Who Says Money Can't Buy Love? I Say $2.99 Will Do it

I've never gone overboard on Valentine's Day, or expected Mark to either. A card, maybe dinner. Neither of us have traditionally made any grand gestures.

However, I might have gone radically in the other direction of romance this year...I mistakenly scheduled a colonoscopy for February 15th. 

I was not thinking when I scheduled it, that it's the day before that you prepare for the procedure.

So, a romantic Valentine's Day dinner is not on the agenda.

However, there was just enough time to stop at the thrift store on my way home to begin my preparations.

As usual, there were plenty of misfit holiday rejects. 

I don't see this small boy in red overalls trapped in a plastic bag heading to the check-out counter any time soon.

Nor do I think this dirty Pink bear really is fit for a Princess. Lies.

I did keep my eye out for a card for Mark - sometimes you can find some cute vintage cards at the thrift store.

What I did find was so much more, and only for $2.99.

It was a goody-bag of random Valentine paraphernalia from banners to stickers to cards. 

I had fun digging through the bag and decorating the house. 

I'm hoping Mark likes the romantic decor and pile of his favorite treats...

Because that's pretty much going to be the highlight of this Valentines Day.

And already the wacky rabbits are starting to fill the shelves for Easter!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, EVERYBODY!

I think we'll be celebrating tomorrow.