Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those days you build up in your mind. You are going to have the “perfect day” full of warm fuzzy feelings, flowers and romance, loving moments and maybe even the perfect gift. Everything is going to be perfect. Yah right. Uh..that is not what happens! Ever?
Despite best efforts Valentine’s Day is usually an anti-climatic blip on the screen. Hubby and I don’t exchange big gifts but we do try and romance it up. Just seems that since the kids, we have had to learn to adjust our thinking as to what constitutes a “perfect” Valentine’s Day.
Some of the more glamorous memories from Valentine’s Day’s past would have to include the evening we had to give away concert tickets thanks to two sick kiddos, the night we ate popcorn and chocolate for dinner because the oven quit on us in the middle of cooking our fave meal, and of course the ever popular…called it an early night because we were just plain too exhausted to make it to the end of our rented movie. Yep. Life with kids in the Suburbs. Sexy.
This year….I have decided to start a new tradition and I am so freakin excited about it! I am buying myself some pretty for Valentine’s Day. Brilliant right? Don’t tell the Hubby but I already do it for my Birthday and for the “birth” day for each of my girls. Buying myself a Valentine’s Day gift, this is just the next logical step! The question is what to buy? Ohh I love this game. A new little cocktail ring? A travel book, or this little beauty…….
the Banana Republic Large Leather Tote. Love! Must have.
Since it is Valentine’s Day, and shouldn’t be entirely about me, I’m thinking about picking up a couple pairs of these little babies for my pre-teens. Seriously, how cute are they!
Even the name is cute. Glitter Sneakers by Old Navy.
Oh and must not leave the man out…..
What? Don’t be judgey. Just cause he will look hot in the Gap Skinny Jeans and smell all kinds of great does not mean the gift is for me! It is all about him I swear. Kinda.
Now when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I will still try and create my perfect romantic moment, but if life in the Suburbs ends up throwing me a curve ball this year, I will be ready!
Mwah
PS This is not a sponsored post, just a girl dreaming up another reason to shop and lusting after some good ol on-line shopping.
Love that shoe
Ummmm, best idea ever to gift yourself on heart day!
This is a fabulous idea! I’m off to online shop for my gift to myself. Although, pretty sure my NYC trip falls into this category.
Awesome items, you have great taste!
I love this idea! I say go with a new bag or at least something fun!
Love the stuff! You can send some my way too!
I loved to see Jim in skinny jeans and smelling like a million bucks. Oh a girl can dream.
Have a blessed weekend.
*high five*
It’s settled, imma gonna spoil my own self this year and let hubby off the hook 😀
I’m sure you will rock the purse while wearing the sneakers.
Great idea to buy something for yourself! I have to admit that I do that for my birthday. Just don’t tell my husband. LOL
We have 4 kids so I completely can sympathize. We’ve had some lackluster Valentines Days too with sick kids, etc.
Thanks for the follow! I am now following you back.
I was a judge in the Canadian Weblog Awards this year and was rooting you on!!
Yes on all accounts. Great choices.
Who says those glitter shoes have to be for preteens?? I would rock those as a twenty something 🙂 Oh that tote – to. die. for.
Ya we haven’t been able to celebrate and afford V-day (especially since our anniversary is 2 weeks before it.
Love the shoes!!
I am totally behind the idea of purchasing a gift for yourself. Last year Doodles started school and found out about Valentine’s Day…so, the shopping began – at the local gas station. I bought him M&Ms and he bought me a R’s Peanut Butter Cup (because Mommy it’s your favorite, I do have one of the sweetest kids on the planet). Yep, me and the 7 year old may just go crazy and shop at the grocery store this year. 😉