Why We Don't Celebrate Valentine's Day

I thought today I would share with you the reason why my husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's day. From the moment I started dating my husband, Valentine's day went from being a day all about couples and love and romance to suddenly it being a day all about HIM!

Although it isn't really his fault (more his parents fault) because it is his birthday! So no more flowers or chocolate for me (he buy those at other times) February 14th is now all about my hubby.

Despite it seeming like a rant. I actually wanted to use my valuable blog space to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my gorgeous and wonderful husband.

It is worth missing out on Valentine's day just to have you in my life.

But if you were hoping for a rant here is a little one for you:

It bugs me that restaurants think it is ok to put their prices up by forcing you to have a "set menu" on Valentine's day. The one time that my hubby and I did actually go an a Valentine's day date (before we were married), the place we went too did this and also served us average tasting food which gave me food poisoning. 

Even though we generally do go out for dinner together for birthdays, now we always make sure that it is not Valentine's day when we go out for hubby's birthday.

End rant.

Whether you love to celebrate it, choose not too, or would rather it didn't exist, I hope that you have a fabulous day.

And hubby if you are reading (and you better be)......Happy Birthday!

Do you celebrate Valentine's day? What do you love or loathe about it?

Mox Shoes {The Things I Love}

When I love a product I feel the need to tell everyone I know about how fantastic it is. That is exactly why I want to share with you the shoes that I am totally in love with at the moment.  If you haven’t come across Mox shoes yet, then you are missing out on something amazing.

I first discovered Mox shoes when Naomi from Seven Cherubs posted a picture of herself wearing them. Then, a few days later I noticed that a friend had commented on the Moxonline facebook page. My friend posted that she had bought nine pairs so far. After seeing that two people I trusted loved them I just had to have a pair.

I have always been a Havaiana thong wearer (and still love them), but it was time for a change. Mox shoes are made of a similar rubber-like material to the Havaiana’s, which makes them really soft and comfortable. I decided to buy a black (liquorice) pair and was excited when they arrived in record time (with FREE delivery). It is a bit scary buying shoes online but the sizing guide is really clear and mine fit perfectly as soon as I put them on my feet. I also found that after a day or so they mold to your feet and get even more comfortable.

I have just been on a holiday which involved swimming, shopping, picnicking and eating out and I wore my Mox shoes the entire time. Apart from the fact that they are super comfy they are also stylish enough that you can wear them out for dinner. I even tested them on a long walk and I had no blisters or any kind of rubbing at all. I love these shoes so much that I keep making my friends try them on, just so they know how comfy they are.

My second pair in chocolate

If you are looking for a great present for a friend or family member this Christmas, I would highly recommend Mox. Just make sure you get a pair for yourself otherwise you will end up with shoe envy.

I loved my Mox shoes so much that I approached them about writing this post. I was not paid, however I did receive a pair of shoes (now I just need to buy them in Latte, Sherbet, Olive & Blueberry and I will have them in every colour).