I am a Valentine's Day Grinch
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
February 14, 2018 11:43am CST
I am not going out to eat out today and fight the crowds for meals that have been overpriced. I am not buying a card for my husband telling him how much I love him, he already knows that and I love him every day.
I find Valentine's Day to be a joke. Seriously, why should my husband feel obliged to get me chocolates, roses or a very overpriced card? He shouldn't and I told him many years ago to stop, I have everything I could possibly want or need.
I know that many people love Valentine's Day and that is most assuredly their right but I will not be joining them. I shocked my husband this morning by wishing him Happy Valentine's Day I am sure he had no idea that it was Valentine's Day lol
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
14 Feb 18
Every day is Valentine's Day for us, but I can't stop my husband from being romantic. We've been celebrating every year since we first met, and it's our thing. This year, we are going to see a regular priced movie, dine in an everyday type Italian restaurant, and attend a cocktail party here at our condo at the pool. The weather is perfect for it. We exchanged gifts this morning, which in my book, are always fun to give and receive.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
lol Honestly, buying me anything stresses out Al, why would I do it to him!! He is one of the clueless men, sweet as all get go but clueless!! lol I am glad you will celebrate but we eat out almost every day so nothing special about that for me. I think I will just go to Homegoods and buy something lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
@DianneN lol I am sure your necklace is gorgeous and I have only received a few pieces of jewelry from hubs because he says I return everything. lol
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
14 Feb 18
@BelleStarr Lol! My husband buys me gifts all the time just because he thinks I'd like it. He has great taste, too. Now, I need to look for something to wear today that will go with the necklace he bought me. Wish me luck. Most of my clothes are in CT! We also eat out almost every day, but today is definitely a no cook treat for both of us. Hope you find something special at Homegoods and Happy Valentine's Day anyway!
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb 18
Luckily I have no one to wish anything this day except for my cat Sid and he could care less about Valentine's but if you like to see I did have him wish everyone a Happy Valentine's on his blog. I agree with you about the expense and I remember great homemade Valentine's when I was growing up.
Wishing you all animals and hoomins a Happy Valentine’s Day from my kitty heart to yours. Sid quote: When you love someone always be there for them.
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb 18
@BelleStarr glad you liked this. Yes, Sid is also a character and knows it. The looks I get from him when he thinks mom is not playing with a full deck are priceless. So he and I ventured into the blogging world together.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
14 Feb 18
They have wonderful Valentine cards at the Dollar store.Cheap.
That is your business what you want to do.No one have to feel obliged there.
I am sorry that you feel that way.Remember today is the day for Love.Love in the air.
Have a good day
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
lol I have loved Al since I was 14 years old, I have given him many cards and gifts over the years, he knows I love him!!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
14 Feb 18
@BelleStarr that is a great romance there.Good for you.
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@Marilynda1225 (79772)
• United States
14 Feb 18
I don't object to those who wish to celebrate and indulge in chocolates, flowers or gifts but for me, Valentines Day is just another day. So far I started me day with a doctor appointment so at least i got a smile from a handsome young man 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
lol Well that is enough to make your day!! I don't object to it and tomorrow I will be hitting CVS to buy 50% off chocolate lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
lol I think this was the perfect day for Chinese, the ice cream place was not busy at all either, everyone was having a fancy dinner I guess lol I was looking at the Taco Bell next door and it was empty!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
@cintol lol Yes I guess it was not the best timing to have ash Wednesday and Valentines day on the same day lol
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@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
14 Feb 18
A husband doesn't have to get anything for his wife. But it's a nice gesture. Sure, he should show his love, get flowers and maybe a gift throughout the year and not just on V Day; but why not on V Day as well?
I don't care for a gift on V Day. But I want to go out to a fine restaurant to celebrate. And I wouldn't mind flowers. Doesn't have to be an expensive huge bouquet. Just a few flowers will do.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
The thing is we pool all our money and we dine out 6 or 8 times a week, it is not a special event for me. We are going on a cruise on the 25th I guess that is our Valentine's gift to each other. But I understand that I am the exception, not the rule. Have a lovely dinner out.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
@lovebuglena I am glad you enjoyed your dinner, we did go out for ice cream which was a treat.
@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Feb 18
@BelleStarr We ended up going to an Italian restaurant close to our house. It didn't have the atmosphere I was hoping for and I wouldn't say the food was to-die for but I still had a nice time.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
14 Feb 18
Its like there are a lot of Holidays over here that I don´t care too much for either.
I don´t identify with a few of them mainly because I was not born here.
Wishing everyone a good evening ahead all the same.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
15 Feb 18
@BelleStarr
That´s right and they are holidays that are more like parties than anything else not much sense felt in them at all.
Not that its bad to have parties but way too many holidays here yes.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
Understandable and really they are created holidays that don't need to be celebrated.
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@Juliaacv (48478)
• Canada
15 Feb 18
Valentines never meant anything to me either until I was dating my husband. He is such a romantic, and not just for that day, but he loves any excuse to be romantic and is such a lover of this day. I do like to send our son a card, because although it isn't a romantic love, it is the reason for our being, and that is love. His card arrived today, his wife texted me and thanked me and told me it was perfect. I teared up, showed it to my co-worker, and told her that is why we have sons to begin with-the daughter-in-laws that they'll give us! A little later our son texted and thanked me for it, and I knew it she was behind that.
A little later our son texted and thanked me for it, and I knew it she was behind that.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
You are a romantic lol I am a pragmatist lol But I appreciate how much you enjoy it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
We went out for ice creram after dinner and that was our treat. Cake sounds nice.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
16 Feb 18
@BelleStarr The cake was good. Tonight is Chinese New Year, I am going to make a special Chinese dinner. I love celebrations, even from other cultures.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
14 Feb 18
Valentine's Day passes my back bottom -- to express it politely. What annoys me most is that it has no tradition outside English speaking countries but that it is steadily creeping in favoured and sponsored by business. The same is true for Halloween.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
lol Yes but at least at Halloween we don't need to buy overpriced cards just costumes lol
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
14 Feb 18
@BelleStarr Something I'll never be able to understand why people living together exchange cards.
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@sallypup (57934)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Feb 18
I guess I won't wish you a good evening, then. I did make little gingerbread heart cookies and bought a little bar of chocolate but its not a huge splurge over here. I think hubby bought a carnation or some such from work cause most years he does- the folks there get carnations cheap then sell them and the money goes to a charity.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
lol You can wish me a good evening, we went out and had ice cream sundaes, it was very romantic. lol
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@sallypup (57934)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Feb 18
@BelleStarr Ice cream sundaes does sound just fine and romantic to me. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your sweetie.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
That's the way I feel but I did go and buy some half-price candy today!!
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
14 Feb 18
My man and I don't celebrate it either. We go on dates and buy each other little gifts throughout the year. This year I was cheesey and bought my daughter one of those huge purple teddy bears. I couldn't help it the bear was so cute haha. I don't blame you for not celebrating at all!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 18
lol I would be much more likely to buy my daughter something or one of the grandkids, I do plan to head to CVS tomorrow however to get some half-price candy lol
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
14 Feb 18
@BelleStarr Me too, I have a Walgreens up the street. I probably could have waited on the teddy bear til tomorrow too, but oh well!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
It is just a marketing tool to get us to part with our hard earned money.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
17 Feb 18
Valentines should be every day. We do not do gifts and cards. I do not go to restaurants on Valentines or Mother's Day as it is too crowded. We had a "pre valentine" special occasion dinner and we shopped together in a chocolate store.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
17 Feb 18
We ended up going out for an ice cream sundae and that was just perfect, no fuss.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
16 Feb 18
i agree. love and appreciation is all that should be required. we over celebrate many holidays and stores are cleaning up on that.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
17 Feb 18
lol Not from me they aren't lol I completely agree.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
Well said, we should make our loved ones feel special every day.
@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
15 Feb 18
We can make everyday a Valentine's day. We can give cards, flowers and chocolates any day. It's a special day to spread love not only between lovers but to all people we meet. It's very commercialize but it's really a happy day
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
I am happy every day so I refuse to spend money to make the stores happy. Spreading love is a good idea.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
We enjoyed going out for ice cream, that was a treat.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Feb 18
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