Natalia Kills - Mirrors

Men: What not to give on Valentine's day

It's that time of year. The time of love and romance. The time to keep each other warm during those cold winter months. Sometimes VD (Valentine's day) can be like a disease. As a former floral designer I have seen it all. People who go all out for Valentine's day and the skimpers. This is not as much about money as it is about imagination and creativity. Expectations of love and romance let down. I am starting a list of what women like and don't like for Valentine's day. Maybe some of our clueless male counterparts will take note. (Honey I am not talking about you. honestly babe)  lol

The list of DON'TS:

1. The single red rose. (seriously could you be any less original)  If you are going to to the single flower thing. Change it up a bit.

2. The Russel Stovers. All I can say is YUCK!

3. The dozen roses. Again unoriginal. Try a mixed arrangement with Valentine inspired colors.

4. Pass on the Korbel lol

The list of Do's:

1. Light some candles. Play some romantic music, cook some dinner

2. Bring home some flowers. See above for what not to bring

3. Make your own card, poem anything from the heart is better than store bought

4. Massages are free!!

What are your do's and don'ts???

The most meaningful gift one could ever give.

A few years ago I was really moved by the story of a little boy who needed a bone marrow transplant. I was a new mom and this baby boy was just a month older than my new little bundle of joy.  During that time I joined the National Marrow Donor Program. They sent me a swab I mail it back to the marrow bank and they store my info and wait for a match.  Yes I am scared will they ever call me? Once a year they send me a letter to update my info. each time I see the letter and open it with excitement and anticipation that I am a match. What will it be like for me to go through the marrow donation. Then I think some more. Can you imagine what it must be like to watch somebody you love being diagnosed with cancer. It is long,drawn out, painful and just plain evil. Something that nobody should ever go through. Especially a child. So I wait and wonder and remain to be a bit nervous. But I also pray that one day I will be that match for somebody and that my life can help save theirs. You can also donate your child's cord blood if you give birth and are not banking it for your family.  If you have ever considered donating marrow go ahead!  Do it!! Maybe if  we all contribute a little something we can crush this evil disease.  Check out  bethematch.org for more info on being a donor.