For single people, Feburary 14th can be a right pain in the backside. Your mum will be asking when you're going to get a significant other, your friends will be in lovey-dovey mode chattering about this their boyfriend does and that their girlfriend does, and your bed can feel colder than the heart of a corperate marketing agent. In my opinion, even when you are with someone on the big VD (Valentine's Day, not Venereal Disease, though that Venn diagram has a bit of overlap in my experience) it can be a bit of a let down. The culture surrounding VD, borrowed from our American cousins mostly, can be a lot of building yourself up for disappointment. Ultimately, ...  Read the complete review

I may sound totally unromantic, but I'm not. I just have a different definition of romance than most. I'm afraid I see flowers and cards as a waste of money, and Valentines is the last day of the year I would want to try to go out for a romantic dinner, as I despise crowds. I'm afraid we don't really celebrate wedding anniversaries either. For me it is enough that we have spent over 12 years together, have two beautiful children, and still love each other just as we are. My husbands birthday is on Valentines Day, and that is what we celebrate on the 14th of Februaury. But even birthdays are simple in our house, at least for grown ups. The children and I ...  Read the complete review

Valentine's Day A day for husbands and wife's, fiancées and young lovers to celebrate. A day for all singletons to try and forget. Yes it is the 14th February again. But in a time where every penny counts many people are choosing to forget the celebrations. Below are some great ideas for people who still want to celebrate but just do not have the funds to back it. **For Couples** Nights in: Sitting in the comfort of your own home is always nice. And on Valentine's Day it is a great place to relax and celebrate without having to spend a fortune. Maybe cook yourself a nice meal for two, get a bottle of wine in the freezer and curl up to a nice film ...  Read the complete review

I think Valentine's Day is like Marmite - you either love it or you hate it. When I was younger I would have been mortified if I had not had a card and it was a huge thing at school as to whether or not you had received one. I think the older you get, the less you care. I have been with my husband for nearly seven years now. Our first Valentines Day was the most amazing and romantic evening that anyone has ever arranged for me. I was living in Hertfordshire and he was in London, so we arranged to meet each other for a surprise date after work. Firstly I received 12 red roses at work, and then knowing how much I wanted to see Phantom of the Opera, he had ...  Read the complete review

Many of us have many different views on valentines day, some celebrate, some don't. I personally think that it is just an excuse to get money out of you, but despite that it is nice showing everyone that you love them. Most people just give to their partner, or some one who they want to be their partner but me personally I give to all those that I love and those who are close to me. My boyfriend, my two children, my father (from the girls) and my boyfriends mum and dad (also from the girls). Valentines day doesn't have to cost a fortune, trust me I am the thrifty craft doctor, that will save you pennies with my great ideas. You can spend as much or as ...  Read the complete review