Valentine's day

tickandbash

Am I the only one that thinks Valentine's day is just a rip off? Firstly, restaurants charge you top dollar for food that's mass produced. Then you're asked to pay silly money for roses. Once nice idea was on qed-uk.com that offers free roses when you buy a LCD TV. Do you think I'll get away with it?

Nick_A_2

Not just Valentines day!!

Christmas, Easter......

There is a lot of commercial factors involved these days.

moonpixiewitch

my father (gawd rest his soul) used to refer to Fathers Day , Valentines , Grandparents day etc as Card makers days ! I think he had a point.
:T

bigdiscodave

I think it's overhyped much more these days, but it's always nice to spoil the one you love.
I try and get her a present every month, so this month I got her some flowers and a balloon. Went through quidco and used some vouchers, it all came to about £22 for roses and a helium balloon. see thoughtful and money minded.:beer:

Mado

OH heard a tip on the radio yesterday, which made me smile!

If your loved one is one for a bargain, get them flowers 1 day or 2 after the venet, when they are reduced

bigdiscodave

Mado wrote:

OH heard a tip on the radio yesterday, which made me smile!

If your loved one is one for a bargain, get them flowers 1 day or 2 after the venet, when they are reduced

LOL, or pick them from the park, now thats a real saving.;)

gldkg

Why not buy your loved one something from http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com - gets you brownie points, and most importantly - helps those who need it most.

tickandbash

Thanks for the suggestions. I opted for the LCD TV from QED! Wish me luck...;)

VIJAY_FROM_KENT

Send a valentines e-card instead http://www.valentines.day.co.nz/cards.aspx