Stephanie shared this adorable shot of her mom with her Valentine’s flowers. Don’t you want to take her on a tip-toe through the tulips?From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: mylittleflowershopps@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:37 PM
Subject:Thank you so much Gregory you made my mom’s 82nd Valentines Day so special!! Thank you again Stephanie
A Happy Valentine’s Mom!
Psssst…don’t look now, but Valentine’s Day is coming. Start thinking creatively!
That’s right, Valentine’s Day is on its way! Have you thought about your plans for romance? That’s step one- think in advance. Nothing’s worse than trying to impress your sweetie on short notice. So now’s the time to start tossing that idea salad in your head. Dinner at home? Romantic drive to a stargazing spot? Think about your loved one and what fits his or her style. If he’s a pajamas and ice cream on the sofa kind of guy, a fancy 6 course chef’s tasting menu at Chez Fou-Fou might not be your best investment. If she hates Valentine’s Day hoopla, skip the hearts-and-cupids type stuff but have a fun activity she loves lined up. See how that works? Now get those wheels turning in your creative, unique heads!
Be well, and love well.
-Dinah

Valentine’s is more than red, white, hearts and cupids. Don’t run with the crowd, think creatively to impress your Valentine!
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Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?
After laying a big kiss on the first person handy, drunken revelers around the world will break into song tonight as their clocks ring in the New Year. The most popular tune, Auld Lang Syne, asks an important question in its very first line. Should people who’ve walked in and out of your life, and experiences of the past be forgotten, and never thought of? The song has a simple answer – no – for old times sake, think kindly on your life- the highs and the lows, friends and the foes (oy vey, I’m writing my own song. Sorry about that). At its core, Auld Lang Syne is a song about forgiveness. Through the year, we experience other new year’s celebrations in America. And interestingly enough, they have a thread of forgiveness running through them too. Here are three:
- The Lunar New Year celebrated by many Asian cultures. One Chinese tradition, according to Wikipedia, is to “reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.”
- Rosh Hashanah he Jewish New Year, is a time for reconciling, and apologies.
- NowRooz, the Persian New Year, includes among many traditions “sa’at- tahvil…a most crucial moment in the life of the family, especially with regard to forgiving past failings, putting away petty frictions that would otherwise fester into conflicts, and looking forward to more constructive relations.”
So when you put on your party hat tonight, and contemplate midnight, think about who you might want to forgive. Oh yeah, and one more thing: think lip balm! Happy New Year everyone…
Live well and love well. And STAY SAFE.
Dinah
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A Public Service Announcement from The Easter Bunny.
Hello Friends! I hope you are enjoying Springtime, and frolicking about at your every opportunity. One thing I’d like to warn about, and it’s something busy folks fall prey to sometimes, including yours truly. It’s the “P” word – Procrastination. Since the Internet came along (will somebody tell Al Gore I’m working on the Peep liver pate, but can’t promise anything) we have further and further fragmented our attention and our time. The latest rabbit hole I’ve come to know the inner walls of is that of “Pinterest” the online bulletin board site. I would log on there and see pictures upon pictures of pretty Easter decor, and yummy treats. By the time I perked up my ears, it was dark outside!
So here’s my tip for anyone finding themselves deep in the depths of any online (or on-screen) activity. Facebook, Word processing, X-box….set a kitchen timer for the amount of time you’d like to allot, and then when that bell goes off, shut it down. It’s not easy. But, as my friend Kermit the Frog tells mare some things in life just aren’t. (He refers to being green, but I think it’s widely applicable).
OK, PSA done. Let the GOOD TIMES, AND THE EASTER EGGS ROLL!
My Little Advice Shop: Men and Holiday Shopping
We know. You hate holiday shopping. Women expect the world, so you roll Santa Style and try to find it for her on Christmas Eve. These days, there’s a better way, and it makes you look like a rock star under the tree. The key? Keeping an eye on the magazines and websites your honey likes.
- All sorts of publications do “gift guides” in the December issue of their magazine/paper. Real Simple is a magazine with terrific taste, and detailed gift ideas for the different people in your life. The newspapers do them too, so keep an eye out.
- Another option is a website like Red Envelope. They offer a curated selection of gifts to choose from as opposed to wandering the Internet, overwhelmed by choices. Their sale section has some great stuff right now.
- Shop early, as featured items can sell out. Then relax, and wave at Santa as he goes by, instead of trying to keep up. Shop nice, y’all!



























