Wednesday, February 13, 2013
It may be the last minute, but it isn't too late. We have some great Valentine's Day gift ideas - including a Grayslake business promotion that includes truffles and a spa service.
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and you haven't gotten that special someone a gift yet. For starters, don't feel bad—you were probably maximizing your time to think about the perfect gift. While tomorrow is the final deadline, you still have time to make that last-minute purchase. And to help, we're here to give you several gift ideas for him or her. Grayslake Businesses Offering a Sweet—and Relaxing—Promotion Marla K and Cynthia's Sweets joined forces to offer a special Valentine's Day promotion. The promotion includes a box of gourmet chocolate truffles and a gift certificate for deluxe spa services—an $85 value for just $60. The spa services include a deluxe spa manicure, pedicure and foot massage with exfoliating Krystal Kréme Scrub. The …
Little gestures of love on Valentine's Day for the whole family
Since having kids, Valentine's Day has changed from trendy restaurants with candlelight dinners to making heart-shaped pancakes for the kids. That's OK with my husband and I because after all, our kids are the biggest expression of our love. So, instead of celebrating Valentine's Day with just one night of romance,we find that Valentine's Day is the perfect day for small surprises that say "I Love You!" There are an endless number of small ways to show your family love this Valentine's Day but here are a few fun and creative ideas to inspire you and make this Valentine's Day extra special. 1. A Sweet Treat. Make your family one of their favorite sweets. Maybe a favorite cookie to take in their lunch box or that Dad can take to work. Last …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The average person will fork out $130.97 on Valentine's Day gifts, according to a national survey. That's up slightly from last year. How much do you plan to spend on your Valentine?
Love — and money — are in the air this time of year. Americans are expected to spend $18.6 billion on Valentine's Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation, citing a survey by BIGinsight. That comes out to $130.97 per person, which is up from $126.03 last year. Perhaps not surprisingly, men will outspend women, with an average of $175.61 each compared to $88.78, according to the survey. While most of that spending is going toward significant others, 20 percent of people plan to buy a Valentine's Day gift for their pet. Yet there's hope for those who place a premium on quality time together instead of gifts. According to a study by Discover Financial Services, a majority of couples prefer to spend time together than …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Do you have a great love story to tell? Did you get engaged on Valentine's Day atop a mountain? Meet your significant other at the DMV? Have you been married for 60 years and have 12 great-grandchildren? Spread that romance around and tell us your story!
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and whether you like it or not, love is in the air. Thanks Hallmark! Need some inspiration? The Grayslake Area Public Library District will host a special Valentine's Day concert from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Friends of the Library Winter Concert Series presents "Jazz Spectrum Sings All about Love!" Don't have a date for Valentine's Day? "We've got you covered," says the Cook Memorial Library staff. "Come in to Cook Park for a 'Blind Date with a Book!'" Take heart in the heartwarming love stories from local seniors on display throughout February at First Bank of Highland Park. Do you have a sweet love story or cute couple photo you'd like to share? Post in the comments, upload your photo right …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Simple ways to put the kids to work and still have a Romantic evening at home
No babysitter for Valentine’s Day this year? Don't worry about it! You can still have a fun and romantic evening at home, even with the kids. When our kids were young, we could never get a babysitter for Valentine’s Day. But we recovered by putting the kids to work. That’s right. Putting the kids to work. I asked my kids if they could help put together a romantic evening for Daddy and I. Even though they were 7 and 9 years old, they took it on as a challenge and were quite creative. Here's how it worked. 1. Decide whether you are going to cook a romantic meal or order in from one of your favorite restaurants. We enjoy cooking but if you don’t, treat yourself and get carry out. Fancy food, not a big mess to clean-up, and a much less …
Monday, February 13, 2012
How do you feel about this romantic holiday?
Valentine's Day. It can be a romantic dream come true — a nice night out, holding hands with your companion, maybe some wine and candles. And it can be irritating, regardless if you're alone or not. If you're alone you can feel like you're less of a person. Yes, you can join a group of single people for an anti-Valentine's Day gathering, hating everything pink and telling nasty stories about relationships. But let's be honest, you'd take a romantic holiday over a mean one any day, right? If you're not alone the pressure can be too much. Your wife has friends at work that got flowers and candy. Her sister was treated to a show and expensive dinner. Nuts! You have a pizza delivery menu and you rented Die Hard. How do you feel about Valentine…
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Courtesy of Extreme-Couponing-Tips.com.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Candlelight dinner at a fancy restaurant? Expensive jewelry? Long-stemmed roses? Each of these is a traditional but expensive token of Valentine's love. Do not let the recession put a damper on your adoration. Celebrate for less but show your appreciation in meaningful yet inexpensive ways! Restaurant.com wants to share the love with 80 percent off on its $25 coupons. Snag them for only $2 if you use the coupon code LOVE. Valentine Savings Abound! 1. Homemade coupon: Since Valentine‘s Day is on Sunday this year, spending time is a great way to show your love to a partner, parent or child, give them a card with a coupon to spend the day however they want! 2. Framed photo of a special time together speaks volumes. If you have a friend who is…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
8 fun ways to surprise and show your love for your family this Valentine's Day.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Since having kids, Valentine's Day has changed from trendy restaurants with candlelight dinners to making heart shaped pancakes for the kids. That's OK with my husband and I because after all, our kids are the biggest expression of our love. So, instead of just one night of romance, we enjoy several days of doing little things that tell the kids "We Love You." There are an endless number of small ways to show your family love this Valentine's Day but here are a few fun and creative ideas to inspire you. The Power of a Flower Every year on Valentine’s Day, my daughter gets 1 rose from her Dad, which puts the biggest smile on her face. The first year he brought one to her at daycare, she showed it to everyone in the building. Read more …
Cynthia Wisbey, owner of Cynthia's Sweets in Grayslake shares some affordable ways to make your own Valentine's Day chocolates.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Want to do something fun with the family this Valentine’s Day? How about make chocolates for your loved ones? Cynthia Wisbey of Cynthia’s Sweets, 206 Barron Blvd. (Route 83), Grayslake, just north of Center Street, shares three ideas for making affordable sweets. While Wisbey’s store makes all its sweets onsite from the chocolates to caramels to custom orders, she says that ingredients for simple homemade Valentine's treats can be found at any grocery store. Ingredients:
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Monday, February 14, 2011
More than 150 daddy-daughter couples attended a dance hosted by the Village of Libertyville at Butterfield School on Friday.
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2:04 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
The average person will fork out $130.97 on Valentine's Day gifts, according to a national survey. The average person is an idiot. Why cave into such a bogus "holiday" that is purely money-driven and guilts everyone into thinking they "must" buy a card and gift for their loved one! Go to any store late in the afternoon on any given Valentine's Day and look at all the foolish men scampering around… more ›