The Early Valentine's Day

This is a short word to the wise for men, based on a tip from my Mama...

...don't buy flowers on Valentine's Day!

You will pay exorbitant prices for sloppy stems, and whether you care about being cliche or not, you are not getting a deal that makes the pretty petals worth it. 'Nuf Said.

Instead, try a different approach! You'll remember it's Valentine's Day Month when all the commercials crop up, and the stores are decorated in various sultry shades of red. It should sink in when the term, "February" is used...when you hear it, when you recognize that Valentine's Day is upon you (AKA February 1st or 2nd)...

 ...THEN BUY THOSE FLOWERS!!!

My GORGEOUS Gift Pre-Valentine's Day!!

You will buy better, fresher, sweeter flowers at cut prices! There should be plenty of sales around the first week of the month. Buy the bunches with the most buds, the most closed flowers (my dad knows how to pick the perfect bouquet, and that's part of his secret, beyond that is just his magic touch so good luck trying to best him!) and by the 14th your blooming buds will make their debut. Your lovely lady should feel honored, and if she's like me, she will appreciate being thought of BEFORE the 14th! It's a more genuine impression. Annnd, if you're clever, write up a sweet love letter and ON the 14th, place it by her beautiful bunch! Then you'll get the credit "on the actual day," if she cares about that kind of sentiment.