The thing about all holidays is that if you plan ahead you can save a lot of money. Olivia reminded us all that you don't need a lover on Valentine's day, you just need love. And that love should be shared with all those you love. Last year I packaged up china soup spoons for 70 cents each, with chocolate and tea bags I bought at the pharmacy. I wrapped them up in tissue paper I decorated with hearts and hand drew cards for my lovely girlfriends.
This year I'm considering getting these pencils printed up with a sweet message-- Oriental Trading Co. has their pencils with "Would you be my Valentine?" on them. So cute. Personalization is all upper case, and allows for 30 characters. Some ideas--
[Your name here] loves you! - I love you!
- Thank you for being a friend!
- To my Valentine!
- You're the best!
- Write on!
- Be mine, Valentine!
- Surround yourself with love!
Enjoy the weekend, dear readers!
FABULOUS IDEA! I'll be getting some and I love your take on V-day. I've always celebrated it full-heartedly (boyfriend or not) because really it's just about the love..
ReplyDeleteHere is what I'm getting my boyfriend: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/c6f0/?cpg=froogle
The bean is laser-cut with a message (there are many for different occasions. I also hand-painted a little pot at Claytime to put the bean in. I fell in love with the idea!