Comments on: Did you forget about Valentine’s Day? http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:42:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: bonnie http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8017 bonnie Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:18:13 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-8017 @M.R. - I second the Heifer International vote, bigtime. What's sweeter than sharing your love with the world? @M.R. – I second the Heifer International vote, bigtime. What’s sweeter than sharing your love with the world?

]]> By: Kris http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8001 Kris Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:47:27 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-8001 My husband and I celebrate Valentine's Day the day before (meaning we celebrated yesterday). We went out for Thai food and then got tickets to The Pink Floyd Experience. Best date we've had all year and there were no crowds, no lines and nothing was doubled in price just for the day. I highly recommend it. And The Pink Floyd Experience. WOW. My husband and I celebrate Valentine’s Day the day before (meaning we celebrated yesterday). We went out for Thai food and then got tickets to The Pink Floyd Experience.

Best date we’ve had all year and there were no crowds, no lines and nothing was doubled in price just for the day. I highly recommend it. And The Pink Floyd Experience. WOW.

]]> By: M.R. http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7994 M.R. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:13:48 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7994 For Christmas, my boyfriend and I donated to Heifer International. A needy family got a sheep, we did something meaningful, and there was no wrapping paper or clutter involved. This would work for Valentine's Day, or really ANY day! http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.183217/ For Christmas, my boyfriend and I donated to Heifer International. A needy family got a sheep, we did something meaningful, and there was no wrapping paper or clutter involved. This would work for Valentine’s Day, or really ANY day!
http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.183217/

]]> By: phil http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7990 phil Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:04:44 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7990 My wife is a therapist. While she has nothing against celebrations, she's really suspicious of a couple who only are thoughtful of each other at Valentine's Day. About 10 years ago we tried to put an end to holiday gift giving within the extended family. It's been a struggle but it's mostly caught on. All of us have TOO MUCH STUFF; nobody NEEDS anything and it really cuts down on holiday angst. We give $$$ to the 'kids' (nobody under 20 any more) who need it but that's about it. It works for us. Standing back from the holiday marketing onslaught is very enlightening. Rather like being the only one sober at an office party. :-) My wife is a therapist. While she has nothing against celebrations, she’s really suspicious of a couple who only are thoughtful of each other at Valentine’s Day.

About 10 years ago we tried to put an end to holiday gift giving within the extended family. It’s been a struggle but it’s mostly caught on. All of us have TOO MUCH STUFF; nobody NEEDS anything and it really cuts down on holiday angst. We give $$$ to the ‘kids’ (nobody under 20 any more) who need it but that’s about it.

It works for us. Standing back from the holiday marketing onslaught is very enlightening. Rather like being the only one sober at an office party. :-)

]]> By: Deb http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7986 Deb Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:43:53 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7986 Last year, hubby and I decided to forgo buying each other more stuff in lieu of doing something special together. Last year, we went to the orchestra. This year, we are going to a swanky restaurant that we've been eyeing--but on the weekend, not tonight. I hate going out on Valentine's Day--too crowded. Plus, we have a long weekend coming up to spend together, so that's a bonus. Last year, hubby and I decided to forgo buying each other more stuff in lieu of doing something special together. Last year, we went to the orchestra. This year, we are going to a swanky restaurant that we’ve been eyeing–but on the weekend, not tonight. I hate going out on Valentine’s Day–too crowded. Plus, we have a long weekend coming up to spend together, so that’s a bonus.

]]> By: wesa http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7979 wesa Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:31:57 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7979 Our wedding anniversary is in two weeks, so we're just going to enjoy a great dinner at home. Honestly, I also have a History midterm tomorrow and can't take any time off for foufery.) Our wedding anniversary is in two weeks, so we’re just going to enjoy a great dinner at home. Honestly, I also have a History midterm tomorrow and can’t take any time off for foufery.)

]]> By: Rachel http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7978 Rachel Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:30:27 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7978 I'm making homemade chocolate covered blueberries! Consumable, something sweet, and no excess packaging!! And I'll do this with my Unclutterer-friendly multitasking kitchen utensils! I'm the queen of McGuyver-ing something in the kitchen rather than going out and buying something I'll only use once. Other than that, just a quiet, homemade dinner and maybe watching one of our favorite movies. I'm very lucky to have a fella that doesn't subscribe to the "Stuff" theory of V-Day.... at least, I try to remind myself that I'm "lucky..." One year, his romantic idea was to buy me thread. :( But then again, I am a stitcher, and the thread was some spendy hand-dyed stuff that I needed to finish a project, so I guess he's pretty romantic after all! I’m making homemade chocolate covered blueberries! Consumable, something sweet, and no excess packaging!! And I’ll do this with my Unclutterer-friendly multitasking kitchen utensils! I’m the queen of McGuyver-ing something in the kitchen rather than going out and buying something I’ll only use once.

Other than that, just a quiet, homemade dinner and maybe watching one of our favorite movies. I’m very lucky to have a fella that doesn’t subscribe to the “Stuff” theory of V-Day…. at least, I try to remind myself that I’m “lucky…”

One year, his romantic idea was to buy me thread. :( But then again, I am a stitcher, and the thread was some spendy hand-dyed stuff that I needed to finish a project, so I guess he’s pretty romantic after all!

]]> By: Katie http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7974 Katie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:18:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7974 We're going to celebrate with fondue... and that's it! In addition to the clutter of teddy bears and greeting cards, Valentine's Day also clutters my evening commute with people rushing around, trying to get to dinner on time. Bah humbug! We’re going to celebrate with fondue… and that’s it! In addition to the clutter of teddy bears and greeting cards, Valentine’s Day also clutters my evening commute with people rushing around, trying to get to dinner on time. Bah humbug!

]]> By: Melissa http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7973 Melissa Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:51:56 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7973 I'm with you. My husband and I don't celebrate the day. My thought is: why do I need a special day to tell my husband I love him? Shouldn't I be doing that all year long? I think too many times, people feel they have to buy some silly gift or they are bad spouses/boyfriends/girlfriends. There is a greed aspect to it, too. Last night on the local news, they were posting comments from the messageboard. One woman actually said that flowers or chocolates was too "teenager." She wants diamonds. I'll stick with giving my husband gifts when I'm struck by something on any day of the year. I’m with you. My husband and I don’t celebrate the day. My thought is: why do I need a special day to tell my husband I love him? Shouldn’t I be doing that all year long?

I think too many times, people feel they have to buy some silly gift or they are bad spouses/boyfriends/girlfriends. There is a greed aspect to it, too. Last night on the local news, they were posting comments from the messageboard. One woman actually said that flowers or chocolates was too “teenager.” She wants diamonds.

I’ll stick with giving my husband gifts when I’m struck by something on any day of the year.

]]> By: Tim http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7972 Tim Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:49:26 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7972 I don't have a significant other this year, so no gifts for me :-( To be honest, though, I'm not very upset because I think Hallmark, er, Valentine's Day has become way too commercial. I don’t have a significant other this year, so no gifts for me :-( To be honest, though, I’m not very upset because I think Hallmark, er, Valentine’s Day has become way too commercial.

]]> By: teri http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7969 teri Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:02:43 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7969 My significant other was thrilled to discover a case of his fav beer in the frig today! Comsumable, so no clutter... and I thought very romantic! My significant other was thrilled to discover a case of his fav beer in the frig today! Comsumable, so no clutter… and I thought very romantic!

]]> By: Josephine http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7968 Josephine Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:47:52 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7968 All I want is a little bit of chocolate. Not even a whole box. Heck, even a candy bar will do! All I want is a little bit of chocolate. Not even a whole box. Heck, even a candy bar will do!

]]> By: Jenn http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7967 Jenn Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:31:53 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7967 My husband bought me tickets to see Brian Regan for Valentine's Day and I'm buying him tickets to see Tom Petty. Unfortunately for him, the show isn't until June... My husband bought me tickets to see Brian Regan for Valentine’s Day and I’m buying him tickets to see Tom Petty. Unfortunately for him, the show isn’t until June…

]]> By: Heather http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7966 Heather Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:17:03 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/14/did-you-forget-about-valentines-day/#comment-7966 In the spirit of uncluttering and organization, my gift to my valentine is to digitize all his old 35mm slides. To him this will be much more meaningful than a typical Valentine's gift. In the spirit of uncluttering and organization, my gift to my valentine is to digitize all his old 35mm slides. To him this will be much more meaningful than a typical Valentine’s gift.

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