Thursday Thirteen - The Best Valentine's Gifts Ever

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's my list of what I consider the best possible Valentine's Day gifts.

1. A handmade card from your child.

2. A single flower - preferably picked from the yard - weather permitting.

3.Take-out from your favorite restaurant so you don't have to battle the crowds.

4.Curling up on the sofa with your sweetie, popcorn, and a chick-flick.

5.A walk with your sweetie.

6.Breakfast in bed - no food required.

7.A handwritten message left in an unexpected place (your desk, lunch box,  refrigerator, seat of your car)

8.A copy of your favorite book.

9.Tickets for the concert you've been dying to see.

10.Planning a trip together.

11.A box of your favorite chocolates.

12.A pint of your favorite ice cream.

13.The words I love you from someone you love.

What's the best or worst Valentine's Day gift you've ever received?

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Deciphering Your Bouquet

Did someone send you flowers for Valentine's Day? It's widely known that a red rose symbolizes passionate love, but what if your bouquet contains something...different?


Just in case, I've compiled a list of a few things you might have received, and what it means if you did.

If your true love sent you a clump of Coriander, then you're in luck! Yep, coriander means your lover lusts for you! Lucky You!

 Does your bouquet include Baby's Breath? Those cute little dots of white symbolize everlasting love. This is good.
 Carnations in your bouquet can mean any number of things. In general, they symbolize bonds of affection. Pink ones say he'll never forget you. Red, says, his heart aches for you. (sounds kinda like a funeral to me). White one symbolize pure love. Beware if you get striped ones. They mean sorry, I can't be with you, or yellow ones - Rejection!

I've never seen these, but if you get them, they may not come with a card because Acacia's symbolize a secret love!

Generally speaking, any kind of flower, as long as it's red or pink, symbolizes love.
Happy Valentine's Day!