If you’re feeling pressure to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date, it may be time to veer away from tradition. While flowers, chocolates and dinner for two is a classic, thinking outside the box can make for just as romantic of an experience. Consider these simple date ideas to reduce stress and make your day […]
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Recharge with a Day or Few Away
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday, a weekend away is the perfect recipe for a romantic getaway. Or connect with your gal pals with a fun Galantine’s Day away celebration. A few of these options have spa services and are close to many outdoor activities to soak in all that West Sound has to […]
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Recipe for Red Velvet Mug Cake for Your Valentine
On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s easily […]
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Fun Valentine’s Day Date Experiences
From beach walks to cooking classes, there is so much more to experience than just the traditional Valentine’s Day activities. We are not suggesting you forgo the flowers and candy or that hotel stay but here are some other ideas to create fun memories. Paint, Sip, Dine Head to Poulsbo’s Dancing Brush to create a […]
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Create a ‘Wellness Box’ for Your Special Valentine
When you’re creating that perfect Valentine’s Day in mind this year, it’s the perfect time to keep wellness in mind. Michelle Harris, TV host of Alive & Well, recommends creating a custom wellness box for a personalized wellness experience. Harris offers the following tips: Use these ideas to create a memorable Valentine’s Day this year. […]
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The Wine Cabinet — Late Harvest, Ice and Port Wines
St. Valentine’s Day is always a special day at our house for a number of reasons: It’s the day we celebrate love, especially love of family because it was my father’s birthday. Marrying my wife was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life; we raised four lovely daughters and two sons; both sons […]
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Five Tips for Approaching Your New Love
There’s a sweet scent rolling across the fields. Can you sense it? Do you feel it? That’s the aroma of new love in the air. It’s a glorious feeling, isn’t it? There are secrets untold, mysteries yet to be discovered and new avenues to pursue. Finding a new love is like finding a new favorite […]