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Bit of a Rant at the Commercialism of Valentine's Day

February 5th, 2011 at 12:15 am

So I just read another blog urging me not to forget to buy stuff for Valentine's Day for my sweetie and my first thought was, "Umm...no." In my mind, this holiday is just a major waste of money, not just that of the lovebirds but of all the companies who are advertising. It goes into high gear right now. And I don't say this as someone who is down on love, but as someone who has been firmly in a committed relationship for twenty years.

I don't feel like I have to prove my love by buying overpriced waxy chocolates, overpriced out of season roses, eight dollar fancy singing cards encrusted with enough glitter to keep a classroom of six year olds supplied for a year, or expensive gadgets, nor do I expect $1000 jewel encrusted bracelets or necklaces and cutesy stuffed animals in return.

DH will get a free e-card. I will get one from him. We will try to out cute each other and be the sappiest. Since he will be away that day we will talk on the phone. If he were home we'd probably shunt the kids off somewhere and have a cozy dinner at home that we prepare together, followed by a snuggle in front of a romantic DVD.

The best way I've ever found of telling someone you love them isn't buying them something, it's saying the words, "I love you," and showing it in your daily behavior. What more do you really need?



4 Responses to “Bit of a Rant at the Commercialism of Valentine's Day”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Well said!

  2. ThriftoRama Says:
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    I agree. We used to have a tradition of going out to the cheapest restaurant we could think of and then using a coupon. But this year, meh. We're just staying home. I might make cupcakes for the boys, just to make it fun. But nothing special. Holidays are always such a trap. It's a day of the year when you are supposed to make merry-- even if you don't feel like it!

  3. mjrube94 Says:
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    The anniversary of our first date is February 16th, so we always celebrate that instead of Valentines Day. I get flowers that are really discounted, and we usually take out some inexpensive food. MUCH cheaper than the alternative and just as special.

  4. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    I like the various holidays due to the increase of paid emails and other paid to click/watch things (ie advertisements). Big Grin Otherwise though, I do agree with you.

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