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Woman Buys Ad Space to Dump Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:31:00 +0000

Whether you're stuck trying to figure out an original way to be romantic or lamenting the fact you don't have a sweetheart, Valentine's Day definitely isn't all chocolate and good feelings.

But no matter your February 14th gripe, you are still probably having a better Valentine's Day than a Manchester, England man named Dan.

Dad Offers Valentine's Day Advice to Moms in Hilarious Video

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:07:56 +0000

Being a parent can suck the romance out of Valentine’s Day, but not to fear – there’s a video offering moms tips for reigniting the magic of the day, including our personal favorite — choreplay. Spicemance from How To Be a Dad has tips on keeping the kids out of your love life, how to [...]

Lonely? Here's How to Really Wallow in Valentine's Day Misery

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:40:57 +0000

Being sad, alone and pathetic is sort of a specialty of mine. To give you an idea, I've definitely been humiliated by an airbrush artist at an amusement park, which I was visiting without any friends. So when it comes to Valentine's Day, I've basically mastered the art of being totally miserable. Feel free to join me, but it's going to be a pretty rough night. Let's get started, shall we?

Overly Attached Girlfriend Returns With an Eerie Valentine's Day Poem

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:44:20 +0000

Sure, viral video star the Overly Attached Girlfriend might have some problems but she's doing something right -- her latest video, a poem for a special someone, has earned nearly 400,000 views online in just two days. She also holds almost 140,000 Twitter followers. So keep your judgements to yourself, naysayers!

10 Awkwardly Hilarious Proposal Fails

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:50:38 +0000

February 14th is upon us, so it's time to whip out all the lovey dovey cliches, y'all. We're talking about the stuff we expect on V-Day-- the chocolates, roses and, of course, the proposal stories. It's a pretty cute idea to propose to your significant other on the most romantic day of the year, but with that comes a big, big risk-- that other person might say no. Yikes.

Where To Buy Roses In Utica

Chip Douglas — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:32:40 +0000

Valentine’s Day coming up here in a few days, so if you haven’t ordered the roses yet, what on earth on you waiting for? Here are some places in Central New York where you can order your roses, but don’t wait until Wednesday afternoon to do it: Chester’s Flowers 1117 York Street, Utica You can [...]

The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts on the Web

Emerald Catron — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:19:38 +0000

If you’re feeling a little pressure to impress this Valentine’s Day, let us lend you a hand. Here are some things you DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BUY. So just cross those right off your list of gift ideas. This is just a smattering of examples from a very thorough list compiled by our friends at Huffington [...]

People in Japan Buy Valentine's Insurance To Make Sure They Get at Least One Present on Valentine's Day

Davey Jones — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:23:54 +0000

Remember when you grew up you always got a Valentine from everyone in class? Well as you grow up you slowly learn how cruel the world can be. You don't always get a Valentine. In Japan they are trying to make sure everyone gets a nice card. In Japan they are offering Valentine's Insurance.

Get A Free Divorce For Valentine's Day- An Attorney Named Walter Bentley Is Giving Away A Free Divorce

Davey Jones — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:58:40 +0000

As you can imagine the week after Valentine's Day is one of the biggest times of the year for divorces. People don't want to do it on Valentine's day, but they will wait until after wards. So think about it, lawyers probably make a fortune this time of the year. Meet Attorney Walter Bentley. He wants you to think of him for all your divorce needs. He's giving away a free divorce for Valentine's Day.

Family Fun Valentine's Day Ideas

Chip Douglas — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:32:33 +0000

I know that Valentine’s Day is supposed to be for sweethearts, but when you are married with kids, they are all your sweethearts, right? Think back when you were in school and how much you looked forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day at school. You had your shoebox covered in pink and red construction paper with [...]

5 Myths & Legends That Make Valentine's Day Interesting

Kathy Landin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:22:14 +0000

Every year we try to talk ourselves out of caring about Valentine’s Day and every year we give in to the fun of celebrating love. Or, specifically not celebrating love, if that’s your thing. Either way, even if it’s become way too commercialized, we always pay attention to society’s day of love.

This year, instead of complaining about the prices of roses and chocolates, entertain your valentine with some of the stories that make Valentine’s Day more than just a day of obligatory affections.

Worst Valentine's Day Dinners

Kevin Quinn — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:35:52 +0000

Valentine’s Day is all about love and romance. If you plan on making a whole night of it and dinner is included in your plans, you will want to do everything you can to keep your significant from pooping out by 9 o clock. One of the big things is to go light on dinner. [...]

5 Unusual Valentine's Day Gifts to Surprise Your Significant Other

Kathy Landin — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:01:03 +0000

The year’s most nerve-wracking holiday is right around the corner. Guys rarely know what, if anything, they should get for their girlfriends, and girls spend all kinds of time fretting over whether their guy will get it right. And don’t even get us started about what it does to single people. We can’t solve all [...]

10 Valentine's Day Facts You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:28 +0000

It's almost time for everyone's (least) favorite holiday -- Valentine's Day! But before you resign yourself to watching 'Marley & Me' and eating soup straight out of the can, learn these facts! At least that way you can feel like you're not completely worthless because you're still capable of learning. That should help. That, and ice cream.

Top Corny Valentines Pick Up Lines Of All Time- Our 2013 List

Davey Jones — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:33:11 +0000

So as most of you are aware of, Valentine's day is coming up February 14th. You're going to need a whole new list of Corny pick up lines for 2013. Lucky for us, people have been showing up with their best on Twitter today. Here's what we got to show you:

Valentine's Day Playlist (Part 2): Booty Shaking Music For Your Sexy Evening

Keith James — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:32:37 +0000

Unlike our first list this one's all about getting all hot 'n bothered and going the fast route to the bedsheets, but most likely you won't even make it to the bed. Instead, grab a chair from the dining room table and get ready to use it in a way it wasn't intended, or heck, clear the table (without using your hands) while you're at it! Get ready to dance the night away with these bass pumpin' tunes, assuming of course that you even make it through the first few! ;)

Valentine's Day Playlist (Part 1): Mood Music For Your Romantic Evening

Keith James — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:32:06 +0000

Picture a romantic dinner/passion by the fireplace slow-dance kinda night, what would it be without the tunes? Here are my picks for the sloooow candlelit evening and if you wanna turn the heat up, click the button below for the booty-shaking list! In both cases we'll get you in the mood and keep it rolling all night... Don't say we didn't warn you and we'll be sure to check back in 9 months! ;)

Worst Places To Propose On A Date

Chip Douglas — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:11:01 +0000

Ok guys, listen up. Maybe sometime in the near or not too distant future, you are making plans to pop the question. You want this to be the moment the both of you will remember for the rest of your lives. You want her to have the story that she will be telling her friends for decades to come, for good reason, not "Oh my God, I can't believe that he proposed to me there!".

How Much Will Americans Spend Eating Out on Valentine's Day?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:17:17 +0000

Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but so are bigger bills. According to a survey by online restaurant reservation site OpenTable, the average check for a couple when dining out this Valentine’s Day will be $139, a steep jump from the $85 OpenTable usually reports. The lovebirds out there don’t really seem [...]

Valentine's Day Humor: Top 10 'Single Awareness' Memes

Keith James — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:42:19 +0000

Once again Valentine’s Day comes around to tease the collective single community and put taken guys and girls on edge as they try to avoid becoming single again by impressing their special someone. Then there’s the majority of us who buck the holiday because it’s just plain dumb. Here’s a little humor to (maybe) help [...]