Valentine Flowers Are Too Expensive!

Just like restaurant dinners, flowers (especially roses) are overpriced for the holiday.

Not only that, but because so many more bouquets than normal are being delivered, there is a good chance that yours will be loaded onto the delivery truck at 4:00 am, ride around all day, and finally be delivered, dehydrated and limp, at 10:00 pm. (Yes, this has happened to me.) The thrill is gone.

Try this alternative.

Check your local nursery or home store for pots of flowering plants. You may be surprised at what's beautiful and available, at a price that is significantly less than a dozen red roses. One big advantage is that a potted plant will outlast cut flowers, and may even end up with a permanent spot in the living room or garden. Your sweetheart will be reminded of your thoughtfulness for a long time.

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Perhaps you would like to take your sweetheart out for a special dinner on Valentine’s Day.

The first problem is that you need to make your reservation early. The good restaurants are fully booked for February 14. Those that don’t take reservations are crowded, with a long line of people waiting to get in. Even lower-tier diners may be jammed.

The second problem is the expense. Most upscale and mid-level restaurants have special Valentine’s Day menus. These have far fewer choices than the regular menu, at a much higher price.

Here's the solution.

Go out on February 13th. It's quieter, it's easier to get a table, you can choose anything from the menu, and the price is within reason. In fact, for the same amount of money you’d spend on the special V-Day menu, you can probably go out on both the 13th and the 15th.

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