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38 Valentine’s Dining & Gift Guide • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 8, 2019
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illions of people eagerly await the arrival of the shortest month of the year for the opportunity to show their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, companions, and many other special people in their lives how much they are loved. Even though Valentine’s Day is just one day a year, that doesn’t mean it should be the only time one expresses his or her love for a special someone. With this in mind, individuals can count down the days to Valentine’s Day with these daily events that precede the day of love. February 7: Rose Day Celebrate love with a vase ďŹ lled with roses. Red symbolizes love, and many other colors represent heartfelt emotions. The owers will add to home decor and ambiance. February 8: Proposal Day Couples ready to tie the knot
can use this day as an opportunity to propose. Those already engaged or married can spend Proposal Day celebrating the events that led up to their own engagement or betrothal, and toast how their relationships have evolved. February 9: Chocolate Day Lavish a loved one with all the decadent treats they enjoy. These can include store-purchased chocolates, chocolate fudge sundaes or warm brownies fresh out of the oven. February 10: Teddy Day This day can be interpreted in dierent ways. Couples adding spice to their relationships can celebrate Teddy Day with the lingerie of the same name. Those looking for a more G-rated experience can gift each other with an adorable stued bear. Make-your-own stued animal retailers at nearby malls are a place to turn
for customizable teddy bears. February 11: Promise Day Promise Day provides an opportunity to make promises to each other that are speciďŹ c to couples’ relationships. These can include being more patient, traveling more or spending more time together. February 12: Hug Day On this day the world celebrates the uplifting and comforting power of hugs, which can be powerful expressions of love. February 13: Kiss Day Couples can pucker up and spend a few extra moments showing their aection with some kisses. The lips are quite sensitive to touch, and kissing is one of the more renowned expressions of intimacy. Show love all week long leading up to Valentine’s Day.
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40 Valentine’s Dining & Gift Guide • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 8, 2019
Valentine’s night out planning pointers
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any couples go out for a night on the town in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Romance typically prevails on such nights, but there’s more to planning Valentine’s Day dates than just roses and chocolate. The following are a few tips to make sure this year’s Valentine’s Day date night goes off without a hitch. · Make a dinner reservation. Restaurants fill up on Valentine’s Day, so make a reservation no matter how frequently you may patronize the place you want to go to. Nothing derails a dinner date more quickly than being told there are no tables available. · Cancel the reservation if you must. If plans change and you cannot make it, be respectful of the restaurant and call to cancel your reservation. No-shows cost restaurants substantial amounts of money, especially on popular dining out nights like Valentine’s Day. · Arrange for transportation. If you
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plan to open a bottle of wine or make a champagne toast while out on the town, arrange for a car service to pick you up after dinner or use public transportation. Drinking and driving is dangerous, and local law enforcement may even have checkpoints set up to protect residents from drivers who might have celebrated a bit too much. · Bring cash. Few restaurants remain cash-only, but bring cash with you anyway just in case your card won’t swipe correctly. You don’t want to embarrass your date by leaving the restaurant to go get some cash, so prepare for this in advance. · Review the menu. If you or your date has special dietary needs, peruse a restaurant’s menu before making a reservation so you know there’s something for both of you. If Valentine’s Day is a first date, ask your date in advance if he or she has any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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42 Valentine’s Dining & Gift Guide • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 8, 2019
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