Bay County libraries give children, families a chance to send valentines to U.S. troops
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 11:08 — CupidHundreds of troops stationed around the world will receive Valentines Day cards thanks to the Bay County Library System, which will be offering workshops for children and their families.
“It’s just kind of a way, when they’re feeling lonely with their families thousands of miles away, that they know there are people in the world that are still thinking of them and do care about them,” said Mary Penn, community programs coordinator for the Bay County Library System. “It’s uplifting.”Last year, more than 200 Valentine’s Day cards were shipped to troops, according to Krista Pedersen, children’s librarian and children’s coordinator at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center, Bay City.
Read more at http://www.mlive.com/greatlakesbay/index.ssf/2010/01/bay_county_librarie....
Jonas Brothers Valentines DVD
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 10:55 — CupidOn Jan 26, the Jonas Brothers' JONAS series will be available on DVD, entitled I HEART JONAS, just in time for Valentines Day. The DVD will feature 7 of the most romantic episodes as well as a bonus exclusive feature "You've just been Jo Bro'd". Read more at http://gossipteen.com/2010/01/08/i-heart-jonas-brothers-valentines-day-dvd/.
Valentines Mail Postmarks
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 10:46 — CupidThousands of Valentines cards are remailed every year through several US cities and towns with wonderfully romantic names. You can send yours via these centers by mailing the card in a pre-addressed and stamped envelope in a larger envelope to the relevant postmaster. How about one of these towns and cities:
Bliss, NY 14024
Heart Butte, MY 59448
Juliette, GA 31046
Loveville, MD 20656
Romance, AR 72136
Romeo, MI 48065
Sugar City, CO 81076
Valentine, NE 69201
Valentines, VA 23887
For more information, see http://www.friendship-by-mail.com/valentine-postmarks.html.
Robie Williams Sets the Date
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 14:33 — CupidAfter just a week of being engaged, apparently Robbie Williams, now of 'Bodies', has set Valentines Day as the wedding day with his fiancee Ayda Field. Contact Music (http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/robbie-williams-set-for-valen...) has more:
The 'Bodies' singer only got engaged last week but is desperate to make Ayda Field - who he has been dating for around three years - his wife, and has earmarked the romantic day as a possible wedding date.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Robbie doesn't want to have a long, drawn-out engagement. When he gets something in his head, there's no stopping him. He's asked all his friends and family to keep the entire week free leading up to February 14, so they can have a week-long celebration before Valentine's Day."
The 35-year-old star is hoping to whisk loved-ones over to Santa Barbara, California, for the ceremony and he has already looked around two prospective venues.
The nuptials are set to be a star-studded event, with his former Take That bandmates Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Jason Orange and other celebrity pals set to attend.
Valentines Day in a Virtual World?
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 14:15 — CupidSecond Life recently announced special Valentines categories on XStreetSL, the Second Life commerce platform. The following categories will be available:
A Valentines Day Treasure Hunt
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 14:11 — CupidFor a fun, adventurous Valentines day, plan a treasure hunt for your Valentine, with notes and instructions left as clues around the house, yard, or even around town!
The final prize could be a candle-lit dinner at that adorable boutique French restaurant, or perhaps the new Valentines Day movie?
Valentines Day Swim, Corpus Christi
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 12:42 — CupidExercising in the morning is a great way to have a wonderful day, so set your Valentines Day off to a joyful start with a swim. How about a 2000 meter swim? You can join others if you're in Corpus Christi, at their Annual Valentines Day swim. From KrisTV(http://www.kristv.com/news/valentine-s-day-2000-meter-swim-at-collier-po...):
CORPUS CHRISTI - The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites you to make a splash at its Annual Valentine's Day 2000-Meter Swim on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive. Do something sweet for yourself and jump in for fun and fitness. Swimmers of all ages are invited to participate.
Swim start times are 7am, 8am, 10am and 11am. Space is limited, so please register early to reserve your spot! Cost is $15 per swimmer (t-shirt is included for all persons completing the swim who pre-registered). Pre-registration ends Tuesday, February 2, 2010. For more information, call 361-852-0243.
Muddle Drink Making in Scottsdale for Valentines Day
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 12:26 — CupidMaster mixologist Gerardo Mendoza on Feb. 10 will be showing off his skillz at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. If that's not your scene, how about a cooking class, a spa treatment or All Chocolate amuse bouche and three-course, pre fixe menu... oooh yummy!
Find out more at http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/feel-the-love-in-scottsdale-this-valentine...
Valentines Day Makeup
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 12:19 — CupidOver at Temptalia, Christine has laid out a wonderful combination of colors and techniques to create the perfect Valentines Day look. Here's the result:
You can follow the process at Valentine’s Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips.
Gaige House, Sonoma
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 12:05 — CupidThis georgous retreat in Sonoma wine country is profiled in the LA Times (http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/sneak-away-to-sonoma...). What a stunning location and destination for a Valentines getaway!
It’s not too early for couples to start planning their perfect Valentine’s Day weekend away. I’m starting to see the travel deals roll into my inbox. This Valentine’s Day package at the Gaige House stood out because Glen Ellen is such a relaxing, almost hidden crossroads tucked away in Sonoma’s wine country. The Gaige House is Joie de Vivre’s only property in Napa or Sonoma. Guests will find that the 23-room inn, ranked #18 on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 35 U.S. Small Hotels” in its annual “Readers’ Choice Awards” issue, has a romantic day and night planned with sparkling wine, couples massages and a rose petal bath.
Deal: The package rate starts at $314 per night for two people and includes:
