or address" =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Great ideas!! Thanks.

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  • January 31 2010 at 3:33 PM Tracie said:

    We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day at my house. I guess you could say we were frugal when frugal wasn’t cool.
    .-= Tracie´s last blog ..Get A Blog =-.

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  • January 31 2010 at 7:48 PM ModernMom said:

    We don’t do cards in our house, but some of my fave keepsakes are letters. Letters from my girls, and my hubby. Big goey sigh:) We do spend our money a fancy dinner or desert!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Sounds like a great day! Enjoy it!

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  • January 31 2010 at 9:21 PM maroon skye said:

    if this were facebook, i would click the “likes this” button. :)
    .-= maroon skye´s last blog ..Holiday Shopping =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Well hello there!! Long time no see!

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  • January 31 2010 at 10:55 PM arizona mamma said:

    What a great idea. I suppose it wouldn’t be as effective if I do both, huh?
    .-= arizona mamma´s last blog ..I Feed My Children Nothing But the Finest…All of the Time =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Do it your way :)

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  • February 1 2010 at 11:33 AM corrie
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    I just read a blog with a wonderful chocolate dessert recipe I can do for my family. And I can make a nice dinner with china and candles. Thanks for the idea.
    .-= corrie´s last blog ..Memoir Mondays – How to Handle Sibling Fighting =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Share the dessert, girl!

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  • February 1 2010 at 4:26 PM sara@ domestically challenged said:

    PErfect! Except I will be in Mexico on V-day. I think I’ll tell my margerita!!!
    .-= sara@ domestically challenged´s last blog ..Running the risk and the mouth =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I like your day better :)

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  • February 1 2010 at 7:41 PM Mom of Three
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    That is a great idea Nancy!
    I think I will make a special plan for this especially for my little babas.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Enjoy the day!

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  • February 2 2010 at 3:07 AM kristin said:

    Great advice – can’t wait to call so many of my loved ones on Valentines Day. Thank goodness my real honey will be right there for me as usual. Love him tons – he’s the greatest!

    Kristin
    .-= kristin´s last blog ..bwah ha ha ha ha !!!! =-.

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  • February 2 2010 at 9:52 PM NathanRising said:

    Count me in!!!! What an awesome idea!

    -Jen
    .-= NathanRising´s last blog ..More Snow Fun =-.

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  • February 4 2010 at 5:44 PM susan said:

    Nice idea-I’m in!
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Let’s look back =-.

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  • February 14 2010 at 11:18 AM Tired Mom Tesa
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    This is what it’s all about, isn’t it? Skip the commercialism and focus on the love.

    Great post! I loved the challenge so much I selected it for my Top 5 Valentine’s Day Posts. Congrats!
    .-= Tired Mom Tesa´s last blog ..Top 5 Valentine’s Day Blog Posts =-.

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