Be Mine!

Yesterdays blog really intrigued me to do soem further research into the Valentine's day experience. What I found is appalling! According to the NY Times, in 2010 America spent over $15.7 not million but BILLION dollars on Valentine's Day! And as if that wasn't disgusting enough, the average American is projected to spend $112 dollars on their Valentine this year! Imagine all the things you could do with $112 dollars! 

1. Put it towards that student load debt

2. Chip away at some of that credit card debt

3. Put it towards that extended warranty for your car

4. Open a savings account for a new kitchen! 

5. Start a college fund for future children.

The possibilities are endless but there are many other money smart ways to spend $112 rather than on a bouquet of flowers that will die in 3 days and she will forget about in 4. Instead of just sitting here complaining about how Valentine's day is just a scam set up by Hallmark to boost sales (sorry St. Valentine) I figured I was going to think of a way for people to save money this year. MoveThatBlock is going to be promoting their dating site with a contest and prize but would like some insight as to what our fans/users would like to participate in! Would you be most likely to participate in a trivia game for the Valentines 10 Day Countdown? Or how about sharing your worst Valentine's Day experience, best story wins? Tag your worst Valentine's Day present to win a great prize this year? We would love to know so feel free to tell us what your more likely to take part of! But hurry, the big day is only 18 days away :)