Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. I love a day celebrated around, well, LOVE! It just reminds us to take a moment and tell all those around us how much we adore them.
Here are a few hints of saying “I love you” without hurting the wallet:
- A love letter. Seriously, a handwritten note is probably the most genuine way of saying I love you. Say those things that you don’t have time to say on a day-to-day basis. Let them know what they mean to you. It doesn’t have to be long. But it does have to meaning (no writing song lyrics…make it original!) and it does need to be hand-written!
- Do something nice. Something unexpected. You usually don’t do the dishes…do them. Wash their car for them. Fold the towels. Get the groceries. Do a chore that isn’t usually “your responsibility”.
- They say the way to person’s heart is through their stomach. So bake a little something. Heart shaped cookies would be a great way to start. Not a baker? Then make heart-shaped rice krispie treats (kids would love to help with this!).
- Draw a heart in the snow and put their initials in it. Add some food coloring to water in a spray bottle and do it in their favorite color.
- Give them a back rub. Now a days it seems that we find ourselves coming and going. Take a moment and give them a five-minute massage.
- Put the kids to bed, light some candles, have the cell phones turned off, and soft music playing. Just communicate with each other and take time to LISTEN to your loved one. There is a box of questions called “Chat Pack”…ask questions to each other. You must might be surprised by the answers ad get to know each other on deeper levels.
- Look into each others eyes. In a calm enviroment (see above tip) face each other. Put your right hand on their heart. Look into each others’ eyes and breathe. It is not a staring contest. But look deeply. You will notice that you will start to breathe together and your hearts will actually start to beat at the same rate.
- Open a bottle of red wine. Not only is it enjoyable…but it is heart recommended!
- And lastly…say I love you. Each day. To your spouse or your loved one…to your children…to your parents…to your siblings…to your friends. Be a person who is known for loving others.
So I will take this opportunity to say I LOVE YOU to my prince…the man of my dreams. To my son – who makes me proud every single day. To my parents – who have always shown me unconditional love. To my brother who has always been my best friend. To my aunt who has guided me to a prettier world. And to all my friends…thank you for your passion of life that you bring to the party!
Cheers,
Julie Wurr



















