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The Final Countdown

7 Ways to show your love this Valentine’s Day

GRAB SOME TASTY TAKEOUT

TUCKERSRESTAURANT.COM

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!

DO AN AT-HOME WINE/LIQUOR TASTING

TABLEANDVINE.COM

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!

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.

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!

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!

WRITE A LOVED ONE A LETTER OR SEND A CARE PACKAGE

MAUREENSSWEETSHOPPE.COM

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.

SURPRISE THEM WITH A DIY CLASS

BOARDANDBRUSH.COM/SOMERS

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!