Valentine's Day Alternatives for the Too-Tired-to-Celebrate

I truly believe that at some point, you have to stop waiting for others to fulfill your every desire. If you've been waiting for years for the "little blue box" (and I think you all know to which "little blue box" I'm referring), start saving to buy yourself the most inexpensive thing you can find in that store, have it wrapped, and "surprise" yourself! It's so important to remind yourself how important you are to you.

I informed my husband last week that this year for the big V-Day, he would be giving me the gift of highlights. We live in Chicago, it's going to be grey for the next two months, and darn it, I need some brightness in my hair, if nowhere else! Drop some subtle—or not so subtle—hints to your husband as to gifts you would truly appreciate: a manicure, a massage, or maybe even a cleaning service, which leads me to my next suggestion...