Today is my 15th wedding anniversary. We have a date planned for Saturday night:

~attend a reception for a portrait artist (whom I know) at my art assoc gallery. I happen to have a piece on display there as well as of Tuesday - YAY. We will likely sip some wine, courtesy of the reception.

~try an unusual, inexpensive restaurant immediately next door. It is all vegan, and some raw food menu. My hubby is interested.

~catch the improv comedy show downtown. These are so funny!!! I am such a geek and love watching these folks think on their feet. The shows are extremely low cost since they are no names ($10 entrance). There is alot of audience participation too (ie they ask you to call out a 'lunch box item' or some such silly thing.)

~the biggest expense is the baby sitter and this is probably the last time we will need one. (We quizzed our oldest what to do under a variety of emergencies and were not completely satisfied with his answers, so will give it another 6-10 months before he is in charge!).

These little plans make me feel valuable, more than the actual expense will be.

And I've been creating valuable little things lately. Size or cost is not the point here:

Picked for You Card

Detailed sprig decorated with tiny green and pink beads below a clever pun. Offered at $3.25 plus shipping

Golden Heart Key and Lock Charm Earrings

Sweet assymetrical accessories feature fun 1 inch charms, rich gold freshwater pearl and 14K GP french wires. Cost: $5.00 (yes you read that right)

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