I'm a practical romantic.
I hate paying for flowers (because really, the money all comes from the same place), especially from a florist. One of my favorite things is flowers in my kitchen, but I'll wait for the farmer's market, or for the wildflowers in my backyard to bloom. I'm not a roses girl, but give me a pot of tulips, and I'm happy.
Candy? No, thank you. Too many calories for one thing, and even if I was to splurge on eating some, I wouldn't want to spend the money on the kind I like.
Jewelry? No diamonds for me. My everyday wardrobe usually consists of jeans or yoga pants, and any jewelry I would attempt to wear, fancy or otherwise, would be torn off by my little boys in about two seconds. I love cute and funky jewelry for those nights out with the hubby or girlfriends, and to wear to church, but I would rather pick it out myself. When it's on sale. :)
Like I said, I'm a practical romantic. Just mop the floor for me and call it good. Lol.
I do love a night out, and we always go out on the weekend to celebrate if Valentine's Day falls on a weekday like it did this year. Rick surprised me with potted tulips and an "officially cheesy" date request for Friday night, just like we did when we were in college and dating. I'm not sure what we're doing, since it's a surprise, but I'm excited! Tulips are my favorite flower, and they are absolutely perfect in my kitchen. I actually find myself just staring at them sometimes--they make me happy!
I love Valentine's Day, but it's more of a family day for us. Waking up early, surprising the kids with fun packages, candy and homemade valentines, eating peanut butter blossoms for breakfast, wearing red & pink, making a fun dinner and yummy dessert--that's the best.
So, to my six valentines...I ♥ you!
I hate paying for flowers (because really, the money all comes from the same place), especially from a florist. One of my favorite things is flowers in my kitchen, but I'll wait for the farmer's market, or for the wildflowers in my backyard to bloom. I'm not a roses girl, but give me a pot of tulips, and I'm happy.
Candy? No, thank you. Too many calories for one thing, and even if I was to splurge on eating some, I wouldn't want to spend the money on the kind I like.
Jewelry? No diamonds for me. My everyday wardrobe usually consists of jeans or yoga pants, and any jewelry I would attempt to wear, fancy or otherwise, would be torn off by my little boys in about two seconds. I love cute and funky jewelry for those nights out with the hubby or girlfriends, and to wear to church, but I would rather pick it out myself. When it's on sale. :)
Like I said, I'm a practical romantic. Just mop the floor for me and call it good. Lol.
I do love a night out, and we always go out on the weekend to celebrate if Valentine's Day falls on a weekday like it did this year. Rick surprised me with potted tulips and an "officially cheesy" date request for Friday night, just like we did when we were in college and dating. I'm not sure what we're doing, since it's a surprise, but I'm excited! Tulips are my favorite flower, and they are absolutely perfect in my kitchen. I actually find myself just staring at them sometimes--they make me happy!
I love Valentine's Day, but it's more of a family day for us. Waking up early, surprising the kids with fun packages, candy and homemade valentines, eating peanut butter blossoms for breakfast, wearing red & pink, making a fun dinner and yummy dessert--that's the best.
So, to my six valentines...I ♥ you!
5 comments:
I am practical too! I requested a vacume this year and that was what I got!
Okay are your ready for this Practical Romantic? Kevin and I feel the same as you and rarely spend money on the "traditional" valentine's gift. One of our favorite things to do though is to go to the store and pick out a half a dozen valentine's cards for each other. Exchange them in the store, have a good laugh together and share their sweet thoughts and then put them back on the shelf! Love doesn't have to cost!
How fun...I hope you had a great date night. I agree that tulips are just perfect and it is fun to have something to look at again and again and remind you that you are loved!
Hope you had a great night!!!!
I knew we were alike in so many ways!
About the gift giving: I once was at a baby shower and one woman was bragging on the designer bag her husband bought her. "He sure spoils me." All I could think about was, isn't it your money too? He may have bought it, but the money all comes from one place.
Practical romantic - yes I am.
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