11.02.2014
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on the day) and favourite dessert and they’ll be a happy camper. You know what they say ladies, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach! This is also the perfect day to get out your favourite soppy rom com and enjoy it to your hearts content.
The 14th of February is that special day of the year where you can express your love for your partner or perhaps even a person who isn’t aware you have a crush on them! It’s a day for gift giving and spending time with those we love young or old. Whatever you might decide to do on Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t need to be anything too stressful or expensive. The simple gift of flowers, a card or a few chocolates is a thoughtful gesture and shows that you were thinking of them. Follow the County Leader’s Valentine’s Day tips if you’re stuck for some loved up ideas:
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If you’re looking for cheap and cheerful gift ideas for your loved one, why not get the creative juices flowing and make your own
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Get Out And About Okay, so staying in might not be your thing. If say, you went to a concert or the cinema you could re-create that magical first date that brought the two of you together in the first
place. Maybe a great band that you both used to love but haven’t listened to in ages are playing? This would be the perfect opportunity for you to have a night to yourselves and revive lots of happy memories.
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Contrary to the notion that Irish men are unromantic, it appears the patron saint of lovers is an Irish saint by adopt ion that is. St Valentine’s remains can be vener ated in Dubli n’s Whitefriar Street Carmelite churc h. In 1835, Irish Carmelite John Spratt was visitin g Rome . He was asked to give a sermo n and the elite of Rome flocked to hear him and as a sign of gratitude, Pope Gregory XVI gifted him the remains of Saint Valentine.
heart-felt surprise? Collect old photographs of the two of you together and put together a cute collage to display in your house. This will help remind you of the times you have shared together and set you up for many more happy times ahead. Or if you wanted to include the kids in the Valentines Day fun, get them to help you out making a beautiful hand-crafted card. Cut out small pink love hearts which they can stick to a piece of folded red card. Attach a heartshaped lollipop and throw a dash of glitter in the mix for that extra bit of sparkle.
bunch you come across! It’s the little details such as remembering that daisies are not her favourite flowers that mean the most. And very few would receive a flower delivery throughout the year, so they’ll be extra pleased to get one on Valentine’s Day.
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Flowers are a great way of showing your loved one that you you think they’re bloomin’ gorgeous! If you’re going to go down the flowers route, go and get her a bouquet of her favourite type of flowers, not just the first
If you want a romantic night in with just the pair of you, nothing can top a candlelit dinner. Pick out your partner’s favourite food (and be sure to keep an eye out for some special meal deals that your local supermarket will have
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