Did You Know? Facts & Figures About Valentine’s Day

Join us as we countdown to Valentine’s Day with an interesting mix of facts, figures, and folklore about the day of love!

Did you know that on Valentine’s Day, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent on his invention, the telephone, which he called “an improvement in telegraphy”?

If you can’t be with your loved one on Valentine’s Day, you can “reach out and touch someone” — thanks to Mr. Bell.

With less than a week to go we’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fun fact each day as we countdown to February 14th! So stop by again tomorrow or for those with no patience you can visit our Valentine’s Day celebration for our list of Did You Know? Valentine’s Day facts.

Money Can’t Buy You Love – How to Celebrate a Frugal Valentine’s Day

Last year, Americans spent nearly $18 billion on Valentine’s Day — that’s an average of $120 per Cupid’s arrow!

But with the economy tanking and job losses hitting an all time high, even lovebirds might not be in the mood to sing. The good news is that romance doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are plenty of ways to woo your Valentine while appealing to a pocketbook of any size. So join us as we take a look at frugal and imaginative gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.

6. Say I Love You in a Thousands Different Ways
Or at least 365. Hallmark stores would have us believe that the only time for romance is February 14th. But the truth is that any day can — and should — be inspired by love and courtship. Help spread Cupid’s magic around by making your Valentine a love jar. Fill it with 365 slips of paper that share another reason you love your partner.

Or, if putting pen to paper is not your thing, count out 365 candy hearts or Hershey kisses — one for each day that your sweetheart makes your life sweeter!

For more great and non budget-busting Valentine’s Day gift ideas check out our article – Money Can’t Buy You Love – How to Celebrate a Frugal Valentine’s Day.

Love May Make The World Go ‘Round, But Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Week

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people“

The week before Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to remind us that there is a strong connection between the heart and “hearty” laughter.

photo credit: via flickr

Are you at a loss for what to buy your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Will you and your sweetheart be far apart this February 14th? Here’s the perfect solution: Gift baskets.

From bouquets of cookies to bunches of chocolates, gift baskets are a great way to share your long distance love. Here is a gift basket idea that would please almost anyone.

Rather than sending a bouquet of red roses, why not go with a bouquet of Valentine Heart cookies? Talk about a loving gesture! Filled with butter creme cookies hand-decorated in red, pink and white icing, the Romantic Gift Cookie Basket is the perfect way to shower your loved one with a little sugary indulgence. Choose from three, five, seven, nine or 12 cookies. Anyway you slice them, this is sure to be a delicious gift!

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