Two more days till Valentine’s Day. I know some people will wait until the last minute to either shop for their ‘special one’ or make dinner reservations someplace. Hopefully many read my last blog and took advantage of a few of my suggestions.
I still am being wowed with little suprises each day from my husband. Yesterday, being the last of the big spenders, he gave me a dozen red roses he got at one of the local stores for under $15.00. They look as good any flowers a florist would deliver. The vase they were put in had been purchased off the “Cancer Research Table” (white elephant table) at the local American Legion. It is not how much you pay to make Valentine’s Day special, it is the thought and creativity behind the thought.
Does it bother me I received the flowers a few days early? No! I can sit at my computer and glance now and then at the lovely arrangement.
Most of the weekly ads for this week all center on Valentine’s Day; the television is saturated with commercials for flowers, jewelry, buying fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate covered strawberries etc…
It would make my head spin on all the options available.
As one who enjoys holidays, I have give-aways for Valetine’s Day also. I made up a little plastic sandwich bag containing a box of conversational hearts, a small heart shaped box with a few chocolate kisses and a card I created on the computer. I have given a few away so far; why you may ask. Well like my give-aways at Christmas, perhaps this may be the only Valentine someone may receive. I may be the only person who was thinking about them and letting them know someone does care about them. The cards have a simple cute verse, not mushy or sentimental. So far everyone had enjoyed getting something they did not expect.
If you have not gotten that ‘special someone’ something as of yet….you have time.
Until next time….enjoy the days of hearts, flowers and chocolates. I know I will.
All I Need
By: Scottie-ann Murphy
I don’t need satin sheets to place upon my bed
I don’t need chandeliers of crystal
Nor does a fancy luxury car or sports car make me happy
Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, emerals or rubies
Well I don’t need them either
Material things don’t matter to me
All I need is a strong shoulder to lean upon
A hug when I am feeling down
Words of encouragement, love and caring
A person to share sunny days and starry moonlit nights
In other words….all I need is you
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Valentine's Day (Part Two)
So it is now February 9th; five more days till Valentine’s Day.
One does not have to go all out and spend a fortune on that special person. There are many ways to show someone you care each and everyday. In my opinion you should tell that special one how you feel everyday and not just one day a year.
It is nice to be spontaneous at different times in the year; but if you are the type who wants to bestow affections on February 14th you can do it without taking out a loan or going into debt.
Best to do your research before you purchase. Check out flower prices at places besides a florist; try to make your own Valentine card; if you belong to a fraternal or veteran’s organization, see if they are sponsoring a dinner or event on Valentine’s Day.
I belong to a few of these organizations and found two having a dinner and dance. I pieked the best price one and purchased tickets to take my husband out for a dinner on Valentine’s Day. The cost of the tickets under $20.00. I figure the evening out with beverages included (a glass or two of wine) will come to less then $50.00. A good price as there will also be music for dancing. YES…I AM LAST OF THE BIG SPENDERS.
I mentioned in my last blog about what my husband did last year to surprise me for Valentine’s Day. Each day beginning on February 7th, he gave me a little surprise gift each day. The little tokens ranged from boxes of conversational hearts, a water globe with a heart inside, tee shirt with hearts, small teddy bear, book of love poems etc…The book of love poems was downloaded to my Kindle device (think it was one of the free downloads). This year he wanted to outdo last year, so each day since February 1st he has given me something each day. Again the items ranged from heart shaped earrings, heart shaped box, teddy bear etc….He may not be spending a lot of money but it is a romantic thoughtful gesture. I have enjoyed each day’s surprise.
There is a funny story about Valentine’s Day this year. I had given out a copy of my love book of poems I have had published. The copies were sort of a door prize at a fundraiser I had worked at this past weekend. The one recipient of one book is the spouse of another person who worked the fundraiser dinner. He handed her the book, then said no give it back so I can wrap it up for you. I decided to let him know where a thrift store was located to get an inexpensive card. I helped another individual by providing where a good deal could be found on chocolates and yet another man I gave him a place to find inexpensive flowers.
All one needs is to be creative for Valentine’s Day. Remember though with the holiday falling on a Saturday, restaurants may be busy with dinners. So why not do a Valentine’s Day breakfast or lunch. Even do an early celebration and go out to dinner during this week; pick up flowers before the price goes up or look for that special on boxes of chocolates.
Whatever you decide to do to show that special person you care….remember it is the thought that counts and not the cost.
SIMPLE THINGS
It is the simple things that matter most in our relationship…….
A walk on the beach…..
A drive in the country…..
Watching the sunset on a summer’s day
Sharing popcorn as we sit side by side
On the sofa watching a movie
Going out for a pizza mid-week
Giving one another a gift for no special reason
It is the smile you give when happy
Hearty laugh at a joke I make
A warm hug when I feel blue
And a sweet kiss in the morning
The joy we share each together
These are the things that matter most
Simple,
Uncomplicated
On this day of hearts and flowers
The most simplest thing I can do is say
“Thank-you for being you
and bringing happiness to my life”
One does not have to go all out and spend a fortune on that special person. There are many ways to show someone you care each and everyday. In my opinion you should tell that special one how you feel everyday and not just one day a year.
It is nice to be spontaneous at different times in the year; but if you are the type who wants to bestow affections on February 14th you can do it without taking out a loan or going into debt.
Best to do your research before you purchase. Check out flower prices at places besides a florist; try to make your own Valentine card; if you belong to a fraternal or veteran’s organization, see if they are sponsoring a dinner or event on Valentine’s Day.
I belong to a few of these organizations and found two having a dinner and dance. I pieked the best price one and purchased tickets to take my husband out for a dinner on Valentine’s Day. The cost of the tickets under $20.00. I figure the evening out with beverages included (a glass or two of wine) will come to less then $50.00. A good price as there will also be music for dancing. YES…I AM LAST OF THE BIG SPENDERS.
I mentioned in my last blog about what my husband did last year to surprise me for Valentine’s Day. Each day beginning on February 7th, he gave me a little surprise gift each day. The little tokens ranged from boxes of conversational hearts, a water globe with a heart inside, tee shirt with hearts, small teddy bear, book of love poems etc…The book of love poems was downloaded to my Kindle device (think it was one of the free downloads). This year he wanted to outdo last year, so each day since February 1st he has given me something each day. Again the items ranged from heart shaped earrings, heart shaped box, teddy bear etc….He may not be spending a lot of money but it is a romantic thoughtful gesture. I have enjoyed each day’s surprise.
There is a funny story about Valentine’s Day this year. I had given out a copy of my love book of poems I have had published. The copies were sort of a door prize at a fundraiser I had worked at this past weekend. The one recipient of one book is the spouse of another person who worked the fundraiser dinner. He handed her the book, then said no give it back so I can wrap it up for you. I decided to let him know where a thrift store was located to get an inexpensive card. I helped another individual by providing where a good deal could be found on chocolates and yet another man I gave him a place to find inexpensive flowers.
All one needs is to be creative for Valentine’s Day. Remember though with the holiday falling on a Saturday, restaurants may be busy with dinners. So why not do a Valentine’s Day breakfast or lunch. Even do an early celebration and go out to dinner during this week; pick up flowers before the price goes up or look for that special on boxes of chocolates.
Whatever you decide to do to show that special person you care….remember it is the thought that counts and not the cost.
By: Scottie-ann Murphy
A walk on the beach…..
A drive in the country…..
Watching the sunset on a summer’s day
Sharing popcorn as we sit side by side
On the sofa watching a movie
Going out for a pizza mid-week
Giving one another a gift for no special reason
It is the smile you give when happy
Hearty laugh at a joke I make
A warm hug when I feel blue
And a sweet kiss in the morning
The joy we share each together
These are the things that matter most
Simple,
Uncomplicated
On this day of hearts and flowers
The most simplest thing I can do is say
“Thank-you for being you
and bringing happiness to my life”
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Valentine's Day 2015 (Part I)
February arrives suddenly, the second month of the year. I wonder how did January sped by so quickly. It just seems as if the New Year just begun and now a new month is here.
As I look at my February calendar I find it to be filled with quite a few holidays and events. First the Super Bowl being played on the first of February. Parties and celebrations being held at home and sports bars everywhere. February second little Punxsutawney Phil comes of his hiding spot to determine if there will be en early spring or six more weeks of winter weather.
Of course I have a birthday in February which is cause to celebrate. This year my birthday falls on a holday, Presidents Day. Mardi Gras comes on the seventeenth and Lent begins the next day.
Valentine’s Day, the day of hearts, flowers and chocolates, will be celebrated on the fourteenth. This year the day falls on a Saturday.
The stores have been displaying Valentine’s Day merchandise since after the first of the year. Every store from dollar stores, department stores, grocery stores and discount stores have aisles filled wirh balloons, teddy bears, chocolates in heart shaped boxes, jewelry just to name a few items. The thrift/secondhand stores have even gotten into the merchandising of Valentine’s Day. While pursuing the lookout for apothecary jars for my daughter, I have seen how these stores set up appealing displays to catch the eye of the shopper. One store even had a basket filled with Valentine cards with the words “To my Wife”. I could not help looking at them. Lovely sentimental words inside; a heart or rose on the front of the card. Each priced for a quarter. I noticed the original price ranged from two dollars to three. What a bargain. No doubt some thrifty husband will see them and perhaps pick up on for his wife. I plan stop by that store again closer to the holiday to see if any cards remain.
Valentine’s Day is the day we are to remember the one with hold dear in our heart and love by the giving of some romantic gesture. Each year, as one who composes poetry, I try hard to write a poem for my husband. This year I have decided not to sit and agonize over what to say in a poem that already has not been said prior. As of yet, I have no other ideas but hope to come up something, after all I have thirteen days to do so.
The next few blogs will be all about the day of love, hearts and flowers. Perhaps the blogs will give someone an idea to come up something different and unique to surprise the one they love on the second Saturday of this month.
Keep reading the next few postings and see if something comes to mind.
Last year my husband did the sweetest thing the seven days leading up to February 14th. What you ask….stayed tuned to this blog for the next installment of Valentine’s Day 2015 to find out.
Until next time….for all you thrifty individuals, hit the dollar store or local thrift store to find a gift for that person you love.
As I look at my February calendar I find it to be filled with quite a few holidays and events. First the Super Bowl being played on the first of February. Parties and celebrations being held at home and sports bars everywhere. February second little Punxsutawney Phil comes of his hiding spot to determine if there will be en early spring or six more weeks of winter weather.
Of course I have a birthday in February which is cause to celebrate. This year my birthday falls on a holday, Presidents Day. Mardi Gras comes on the seventeenth and Lent begins the next day.
Valentine’s Day, the day of hearts, flowers and chocolates, will be celebrated on the fourteenth. This year the day falls on a Saturday.
The stores have been displaying Valentine’s Day merchandise since after the first of the year. Every store from dollar stores, department stores, grocery stores and discount stores have aisles filled wirh balloons, teddy bears, chocolates in heart shaped boxes, jewelry just to name a few items. The thrift/secondhand stores have even gotten into the merchandising of Valentine’s Day. While pursuing the lookout for apothecary jars for my daughter, I have seen how these stores set up appealing displays to catch the eye of the shopper. One store even had a basket filled with Valentine cards with the words “To my Wife”. I could not help looking at them. Lovely sentimental words inside; a heart or rose on the front of the card. Each priced for a quarter. I noticed the original price ranged from two dollars to three. What a bargain. No doubt some thrifty husband will see them and perhaps pick up on for his wife. I plan stop by that store again closer to the holiday to see if any cards remain.
Valentine’s Day is the day we are to remember the one with hold dear in our heart and love by the giving of some romantic gesture. Each year, as one who composes poetry, I try hard to write a poem for my husband. This year I have decided not to sit and agonize over what to say in a poem that already has not been said prior. As of yet, I have no other ideas but hope to come up something, after all I have thirteen days to do so.
The next few blogs will be all about the day of love, hearts and flowers. Perhaps the blogs will give someone an idea to come up something different and unique to surprise the one they love on the second Saturday of this month.
Keep reading the next few postings and see if something comes to mind.
Last year my husband did the sweetest thing the seven days leading up to February 14th. What you ask….stayed tuned to this blog for the next installment of Valentine’s Day 2015 to find out.
Until next time….for all you thrifty individuals, hit the dollar store or local thrift store to find a gift for that person you love.
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