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Our pastor and his wife, youth pastor and his wife, and our children's pastor are offering the babysit all the church children on Valentine's night so the parents can have a romantic couple of hours together.

LOL, I haven't had a Valentine's Day date alone in 8 years. I'm excited. :tutu:

Oh, also, if anyone sees my hubby, I'd like flowers and chocolate, too, please. :angel:
 
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We're going to a Chris Tomlin concert two days after V-Day. We'll have dinner with friends before the show. Other than cards, that'll count as our "gift" to each other.

I'm not a fan of Hallmark Holidays, and yet I feel obliged to participate in them. :scratch:
 
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I am not interested in Valentines day. It tries to force people into buying stuff that cost 3 x more than they do the next day.

We celebrate being together 4 years a few days before and I think thats far more worth celebrating that a hallmark holiday.
I absolutely agree with you. And yet, I feel that compulsion... I'm such a sucker. :(

Hubby and I just celebrated 7 years on Monday. On the heels of Christmas, with V-Day on the heels of the anniversary. Neither of us can ever choose just one card so we end up buying 3 for each day. We should buy stock in Hallmark.
 
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Women have it a lot easier than men do when it comes to Valentine's Day. That's just a general comment, not one that's directed to any of the women who have posted in this thread.
It's true. Men are made to feel like they have to do something sweet, like chocolates, flowers, or jewelry. Other than cards, I don't think I've ever actually gone out and chosen a real gift for a guy on Valentine's day.
 
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I never know what to buy him though. Women's gifts are typical, men's aren't.

Exactly! My husband doesn't use cologne, or wear jewelry. What do you guys enjoy getting on valentines day? Let us know, so we can get it right.

Usually I just make a romantic dinner, light candles and play soft music. And I use it as an excuse to buy myself a new nightie! :thumbsup:
 
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Exactly! My husband doesn't use cologne, or wear jewelry. What do you guys enjoy getting on valentines day? Let us know, so we can get it right.

Usually I just make a romantic dinner, light candles and play soft music. And I use it as an excuse to buy myself a new nightie! :thumbsup:
That's all we need.
 
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I am not interested in Valentines day. It tries to force people into buying stuff that cost 3 x more than they do the next day.

We celebrate being together 4 years a few days before and I think thats far more worth celebrating that a hallmark holiday.
I agree. I feel like Valentines is really only for those that haven't been together long enough to have a real anniversary (We will celebrate 17 years this year).We do celebrate it because the children like Valentines. We'll make heart shaped cookies and stuff and I'll make a special dessert for dinner. My DH will buy each of the children one of those heart shaped boxes with about 6 candies in it.
 
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