It may be recession time but there are so much to cheer about Life. Stop bitching, Life is Beautiful.

"We live in an amazing, amazing world, and it's wasted on the crappiest generation of spoiled idiots."

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Extract from columnist MP Dunleavey.

Full article at: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/boycott-the-valentines-day-madness.aspx?page=1

Stop me if I sound stupid, but why are we spending one red cent on this so-called holiday -- especially right now? Believe me, there are better ways to share the love and smarter ways to spend your money.

Materialism run amok

I have nothing against romance, love, sex, frilly red hearts or an excuse to eat chocolate (although I hate the sugary candies with dopey slogans like "Be Mine").

The problem is that Valentine's Day, like many other American occasions, has grown from being a celebration that once aspired to some meaning, to being a trashy, materialistic extravaganza.

Think about how much pressure there is to participate:

·       Every schoolchild, practically, is expected to make or send cards to their classmates or bring treats to class.

·       Some single women feel so left out on Valentine's Day that they've been known to send flowers to themselves, so they won't look like losers.

And don't assume couples are happier: For many, Valentine's Day is a yearly excuse to have a nasty fight, with partners feeling unloved . . . because they didn't get a stuffed bear or some candy. What?

A recipe for success

OK, OK. Smart as those ideas might be, they kind of miss the spirit of the day. Devoid of romance, you might say.

I can't argue. So here is one steamy gift that your lover will never forget, and it will cost you only $2.99.

Are you ready? No chickening out, now. You asked for romance, so

I'm going to give it to you. AND I'm going to save you $99.51.

So if I share, you have to promise to do it.

Promise?

OK, then.

One cheap, sexy Valentine's Day gift for 2

1. Buy a pint of whipping cream.

2. Go home.

3. Whip it up.

4. What, you need further instructions???

There are plenty of events this month and the biggest one is on the 14^th.

Gift dilemma to your love one? Undecided how and where to celebrate the 14^th?

Simplicity is the key to your love one’s heart. Forget brand name gift, forget pricey dinner, here is what you need to make That day very special:

1.     Champagne: Drink only rose on the 14^th:

-        Krug rose champagne NV

-        Bollinger rose NV champagne

-        Laurent Perrier rose champagne

2.     Chocolate: select from the world’s best artisan chocolatiers by Jamie Cahill

-        In London: William Curley for his Raspberry ‘pates de fruit’

-        In New York: Kee’s ‘passion fruit and champagne bonbons’

-        In Brussels: Marcolini’s ‘grand crus chocolate – champagne truffles’

-        In Paris: Patrick Roger for his specialty ‘le cube, crunchy chocolate almond praline’

3.     Strawberry:

-        Buy from your local store or farm

-        Buy organic whenever available

-        Choose bright, red color with firm flesh

-        Get small strawberry for full flavor

4.     Location, Location:

-        Cozy place: your place or mine? Best is to do it outdoor

-        Atmosphere, atmosphere: candle light or moonlight?

5.     Recipe for a sparkling night:

-        Add all items above together for an aphrodisiac moment

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