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10 Cool Ways To Adore Your Dog On Valentine's Day

by Lady Bee

In the abstract, I think that valentines for dogs are kind of dumb; yes, Christmas and Easter stuff too. But once I see the latest creations the pet market has designed to entice us, I always find myself buying one or more of the cutest, coolest dog specialty for each holiday. I'll share some of this year's valentine favorites with you.

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10 Best Gourmet Chocolates All Dressed Up For Valentine's Day

by Toby

Gourmet chocolate is every bit about the taste, but presentation is a very close second. Designing a chocolate -- it's shape, color, markings, dust, sparkle, even it's inside layering -- is an art in itself. On Valentine's Day, the biggest day of the year to celebrate CHOCOLATE, it's also about the dressing!

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14 MORE Cool Ways To Adore Your Dog On Valentine's Day!

by Lady Bee

I always have such a difficult time cutting back my holiday gift columns for dogs, and this Valentine's Day is worse than ever. Cute just does not take a rest!

Panasonic Eneloop Batteries Celebrate Walt Disney's 110th Anniversary

by Steve Levenstein

Panasonic's popular Eneloop rechargeable batteries are showing their “LoveLove” for the late Walt Disney. Officially approved, limited edition battery designs in red, white and black honor the award-winning animation pioneer by celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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Reach Out and Kik Someone – A New Way to Text Message

by LeFleur

Kik is the new multi-platform, crazy fast text messaging application that is available on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, Symbian and Blackberry smartphones. I know you Luddites are asking why do you need another messenger and my fellow geeks are probably asking the same thing. Kik has reimagined texting for smartphones.

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10 Decorative Solar Lights That Make Romance At Night

by Toby

I've totally fallen for the gorgeous solar garden lights created by Allsop Home and Garden, and I've picked 10 of them to share with you. The photos are delightful, of course, but all of them are taken in spring or summer settings. I don't know what it is about these lights, but I see them cropping up among the tree icicles and the clean snow mounds on the ground. So romantic! Just look at them and let them dazzle you!

Surprise Your Valentine with Chocolate Dipped Squid!

by Steve Levenstein

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your ex-spouse, ex-boss or ex-friend can be ex-hausting... until now, thanks to Saki Ika Chocolate. This "sweet dainty" snack from Japan combines fragrant dried squid with sweet milk chocolate. The term “snack attack” was never so appropriate.

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9 Gifts That Will Surely Anger Your Valentine

by Jill Harness

While it’s widely believed Valentine’s Day was invented by the card companies, it actually was popularized by candy companies in the twenties. Surprisingly, our list of fantastic gifts for people you pretend to love has only a few sweet treats. We do have plenty of sour presents to offer though. Whatever the problem in your relationship, one of these gifts is sure to express your true feelings for your significant other.

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Send Your Valentine The Right Message: Use These Business Services With Caution

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Whether you possess the romance gene or not, it's important to send the right message to that special person this Valentine's Day. While some of the businesses discussed in this article are great concepts, they just might generate the wrong effect if you're not careful. If you insist on using their services anyways, proceed with caution and take note of the messages you may inadvertently be sending, changing the day from one of romance to one filled with obscenities.

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Butt Covers For Pets Give New Meaning To "Rear Gear"

by Lady Bee

Rear Gear.... "no more mr. brown eye" reads the header card. A butt cover for my dog or cat. Wild! I love it!

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8 Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Cat!

by Lady Bee

I was on the hunt for some sweet Valentine's Day gifts for the house cat, aka the resident owner of the home -- the truly lazy, lovable, still-curious beast whose wish-is-your-command kind of cat. I am pleased to say that I found 8 really special ones for that cat this Valentine's Day.

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Camel Milk Chocolate Makes A Great Desert, er, Dessert

by Steve Levenstein

Camel milk chocolate is coming to Japan... Will that be one hump or two?

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Government's 'Love' Stimulus Plan For Valentines!

by Ron Callari

Hey, if the economy can receive bail-outs, why can't the LOVE department? Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, the nation's number sex therapist and octogenarian love ambassador, Dr Ruth Westheimer thinks "stimulus" is the operative word for her new campaign to promoted a 28-day romance stimulus plan for the US capital.

4 Utterly Terrible Valentine’s Day Experiences and Gifts

by Jill Harness

Valentine’s Day is here again, which means it’s time to begrudgingly give your loved one an amazing experience for one day so he or she will be willing to stay with you for the other 364 days of the year. Because love is all about meeting, not exceeding, your partner’s minimum expectations. Of course, these gifts probably won't even do that.

10 Romantic Getaway Destinations: Most Unique Themed Hotels From Around The World

by Toby

If you're looking for a last-minute getaway to surprise your beloved this Valentine's Day, it's not too late to throw something together no matter where you live. Last minute or not, venture to any of the unique themed hotels below and you're sure to have a romantic and memorable time! With hotels worldwide with themes that serve any interest, your loved one will never know that you weren't planning ahead! There's a pretty good chance guys or gals that you'll get lucky, and it won't be a result of questionable lingerie purchases at all.

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Chocolate Sparkling Soda Makes Valentine's Day Go Down Easy

by Steve Levenstein

Chocolate Sparkling soda from Suntory offers Japan's lovelorn ladies a liquid alternative to boxed chocolates when choosing a Valentine's Day gift.

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Domino's Japan Brings Back Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine's Day

by Steve Levenstein

Feed your passion this Valentine's Day with a heart-shaped pepperoni pizza from Domino's Japan. This year, Domino's has partnered with Italian confectioner BABBI to ensure pizza-sharing couples get their just desserts. Now that's one sweet deal!

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Top 5 Valentine's Day Gifts It Never Crossed Your Mind To Give. Until Now.

by Bob J

With Valentine's Day being today, there's no time left to search out the perfect gift for your heart's desire. Flying in the face of reason, here are 5 last minute ideas for anyone without a clue as to what to give this Valentine's.

Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day

by LeFleur

Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flak for being a made-up holiday that puts pressure on people to express their undying love for one another. But I tell you as I sip green tea from my Tall Multi Heart Latte Mug from Target that sometimes it’s nice to have a heart in your view no matter what day it is, so here’s some ways to be innovative and add a little love into your life.

7 Cute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Your Gadget-Loving Crush

by Austin Keenan

Finding that perfect Valentine's Day gift can be quite a hassle. All to often, girlfriends end up getting something that satisfies their desire to give something "cute" but not really "cool". So, that is why I decided to create this helpful list of some Valentine's Day gift ideas that can satisfy the need for giving something "cute" but that also can satisfy our need to get something "cool" and perhaps even useful in satisfying the inner geek in most guys. Check out some of these finds!

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