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Anonymous Couple Secretly Pays for Student's V-Day Dinner

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:52:08 +0000

Restaurants are famous for jacking up their price on Valentine’s Day. While we’re not sure what the Eleven in Pittsburgh’s February 14th arrangement is, the bill for a redditor’s gnomiegnomie romantic Valentine’s Day dinner there with his girlfriend was $250. “This was the nicest restaurant I’ve been to in my life,’ the college student explained on Reddit. “Back [...]

Valentine's Day Wedding Proposal Prank

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:07:27 +0000

How was your Valentine’s Day? Probably better than this guy’s. At least, that’s what these passersby were thinking… Posted on YouTube just before the day of love, this Valentine’s Day proposal prank video — in which a man asks his “girlfriend” to marry him whilst surrounded by a mass of strangers, only to have her [...]

Woman Buys Ad Space to Dump Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:28:00 +0000

Whether you're stuck trying to figure out an original way to be romantic or lamenting the fact you don't have a sweetheart, Valentine's Day definitely isn't all chocolate and good feelings.

But no matter your February 14th gripe, you are still probably having a better Valentine's Day than a Manchester, England man named Dan.

Dad Offers Valentine's Day Advice to Moms in Hilarious Video

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:15:56 +0000

Being a parent can suck the romance out of Valentine’s Day, but not to fear – there’s a video offering moms tips for reigniting the magic of the day, including our personal favorite — choreplay. Spicemance from How To Be a Dad has tips on keeping the kids out of your love life, how to [...]

Watch These People React to Wedding Proposals — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:14:45 +0000

[onescreen item="5016424"] As you may be aware, today is Valentine’s Day. And as you may have guessed, it’s one of the most popular days for people to propose to each other. Even if you can’t stand “the day of love”—we know, it’s waaaaay commercialized, no arguments here—you’ll be hard pressed not to at least crack [...]

Happy Valentine's Day – Let's Break-up [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:27:56 +0000

Many, many couples are celebrating St. Valentine’s Day today. Most single folks are just celebrating Thursday. For them, I though it would be a good time to share this video of Movie Break-Ups… Paul Simon sang of 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, and I didn’t count how many different break-ups are in this video, [...]

The Best Valentine's Day TV Episodes Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:45:50 +0000

Say what you want to about Valentine’s Day, it is an excuse to buy a three pound box of chocolates and a double-sized bottle of white wine and not have to share it with anybody. But what to do while you’re picking through your Whitman’s Sampler and pouring yourself Texas-sized glasses of pinot grigio? Why [...]

Deceased Husband Wins Valentine's Day With Romantic Gesture From Beyond the Grave

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:23:37 +0000

For 46 years, Sue Johnston had a pretty good idea what she'd be getting on Valentine's Day. Each February 14 her husband John would give her a bouquet of flowers with a note that read "My love for you grows."

Sadly, John passed away two years ago in April. 10 months later, Johnston received Valentine's Day flowers from somebody named John. At first she thought it was a cruel joke.

Avoid These 20 "Pet Names" To Avoid Being Alone on Valentine's Day

Ian Delap — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:40:37 +0000

Pet names for a significant other develop as the relationship progresses. Names such as "Honey" and "Dear" are pretty common among couples. Pet names are not something to be randomly spat out, especially if it is a new relationship. The wrong name can land you in the dog house. Here are 20 pet names to avoid to ensure you don't end up spending Valentine's Day alone.

The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts on the Web

Emerald Catron — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:19:38 +0000

If you’re feeling a little pressure to impress this Valentine’s Day, let us lend you a hand. Here are some things you DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BUY. So just cross those right off your list of gift ideas. This is just a smattering of examples from a very thorough list compiled by our friends at Huffington [...]

Meet the World's Longest-Married Couple

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:34:01 +0000

Lots of people are looking for the love of a lifetime this Valentine’s Day. John and Ann Betar have already found it. The couple has been married 80 years, good enough to be named the longest married couple in the US by the Christian marriage organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter. John, 101, and Ann, 97, tied [...]

Broke? Here's Five Free Ways To Say "I Love You" on Valentine's Day

Tee Roy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:25:19 +0000

Every year, Valentine’s Day sneaks up on me. I know it’s coming soon, but if it’s not today, I’m not worried about it. The bummer about V-Day is, unless I’ve gotten my taxes by then, I have no money to spend on the lady of my life. Every man’s nightmare happens on the 14th, [...]

Win a Free Romantic Valentine's Date Night Worth $400

Ian Delap — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:28:39 +0000

Have you got your plans for Valentine’s Day? Low on cash? You can win a great date night worth $400 for you and that special someone for free! Your romantic evening will include: One Dozen Red Roses Delivered by Flower Gallery Dinner at J’s Pub and Grill Dessert at Cold Stone Creamery One Night Hotel Stay at Best Western [...]

Men Get the Shaft on Valentine's Day – Is It Fair? [POLL]

Big Jim — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:11:30 +0000

Everything about Valentine’s Day is catered to the women. Roses, jewelry, dainty chocolates, hearts, lace, romantic movies — it’s all to make women feel appreciated. Do men not need to feel appreciated? A relationship takes two, ladies! Why aren’t there Valentine’s Day ads promoting tools, sporting equipment, camping gear and tickets to races? We’re getting [...]

Best Places in Casper to Take Your Valentine's Day Date

Ian Delap — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:51:21 +0000

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you have your special night planned out? Here are some of the best places in Casper to take your sweetheart. VALENTINES EVENING AT HOGADON STEAKHOUSE HOGADON February 14th, 2013 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM [...]

Valentine's Day: Rockers Spread the Love Via Twitter

Jeff Giles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:30:29 +0000

Ethan Miller / Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images February 14 is here, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate Valentine's Day. How are your favorite rockers celebrating this special day? By taking to Twitter and letting their fans know just how they feel. In a few cases, those feelings seem to boil down [...]

10 Romantic Movies Everyone Should Watch on Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:20 +0000

The American Film Institute created a list of the 100 most romantic movies ever made. Because their list spans a good 7 or 8 decades, and doesn’t go past the ’90s, it doesn’t include a lot of our favorites. The movies that shaped our ideas of romance.

Donut Lovers Rejoice on Valentine's Day With the Best Krispy Kreme Deal – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:05 +0000

If you have a dozen Valentines — or just want 12 people to love you — Krispy Kreme is here to help. When you buy a dozen donuts at one of its franchises from now through February 14, you’ll get a dozen free Valentine’s cards, and each one is good for a free donut!

Get $75 at ProFlowers.com for Valentine's Day [CONTEST]

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:57:42 +0000

Struggling to find the perfect last-minute gift for Valentine’s Day? Let the professionals at ProFlowers.com help with great gifts for her (or him!) – fresh flowers, gourmet gifts & sweets, and lots more. We’re awarding several $75 gift cards to get your shopping started – winners announced by February 10! Click here to enter now! [...]

Couples Marry Atop Ski Slope in Colorado

Jon Michaels — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:35:50 +0000

Every Valentine’s Day for the last 20 years, Loveland Ski Area has held its Marry Me & Ski For Free Mountaintop Matrimony event, in which couples can get married at 12,000 feet. At the end of the ceremony, couples ski downhill for a party with cake and music. Check out photos from this year’s event.