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Choosing the proper gift, card or sentiment during Valentine's Day is a challenge regardless of how long you've been one-half of a "couple." Marketers try to sell a concept and friends give (un)wanted advice while you rack your brain trying to figure out what to do.
But all is not lost.
Kendra Keller knows a thing or two about romance as she is the Head of Romance at Hallmark Cards in the UK. Keller reveals some romance tips which will take you to the top of the class come Valentine's Day:
Gifts:
A Valentine's card, whether it's cute, classy, traditional or tacky, is considered the most important item to receive on Valentine's Day - don't neglect such a simple touch! Upload photographs through an online service to make it extra special.
A home-made gift shows thought, consideration and creativity- think along the lines of home-made muffins, a personalized photo frame (so they can frame your thoughtful personalized Valentine's card of course!) or a delicious three course dinner for extra brownie points.
Messages:
What you write in your personalized Valentine's day card says way more about your relationship than what you buy.
Personalized messages and private jokes show openness and the ability to be honest about your feelings, but remember to keep it clean as other people may well end up reading it!
If you want to write a poem, avoid channeling your inner cheese and remember it doesn't have to rhyme to be romantic – so just give it a go.
Dates:
Dream dates are all about personal touches and don't just have to be about wining and dining, and splashing the cash!
Personal grooming should be a given- but a bit of effort (a nice new shirt/haircut/new underwear) will not go unnoticed and get you extra brownie points, boys and girls!
A home-cooked meal, foot massage, bubble bath or even agreeing to watch football/ Desperate Housewives are all activities that are easily achievable and just as effective as candy hearts and roses.
Why not create a personalized invitation for your date to make it really different?
Sad to say, there isn't a correct answer or cheat sheet for this major test. However, if you give yourself a little time before the big day and reflect, you'll definitely make this year's Valentine's Day one of the best.
Monday, May 14 2012 3:45 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:45:41 GMT
A Gaylord man is in jail accused of raping a little girl in Cheboygan County. Police arrested Peter Nowak for the rape they believe happened in late April, in Tuscarora Township, by Indian River. Peter
A Gaylord man is in jail accused of raping a little girl in Cheboygan County. Police arrested Peter Nowak for the rape they believe happened in late April, in Tuscarora Township, by Indian River. Peter
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:12:37 GMT
Two houses are on fire in Bay Harbor. We're told that the fire started around 6:30 this evening. One of the homes is fully engulfed. The other house is 10 feet away and half of it is on fire. Stay
One home is ruined, and another severely damaged, after an intense fire at Bay Harbor. Fire fighters responded to a house fire around 6:45 p.m., Monday, inside the village.
Monday, May 14 2012 9:28 AM EDT2012-05-14 13:28:45 GMT
Troopers in Gaylord say a man is dead after he fell into a large backyard fire pit. Police say on Sunday night shortly before 9 PM they responded to the man's home on Wilkinson Rd in Dover Township where
Troopers in Gaylord say a man is dead after he fell into a large backyard fire pit. Police say on Sunday night shortly before 9 PM they responded to the man's home on Wilkinson Rd in Dover Township where
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:24 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:24:47 GMT
The wife of a Grand Traverse County judge has admitted to assaulting her husband. Court records show that Cynthia Stowe failed an alcohol breath test back in April, violating her probation. She's the
The wife of a Grand Traverse County judge has admitted to assaulting her husband. Court records show that Cynthia Stowe failed an alcohol breath test back in April, violating her probation. She's the
Monday, May 14 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:57:44 GMT
Department of Natural Resources announced today that 4 people have been arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a bull elk in Otsego County on April 20,. Joshua Tillman, 19, Alex Webber, 17,
Department of Natural Resources announced today that 4 people have been arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a bull elk in Otsego County on April 20,. Joshua Tillman, 19, Alex Webber, 17,
Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:47 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:47:55 GMT
Today a second person was arrested for the 1995 murder of Vincent Adamczak. The Michigan State Police arrested Peter Peterson who is accused of murdering Vincent Adamczak in 1995. Peterson was found
Today a second person was arrested for the 1995 murder of Vincent Adamczak. The Michigan State Police arrested Peter Peterson who is accused of murdering Vincent Adamczak in 1995. Peterson was found
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:29 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:29:29 GMT
With summertime on the horizon you may be starting to pencil in plans on your family calendar. Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel is celebrating their grand opening, just in the kick of time for your summer
With summertime on the horizon you may be starting to pencil in plans on your family calendar. Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel is celebrating their grand opening, just in the kick of time for your summer
Monday, May 14 2012 5:33 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:33:04 GMT
A Crawford County deputy is facing charges of domestic violence. The incident happened in Roscommon County's Lyon Township on April 27th. The Crawford County sheriff has since put the deputy on unpaid
A Crawford County deputy is facing charges of domestic violence. The incident happened in Roscommon County's Lyon Township on April 27th. The Crawford County sheriff has since put the deputy on unpaid
Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:25 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:25:22 GMT
Eight condos caught fire in Antrim County. Crews say the fire started in one condo and spread to neighboring units in Central Lake. No one was in the condo that sparked originally. It's under control
Eight condos caught fire in Antrim County. Crews say the fire started in one condo and spread to neighboring units in Central Lake. No one was in the condo that sparked originally. It's under control
Friday, May 11 2012 3:02 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:02:04 GMT
A bus full of students got shot at in Ogemaw County. Officers in Ogemaw County say the back windows of a loaded Whittemore-Prescott school bus were damaged. After scouring the neighborhood, officers
A bus full of students got shot at in Ogemaw County. Officers in Ogemaw County say the back windows of a loaded Whittemore-Prescott school bus were damaged. After scouring the neighborhood, officers
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