I hesitated to write a blog about Valentine’s Day because it seems superfluous or redundant. Nevertheless, to make sure this topic was worth sharing, I even posted a quick survey on IG asking my followers if they celebrated Valentine’s Day. Surprisingly, half of the responders said no! That feedback made it even harder to decide whether to write about Valentine’s Day or skip discussing this romantic celebration.
Days into the new year, the retail and online space flood us with a galore of hearts and roses that lure us into buying something we don’t even need. And I agree that it’s just a Hallmark holiday; we should celebrate love every day. Hence, we’re over with another brainwashing marketing campaign that guilts us into shopping. But then, right at the last minute, we give in and rush to the nearest store to buy a box of chocolate or an overpriced bouquet of roses.
Feeling jaded
Some of us have been with the same person for years and ran out of ideas. So what else can midlife couples do to spark the relationship and rekindle the romance? I suggested a boudoir photoshoot in a previous blog instead of candlelit dinners and roses. But then, some couples may not feel comfortable with documenting their sensuality in pictures their kids might see in the future. To that, I say, who cares. It has been a memorable experience that I recommend women of all ages add to their “to-do bucket.”
We feel guilty for a reason!
Hypothetically speaking, we should celebrate love every day. The reality is, we are not practicing what we preach during Valentine’s Day. We allow our daily lives’ stresses and demands to overshadow the deep need to connect with loved ones. We forgot to sit down, unwind, unplug and look at each other with gratitude, tenderness, and feelings of admiration. Our daily lives are on steroids! We work long hours, commute forever, and have heaps of errands almost every night and weekend. And when we’re finally home, we’re rushing. We want to eat dinner, clean up, follow up on emails and social media, tuck the kids in bed and tune in to our favourite Netflix show. We don’t stop for a second to take in the moments with family and genuinely enjoy the feeling of love. To that end, we don’t celebrate love every day.
We celebrate love on Valentine’s Day
It’s true! We honor love throughout the year, and Valentine’s Day is just one of those occasions. But, as much as we want to celebrate love every day, we know it’s just not practical. Let’s, however, forgive ourselves for missing it sometimes and practice love in other ways, like cooking a meal, taking the kids to practice, going to the movies, or buying a bouquet of roses. Or what the heck, let’s surrender to the guilt and buy a “token of love”!
A romatic Valentine’s day starts in the kitchen
Wake up on Valentine’s day to the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a continental breakfast, and a refreshing glass of mimosa with these kitchen must-haves:
Carote Greystone Pan
MY FAV ITEM: This is the only pan you should use for frying eggs or anything else. I’ve had mine for 2 years and fall in love with every single use. I used to hate frying eggs but not anymore. This pan will fry quickly, nothing will stick to it, and is easy to clean. Trust me!
Sodastream Source Machine
If you like sparkling water, this is the machine to keep in the kitchen. Again, we’ve had ours for over a year and we drink 2 bottles a day. No more empty bottles to occupy the recycling bin.
DeLonghi Nespresso Latissima Coffee Maker
So get this: I don’t know how to use this machine because my hubby does a wonderful job making a cup of coffee whenever I ask for one. It’s that one thing that makes me need him in my life (haha)
My Best Valentine’s picks for 2022
Lastly, here are some gifts we picked for all of you love birds out there.
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