Editor's Letter It’s February and “Love is in the Air.” Sometimes this month can seem a little dreary but the excitement of a day dedicated to love always seems to lift the spirit. In this “Love” issue, there are several stories that will get you prepared to say those special words to your loved one on Valentine’s Day this year. Hopefully you are saying those words to someone everyday, but on this one special day it’s nice to say it sometimes in different ways. One of our features this month is all about a date night out. Whether it just be a night for you and your spouse or if you decide to bring the kids along, this article will give you several ideas of how to spend the special evening. Ideas ranging from fun cooking classes, romantic massages fun restaurants to eat at, and more will help you make this a Valentine’s Day to remember. Maybe before that romantic night on the town, you and your family can curl up on the couch to cheer on team U.S.A. in this year’s 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia. All of these exciting events can make spending time with your loved ones a special memory. These athletes have worked hard to prepare for this dream of getting the gold medal. Who will come out on top? Read about the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Twelve chefs are putting their love and hearts on the line as they create delectable desserts inspired by the different flavors of Girl Scout cookies. The winner will be decided based on the amount of sales of the dessert. They will also be judged on taste, creativity and appearance. A portion of the proceeds will be given to Girl Scouts. Sounds like a delicious charity event to me!
february 2014 publisher & sales director
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You will get another idea from reading our Locally Owned article this month. Featuring the famous See’s Candies, this story will make your mouth water. We talk about the best selling chocolates, the history of the business and the traditions that are still in practice today. Not to mention that See’s Candies will offer several different Valentine’s Day gift ideas which can be found on their website.
director of marketing | Brad Broockerd national art director | Carrie Julian advertising director | Mike Baugher production director | Christina Sandberg regional art director | Sara Minor
Never forget to keep our calendar page open so you don’t miss out on the best events going on in the area. I have a feeling that after reading this month’s issue, love will definitely be in the air and in your homes too.
ad coordinator | Cyndi Vreeland national copy editor | Kendra Mathewson executive assistant | Lori Cunningham senior web developer | Lynn Owens
Written with love,
it director | Randy Aufderheide
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Moriah Schowengerdt, Editor
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