Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Can you believe it? I promise it feels like we just finished up with New Year’s Eve. It never fails to amaze me how quickly days, weeks and months can fly by – especially if you’re living in each and every moment! Yet when it comes to days like Valentine’s, what’s your vote? Yay or Nay?
Let Me Explain . . .
Do we celebrate Valentine’s Day as a couple? Yes, we do. We try to make time to go out with each other and do something special on that day whether it’s a day date, a movie night or just extra snuggle time at home together on the couch. Yet we also try to celebrate each other and our love throughout the year not just on Valentine’s Day.
Since dating my husband and getting married I’ve started to notice that Valentine’s Day can be like most people tend to say: very commercial and very much more about making money from Valentine’s Day themed products Brands and gifts then actually showing love to your special someone spouse or partner.
But Still . . .
I still love Valentine’s Day. I know this may seem like a super huge conundrum and a contradiction of sorts but I love the fact that Valentine’s Date gives a little bit of extra attention and focus to the love that we should show to each other throughout the year.
Spin-offs of the day like Galentine’s Day where you celebrate your best girlfriend or even a Single Parents Valentine’s celebrations have brought more to this day than just candy. Even though the start of Valentine’s Day may have been a commercial effort I love the results that have branched off from it in recent years.
Don’t forget the Kiddies . . .
We try to make our kids as big a part of Valentine’s Day as possible. Yes, we have our special moments between my husband and I but we also try to set time aside over that weekend or over that week to make sure we do something for them. Whether it be making arts and crafts at home or a fun Valentine’s Day event in our hometown.
The way I look at it Valentine’s Day gives me the opportunity to teach my kids that it’s more than the lollipops, cards and such. I try to help them understand that yes we buy a bunch of gift Valentine’s cards for your friends at school and your teachers but it’s more about letting someone know how important they are to you in your life by simply being in your life!
Valentine’s Day Yay or Nay?
Yay or Nay. It’s really all up to you, me and well you get the idea. Valentine’s Day is what you make of it. If you want it to be all about the cards that give the balloons the flowers in the stuffed bears – then that’s what it can be. If you want it to be about the feelings that you have for that special someone in your life – it can be that as well. It’s all up to you!
To My Lovies,
Make this Valentine’s Day more than commercial make it something special to you and something special to the people in your life!
Happy Valentine’s Day♥
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14 thoughts on “Valentine’s Day: Yay or Nay?”
It’s definitely a yay for me, although having a child makes it more difficult to go out, we had a pizza night with our boy instead.
That’s awesome! I’ve learned that when we can’t get away as a couple we make our Valentine’s Day a family affair. An extra special family night…or day 😉
I have to admit I do love Valentines Day! I’m a big romantic, and I really enjoy celebrating it with my son. Every year we get him those giant cards!
That’s a great thing! Valentine’s can be the perfect day to put a big ol’ spotlight on those you love and adore.
I don’t necessarily love Valentine’s Day but I don’t hate it either. I do love me some chocolate though haha.
Well now chocolate can make any day a winner in my book! 😀
I’m a bit of both! I think kids always have lots of fun with it at school.
Yes, my Kiddies absolutely love exchanges Valentines and candy . . .
I am definitely a Yay for Valentine’s Day, I love it. We usually celebrate at home as it can be so crowded to go out on V-Day. I’m loving it even more now that my littles are getting older and able to celebrate as well.
That’s awesome!! Oh there is nothing more annoying than the crowds on a Holiday. I love making it a night at home or a day date option. Yes, getting the Kiddies involved can be even more fun. Thanks so much for sharing and coming by Jessica!
I left a comment, although my comp was acting strangely, thus the reason for a possible 2nd comment. I agree completely with you. Valentines is a day to celebrate the love for the person or people our heart belongs to. This valentine’s Day I am making a craft with my grandchildren and a yummy, festive drink/dessert with them. They and my children are where my heart is this year.
Oh No! I’m so sorry about that Gladys. Thank you for coming by! Yes, I try to celebrate those I love all year round… Valentines’ Day just gives it a bit of a brighter spotlight 😀 That’s so sweet! I’m sure your grandchildren had a blast today!
Valentine’s Day or Single’s Awareness Day? YAY! Expressions of love can come in many forms and yes, I totally agree with everything in your post! Hope you and the family have a nice one!
Exactly! There is no limit to how love can be expressed! Thanks and Thanks for coming by Lowanda I hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day . . . <3