Happy Valentine’s Day! Is it Hallmark or an Opportunity?
Some people say that Valentine’s Day is just another Hallmark Holiday. I say it’s just another way to show that special someone that you care. That you thought of them and that you appreciate all that they do.
Take a moment, make the effort, and show how much that person means to you. Give a card with a hug, chocolates with flower, or offer the opportunity to love them with purpose by picking up a copy of the book, Loving with Purpose. The two of you can continue to work on your relationship long after the flowers have gone.
Whatever you do, just make it special. I know that I felt appreciated by my valentine.
Let’s hear it for the boys…..
So often we don’t take the time to share a compliment with one another. We know to give thanks on Thanksgiving, but there are 364 other days that we might take for granted. So here is your chance!
I want to hear about the guys who participated in the holiday celebration this year in some way. Here’s to the guys who were understanding, patient, or helpful around the house. Let’s hand it to those who took it upon themselves to do some of the gift or grocery shopping, wrapped some presents, or cleaned up from the holiday cheer. Perhaps your fellas were the ones who put up the tree, added some lights, and dressed it all with ornaments. Let’s even take a moment to share our compliments for the men in our lives who may not have necessarily gone above and beyond, but they definitely did their part. It all matters.
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Tell what your mate did to make your holiday a little brighter….
January 3rd, 2012…
Anyone????? Okay, I’ll start. My husband did the grocery shopping (long list) twice, put all the groceries away (usual), helped with cleaning (a little) for three different events in the last month, brought up the tree and its tinsel, set up downstairs to be a family room (or as he likes to call it “man cave”), offered peeps their drinks, took out all the garbage, aaaaannnndddd…that’s all I can think of right now. 
My Christmas Wish List
When I think about what I want for Christmas, I’m left with a very short list. There is little that comes to mind when thinking about the items under the tree. Sure, getting a kitchen item or a new lens for my camera would be great, but for me, Christmas finally means so much more than what it used to.
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I’m certain that when I was young, Santa Claus was my number one reason for enjoying the holiday. The chance that we might see him and his reindeer flying above on our way to the store with Grandpa every year; not to mention, all the gifts that he left behind, while we were gone. Read more »
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. May you have many reasons to be thankful this holiday season.
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Where Is My Valentine?
Okay, so you’re still waiting for that trinket item to show up…and maybe even the guy who is attached to it. What do you do? How do you feel? Is this the longest day ever! Maybe you don’t even care about Valentine’s Day and you’re ready for all the hype of the day to move on.
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Regardless if you’re the type of girl who does care about Valentine’s Day, or you just want everyone to just shut up about it, there are clues to a happy day or evening.
You take care of you…plain and simple.
First and foremost, get out of any negative mood about the day and what you expected from it. Then, gift yourself! Treat yourself to a little shopping trip for that great new outfit or special treat, or step out to an evening with gal- or guy-pals who just want to have a little fun. If you really want to push back on all the drama of being someone’s Valentine, get all dressed up, make a reservation at a fancy restaurant, and take yourself out to a nice dinner. On an ending note, no one ever said you couldn’t stay home, curl up with a nice book, and relax. Do what makes you feel great.
No matter what you get for Valentine’s Day, you can’t forget to gift yourself. Tomorrow is a new day and today will…well….be over. You are as worthy of good will today as you will be tomorrow, so go on…..GIFT yourself.
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Valentine’s Day: Give the Gift of Love
Are you looking for that unique gift idea to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Show her that you are more than happy to work on your relationship by giving her the gift of love.
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Loving with Purpose offers good, practical advice for women of all ages. Whether you are dating or in a long-term relationship, Loving with Purpose is a great guide offering helpful insight to what works…so both of you can relate to what the other one needs.
Package the Holidays with Spirit
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Question: Do you know of one or two good local business shops (small business; franchise) that offer a large variety of items?
- Preferably a store for kids and adults.
- Also, a shop that offers a fair price for their items.
If you know of a store like this; giving good deals and wide choices, consider the following:
What would you say about the proposal of doing all (or at least some) of your Holiday shopping list this year at just a couple local small business stores: for your kids, your grandkids. Heck, why not add grandparents and cousins to the mix, too!
Pick a date that works for as many family members as possible and take them to the store of your choosing. You can schedule it for just a few days before the big event or weeks ahead of time. The choice is yours. Offer them a gift certificate or coupon for the amount you want to spend on them. Tell them they can pick out whatever they want and that this will be what they get for the holiday. You can give them the gifts right then, or tell them that they will have to wait to open them until the day. Again, the choice is yours.
Of course, the stores aren’t going to have exactly what everyone wants. That’s why you have a backup of local stores. This holiday is not necessarily about getting exactly what’s on Tommy’s list this year. Sure we want to please Tommy, but we will be helping him even more by allowing him to experience the pride which comes from doing the right thing. And what else does he get? He gets to spend a little more time with his family…doing something fun and different…and he gets gifts!
His good work could actually save a local business from demise this holiday season. Not only do you get your shopping trip made easy, you and your family experience the pride of doing what is right.
Anyway, it sounds like a good idea to me. I may try to pull something together with my own family. I actually think this is a good option to consider as a new trend for the future.
If you have suggestions of local businesses in the area, please share. I think everyone would like to try and help their community.
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