Yikes! Not sure how to approach the holiday this year! Is anyone doing anything special for their SO? Any creative ideas out there? I think this is cool - http://www.youtube.com/user/greatestlovestories Thoughts? Ideas?
I've been married 16 years and I'm tired of trying to make valentine's day "special". I'm getting hubby that Popcorn Factory variety tin that was posted in hot deals a few days back.
DH usually makes heart shaped rice krispy treats and dyes them pink. Then he cooks a prime rib and brings out a bottle of wine... which ends up giving him what he wants.
I'm really bad at valentines day.. so he usually gets a video game of some kind.
I've made a nice dinner for the two of us for the last 10 years. This year, we're going out for dinner with two other couples for Valentine's day. Should be nice for a change. Haven't figured out anything to give him yet, but I'll be inspired with an idea by then, I hope.
kelchild said: this is the first valentine's day(in 8 years) my husband will be home. just give me some chocolate, lots of chocolate and i'll be happy.Happy boinking!
kelchild said: this is the first valentine's day(in 8 years) my husband will be home. just give me some chocolate, lots of chocolate and i'll be happy.
eta: damn.....does this mean i have to buy him a gift?
give him a barrel of pork rinds and call it even.
medo
Mother Superior
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 4:30p
bfd...except for the dark chocolate & sex. but who needs a Hallmark holiday for that?
Anyway, no big deal for Val's Day. I'm still single and lovin it....
You haven't met me yet....
txflood3
Cranky Member
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 7:41p
I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.
idohair
Among other things
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 8:17p
txflood3 said: I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.Hopefully we'll warm up for you by then!
Where ya going?
txflood3
Cranky Member
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 8:21p
idohair said: txflood3 said: I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.Hopefully we'll warm up for you by then!
Where ya going?
We are actually staying in Encinitas. Got tickets to the zoo already so we are hoping for at least 1 nice day.
idohair
Among other things
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 8:25p
txflood3 said: idohair said: txflood3 said: I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.Hopefully we'll warm up for you by then!
Where ya going?
We are actually staying in Encinitas. Got tickets to the zoo already so we are hoping for at least 1 nice day.Even on our worst days here, It is probably better than this time of year in Chicago! Have fun at the zoo. If you can make it to the Wild Animal Park, thats good also.
txflood3
Cranky Member
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 8:28p
idohair said: txflood3 said: idohair said: txflood3 said: I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.Hopefully we'll warm up for you by then!
Where ya going?
We are actually staying in Encinitas. Got tickets to the zoo already so we are hoping for at least 1 nice day.Even on our worst days here, It is probably better than this time of year in Chicago! Have fun at the zoo. If you can make it to the Wild Animal Park, thats good also.
I bet...this is the current weather at my house...which is not a bad thing because I run a couple of pizza places....liquid coupons we call it.
idohair
Among other things
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 8:33p
txflood3 said: idohair said: txflood3 said: idohair said: txflood3 said: I bought the wife of 3.5 years a trip to San Diego. I of course get to go along. 4 days away from the cold on Chicago to spend in So Cal.Hopefully we'll warm up for you by then!
Where ya going?
We are actually staying in Encinitas. Got tickets to the zoo already so we are hoping for at least 1 nice day.Even on our worst days here, It is probably better than this time of year in Chicago! Have fun at the zoo. If you can make it to the Wild Animal Park, thats good also.
I bet...this is the current weather at my house...which is not a bad thing because I run a couple of pizza places....liquid coupons we call it.I think we were in the low 60's today, but it is going to be cold tonight, 45!
Is it just that I'm becoming more aware of my seemingly permenant state of single-hood, or does V-day get more hype every year? Target had V-day stuff out while I was still picking through the candy to find the clearance ones with Christmas holly on the package, and I've been getting emails from pretty much every store I've ever bought something from (including, of all places, Home Depot) telling me about the great gifts they sell for my non-existent significant other.
In other words, my cat and I will be spending V-day pretty much the same way as MM, except I don't really drink much anymore and I don't watch Lost. At least the gym will probably be pretty empty that night...
Unflavored
Blissful member
posted: Jan. 31, 2008 @ 11:14p
FrugalFreak said: Im gonna be single, ok what hottie wants free krystals or taco bell? Heck I'll even stop at the grocery store and buy you a hershey bar or twix.
Woo-hoo, I got a date! I will take the Taco Bell and surprise me with the 3 for $1 candy bar.
Axilla
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 1, 2008 @ 11:50a
Sounds like everyone has fun plans to look forward to. I unfortunately will not be with my Valentine this year, it is our first apart. I can always send something but I don't have any great ideas, which is why I thought the video contests were fun ideas. I could be really cheesy and make it full of inside jokes that would make it really funny for us! For those of you who have been apart in the past or are going to be this year did you send something or how did you make it special?
Axilla said: Sounds like everyone has fun plans to look forward to. I unfortunately will not be with my Valentine this year, it is our first apart. I can always send something but I don't have any great ideas, which is why I thought the video contests were fun ideas. I could be really cheesy and make it full of inside jokes that would make it really funny for us! For those of you who have been apart in the past or are going to be this year did you send something or how did you make it special? My husband was in Germany one year for Valentine's Day. He was there for 6 months, although I did get to go over to visit for 6 weeks later in the trip.
I sent him a few gifts, and found some good friends and we cooked a nice dinner together that night. I think V Day is about being with those you love, whether it's friends, a significant other, or family.
Where are all the Valentines flower deals? There were lots last year in the hot deals forum.
Pirategurl
New Member
posted: Feb. 2, 2008 @ 1:26p
My hubby and I don't usually do Valentine's day. Our anniversary is the day after. He usually gets me a mini rose bush every year.... that he usually kills a few months later (mows it over with the lawn mower or his 4 wheeler). Maybe it's a sign
Having given up on finding something red that he will like/appreciate/enjoy (the red sweater last year was...hmmm, oh well) IF I can figure out the name of his optometrist I hope to order the sunglass clips for his glasses that he lost. Then I can write in the card something corny like, "so you can continue to only have eyes for me." buahahahaha!
scsiguru
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Feb. 2, 2008 @ 2:59p
New cell phone for her I'm on Alltel...any ideas??
kelchild said: this is the first valentine's day(in 8 years) my husband will be home. just give me some chocolate, lots of chocolate and i'll be happy.
eta: damn.....does this mean i have to buy him a gift?
Actually, you don't for Valentine's Day... but you definitely may want to look into March 14th... that's when us guys get our dues for doing a good job! =)
Do a google search for, "march 14 steak and" ... and you'll see what we get as a reward!
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