Did you know that Valentines Day is a multi BILLION dollar industry…. $13,290,000,000 according to the web! Crazy!
Like many people, I don’t want to buy into all the hype. However, I have and do. My kids were up this morning and rushed downstairs to see what they got. Has it really come down to this? Is it all about commercialism?
After some thought, here are some ideas for today (or any day) that go deeper than a box of candy….they come from the heart and spread love.
- Make and/or write your own card. No matter how awesome those folks at major card companies are, it can’t compete with your own words.
- Give your spouse the “night off”.
- Spend time together minus the TV or iPhone.
- Send texts messages throughout the day letting your family know how much they mean to you.
- Gift of time. Chatting over coffee or a glass of wine or building a puzzle…just spending extra time together.
- Gift of help…helping neighbor maybe?
- Stop by the office and bring lunch or dinner
- Make a special dinner for the family complete with some family favorites.
- As a family, think of those who may be especially lonely on Valentine’s Day…make cards, bake heart-shaped cookies, or give them a call.
- At dinner, go around the table and give each person a chance to give an appreciation.
- Find five minutes to spend by yourself giving thanks for those you love.
- How about a telephone Valentine chain? Call someone and they have to pass it on.
I hope you can use at least one of these ideas! In a world where we often get caught up in being busy, today can be the start of spreading some love and giving gifts from the heart. I am sure you have other great ideas! I would love to hear about them.
Until tomorrow….love.hugs.peace
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