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October 21, 2006 at 2:26 pm #25284PolarBearNPRParticipant
TODAY! October 21! In case your forgot, here are some ways to make sure your loved one(s) know they’re appreciated.
A “Kissable” Surprise
Surprise him/her with something while they are out. Put Hershey kisses all over their car (unless it’s hot – don’t want melted chocolate on the upholstery), or their room or their bed, or . . . somewhere they’re sure to be today. If you have time, attach little notes with all of the things you appreciate about them.A Box Of Sweets
Takes more time, but, cut out words, quotes and pictures (ie. hearts, love, togetherness, that sort of thing) out of magazines. Paste them onto a shoe box to make a collage. Then, using clear packing tape, tape over the box to give it that laminated look. Bake cookies and cupcakes to put inside. And give to your significant other. When your honey is done with the desserts, they have a cute box to store their memories and pictures inside.A Sweet Surprise
Sculpt a heart out of ice cream (in the container) so when your honey opens the container, they find this sweet surprise.Box-O-Love
Go to your local pizza place and get a small empty pizza box. Take it home and make a pizza but make it with his/her favorite candy (like kisses) or write I LOVE YOU in the box. Now leave it somewhere (in their car, office, room, etc.) for him/her to find.CandyBar Card
Get poster board and write a letter using candy. Like: You’re better than the Three Musketeers. Meet me at 5th Avenue. Twix me and thee . . . Then at the end put little hugs and kisses.Heart Expressions
Get red, pink & white paper and make hearts. On each heart write a memory that reminds you of him/her or a “love” coupon for various things.Hidden Candy Messages
Get some Reese Peanut Butter Cups. Carefully open it and take out both cups. With a toothpick carve little sayings like “I love you” and “You’re my heart forever” on them. Then, carefully glue the package shut.Miniature Gifts
Put a small bottle of wine, a small flower, a small box of chocolate candies, two candy cigarettes and a quarter inside a small bag. The wine, flower and candy is to inspire romance, the candy cigarettes are for afterwards and the quarter is to call their friend in the morning to tell about the fantastic night. Then they have the miniatures to remember it by. 😮October 25, 2006 at 7:34 am #153418Jeff HesterKeymasterDarn… I missed it!
By the way, what is the origin of this day? Is it celebrated internationally?
October 25, 2006 at 11:14 am #153424PolarBearNPRParticipantHey – these ideas work for any holiday, or even better any time you just want to show someone you care . . . alot.
Using my secretarial skills in this executive summary: (But probably still more than you wanted to know.)
According to Wikipedia, Sweetest Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the Great Lakes region and parts of the Northeast United States on the third Saturday in October. It is an “occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.” Critics call Sweetest Day an artificial holiday created to boost the revenues of candy and greeting card companies.
In 1937 The National Confectioners Association launched a “movement throughout the candy industry” to rank Sweetest Day with the nationally accepted Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and St. Valentine’s Day.
A Sweetest Day was also proclaimed by Candymakers in New York City on October 19, 1940. The promotional event was marked by the distribution of more than 10,000 boxes of candy by the Sweetest Day Committee. The candy was distributed among 26 local charities.
Sweetest Day now largely involves giving small presents such as greeting cards, candy, and flowers to loved ones. While it is not as large or widely observed as Valentine’s Day, it is still celebrated in parts of the United States, despite often being considered a “Hallmark holiday.”
October 25, 2006 at 5:21 pm #153423sarahtownyMemberBlah! You know I am getting fed up with all these new days for this and that to be honest. It’s just the card industry trying to make more money out of us. Why do I need to spend money on cards/sweets/flowers or whatever on my loved ones to show I love them? They know I do.
Nope its just another way people who are daft enough (no disrespect honest!) part with their hard earned cash to fill other peoples pockets.
October 25, 2006 at 7:00 pm #153426Leapy LeoMemberI havn’t heard of this day before [probably due to my UK location] but when I read Sarahtowney’s comment about the card industry I must admit it struck a chord with me.
I suppose people will always go for things like this; but do you really need a card to prove you care about somebody?
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October 25, 2006 at 7:35 pm #153425PolarBearNPRParticipantThat, (Sarah and Leapy) was exactly my point! You don’t need to spend alot to show you care. The things I mentioned just take some time, a bit of planning, and voila . . . you’ve warmed someone special’s heart. And there are MANY more ideas! Just pay attention, what’s their favorite color? favorite movie? favorite candy? favorite author? favorite music? favorite song? favorite meal? favorite . . . well, you get the point. What are their hopes, aspirations, dreams, passions, fears, struggles, etc. And capitalize on that knowledge in whatever way is appropriate to the situation. That’s how you let them know you care.
Again, these things can be done whenever . . . as a matter of fact, don’t wait . . . let ’em know now and often!
October 25, 2006 at 7:36 pm #153422SpikeMemberBlech, it’s all just marketing and advertising done so we can spend more money. And it takes advantage of our strong love emotion, so we feel compelled to participate. Personally, I didn’t even bat an eye on that day, I went about my business as if it were any other Saturday…
October 26, 2006 at 6:00 am #153419Jeff HesterKeymasterWell, me too, Spike. I hadn’t even heard of this day (either that or I effectively blocked it out of my memory).
October 26, 2006 at 6:09 am #153420TigerbladeParticipantSpike;209477 wrote:And it takes advantage of our strong love emotion, so we feel compelled to participate.our what? i must be missing out on that one.
Quote:Personally, I didn’t even bat an eye on that day, I went about my business as if it were any other Saturday…it’s even easier when you don’t have a ‘sweetest.’ hallmark got nothing from me. :p
October 27, 2006 at 3:02 pm #153421RabidKittenParticipant*steals roomate’s bag of M&M’s and calls it good* Heh, heh, that’s what you get for drinking all my tea, bizzes.
Yeah…sweetest day. Chocolate -AND- revenge. *Muah ha ha ha ha ha!*
October 29, 2006 at 3:45 pm #153417Jeff HesterKeymasterToo bad sweets make me crazy. *Chews on a piece of lettuce* mmm…*puke*
I haven’t had candy in a while. Only sweets I’ve had is apple pie.
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