V-Day is over now what?

Written by: Guest writer - Sara Keller BusinessChicago.com

Well did you have a great Valentine's Day or was it a big bust? Or does it really matter. Flowers, Candies, Love oh my....wow what a holiday. If you get the wrong gift it could be a mess and if you don't get enough it could be the end. Well my sweetie and I decided not to take part this year....wow what a relief. You really should try to just take off one or two hallmark holiday's....I mean really if you really do love someone why do you have to impress them on every holiday. Instead of buying hundreds of dollars on gifts...how about donate the money to a charity of your choice or pay down your debt.

Now the next holiday coming up is St. Pat's day....and my advise on that one is...enjoy it...no cards or gifts, but enjoy your friends and family with a little irish flare (Cabbage and Cornbeef). If you're going to drink...make sure you don't drive....get a designated driver and buy them with food and coffee.

In summary, on the next hallmark holiday that comes across your plate...instead of spending the monies on yourselves give a donation to your favorite charity and spread the word on this idea....yes this will hurt holiday card sales, but it will make a difference in the world.