Archive for January, 2009

10 Valentine’s Day Facts

Think you know everything about Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 facts that you might not be aware of:

  • More than half the Valentine’s Day cards that are bought are purchased in the week right before the holiday. It’s a great day for procrastinators everywhere.
  • There are more single men than women, so finding a date on that special day can be tough.
  • There are over one hundred and eighty-eight million Valentine’s Day cards sold each year.
  • If you’re 65 or older, female and single, there are only thirty-four men for every 100 of you, so good luck.
  • There are more than 900 dating establishments throughout America to help you find that special someone.
  • More than twelve hundred chocolate and candy-producing factories exist.
  • In a day, about six thousand marriages take place.
  • Each person eats an average of almost twenty-six pounds of candy each year.
  • There are around twenty-two thousand florists in the US where you can get your sweetie some flowers.
  • If jewelry is your thing, there are nearly twenty-nine thousand stores nationwide, so you’re sure to find something you like.

Posted by Braveheart on January 30th, 2009
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Valentine’s Day Disasters


Not everyone has a good Valentine’s Day, and the gift that you give can make or break it. Don’t buy a stuffed animal for a woman unless she collects them. It just shows that you didn’t bother to plan. Also, don’t buy lingerie unless you know what she likes to wear, not just what you want to see her in.

It’s better to steer clear of clothing of any kind. Watch what kind of card you get her, too, because they can say a lot of different things. Take time to read them and get one that’s appropriate so you don’t cause a problem later.

Even if she really needs that new vacuum cleaner or toaster, don’t buy it for Valentine’s Day. It’s way too unromantic.

Avoid ‘I love you’ keychains unless you’re asking the person to move in with you and there’s a key attached. Also, don’t buy jewelry in a ring-sized box unless it’s a ring and you really want to give it to her. It can be misleading and depressing for a woman to expect a ring based on the box and not get it.

Posted by Braveheart on January 27th, 2009
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Looking for Something Unique?

Tired of chocolate, flowers, and silly cards with chokingly sentimental thoughts? It might be better if you looked for something unique to give to your valentine. Skip the Valentine’s Day aisle and get something that the person really wants.

Maybe he or she has mentioned a book that looks good, or maybe your love collects something that he or she would like to have more of. There are always different options when it comes to gifts, and they don’t have to be the same things that everyone else is getting.

If you want to buy chocolates, there are designer confections you can buy. You can also personalize jewelry for that special someone, get lingerie that’s sexy AND comfortable, dress up the bedroom for a romantic evening, spend time with friends, or just spend time with one another doing something that you both enjoy.

Romantic outings like picnics, visiting little antique shops, going to a local fair or festival, taking a class together, and similar things can be fun and enjoyable as well as something different that makes a loving and lasting memory.

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Posted by Braveheart on January 23rd, 2009
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The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Gifts from Around the World

Depending on where in the world you make your home, the gifts and traditions of Valentine’s Day can really differ.

Flowers are customary in Austria just as they are in America.

In Britain there are valentine buns baked with plums, raisins, or caraway seeds, and children sing songs and get candy.

In Japan the women gives the man a gift on February fourteenth and on March fourteenth he has to give it back to her, so she essentially chooses her own gift. Something very similar is done in Korea, as well.

In Spain, men generally send their wives or girlfriends roses.

Scotland has a big festival where dancing and a lot of fun activities occur.

No matter where you are the most common offerings are still flowers, chocolates, and cards, but there are as many customs as there are countries, and not everyone in a particular country does things in a traditional way. Some people like to break with tradition and get their love something that’s completely unique and different, making it very memorable for both parties and something that they can treasure in the future.

Posted by Braveheart on January 20th, 2009
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10 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

Not everyone is creative when it comes to love, but there are all kinds of different and unique things you can do to show someone you care. If you’re lost as to how to spend Valentine’s Day, here are ten suggestions for you:

1. Take the entire day off. Devote it to one another.

2. Have another honeymoon. Even if it’s only in your local area and for a night, you can make it memorable.

3. Break the rules and celebrate all week long. Do something romantic and different each day.

4. Be kids again. Get some boxes of kid’s valentine cards and write romantic notes to each other.

5. Have a romantic movie marathon with your favorite foods to snack on.

6. Head off for some private time with a romantic game. There are many of them available.

7. Serve your significant other breakfast in bed.

8. Shower your bedroom in rose petals.

9. Plan a cozy lunch at a romantic restaurant, but make sure that you book your table in advance to avoid standing in line.

10. Have dinner at home by the fireplace, or light candles and have romantic music.

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Posted by Braveheart on January 16th, 2009
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5 Most Romantic Movies

What’s better on Valentine’s Day than to see a romantic movie? There are many out there, but here are the top five most romantic movie choices.

1. Casablanca – who could forget Bogie and Bergman? The sacrificing of romance for the greater good may make you wonder what they were thinking, but they’ll always have Paris. It’s a timeless love story and a classic.

2. Lost in Translation – An older movie star and a neglected newlywed seem like an unlikely match, but they make it work, and when he says goodbye to her in the end and whispers his farewell, the mystery of what he might have said to her only adds to the romance.

3. Roman Holiday – Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. How could anyone resist both the great comedy moments and the bittersweet love of this on-screen duo?

4. From Here to Eternity – Another classic with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr. The waves crashing over them on the beach is one of those scenes that sticks in cinematic history.

5. When Harry Met Sally – Despite the somewhat showy and embarrassing scene in the deli this movie is pure romance all the way.

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Posted by Braveheart on January 13th, 2009
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Make it a Valentine’s Day to Remember


If you have a significant other you probably want Valentine’s Day to be memorable. Sometimes you have trouble coming up with good ideas for that, though, and you’re at a loss as to what kinds of things you can do.

Making a Valentine’s Day memorable isn’t as hard as you think with a few simple ideas. If you plan early you can have a better Valentine’s Day because the restaurants won’t be booked and you’ll have some time to think about what you might want to do. Even if you’re a procrastinator and wait until the last minute, you can still do something great. Maybe there’s a movie that you’ve been wanting to see and that you can rent. Perhaps it’s time for a picnic or a walk in the park or on the beach. If the restaurants are booked get your favorite takeout, light some candles, and put on some romantic music. Dance in the living room.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be about expensive gifts. It should be about just being together and enjoying the fact that you love each other. You can’t put a price on that.

Posted by Braveheart on January 9th, 2009
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The History of Valentine’s Day

There are a lot of opinions about how Valentine’s Day got started, and some are nicer ideas than others. One of the most common opinions is that Valentine was a priest. When marriage was outlawed because the Emperor thought that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, Valentine went ahead and kept performing marriages in secret because he cared about people who were in love. He was put to death for this, according to the legend.

Whether that’s true or not is really not known, because the origins of the holiday are, for the most part, a mystery. Other legends say that he helped people escape harsh treatment by the Romans or that he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter while in prison and wrote her a letter, which is how the sending of valentines got started.

No matter how the legend began, Valentine’s Day is big business today with cards and flowers and candy. Some men also buy their girlfriends jewelry for the day, and it’s a popular time to get engaged as well. This tradition of love will continue well into the future.

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Posted by Braveheart on January 8th, 2009
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