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All it takes is a minute to impress

I should stay off of those phone calls with my single friends, especially around Valentine’s Day. It’s a no-win situation….especially my dear friend Sandy up in RI. She wants to be married so badly, that it consumes her. The “but at least you’ve got someone” on Valentine’s Day is getting old. Does she not realize that conversation that Mr. S and I had last week when he reminded me that he’s not getting me anything for Valentine’s Day (because…I don’t know why…because he’s too lazy)? I suppose in some ways you always want what you don’t have. I in turn keep thinking how wonderful it would be to do exactly what I want WHEN  I want to (to which she always responds – you do that now).

So, it’s my turn to rant…….

Since retiring, Mr. S has no clue if it’s even February….never mind Valentine’s Day. While he used to show up at my house with flowers, I don’t think he’s even picked weeds lately, so I’ve taken to leaving my laptop open on the coffee table with the Deal of the Day bouquet from Teleflora, hoping that he gets the hint and orders flower delivery. For a guy like him, it’s a no-brainer. All he needs to do is put in the occaision, add our zip code and who it’s for and I’d be getting…

A mixed bouquet created by an expert florist using the freshest, most beautiful flowers available. The flowers included in each one-of-a-kind bouquet are selected to give maximum value.

Granted, because I love flowers so much I will order them myself or pick them up when I’m running around town, but there’s something special about getting Valentine’s Day Flowers, especially when there’s some thought behind them (like knowing that I prefer tulips, iris’ and hydrangea to roses).

Rant over!

Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, I can move on. Worst case scenario, I’ll ask him WHICH of the bouquets on Teleflora’s site he’s buying me, not giving him a chance to back out.

I’m not letting YOU end up in the same situation as me, so I’ve partnered with Teleflora to give one of our readers a Deal of the Day bouquet. Who needs a thoughtful husband when you’ve got Champagne Living? 

WINNER – Dana N. – Phoenix, AZ

GIVEAWAY

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  • Share this giveaway on any contest/sweepstakes/giveaway site for 5 extra entries..
  • This giveaway is open to US residents, 21 and over and ends on February 18, 2012
  • No purchase is necessary.
  • Odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received.
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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. Karen Perea says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I have never gotten anything for Valentine’s Day despite being married twice and having 3 kids. Valentine’s Day is depressing for single parents. I just look at is as any other day.

    PS if I win I will be sending the flowers to myself becasue I think I am fabulous and I deserve them! LOL!

  2. Karen Perea says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I “like” Telaflora on Facebook.

  3. Lynn Armstrong says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I love flowers. My mother used to send me flowers. We agreed that no day was as bad when you have flowers to cheer you up!

  4. Caitlin McClure says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    I’ve never gotten anything for Valentine’s day either! 🙁

  5. Caitlin McClure says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook

  6. Lori says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    OK, I shouldn’t really complain, because I do get flowers, but my husband refuses to ever send them on special days. He doesn’t want anyone telling him when he has to get flowers, he wants to do it on his own schedule.

  7. Lori says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I Like Teleflora on Facebook!

  8. Rose Powell says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I like Teleflora on FB.

  9. Angie says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    I love flowers.

  10. Leticia Kozbial-Brown says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I’d send them to my son.

  11. Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger) says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I’m not getting anything either…we are too broke 🙂

  12. Lora Lee Masterson says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    would really be nice to get flowers

  13. Katherine says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    My husband says he has already gotten Valentines taken care of ??????

  14. Katherine says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    LIke Teleflora on FB kathy P

  15. Katherine says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/168088747127214080

  16. Tammy says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Flowers bring sunshine into one’s home. The flowers would be for the whole family!

  17. john moldt says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    wife loves flowers

  18. Margaret Smith says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook (Margaret E. Smith)

  19. Margaret Smith says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/168107178757079041

  20. Margaret Smith says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I’m a subscriber

  21. Margaret Smith says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Twitter follower (peg42)

  22. Margaret Smith says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I’m a FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)

  23. Claudia Cordner says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Well, my husband gives me a big kiss and I give him back. So I get 2 kisses for Valentin’s Day. Chocolate or beautiful flowers would be a huge surprise.

  24. Florence Mims says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I like Teleflora on Facebook. I think Valentine’s is wonderful, since I get to show the people I care how much I care. It is a wonderful time to spend with chosen family.

  25. Bethanny says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I love Valentine’s Day. I look forward to the chocolates and date……..
    chacha6581(@) yahoo dot com

  26. Bethanny says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I like Teleflora on FB.
    chacha6581(@) yahoo dot com

  27. elven johnson says

    February 10, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Rant —
    Why is it the stores mark up everything from the teddy bears to the chocolate, (& Get us to buy it) only to go on deep discount the day after. People stop wasting your money on a day of the month. Love should be shown every day not just one day of the year.

  28. Tari Lawson says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:17 am

    I really don’t think Valentines day is a big deal. That being said, I do like it when my husband gets me flowers and my kids make me homemade cards.

  29. sherry says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Love flowers all the year thru. Fanned on facebook.

  30. EMMA L HORTON says

    February 11, 2012 at 8:54 am

    LIKE TELEFLORA ON FACEBOOK

  31. EMMA L HORTON says

    February 11, 2012 at 8:56 am

    E-MAIL SUBSCRIBER

  32. g. l. penrod says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:16 am

    gotta get my self flowers if i want any

  33. Rise Isom says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:53 am

    i like teleflora on fb a long time

  34. DeeAnn S says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Haven’t gotten flowers since…. hmmmm…..can’t remember when! And since I’m not with a “someone special”, this bouquet would be a wonderful gift to ME! Thanks.

  35. Ms. Teddie says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    I deserve flowers, too

  36. Wendy R says

    February 11, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    if i want flowers i have to buy them myself! 🙂

  37. d schatzi taylor says

    February 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Why go a day without flowers if you don’t have to??

  38. DST for Shannon says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    It isn’t possible to be sad whe you’re surrounded by flowers……

  39. DST for Andrea says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    In my busy day (2 small daughters, work, errands and endless chores), having some fresh flowers would brighten up my day!

  40. DST for Ceeeeeeeeeelia says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I live in Maryland where it is COLD! Most days I’m freezing my ‘tukas’ off, so some fresh flowers will remind me tha winter won’t last forever……

  41. Amanda Rector says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Flowers are the breath of nature. We all deserve to be celebrated!

  42. DST for BJ says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    These are for my cousin BJ who is just a. ‘all around’ great gal. With her busy schedule, I doubt she has time to do anything nice for herself…..so flowers would be a nice reminder of what she means to others.

  43. Suzanne K says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I’m still grumpy about the Valentine’s that my *EX* husband gave me an expensive live fish… for HIS fish tank… the darn thing died the next day (and no, I didn’t do anything to it!)

  44. Suzanne K says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I like Teleflora on facebook as Suzannek Sweeps

  45. Jennifer Reda says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    like teleflora on fb (jennifer reda)

  46. tina zellner says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    If I win the flowers I am sending them to my mother who has been very ill and hasnt got alot of time left. I love her with all my hesrt!!!!

  47. Carol Klaman says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    He’s gone so if I want them, I have to buy them and I do at times

  48. Paula Standley says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    My husband always remembers me with something special on Valentine’s Day. I am very blessed. I agree flowers shouldn’t just be for special occasions, but I sure do love receiving them – no matter what day it is!

  49. Wendy says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Well, I am sort of in the same boat as you…. hubby has been laid off twice in the past year and he loses track of time being at home. Plus, he’s getting older so he forgets a lot! Haha! Hope he goes back to work soon, he’s driving me nuts. I doubt he will remember that Wednesday is Valentine’s Day unless I remind him.. which I won’t.

  50. Wendy says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    I should also say he’s been sick so that has compounded the forgetfulness… poor guy.

  51. Stephanie V. says

    February 12, 2012 at 1:15 am

    No money this year so dinner with the kids and some work most likely – yep – just another love day!

  52. Stephanie V. says

    February 12, 2012 at 1:15 am

    like teleflora on FB

  53. sherry says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:50 am

    posted on face book, really love flowers.

  54. Kurt Hoffmann says

    February 12, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Love the flowers!

  55. john moldt says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    wife love flowers

  56. kimberly moldt says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    win this for me husband

  57. Karen K says

    February 13, 2012 at 11:02 am

    facebook friend

  58. Karen K says

    February 14, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    email subscribe

  59. Julie J says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:02 am

    This year my significant other handed me $15 dollars and said “go to lunch with your sister” “happy V-day”

  60. Karen says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:33 am

    like teleflora on facebook

  61. sandra says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    i expected flowers as usual when i awoke yesterday but got nothing in the morning, kind of disappointing

  62. Heather H says

    February 15, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I’m married and didn’t get anything either and yes….it can be a little sad 🙁

  63. Heather H says

    February 15, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I liked teleflora on facebook

  64. Pamela Murphy says

    February 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Like Teleflora on FB!

  65. Erica C. says

    February 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I love going out for a nice dinner on Valentine’s Day 🙂

  66. lisa says

    February 15, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    I have never gotten anything for valentines and I am 50 years old.My ex husband was to busy sending flowers to his girlfriend,

  67. Angela Winesburg says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Liked Teleflora on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

  68. Angela Winesburg says

    February 16, 2012 at 1:53 am

    https://twitter.com/Hotsnotty2/status/170037697379971072

  69. Karen says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:35 am

    facebook share today

  70. Diane Baum says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I’m crazy over flowers-My b’day is the 22nd and we will be married 30 years in August….wow, guess I’, m old!

  71. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    my birthday is Valentines day so flowers are always so expensive for my birthday
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  72. Debbie C says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:28 am

    I Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook. Debbie Christie

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

  73. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:07 am

    My Valentine’s Day was majorly disappointing this year. Was waiting for a big surprise … and the surprise ended up being that there wasn’t one ….

    So I will surprise myself by giving myself flowers without setting a specific delivery date — and will let the S.O. wonder where they came from! HA!

  74. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook (Dara Nix)!

  75. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I tweeted you: https://twitter.com/#!/Kitty32504/status/170495648465027073

  76. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I am already an e-mail subscriber (kitty32504 at cox dot net)!

  77. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:14 am

    We are already FB friends (Dara Nix)!

  78. Dara Nix says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I already follow you on Twitter (@Kitty32504) and would LOVE it if you would follow me back!

  79. jolene says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I love getting flowers from my boyfriend. He does such a good job picking ones I’d like!

  80. Annette D says

    February 17, 2012 at 11:48 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/#!/annedoggett/status/170549873794494466

  81. Jennifer C. says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I would send these to my grandmother, just to surprise her! (So maybe I need to change the delivery address!!!)

  82. john moldt says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I would send to my loving wife because she works hard with the twins

  83. stacy says

    February 17, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I don’t have a problem with Valentine’s Day, but I don’t go crazy over it either. I like that my husband usually gets me flowers (he didn’t this year) and we go out to dinner, but it’s just like any other day of the year.

  84. Debra Hall says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    facebook fan of teleflora

  85. jeanne conner says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I’m still single!!! =(

  86. jeanne conner says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    I Liked Teleflora flowers on Facebook as jeanne fairbanks conner

  87. Michelle Tucker says

    February 17, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    We’ve never really exchanged gifts in the 10 years we’ve been married for Valentine’s day. We share our love year round:)
    michedt at yahoo dot com

  88. Michelle Tucker says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook
    Michelle Tucker
    michedt at yahoo . com

  89. Michelle Tucker says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Follow (Like) via Facebook Michelle Tucker
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  90. Michelle Tucker says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Follow via Twitter. @michedt
    michedt at yahoo . com

  91. Michelle Tucker says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Follow via email (confirmed)
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  92. lyndsey says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:24 am

    i like teleflora on facebook

  93. Debra Holloway says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:01 am

    National Singles Unappreciation Day!

  94. Karen says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:01 am

    on facebook —-today

  95. Nicole Larsen says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I “LIKE” Teleflora on fb (Nicole Larsen)

  96. Nicole Larsen says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    i follow you on twitter @pittsy82

  97. Nicole Larsen says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I’m a friend of yours on fb (Nicole Larsen)

  98. Nicole Larsen says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I subscribe via email

  99. Nicole Larsen says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/pittsy82/status/170917311249776641

  100. Leah Shumack says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I like them on fb (Clair freebie)

  101. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    i never get flowers i would send these to myself..lol

  102. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    like teleflora on facebook kathy pease
    kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

  103. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/170940327899832322

  104. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    friend on facebook kathy pease
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  105. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    follow you on twitter klp1965
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  106. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/170941029376212992

  107. kathy pease says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/KathyLPease/posts/254727004603600

  108. Carolyn K says

    February 18, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    We don’t celebrate Valentines day. But hubby made me dinner, that was nice!

  109. Kendra Gillilan says

    February 18, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    flowers anytime is a great idea!

  110. Amy DeLong says

    February 18, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    subscribe
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  111. Beverly Metcalf says

    February 18, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    That bouquet is beautiful. I love getting flowers, especially on Valentine’s Day. Thanks for having this contest!

  112. Jennifer Boyte says

    February 18, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    No flowers for a while…this will be a great treat. 🙂

  113. JoAnn F. says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I think its dumb to have a day to show people you love them. Shouldnt it be evreyday?, duh..
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

  114. JoAnn F. says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Like Teleflora flowers on Facebook ( JoAnna Danna)
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

  115. Julie Lutz says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Valentines day is such a pain in the tukis its a holiday that seems to be great at disappointing to so many when people.

  116. judith Truppa says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I love flowers and teleflora does it right, thanks

  117. Michelle Hagewood says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    We usually never have enough money to get anything more than some cheap candy for Valentine’s Day for each other but just spending the day together is good enough for me.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  118. Michelle Hagewood says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Like Teleflora on FB

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com–*+8

  119. Michelle Hagewood says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    FB share-https://www.facebook.com/michelle.hagewood/posts/255067624570962

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  120. Michelle Hagewood says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/JustMarriedMom3/status/171057150477602818

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  121. K Cleaver says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I never really get a valentines gift.

  122. Nicole DeFontes says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I’m not too big on V-day but my kids were excited. Thanks for the giveaway.

  123. Nicole DeFontes says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Like Teleflora on facebook.

  124. Breanne says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Google Reader subscriber

  125. Shirley Pebbles says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    I hate having to remind my hubby about valentines day.

  126. Shirley Pebbles says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    like them on fb as shirley greenawalt zolenski

  127. Shirley Pebbles says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    email subscriber

  128. Shirley Pebbles says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    like u on fb as shirley greenawalt zolenski

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    February 18, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    follow u on twitter as daveshir2005

  130. Shirley Pebbles says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    blogged about giveaway
    http://makingmoneyandwinningsweepstakes.blogspot.com/2012/02/all-it-takes-is-minute-to-impress.html

  131. Gianna says

    February 19, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I’m an email subscriber.

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