Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching

Feb 10, 2013 | 94 comments

The problem with Valentine’s day is that its become a horrible holiday – it is forced down peoples throats as the one day a year you should show your romantic partner that you care.  Really?! why isnt this everyday – ok ok how about twice a week and on your birthdays?

No huh… we gotta do this — we gotta do this holiday — so lets get it right.

1) yes you need a card or two – and you totally need a card from the kids

 

2) the gift – this could be optional depending on who your wife is or what the situation is… my wife always you dont have to get me anything – and if I dont get her anything I might as well buy myself ear plugs because I’ll hear about it for the next 3 months about how I didn’t get her anything – so I guess my advice just get something…. ok maybe just something – because then you’ll get yelled at about who picked this out — so you might need to spending 3 minutes maybe 6 minutes thinking what does she use or need?

–Quick suggestions:

Spa treatments — my wife doesnt go for the massages but she loves facials.

Jewelry — my wife is super picky so I’m avoiding this one from now on… has never worked out for me.

Clothing — my wife loves fashion but my tastes have a lot that is to be desired…. so you can go and ask for help just make sure you know the right size.

TIP: check the dirty clothing for her current size.

Technology — my wife loves her iphone, ipad, camera & lens but I’m not sure that screams valentine’s day to her but yours might love a new iPad.

Candy — my wife loves chocolate and thats about it.

Liquor — my wife loves champagne picking up one of those fancy bottles is always great.

Travel — who’s wife wouldnt love a night away (with you or without you :P)  maybe even if its a local city for a one night hotel or a trip to a remote island.

Gift Cards — my wife likes this as much as having a screaming toddler keeping her up all night. avoid these unless its your last choice.

 

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Timeless Tulips: http://www.1800flowers.com/timeless-tulips-91317
Sentimental Surprise: http://www.1800flowers.com/sentimental-surprise-91354
Sweet Heart Bamboo: http://www.1800flowers.com/sweet-heart-bamboo-18999

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How to win it… Contest ends 4:59pm EST. February 11th, 2013.
Leave a comment below with your wife’s favorite color of long stem roses white or pinkand please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @1800flowers @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/Xp4kYz and you must also comment with the link to your tweet.

Example: I want to win long stem roses on from @1800flowers & @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/Xp4kYz #giveaway

You get 1 extra entry for following @dadarocks on twitter –www.twitter.com/DaDaRocks You must comment that you’re a follower.

You get 1 extra entry for following @1800flowers on twitter –www.twitter.com/1800flowers You must comment that you’re a follower.

You get 1 extra entry for liking us on facebook – www.facebook.com/DaDaRocks You must comment that you’re a fan.

You get 1 extra entry for liking them on facebook – www.facebook.com/1800flowers You must comment when you’ve become a fan.

You get 1 extra entry for liking this page on facebook (like button at the top of the post NOTE: you must be signed intofacebook for it to work!)

You get 1 extra entry for G+ this page on plus.google.com (click on the little G+ icon below) You must comment that you’ve G+ it.

You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: 1800flowers is supplying the floowers for this contest and it is limited to the USA.

94 Comments

  1. Crissy Durst
    Crissy Durst on February 11, 2013 at 7:15 am

    I am the wife and I love yellow or blue roses

  3. Crissy Durst
    Crissy Durst on February 11, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I follow @dadarocks on twitter as @durstslovepens

  4. Crissy Durst
    Crissy Durst on February 11, 2013 at 7:17 am

    I follow @1800flowers on twitter as @durstslovepens

  5. Crissy Durst
    Crissy Durst on February 11, 2013 at 7:18 am

    I G+ post as Crissy Durst

  6. Crissy Durst
    Crissy Durst on February 11, 2013 at 7:19 am

    My email is gandcdurst at hotmail dot com

  7. Missy
    Missy on February 11, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Red white and pink

  8. Joe Mathew
    Joe Mathew on February 11, 2013 at 8:36 am

    A novel option would be to gift a gadget. Try it out first at gizmotakeout to make sure she really likes it.

  9. Jenn Markwerth
    Jenn Markwerth on February 11, 2013 at 8:36 am

    1dozen roses would be spectacular for my daughters!

  10. jeannine s
    jeannine s on February 11, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I love Pink roses

  12. jeannine s
    jeannine s on February 11, 2013 at 8:45 am

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    jeannine s on February 11, 2013 at 8:46 am

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  17. jenn Markerth
    jenn Markerth on February 11, 2013 at 8:55 am

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    jenn Markerth on February 11, 2013 at 9:02 am

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  21. Chelsea r
    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I would say white.
    @bmom76

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    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:11 am

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    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:12 am

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    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:13 am

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    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:14 am

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    Chelsea r on February 11, 2013 at 9:16 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:25 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:26 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:26 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:27 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:27 am

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  34. Larry Sullivan
    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:28 am

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    Larry Sullivan on February 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:31 am

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:32 am

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I follow on Facebook EJ Morales

  39. EJ Morales via Facebook
    EJ Morales via Facebook on February 11, 2013 at 9:38 am

    TY for the opportunity to brighten the day &shoe a little love with flowers

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:41 am

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:44 am

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    Jane m on February 11, 2013 at 9:45 am

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  46. Michelle Mazur
    Michelle Mazur on February 11, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Maybe it is just me – but I just want to hang out with my partner. All the rest is nice, but it’s not necessary. Does that make me low maintenance?

  47. Steph Bkn
    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I’m the wife & would love Pink roses, always touches the heart & makes me smile 😉

  49. Steph Bkn
    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Following @1800flowers on Twitter under @SparkleMommaOF2

  50. Steph Bkn
    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:24 am

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    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:25 am

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    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:25 am

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    Steph Bkn on February 11, 2013 at 10:26 am

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  55. Tara F.
    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I’m the wife. My fave of the 2 would be white, but a mixture of red, white, and pink is gorgeous! Sweetinsahmnity at gmail

  56. Patrice J.
    Patrice J. on February 11, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I am the wife…..I Love Red!

  57. Tara F.
    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I follow DadaRocks on twitter.
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  58. Tara F.
    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:34 am

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    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:34 am

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  60. Tara F.
    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:35 am

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  61. Tara F.
    Tara F. on February 11, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Liked the page on FB with the button at the top.
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  62. Patrice J.
    Patrice J. on February 11, 2013 at 10:38 am

    @A_Dream99 again….Red

  64. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:10 am

    Oh either color is so beautiful….I will pick pink!
    landfjacobson @ charter.net

  66. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I follow you on twitter
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  67. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:18 am

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  68. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:21 am

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    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:22 am

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  70. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:23 am

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  71. Laura Jacobson
    Laura Jacobson on February 11, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I Google+1’d this post
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  72. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I follow dadarocks on twitter.

  73. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:39 am

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  74. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I followed 1800flowers on twitter

  75. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:43 am

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  76. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway

  77. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I don’t think I have G+ I will try to add it

  78. Larry
    Larry on February 11, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I’m so late on this Valentine gig this year! I liked this page with Facebook button!

  81. Sonya
    Sonya on February 11, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    I follow @dadarocks

  82. Sonya
    Sonya on February 11, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway

  84. Tabathia B
    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I love yellow roses

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  85. Tabathia B
    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:19 pm

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  86. Tabathia B
    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:19 pm

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    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:22 pm

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    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:22 pm

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    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:23 pm

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    Tabathia B on February 11, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    g+ post (tabathia b)

  93. Jenn Markwerth
    Jenn Markwerth on February 12, 2013 at 9:30 am

    @DaDa Rocks!,

    AWESOME Thank You SO VERY MUCH!

  94. Larry Sullivan
    Larry Sullivan on February 12, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Congrats to you Jenn! Online order here I come!

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