If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.More >>
If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.More >>
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.More >>
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.More >>
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.More >>
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.More >>
Before you embark on a new relationship, or if you are seeking to make your partnership stronger, consider these eight questions couples should ask about love and debt.More >>
A new research study observes the use of "scientific" research in order to give weight to online dating services that offer to find the perfect soulmate for users.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable...More >>
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable chemical...More >>
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:47 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:47:02 GMT
FOWLER TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A fuel spill at the intersection on state Route 193 closed the road for several hours Thursday morning. The hazmat crew at the scene says the spill appears to have been causedMore >>
FOWLER TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A fuel spill at the intersection on state Route 193 closed the road for several hours Thursday morning. The hazmat crew at the scene says the spill appears to have been causedMore >>
CLEVELAND, Ohio- A Youngstown man changes his plea on a federal heroin charge. Andre Little pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin Wednesday. The charge stems from two incidentsMore >>
CLEVELAND, Ohio- A Youngstown man changes his plea on a federal heroin charge. Andre Little pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:13:33 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Salvation Army is opening a new family store in Boardman. They will be taking over the old Oak Express building on route 224 next to the Hobby Lobby. The Christian Charitable organizationMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Salvation Army is opening a new family store in Boardman. They will be taking over the old Oak Express building on route 224 next to the Hobby Lobby. The Christian Charitable organizationMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:04:43 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Caribou Coffee in The Shops at Boardman Park will be rebranded soon as a Peet's Coffee and Tea. 80 under-performing Caribou Coffee stores closed nationwide in April. 88 other stores,More >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Caribou Coffee in The Shops at Boardman Park will be rebranded soon as a Peet's Coffee and Tea. 80 under-performing Caribou Coffee stores closed nationwide in April. 88 other stores,More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:54:53 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State Representative Bob Hagan announces his plan to capitalize on shale drilling by using an updated severance tax model. The severance tax would invest in communities through resourcesMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State Representative Bob Hagan announces his plan to capitalize on shale drilling by using an updated severance tax model. The severance tax would invest in communities through resourcesMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:51:16 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Republicans are backing legislature aimed at curbing abortions and presenting it to lawmakers. The proposal requires women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound in which doctorsMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Republicans are backing legislature aimed at curbing abortions and presenting it to lawmakers. The proposal requires women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound in which doctorsMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:35:43 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A registered sexual offender in Youngstown is charged with producing and sending pornographic images of a minor. 28-year-old Christopher Cavna of Mahoning Avenue is accused of takingMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A registered sexual offender in Youngstown is charged with producing and sending pornographic images of a minor. 28-year-old Christopher Cavna of Mahoning Avenue is accused of takingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:31:20 GMT
SEBRING, Ohio - On the Facebook site, "Support Sebring Local School District Teachers," one of the issues pulling at heart strings is a post of a letter to the parents of a young girl from the SuperintendentMore >>
SEBRING, Ohio - On the Facebook site, "Support Sebring Local School District Teachers," one of the issues pulling at heart strings is a post of a letter to the parents of a young girl from the SuperintendentMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:16:05 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Just days before his scheduled trial, 43-year-old Zaryl Bush pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend's son, 14-year-old Teddy Foltz. Bush admitted to eight charges, includingMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Just days before his scheduled trial, 43-year-old Zaryl Bush pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend's son, 14-year-old Teddy Foltz. Bush admitted to eight charges, includingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:05:30 GMT
BAZETTA TWP. - A relative of 4-year-old Nicholas Partin tells 21 News that a sibling of the boy has been taken into foster care. Partin's death was ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma to the abdomen.More >>
BAZETTA TWP. - A relative of 4-year-old Nicholas Partin tells 21 News that a sibling of the boy has been taken into foster care. Partin's death was ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma to the abdomen.More >>
Provided by: Hallmark Cards PLC
Choosing the proper gift, card or sentiment during Valentine's Day is a challenge regardless of how long you've been one-half of a "couple." Marketers try to sell a concept and friends give (un)wanted advice while you rack your brain trying to figure out what to do.
But all is not lost.
Kendra Keller knows a thing or two about romance as she is the Head of Romance at Hallmark Cards in the UK. Keller reveals some romance tips which will take you to the top of the class come Valentine's Day:
Gifts:
A Valentine's card, whether it's cute, classy, traditional or tacky, is considered the most important item to receive on Valentine's Day - don't neglect such a simple touch! Upload photographs through an online service to make it extra special.
A home-made gift shows thought, consideration and creativity- think along the lines of home-made muffins, a personalized photo frame (so they can frame your thoughtful personalized Valentine's card of course!) or a delicious three course dinner for extra brownie points.
Messages:
What you write in your personalized Valentine's day card says way more about your relationship than what you buy.
Personalized messages and private jokes show openness and the ability to be honest about your feelings, but remember to keep it clean as other people may well end up reading it!
If you want to write a poem, avoid channeling your inner cheese and remember it doesn't have to rhyme to be romantic – so just give it a go.
Dates:
Dream dates are all about personal touches and don't just have to be about wining and dining, and splashing the cash!
Personal grooming should be a given- but a bit of effort (a nice new shirt/haircut/new underwear) will not go unnoticed and get you extra brownie points, boys and girls!
A home-cooked meal, foot massage, bubble bath or even agreeing to watch football/ Desperate Housewives are all activities that are easily achievable and just as effective as candy hearts and roses.
Why not create a personalized invitation for your date to make it really different?
Sad to say, there isn't a correct answer or cheat sheet for this major test. However, if you give yourself a little time before the big day and reflect, you'll definitely make this year's Valentine's Day one of the best.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:26:25 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwideMore >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.More >>
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter...More >>
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:37:26 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - Lil Wayne says he wasn't intentionally stepping on the American flag when shooting his latest video. Video of the rapper from his music video shoot for the song "God Bless Amerika" hitMore >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Lil Wayne says he wasn't intentionally stepping on the American flag when shooting his latest video.More >>
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday.More >>
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the...More >>
Music can be inspirational, but even more inspirational are stories of those surviving breast cancer. Music icon Pat Benatar is coming to the Covelli Centre on August 16th to begin Panerathon Week andMore >>
Music can be inspirational, but even more inspirational are stories of those surviving breast cancer.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-28 23:21:57 GMT
Headliners for the 2013 Concert Series Include One Direction, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Train, The Band Perry, Michael Buble, Chris Brown, and Many More This summer, NBC's TODAY will once again put the rockMore >>
Headliners for the 2013 Concert Series Include One Direction, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Train, The Band Perry, Michael Buble, Chris Brown, and Many MoreMore >>
Tickets are on sale now for a great performance at the Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion inside beautiful Mill Creek MetroParks. There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, norMore >>
Tickets are on sale now for a great performance at the Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion inside beautiful Mill Creek MetroParks. There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, norMore >>
Tickets are on sale now for a great performance at the Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion inside beautiful Mill Creek MetroParks. In celebration of Michael Jackson's birthday, we bring you America's 5-starMore >>
Tickets are on sale now for a great performance at the Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion inside beautiful Mill Creek MetroParks. In celebration of Michael Jackson's birthday, we bring you America's 5-starMore >>
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...More >>
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...More >>
A Democratic congressman has released the full transcript of congressional investigators' interview with an Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican who said the close scrutiny...More >>
An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full...More >>
U.S. stocks were up in early trading Tuesday, boosted by government reports of gains in home construction and low inflation. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep in place programs meant to prop up the...More >>
Leaders of the G-8 wealthy nations are spending the final day of their summit focused on how to deter kidnappings of foreign workers in North Africa and how to corner globe-trotting companies into paying more taxes.More >>
President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement - yet couldn't publicly agree on whether this means...More >>
The leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin stake out...More >>
Now a veteran of the international summit scene, President Barack Obama wielded significant influence over the agenda at this week's Group of Eight meetings, but had only modest success in achieving the results he sought.More >>
Firefighters are getting a better handle on the most destructive wildfire ever in Colorado, but they're still struggling against hot spots that could threaten homes that have been spared by the massive blaze.More >>
Rain helped firefighters douse Colorado's most destructive wildfire in state history, while a new wind-whipped blaze in California forced evacuations and threatened homes Monday near Yosemite National Park.More >>
President Barack Obama is taking a security, foreign policy and economic agenda to Northern Ireland for a meeting with heads of the leading industrial nations.More >>
President Barack Obama is taking a security, foreign policy and economic agenda to Northern Ireland for a meeting with heads of the leading industrial nations.More >>
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of walking into a Catholic church and shooting his father-in-law in the back of the head during Mass.More >>
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of walking into a Catholic church and shooting his father-in-law in the back of the head during Mass.More >>
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Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:25:00 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Authorities in Cleveland say an 80-year-old woman was kidnapped, bound and locked in a car trunk by suspects after a home-invasion robbery. Police said they found the woman later in theMore >>
CLEVELAND (AP) - Authorities in Cleveland say an 80-year-old woman was kidnapped, bound and locked in a car trunk by suspects after a home-invasion robbery.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:52:05 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers. TheMore >>
ATLANTA (AP) - Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:13:59 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. ButMore >>
DETROIT (AP) - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:42:05 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat truckingMore >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:47:52 GMT
MASON, Ohio (AP) - A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California. The ThemedMore >>
MASON, Ohio (AP) - A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California.More >>
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