Love donโt cost a thing | thrifty ways to save this Valentineโs day
Valentineโs Day is coming up, a day to show your love for people in your life in all kinds of ways. If you have lots of affection but not loads of cash, Liz Morgan is here to show some sustainable and affordable gift ideas using thrifted items.
Pitfalls of love: Romance scams & how to spot them
Valentineโs Day is coming up and that means many people will be searching for that special someone to spend the holiday with. Millions of Americans use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet others. But before you click, type, or swipe, you should know about romance scams.
Give your Valentine two dozen long-stemmed roses in a vase for under $50!
Ensure that your Valentineโs Day flower delivery is foolproof this year by ordering the $49.99 voucher for that special someone'sย two dozen long-stem roses with an elegant vase, which is a 54% discount off the $109 retail price.
Level up your Valentineโs with cocktails and desserts
Whether you are celebrating Valentineโs Day with a loved one, or even Galentineโs Day with family or friends, our team at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits has pulled together some fun cocktail and dessert recipes to make at home to celebrate this day. The 21 Seeds Love Potion and Drunken Strawberries will definitely set the mood for a joyful experience. All spirits needed to create these recipes can be picked up at a local ABC, via curbside pickup or same-day delivery.
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as whoโll cover the spread, whoโll win the coin toss, whoโll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
Chic looks for this Valentineโs Day
Angela Widener Powell joined RCL to talk about chic Valentineโs Day looks that go beyond the Holiday! She shows trending styles from casual to dressy and reveals some of the top colors for 2022! She also shared some fun try-ons with a few pieces from The Pink Nickel boutique!
For first time ever, Valentineโs Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
Jacksonville man in need of 2 organ transplants opens up about importance National Donor Day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Valentineโs Day is a day we show love, but itโs also National Donor Day. A 65-year-old Jacksonville man who is in need of two organ transplants spoke with News4Jax on Sunday about the importance of National Donor Day. On your driverโs license, thereโs a box to check to say you want to be a donor. What youโre doing is offering someone that is in need of organs a chance to assume a regular life,โ Chuck Vaughn said. In November 2019, he was in need of a kidney because he had stage 5 kidney failure.
Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half-staff Sunday to honor 17 lives lost in Parkland school shooting
Ron DeSantis ordered flags across the state be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday to honor the 17 lives lost in the Parkland school shooting. Authorities said a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened fire on campus with an AR-15 rifle on Valentineโs Day in 2018. When the gunfire ended, 14 students and three staff members were dead, and 17 others were wounded. In his proclamation for a day of remembrance, DeSantis asked fellow Floridians to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. Sunday. The panic alert measure was dubbed โAlyssaโs Law,โ in honor of 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the students killed three years ago.
A bleak Valentineโs Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
โTheyโre hopeful.โOn this Valentineโs Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much heartache and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary. After limiting restaurants to 25% capacity and 25 people per room, restaurants now must remain at 25% but they can serve as many as 50 per room. They are also this Valentineโs Day willing to do something else over a weekend where the high temperature will reach the teens and the low will plummet well below zero. AdIn Portland, a couple married 55 years has special Valentineโs Day plans. โThatโs Valentineโs Day!โ her father exclaimed and smiled at his wife.
Health Alert: Avoid these Valentineโs dangers for your pets
Broadhurst recommends:Choose flowers carefully: A variety of blooms including rhododendron, lilies, oleander and azaleas are poisonous for pets. Pets may show an interest in or even try to eat the flowers despite the dangers. Blow out the flames: Though candles are romantic, pets can easily burn themselves or knock over candles causing fires. Keep candles in sight, make sure all candles are out of reach of pets and do not leave pets unattended around candles. Also, make sure youโre giving your pets toys and treats made for pets to ensure itโs safe.
Playing Cupid: City wants families to find โfurโ-ever love this Valentineโs Day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The cityโs Animal Care and Protective Services is featuring some special adoptable animals just in time for Valentineโs Day. Shelter staff hope you and your family find a fur-ever love this weekend as they encourage adoption and fostering of pets in need. : ACPS offers free- or low-cost adoptions, but donโt forget the long-term care of a pet is an expense. Be patient, show lots of love and help your new pet adjust. โAll of our adoptable animals are loving and deserving of a happy Valentineโs Day in a โfureverโ home with their โfureverโ families.
Bidens view Valentine's Day decorations on White House lawn
WASHINGTON โ First lady Jill Biden has a valentine for the American people: giant pink, white and red hearts bearing calls for โunity,โ โhopeโ and โloveโ installed early Friday on the North Lawn of the White House. โI just wanted some joy,โ the first lady told reporters during a surprise visit to the lawn with President Joe Biden and their two German shepherds, Champ and Major. โI think things have been so โ with the pandemic โ everybodyโs feeling a little down, so itโs just a little joy, a little hope, thatโs all.โThe oversized hearts, also emblazoned with words like โkindness," โhealingโ and โcompassion," are intended to be seen by millions of Americans. They're erected behind the row of cameras set up for White House reporters' live shots and will feature prominently on news channels across America all day. Valentineโs Day has always been one of her favorite holidays.โThe president told reporters that Valentine's Day is the first lady's โfavorite day," and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.
Thursday is National Peppermint Patty Day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A sweet day to celebrate, just ahead of Valentineโs Day -- itโs National Peppermint Patty Day! Crisp on the outside, yet soft and creamy on the inside, these minty chocolates have been a traditional favorite of many for decades. The first peppermint patties in the United States were made by candy makers as early as 1900. Some of the most popular are York Peppermint Patties -- originally out of York Cone Company in Pennsylvania. You can even find a lot of peppermint patty-flavored dessert recipes like cakes, brownies and cookies.
Purrfect match: $14 pet adoptions on Valentineโs Day
(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ In celebration of Valentineโs Day, the Jacksonville Humane Society is offering $14 adoptions on all pets in the adoption center on Feb. 14 โ Feb. 17. All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. (Additional fees may apply)Masks and social distancing are required. Jacksonville Humane Society: 904-725-8766 -- 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Healthy New Year Diet Refresh | River City Live
By now, many of us have given up on our healthy new year resolutions. Registered Dietitian Mia Syn is here with easy ways to refresh your diet for the new year. Focus on pairing protein with fiber to build snacks with staying power. Studies suggest that meals prepared at home are almost always higher in key nutrients like fiber and calcium, and lower in saturated fat and sodium, than foods prepared away from the home. Focus on vitamin-C rich foods like oranges, kiwis and bell peppers as well as superfood ingredients like elderberry, echinacea and Manuka honey.
Upgrade your listening experience with these AirPod alternatives, on sale today
WIth 25 hours of play time, these Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds are perfect for taking calls to exercising with. If that sounds like your special someone, then the Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds + Charging Case is the perfect gift this Valentineโs Day. The smaller earbuds on the Xpods True Wireless Earbuds have customizable tips that form a noise-isolating seal, precision-tuned drivers for rich acoustics, and the latest Bluetooth technology for solid connectivity. One happy customer of the Xpods Pro gave it a 5/5 star rating, saying, โGood quality. Recommended for all.โAdXpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds + Charging Case comes with white Xpods Pro True Wireless Earbuds, a white wireless charging case, a USB-C charging cable, and 6 sets of silicone ear tips.
Bring the theater experience in the comfort of your home with this HD LED projector
Instead of heading out to crowded restaurants to celebrate love on the 14th of February, many are opting to be safer at home. AdWeโre not talking about watching a regular movie on your regular TVโweโre talking about creating your own home movie theater for a fraction of the cost with The VANKYO Performance V600 Projector. Not sure which room youโre going to transform into your Valentineโs Day oasis? People that have used the VANKYO Performance V600 Projector seem to be impressed as itโs featured as an Amazonโs Choice product with a rating of 4.5/5 stars. If youโre looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentineโs Day this year, Get the VANKYO Performance V600 Projector for $144.50 (Reg.
Valentineโs Day Gift Ideas with Anne Roy | River City Live
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Jacksonvilleโs best jewelry store: Kingsley Jewelry
Looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry to tell that special someone you really care? Kingsley Jewelry in Orange Park is your choice for the cityโs best jewelry store. And thatโs timely information with Valentineโs Day just around the corner! Kingsley Jewelry can customize any piece of jewelry to fit your style and taste, backed with unmatched service and quality. You can pick a diamond and build your own on the storeโs website.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentineโs Day plans, survey says
Some people arenโt just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentineโs Day. ยท One in five pet โparentsโ say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partnerโs dog. ยท 72% of pet โparentsโ are likely to click on someoneโs dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. ยท Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. ยท 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Waffle House accepting reservations for Valentineโs Day
If you really want to impress your valentine this Friday, or if you waited too late to book a table at a nice restaurant, consider going to Waffle House. The 24-hour diner is now accepting Valentineโs Day reservations. Reservations... for waffle house. Participating locations are adding holiday-themed specials for the occasion --- in addition to their regular menu. The company promises the special menu will be quote โlove at first bite.โClick here to see all participating locations.
Revenge best served: Zoo will name rat, roach after your ex, feed it to animal
If youโre looking to get back at your ex this Valentineโs Day, the San Antonio Zoo is hosting its first ever โCry Me a Cockroachโ event. The zoo said you can name a cockroach after your ex, which it will then serve up to one of its animals as a snack for the price of $5. If your ex was a snake, you can even name a rat after them. The zoo will feed the rat to a reptile for $25. The San Antonio Zoo will be streaming the feedings live Feb. 14 on its Facebook page.
Donโt make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentineโs Day
But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentineโs Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentineโs Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentineโs Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentineโs Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentineโs Day?
Best local chocolate shop: Peterbrooke Chocolatier
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Valentineโs Day is approaching and apart from flowers, we all know nothing says โI love youโ more than chocolate! If youโre shopping for that special someone, make sure Peterbrooke Chocolatier -- the JaxBest choice for best local chocolate shop -- is on your list. Chances are pretty good that if you havenโt tasted some Peterbrooke chocolate, youโve still heard of the chocolate shop. RELATED: Best local flower shop: Spencerโs Designer Florist | Best local jewelry shop: Pickett Brothers JewelersPeterbrooke uses only the best ingredients and โold world techniques" when creating traditional favorites like truffles, caramels and other handmade candies. Head to Peterbrookeโs website to take a closer look at its treats and specials for Valentineโs Day!
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you donโt even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
'Microwavable' ceramic coffee mugs recalled over fire hazard
Roughly 700 coffee mugs are being recalled because of a risk they could burst into flames if microwaved. Wednesdayโs recall was issued for Valentineโs Day stackable mugs manufactured by Lynns Concepts and sold at DAVIDsTEA locations nationwide, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ceramic mugs are black or pink with metallic gold accents. But those who purchased these mugs should stop using them and contact DAVIDsTEA for replacements or refunds. To learn more, contact DAVIDsTEA by phone at (855) 702-3006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. any day of the week.
UPS to deliver 89 million flowers this Valentine's Day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ UPS says it will ship 89 million flowers for the Valentineโs Day holiday this year. That's about 8 million pounds -- or 514,000 boxes. That's up from 88 million last year. UPS transports them through the Miami International Airport to their recipients in less than two days. The National Retail Federation reports Americans will spend about $2 billion on flowers this year.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Ahh, Valentineโs Day is just so romantic, isnโt it? Dennyโs in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentineโs Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Dennyโs wedding package, you might ask? Dennyโs started the Valentineโs Day $99 special in 2013, and itโs been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentineโs Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.