Sabrina’s Money Matters

It’s the big day everyone. I had a post planned to help you with last minute preparations and to pull off a hero’s Valentine’s celebration. But then I decided to let you do that and I’d talk to you about the commercialization of the “holiday” and why I think it sucks.

Valentine’s Day is merely a commercial holiday. Let’s think about this whole pretense of love we’re expressing here. Update* for the short version of the history of Valentine’s Day, see Mike’s comment below*.

Not to mention, since Christmas I’ve been seeing Valentine’s decorations. I’m tired of pink. I’m tired of the Jared’s commercials and the dumb Valentine references and the special food that comes out during this time at big chain restaurants. I am tired of being told during every commercial break that I should expect my significant other to buy me something today because they said so. I don’t feel like it’s a special day. I’m tired of the hype.

Maybe I’m cranky over trade talks but I don’t want to hear anymore about Valentine’s Day. Thankfully, tomorrow is not Valentine’s and we have 364 days until another one pops up.

But presidents day is coming and I’m already hearing about sales. How ’bout a sale just because? How about a commercial about how much time your company donates to charity, and money?

Stop boring me with a made up holiday.

This post is not for a high school Valentine’s date, it’s for grown, over 18 consenting adults. So if you are under the age of 18, do not read this post. Okay, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way… you don’t have much time, so I hope you read and act on it right away.

Valentine’s Day is Thursday buddy, and if you and your girl have been together a while, there ARE expectations. You can always get some jewelry, and at a great price. No one said rings were necessary, get her a nice pendant or something that you can tell her is beautiful on her.

If you shop locally be watchful of price hikes, I have used Bidz several times and have gotten some wonderful jewelry from them. With the money you’ll save in the price you’ll be happy to have it overnighted to your doorstep for the momentous occasion.

And I even have a recommendation if you don’t have a date…that will help you get one. Yes, it’s a one stop shop, get a date, get the Valentine mojo working and earn a little credit for the relationship that ensues, and have a great Valentine’s this year… Check out FriendSearch.com to find arm candy for the love festival that is Valentine’s Day and start a great relationship on the right note.

There are some of you who don’t want to miss out on Valentine’s Day and the romance that is inevitable, but you also don’t want a relationship because maybe you’re too busy or, for whatever reason don’t want ties. So for a one time date, I am recommending a company that understands a different philosophy… “The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants…Find Out” HERE

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You can get a great little set of underclothes to tell her how you feel if you love that special lady in your life…

You need something hot for you too….

Get down to your WebUndies scivvies before you give her the jewelry you got her and be sure to have a better than ever Valentine’s! I’ve thought of everything for you, and if you want to provide a fantastic set up for your girl, don’t forget to consider making her feel like a million dollar movie star.

That’s all for now everyone, have fun planning for your Valentine!

You can make this Valentines Day your girl’s favorite holiday to remember if you plan it just right. Are you ready to start planning a great Valentines Day for your girl? Let me warn you now, this isn’t for a high school Valentines Day, okay? I’m not censoring my suggestions for children’s ears, so if you’re 18 or under, this isn’t for you.

How about making her feel like a celebrity? You can show her she’s your leading lady..

The basic “Oscar” trophy there is $9.99. And you can also get all kinds of great props..they have those awesome film canisters as low as $6.99, hanging paper lanterns for $5.99, all sorts of wall decorations for $4.50 and around that price. Women spend a lot of time watching movies, so why not make her the star of the night, you get to be the leading man and you know that role has it’s benefits, especially under hot movie lights, lol.

You can spend a little money and look like you spent a lot of time planning to make her the star of the night, trust me, you are going to look SO good! You can even get walk of fame decorations, coasters (as a forever reminder of that wonderful Valentines) even a great Walk of Fame Stars Gift Bag for $34.99.

They even have great life size cutouts like this one of The Cryptkeeper:

…for $29.99 of other movie stars, random things like tiki totem poles, martini glasses, english phone booths, even Obi-Wan Kenobi!

I’m excited about this website because we planned to decorate our living room in that type of theme and this is like hitting the jackpot for me!

On top of all the great decorating, you can present her with some perfume that makes a great statement. I say it that way because women don’t expect men to know anything about perfume. Disregard that statement if your woman already knows you know. LOL

But you still find a great deal on the one she likes..this picture here is of “True Love” perfume:

How cute! It sends a sweet message, or you can always get something different if you’re not far along enough in the relationship to be saying that four letter word love, so perhaps something a little sexier?

I think “Very Sexy for Her” will be a good idea..suggestive and appreciative at the same time. That’s a winner.

Yet another great place to find gifts, alternative to perfume that also send a message you may want to send, is Web Undies:

You can get anything from suggestive boxers to barely there thongs for her so that you can romp around in your movie set on Valentine’s Day. Camera optional.

This has been another date for budget conscious people, it is tax season. I hope you like it. I may try to come up with a few more different theme ideas this week so that you guys can find the stuff to get ready for it, it’s only 3 weeks away! If you have any ideas, or suggestions for themes you’d like me to explore for you or great memories of wonderful dates you girls have had before, let me know in the comments below…

I’ve got your back guys…