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Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day
How to personalize fortune cookies

Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day <br /> How to personalize fortune cookies

Valentine’s Day is almost here. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that. You’ve probably been stewing over what to do for days.  If you’re still looking for that perfect idea to make that certain special someone feel loved and appreciated, look no more because I have just the thing for you.  Personalized Fortune Cookies! And let me tell you, someone’s gonna be super impressed with this  fun, unique, and easy Valentine’s Day idea. Personalized … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Iranian heartbreaker

Well, just when you think you’ve heard everything, get a load of this. Iran has banned Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read it right. What does this mean? No chocolates or cards, no flowers or gems. No cute little candy hearts that say “Cutie Pie” or “Real Love”. No nothing that could even remotely resemble anything having to do with Heart Day. Heaven forbid you wear a shirt with a heart on it. (I wonder if the color red will be banned, too??) The reasons for this ban stem from the fact that this day of love has gained in popularity over the last few years. Imagine that. People expressing their love and affection, store owners making bank because their business booms more than a beating heart – one day of the year where, … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Choose your color carefully

In honor of stupid Cupid, I thought we’d have a little fun with flowers, today. Plus which, Kate outdid herself with the personalized fortune cookies, so I’m trying to save face, here. As you probably know, Valentine’s Day is a huge boon for florists, with the male of the species ordering blooming love for their lovers. In fact, 50 million flowers are given worldwide on this date. But there are a few rules of the road when it comes to giving flowers – especially when that flower is a rose. Personally, I’m a tulip girl, but I’m sure there are many of you out there intent on buying the love of your life a dozen roses. That said, let’s make sure you get the right color, okay? Red, of course, is … Read entire article »

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