The Final Countdown
7 Ways to show your love this Valentine’s Day GRAB SOME TASTY TAKEOUT
DO AN AT-HOME WINE/LIQUOR TASTING
Many local restaurants are still offering family meal packages, like Tucker’s Restaurant in Southwick. Order curbside pick-up to bring home and indulge in a tasty dinner. Light some candles and voila!
Want an excuse to try that fancy wine you’ve been eyeing? Swing by Table & Vine in West Springfield and treat yourself to some fine spirits for a laidback at-home tasting. Don’t forget the cheese and crackers!
TUCKERSRESTAURANT.COM
SEND SOME FLOWERS
AVASFLOWERS.NET/CONNECTICUT/ FLORIST-ELLINGTON-CT
Western MA and northern CT are chock full of local florists. Order a bouquet and surprise your loved ones at home with a flower delivery. Ava’s Flowers in Ellington has a great selection and offers local delivery.
SURPRISE THEM WITH A MOBILE MANICURE/PEDICURE MOBILEMANICURESBYSARAH.COM
For those who are still wary about leaving the house, Mobile Manicures by Sarah brings the nail salon to your home!
TABLEANDVINE.COM
COOK UP SOME VALENTINE’S SWEETS WITH THE FAMILY THEMECAKESBYJOELENE.COM
Snag some plain sugar cookies from Theme Cakes by Joelene in Wilbraham and have a cookie decorating contest, or dip some chocolate strawberries on skewers and cover in sprinkles. Your taste buds will thank you!
WRITE A LOVED ONE A LETTER OR SEND A CARE PACKAGE
SURPRISE THEM WITH A DIY CLASS
Everyone is stuck at home and feeling the winter blues on top of it all. Make someone’s day a little brighter by writing them a heartfelt letter about what they mean to you, or send them a care package of local goodies like chocolates from Maureen’s Sweet Shoppe in East Longmeadow.
For those who are comfortable with going out of the house, spend an evening at a DIY wood sign workshop together at Board and Brush in Somers. They also offer virtual workshops!
MAUREENSSWEETSHOPPE.COM
BOARDANDBRUSH.COM/SOMERS
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