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Behind-the-scenes with local florist Kuhn Flowers on their biggest holiday of the year
Read full article: Behind-the-scenes with local florist Kuhn Flowers on their biggest holiday of the yearOne local florist, Kuhn Flowers, will make more than 5,000 deliveries for Valentine’s Day, not to mention the hundreds of people who came into the store to grab a bouquet.
Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
Read full article: Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawnIt's Valentine's Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn.
Chocolates, flowers and procrastination. For many Americans, Valentine's Day is a last-minute affair
Read full article: Chocolates, flowers and procrastination. For many Americans, Valentine's Day is a last-minute affairValentine's Day is meant to celebrate romance and the depths of feeling we have for loved ones.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and Netflix
Read full article: Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and NetflixStaying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.
Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s DayA box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you don’t even have to leave your house to get it?
Can’t find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solution
Read full article: Can’t find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solutionWith Valentine’s Day approaching, are you planning a date at home with your loved one? Perhaps a movie night is in order.
For first time ever, Valentine’s Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Read full article: For first time ever, Valentine’s Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
We asked, you answered: 9 of your best Valentine’s Day stories
Read full article: We asked, you answered: 9 of your best Valentine’s Day storiesWe asked: Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine’s Day? Errr, that sounds like there’s some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine’s Day? Yikes, we don’t want to hear that!
Most magical proposal of all time? Man ‘tweaks’ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoon
Read full article: Most magical proposal of all time? Man ‘tweaks’ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoonLee Loechler knows his high school sweetheart’s favorite movie is the Disney classic “Sleeping Beauty,” so he took six months to plan and weave a magical marriage proposal into a showing of the flick.
Purrfect match: $14 pet adoptions on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Purrfect match: $14 pet adoptions on Valentine’s Day(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society is offering $14 adoptions on all pets in the adoption center on Feb. 14 – Feb. 17. All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. (Additional fees may apply)Masks and social distancing are required. Jacksonville Humane Society: 904-725-8766 -- 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Did you find love during the pandemic? Tell us about it for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Did you find love during the pandemic? Tell us about it for Valentine’s DayWe may be living through a global pandemic, but that doesn’t mean love isn’t in the air. Maybe you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner decided to put a ring on it or you had a socially distanced and safe pandemic wedding. So in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, tell us about your love story! You can include photos, write your love story and share with others about how you met your sweetie. Just fill out the form below so you can tell us about your love story.
25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and more
Read full article: 25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and moreIt doesn’t matter if you’re cuddled up on the couch with your significant other or eating snacks with your best friends, putting on a romantic comedy is always a good idea, especially around Valentine’s Day.
Love Bites! Valentine’s Haunted House returns on Feb. 12 & 13
Read full article: Love Bites! Valentine’s Haunted House returns on Feb. 12 & 13JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Can you smell the love in the air? Your favorite haunted house is getting a Valentine’s makeover. 13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville is throwing a massive Valentine’s party for humans on Feb. 13 and 14. Here is a description of what you will be signing yourself up for: “Horrific vampires stalk you in the dark. The perfect experience to spice up your Valentine’s weekend.”Ticket prices begin at $19.99.
Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this year
Read full article: Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this yearValentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower your significant other with kisses, chocolates and lots and lots of love, but for those of us who are single, it can be a real drag.
A Texas teen bought 170 flowers to give every girl at his school a Valentine
Read full article: A Texas teen bought 170 flowers to give every girl at his school a Valentine(CNN) – Anyone who's been to high school knows how dreadful Valentine's Day can be for teenagers. A Texas student didn't want any of the girls at his high school to feel down this year — so he bought every one of them a flower. Sometimes, it’d just be a secret admirer or popular girls,” Wooley told CNN. “It felt heartbreaking knowing that not every girl was feeling special.”Wooley handed out flowers to every girl at his high school, including Kennedi Sherrill (right) and Meredith Short. Jayme Wooley, 15, wanted every girl at his Texas school to receive a Valentine on Valentine's Day.
He’s been gone for 8 years, but he still gets his wife flowers every Valentine’s Day
Read full article: He’s been gone for 8 years, but he still gets his wife flowers every Valentine’s DayA Kentucky man passed away in 2012, but before he did, he made sure that his wife would always know just how much he loved her. For over eight years, Rich Cox has had a flower arrangement delivered to his wife for her birthday and Valentine's Day, which are a day apart. "It was really emotional," Tracey told CNN on Friday. Love Rich." Love Rich,” a note from 2018 read.
Georgia mom brought to tears by Valentine’s Day lullaby
Read full article: Georgia mom brought to tears by Valentine’s Day lullabyBLACKSHEAR, GA – There is no love greater than a mother’s love for her kids, but sometimes kids like to share their love for mom as well. A Georgia mother was surprised on Valentine’s Day by her adult children, who hired a singer, Jessica Moore, to perform “My Little Sunshine” for their mother, Sherry Harris. Moore performed the song with her daughters. Ashley Harris shared the video of her family members on the News4Jax Facebook page. She said her two siblings, AJ and Holly, joined in on the surprise, leaving their mother speechless.
Roses full of thorns: ‘Bachelor’ shows don’t often produce marriages
Read full article: Roses full of thorns: ‘Bachelor’ shows don’t often produce marriagesSince “The Bachelor” first aired in 2002, only three times out of 23 seasons has the featured contestant gotten married to his winner. Lowe proposed to Giudici on the show and the couple got married less than a year later in January 2014. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham, season No. But on the season finale, viewers watched as Luyendyk essentially called off the engagement with Kufrin and started dating Burnham, the original runner-up. The couple married in 2017 and announced last May they were expecting their second child.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentine’s Day plans, survey says
Read full article: Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentine’s Day plans, survey saysSome people aren’t just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentine’s Day. · One in five pet “parents” say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partner’s dog. · 72% of pet “parents” are likely to click on someone’s dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. · Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. · 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Waffle House accepting reservations for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Waffle House accepting reservations for Valentine’s DayIf you really want to impress your valentine this Friday, or if you waited too late to book a table at a nice restaurant, consider going to Waffle House. The 24-hour diner is now accepting Valentine’s Day reservations. Reservations... for waffle house. Participating locations are adding holiday-themed specials for the occasion --- in addition to their regular menu. The company promises the special menu will be quote “love at first bite.”Click here to see all participating locations.
Netflix has a new dating show coming out and it sounds insane
Read full article: Netflix has a new dating show coming out and it sounds insaneThey say that love is blind, and Netflix’s new dating show is trying to put the theory to the test. Apparently, some of these dates lead to actual love, and then the couples become engaged without ever seeing what the other person looks like. There are a few other reality TV shows where people get married at first sight, and if you watched Netflix’s “The Circle,” you’ll probably think “Love Is Blind” sounds a little bit like that. Check out the trailer below so you can see this slow motion car crash with your very own eyes. The first four episodes premiere Feb. 13, with the next four episodes coming out Feb. 20.
Revenge best served: Zoo will name rat, roach after your ex, feed it to animal
Read full article: Revenge best served: Zoo will name rat, roach after your ex, feed it to animalIf you’re looking to get back at your ex this Valentine’s Day, the San Antonio Zoo is hosting its first ever “Cry Me a Cockroach” event. The zoo said you can name a cockroach after your ex, which it will then serve up to one of its animals as a snack for the price of $5. If your ex was a snake, you can even name a rat after them. The zoo will feed the rat to a reptile for $25. The San Antonio Zoo will be streaming the feedings live Feb. 14 on its Facebook page.
Don’t make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Don’t make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentine’s DayBut is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentine’s Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentine’s Day?
Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s DayA box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you don’t even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
5 genius ways to seek revenge on an ex who broke your heart
Read full article: 5 genius ways to seek revenge on an ex who broke your heartThey say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but what kind of revenge are we talking about? Luckily for you, we have assembled a few different ways for you to have your best revenge on that scrub who broke your heart. The Sydney Zoo once held a contest in which the winner got to name a snake after their ex. Upgrade your lifeBeyoncé once said, "Best revenge is your paper," and truer words have never been spoken. And please, comment below if you have any ways that are perfect for getting back at your ex.
This little girl’s homemade Valentine’s Day cards are nothing short of iconic
Read full article: This little girl’s homemade Valentine’s Day cards are nothing short of iconic5-year-old Willa from Brooklyn had to make homemade Valentine's Day cards for the kids in her class, and the message she wrote for friends is equal parts hilarious and iconic. Bustle reported that Willa's dad, Michael Cruz Kanye, tweeted about his daughter's Valentine's Day card, asking if she made a mistake with what she wrote. "You love me," Willa simply wrote on each card, and no, she didn't make a mistake. haters gonna say its fake pic.twitter.com/LvQNaYKQ4M — MCK (@CruzKayne) February 14, 2018"No I didn't," Willa cooly replied, cementing her forever as an American icon for the ages. This is the kind of confidence that we should all be carrying with us in 2019.
UPS to deliver 89 million flowers this Valentine's Day
Read full article: UPS to deliver 89 million flowers this Valentine's DayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UPS says it will ship 89 million flowers for the Valentine’s Day holiday this year. That's about 8 million pounds -- or 514,000 boxes. That's up from 88 million last year. UPS transports them through the Miami International Airport to their recipients in less than two days. The National Retail Federation reports Americans will spend about $2 billion on flowers this year.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Read full article: Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's DayAhh, Valentine’s Day is just so romantic, isn’t it? Denny’s in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentine’s Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Denny’s wedding package, you might ask? Denny’s started the Valentine’s Day $99 special in 2013, and it’s been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentine’s Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.