It’s the Little Things

On the heels of reading that we spend roughly 18.6 Billion Dollars on Valentine’s Day I can’t help but think that more than one person missed the message that we can’t buy love. Whether we’re talking about romance or how we spend our money, it really is the little things that matter. Making the bed, doing the dishes, an “I love you” out of nowhere…all free but meaningful. But with money it’s the little things that sink our ship. $5 for a drink each day adds up to $1,825 over the course of a year. And many of us have little expenses that add up to much more than that. Ben Franklin was right when he said “Little Leaks Sink Great Ships.” And I’m right when I say it’s the little things that matter in a relationship.

As a challenge, take the time to track your spending each day as you’re making each purchase. And while you’re at it try making an extra effort to do at least one thing to make your partner or the person closest to you feel loved and valued. Being thoughtful in our relationships and with our spending will offer a great return on the effort.

Extra love to everyone out there who needs it…and who doesn’t?!

Alice

PS – This is one of many priceless gifts from my family. http://youtu.be/AQn-lMTDfVM

Here’s the link to a story that ran on CNN about Valentine’s Day Spending:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/13/living/valentines-day-statistics-btn/