Valentines Day Suggestions
Feb 14th, 2007 by alyoung
Happy Valentine’s day. Although Valentines day is a big day to many people, as 17 billion dollars will be spent by consumers this year for Valentine’s day, it is a low key event for me and my wife. Not that I am not romantic, quite the contrary, but I am not a fan of going to a crowded restaurant for an overpriced fixed menu dinner, and rushed out the door. If Americans decided to celebrate Valentine’s day on February 13, or 15, that 17 billion dollars spent would probably be cut in half and they would get a more enjoyable dining out experience. I also don’t like Hallmark telling me when I should be romantic and celebrating love, when we should be celebrating love every day with our loved ones.
However, those of us who are married or in a relationship, know a silent protest against Valentine’s day is not going to make life for fun for anyone. But, instead of the usual Hallmark card, and candy, try a few things to shake up the 12 year routine.
Long Steam Roses:
If you are going for long steam roses, go really long like these.
Chocolates:
Don’t buy the same See’s candies this year. If your sweetheart has a soft spot for chocolate, than they will appreciate premium chocolates, not the ones you picked up from the grocery store on the home from work. Here is a suggestion for premium chocolates. Also, any connoisseur of chocolates knows that the optimal temperature to store chocolates is between 15-18 degrees Celsius. Just like you would’nt store your fine cigars in your underwear drawer, fine chocolates need to be stored in a humidor at the optimal temperature to preserve its flavor and consistency.
I prefer this one, as it is more stylish and looks good on the night stand.
So, that’s just a few suggestions to break the old Valentine’s day cliches. Have fun, and remember that Valentine’s day is just one day out many in your life to celebrate love.
