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February 12, 2016

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Happy almost pink&red day my lovely friends. Sunday is the day to celebrate LOVE, but I'm celebrating it today in place of my normal favorites. I want to celebrate all the kinds of love out there. 

Love of your family! Love of your friends! Love of your coworkers! Love of humanity! Love of YOURSELF! I haven't always been a Valentinte's day lover [shocking right?!!? I did always love the celebration of pink though]. My parents always made the day fun with flowers, chocolates or some kind of a gift when we were growing up. 

I never felt UNLOVED because of St. Valentine, but being in high school on the 14th wasn't 
always the most fun. [Who wouldn't feel a bit jealous of the girls walking in the hallways with multiple bouquets, balloons and chocolates?!] Even when I was dating, I was never a big Valentine's day girl. I would rather have a random flower on a Tuesday in July, than a gift on the 14th because you felt obligated to get me something [come on ladies, let's give the dudes a break]. 

However, in the past few years I've become more of an enjoyer if you will.

I just LOVE
LOVE!

I firmly believe that love makes the world go round, so why not celebrate it, if only for a day. So today, even if you're not a fan, love those around you no matter your 'romantic status'.

If you are single:
 ...get a pedicure...take a bubble bath...put on a girlie movie...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...get drinks with your girlfriends...tell bad dating stories...celebrate being able to do WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO...

If you are attached:
...write a sweet note...don't set expectations to high...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...take a moment to be thankful for the special S/O in your life...tell them how much you care...enjoy the small and simple things your relationship has to offer...

This weekend Le Husband and I will be enjoying a fun couples dinner on Saturday night but other than that it will just be a normal weekend. If you have big plans I hope everything works out perfectly for you and if you aren't doing anything big I hope your 14th is wonderful too. Single or attached, don't forget I love you and there's NOTHING you can do about it < 3!
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30 comments:

  1. Elle SeesFebruary 12, 2016 at 6:00 AM

    happy valentine's day to YOU! I love the holiday as well--i just see it as a fun day to celebrate all types of love. people get so dang uptight and mad over it. i love the day. i hope yours is so full of love and all pink and red! :)

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  2. BLovedBostonFebruary 12, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    I love love too!!! Happy Valentine's day love - wishing you everyday filled with love!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. Caitlin ElizabethFebruary 12, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    I love love too :) We don't have big plans either but it's always fun to show a little extra love on Valentine's! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  4. Ashley LillisFebruary 12, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    That's so awesome that your parents used to get all sorts of goodies for y'all to make you feel loved! My mom would always have a little something for us, and I hope to do the same thing when we have kids. It sounds like you have a great weekend planned, and I hope you have the best time with everybody celebrating the day of love!

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  5. Jenn @ Bliss to BeanFebruary 12, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Yes to all of this!! I remember my grandma always getting me a card and something sweet like a stuffed animal or chocolate. I don't really go overboard, but we make it fun for sure!! Have a lovely Valentine's Day!

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  6. kerri @ cheshire katFebruary 12, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    this single girl is totally going to have a self-love weekend! i can't wait too. pamper to the max :) enjoy it you two cuties!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  7. Lynn | Motherhood in MotionFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Love you BOFF! And your hubs for putting up with me and our friendship and you family. Have a super weekend!

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  8. Cara (Kindly Unspoken)February 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    You're so sweet and seriously have the best outlook on life! I agree that no matter what your relationship status is, you should still enjoy the day doing something fun.

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  9. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}February 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day sweet friend! Enjoy your couples dinner Saturday, it sounds like so much fun! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  10. birdie to beFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    This weekend is such a good excuse to celebrate look! Hope you have a great Valentine's Day celebration!

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  11. Katie ElizabethFebruary 12, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Love love love this! ;) We plan on keeping things low key with a dinner at home and it sounds like absolute perfection! Have a wonderful weekend, friend!

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  12. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeFebruary 12, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    i am not a fan of valentines day at all, but i am with you - i love LOVE. love it so much. and i don't mind that valentines day reminds people to be thankful and celebrate the loves of their lives, whether its themselves, partners, friends, family etc. love definitely makes the world go round!

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  13. Amanda | Kids and CabernetFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Have a great weekend sweets xoxo

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  14. EmilyFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Amen to getting flowers on a random day in July! I'm with you right there.

    Love the message of this post! Just spread some love :)

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  15. Rebecca JoFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    I like the "dont set expectations" - some people just take the holiday to extreme... I'm happy with a hug & I love you :) Chocolate doesnt hurt though :) #truethat

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  16. Kate at Green FashionistaFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    I've never been big on Valentines Day either, but I love your ideas of not setting expectations and just loving those around you. I'm much more of a flowers just because girl. They mean so much more in July than on Feb 14th. Happy Friday gurlie <3
    Green Fashionista

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  17. Nikki @ makeupHERFebruary 12, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    Love this girl! Any excuse for pink and red is great! I'd much rather get a gift on a random day then on Valentine's Day. I hope you have a fabulous, love-filled weekend!

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  18. Erin LFFFebruary 12, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    Happy Love day to EVERYONE!! :) Jared and I always find a fun/creative way to celebrate at home which I love. Much cheaper than fancy restaurants and lets be honest- I don't feel like getting dressed up and going out when its this cold out ;)

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  19. Courtney BFebruary 12, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    Awe, I love this post!! Totally agree- lower the expectations and just enjoy the LOVE! Such a sweet holiday to remind us to be loving to everrrrrryone! Love YOU!

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  20. JMO February 12, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    I'm pretty I l-o-v-e this (and you duh) Happy weekend!

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  21. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisFebruary 12, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    Enjoy your couples dinner! happy V-day weekend to you!

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  22. MreeFebruary 12, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    I love this post! You make a single gal feel less alone. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks for the shout out to the single girlies!!! Tomorrow I'm going to celebrate all the love in my life! xo

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  24. sara [at] journey of doingFebruary 12, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    You are the best. That is all! LOVE YOU!!

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  25. Candace ShifletFebruary 12, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    Awh I love it!! I am also not a HUGE valentines lover but it makes it much easier since it is Jason's birthday :) Then I get to love him extra! But I agree, there shouldn't be just one day to love our loved ones extra! I hope you and your husband have a wonderful weekend and a fun couples dinner, those are always so fun!!

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  26. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyFebruary 13, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    happy valentines day. we dont celebrate it but when we realized our deadpool tix are for sunday, we decided to make that our vday date!

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  27. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeFebruary 13, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Hope you guys have fun at dinner tonight! And you're right, you can celebrate no matter what your romantic status is! :)

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  28. The Girl who Loved to WriteFebruary 14, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Happy love day! I hope you guys had a fun date night!

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  29. JenFebruary 14, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    I hope you are having an amazing weekend!!! :)

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  30. Laura DarlingFebruary 15, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    I love your ideas for celebrating!! Hope you had a good weekend!

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