February 11, 2008Whilst I was surfing the World Wide Web in search of romantic and affordable Saint Valentine’s Day vacations for my own Valentine and me, I came across a few very interesting ideas. I would like, if I may that is, to share these findings with you at this time. You never know, any one of […]
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February 11, 2008So you are planning a Saint Valentine’s wedding? Of course, you realize, that there is really nothing unique or original about getting married on Saint Valentine’s Day for it has been done many time through the years. It could even be seen as a cliché. There is, however, a certainly extra element of romance in […]
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February 11, 2008Suprize Your Loved One This Valentines Day & Drop The Big One - Propose
According to the Diamond Information Center and if their statistics can be trusted to be accurate, ten percent of the reported two and a half million couples who get engaged every year in the United States get engaged on Saint Valentine’s Day […]
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February 11, 2008Chocolate consists of several raw and processed foods that are derived from seeds of the tropical cacao tree that is native to the lowlands of South America and has been cultivated for over three thousand years. The cacao tree seeds have an extremely bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the desired flavor. Chocolate […]
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February 11, 2008Finding Vintage Valentines Day Cards
The following are a few interesting Saint Valentine’s Day traditions and folklores:
In the middle ages young unmarried men and women pulled names out of a bowl to see who their designated Valentine would be and wore that name on their sleeve for an entire week. This, by the way, is where […]
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February 11, 2008Because the word “candy” brings to mind such an extensive and varied array of sugary sweet items, it is probably a good idea to speak about candy in general, define it and only then proceed to our specific topic at hand—Valentine’s Day Non-Chocolate Candy.
Candy is a confection predominantly made from a concentrated solution of sugar […]
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February 11, 2008Yes, it is true that Saint Valentine’s Day has been initially designated for celebrating the romantic love between adult couples. However, Saint Valentine’s Day has expanded at some point beyond the narrow scope of romantic love to include loving relationships of other kinds and of different sorts. Thus children have been incorporated into the Saint […]
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February 11, 2008Special, Thoughtful Valentines Day Gifts For Her
Of course she knows that you love her. After all, you have told her so on many occasions and you have been treating her like the princess that she is. Congratulations for doing such a good job but when the next Saint Valentine’s Day come around you had better […]
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February 11, 2008I agree with you ladies, shopping for men is not so very easy and the stakes seem to be higher on Saint Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year. However, with a little imagination and a whole lot of creativity, the task is not at all impossible. And do keep in mind that […]
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February 11, 2008Creative Valentines Day Ideas For The Loved Ones In Your Life
If you have not yet realized it yourself yet, I am here to deliver a shocking revelation. Saint Valentine’s Day as is celebrated in this modern day and age lacks the spontaneity, the mystique and the essential element of surprise that were originally intended. Therefore […]
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February 11, 2008Music is the repetitive succession of a single sound or multiple sounds through the elements of rhythm, melody and harmony. I would divide music in three clear cut categories:
- The first category is music that comes from natural sources and that music has always been and will always continue to be as I believe in […]
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February 11, 2008Right or wrong and whether you agree with it or not, Saint Valentine’s Day carries certain expectations. Lovers everywhere look forward to the exchanging gifts. Traditionally, red roses, heart shaped chocolates, jewelry, gift or flower baskets and sexy lingerie have been the most popular gifts for Saint Valentine’s Day but of course these are not […]
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February 11, 2008Have you ever heard of the language of flowers and herbs? Yes, you heard me correctly, flowers and herbs have a language of their own and that evolved from the symbolic meanings people in many parts of the world attributed to them all through the ages.
Flowers were used as offerings to the gods and people […]
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February 11, 2008The word “lingerie” stems from the French word “lin” which means “linen” and applies to both male and female undergarments. In English, however, “lingerie” refers only to women’s underwear and bedroom garments which are made of nothing even remotely resembling linen but rather of light weight and sheer fabrics such as Lycra, nylon, nylon tricot, […]
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February 11, 2008Valentine Gift Boxes - A box, in general, is a receptacle, a vessel or a container whose main purpose is to hold, to restrain, to store, to hide, camouflage and to carry just about anything in a complete three dimensional enclosure. Its shape can be rectangular, square, round, elongated, oval or any number of geometric […]
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February 2, 2008Jewelry is a personal body ornament such as a necklace, a ring, a bracelet or a hair clip made out of gemstones, precious metals as well as many other substances. Jewelry has been in the past and is currently made for many reasons: for exhibiting of wealth; for functionality such as clasps, pins and buckles; […]
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February 2, 2008Saint Valentine’s Day is getting closer by the minute and you need to get ready to receive it in a way that will be memorable and most appreciated by your significant-other. Remember! If your significant- other is someone you have already spent a number of previous Saint Valentine’s Days with, you will probably want this […]
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February 2, 2008A gift basket is characteristically a gift in a basket ordered by someone who wishes to bestow it on someone else. This gift basket is then delivered by the company that assembles it directly to the receiver at their home or place of work. A gift basket can be given or received for a birthday, […]
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February 2, 2008Flag-like symbols are known to have been used by ancient cultures but there is no common consensus as to where flags as we know them today actually originated. Some say that flags originated along with kites in China while others claim that the Roman Empire was its originator. It is however commonly agreed that the […]
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February 2, 2008Every day of the year is a perfect season for loving but Saint Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating and saluting this love in an extra special and memorably way. Just like lighted Christmas trees are used to decorate for Christmas; bunny rabbits and colorful eggs are used to decorate for Easter; turkeys and […]
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February 2, 2008Sending A Valentine Gift Maybe Just Be The Start Of A Great Relationship
Of course, it is always difficult when there are many miles between you and your loved one and it is most difficult on Valentine’s Day. However, geography should not deter you from expressing your deep affection on this most romantic day […]
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February 2, 2008UNIQUE VALENTINE GIFTS FOR HIM OR HER
Red roses that say “be mine forever,” rich chocolates symbolizing the sweetness of your relationship, heart shaped candy with cute little messages of love and devotion, sexy lingerie that blatantly invite heated passion and romantic candlelight dinners are all wonderful Saint Valentine’s gifts for your loved one. But you […]
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February 2, 2008The history of Valentine’s Day is packed with mystery and controversy. Although it was commonly believed that it was named after three Early Christian martyrs, all three were named Valentine, there has never been real and concrete evidence to prove this to be true. Consequently, the same Catholic Church that originally promoted and officially celebrated […]
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February 2, 2008Roses for Valentines Day, it has been traditionally accepted that roses are the flowers of choice for Saint Valentine’s Day and this tradition is as good as carved in stone. But since this holiday has been expended beyond the realm of romantic love, roses may be sent or presented on Valentine’s Day to friends and […]
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February 2, 2008Valentine’s day candy has began as a tradition during Saint Valentine’s Day to send or present sentimental love messages on colorful heart shapes since the Civil War. Offering candy to loved ones on Valentine’s Day is another custom that has been around for decades.
Taking these two well received and still maintained traditions into consideration, several […]
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December 17, 2007As far as I am concerned, getaways are romantic no matter what. After all, if getting away from the mundane everyday drudgery, the bills, the worries, the rush and the noise, is not romantic, what is? And romantic hotel getaways on Valentine’s Day are the best. Ooh! I get all tingly just thinking about them.
If […]
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December 17, 2007There is a great mystery surrounding Saint Valentine, his deeds, his life and his martyrdom. His date of birth and place of birth, for instance, are not known and his name is not mentioned in any of the earliest lists of Roman martyrs that had been compiled by a chronographer in 354. However, Saint Valentine […]
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December 17, 2007Do you want to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day for your loved one but you do not believe that you are romantic enough and are afraid of botching it up? I have news for you. The romantic trait or behavior is something learned for most people because very few, if any, have been born with […]
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December 17, 2007When thinking of sexy Valentine gifts, the first thing that comes to mind are sexy lingerie most of which is made of silk, satin and lace for both men and women and the most popular colors are black, red and white. The variety is enormous for women in the following categories:
- Sexy bras and panties
- […]
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December 12, 2007Valentine’s Day is one of the most confusing days of the year, full of paradox and inconsistency. On one end of the spectrum there is a multi-billion dollar industry that promotes highly commercialized cards, gifts and flowers. On the extreme other end of the spectrum there is the historical tradition of Valentine’s Day that speaks […]
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December 12, 2007Lovebirds have been universally accepted as one of the many varied symbols of love and lovers for very many years. Consequently, they also became one of the most charming, well-known and readily recognized Valentine’s Day symbol that appears on Valentine’s Day cards and gifts alike. The symbol of lovebirds tracks its source from an old […]
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December 12, 2007Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you have already decided to buy him a fragrance but you do not know what to choose or even where to begin. The good news is that you have already narrowed the thousands of gift-giving options to fragrances. The bad news is that there are so many […]
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December 12, 2007Selecting that very perfect perfume as a gift for your special Valentine may be baffling if not outright scary. But it does not have to be. Just follow my advice and you will survive it.
You already know that the right perfume gifts make loved ones happy and feeling cherished but there are literally thousands of […]
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December 12, 2007Handmade Valentine’s Cards are not only beautiful and artistic, they are also fun to make. And since “actions speak louder than words,” handmade Valentine’s cards are a true reflection of feelings because action needs to be taken to make them. Therefore I suggest that you speak your love this Valentine’s Day through your actions by […]
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