For first time ever, Valentineโs Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
10 Central Florida Valentineโs Day cards that will make your heart skip a beat
Valentineโs Day is the day to profess your love for that special someone. Why not tell them in the most Florida way possible? These 10 Central Florida-themed Valentineโs Day cards should do the trick to help you score some extra points on this day of love. (Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)
Most magical proposal of all time? Man โtweaksโ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoon
Lee Loechler knows his high school sweetheartโs favorite movie is the Disney classic โSleeping Beauty,โ so he took six months to plan and weave a magical marriage proposal into a showing of the flick.
So this is love: All the most romantic things to do at Disney
Still, we thought weโd take a look back at this article, first published in 2019, to be reminded of the most romantic parts of Disney World, especially with Valentineโs Day set for Sunday. It can also be the most romantic place on earth, that is, if you know all the best-kept secrets. It doesn't matter if youโre an annual passholder or a first-timer, here are some suggestions that can transform your simple night at Disney into a romantic evening straight out of the movies. Go on a horse-drawn carriage rideCan you think of anything more romantic than a horse-drawn carriage ride for two? There are two Disney resorts that offer carriage rides: Disneyโs Fort Wilderness and Port Orleans.
Did you find love during the pandemic? Tell us about it for Valentineโs Day
We may be living through a global pandemic, but that doesnโt mean love isnโt in the air. Maybe you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner decided to put a ring on it or you had a socially distanced and safe pandemic wedding. So in honor of the upcoming Valentineโs Day holiday, tell us about your love story! You can include photos, write your love story and share with others about how you met your sweetie. Just fill out the form below so you can tell us about your love story.
Loweโs taking reservations for Valentineโs dates
Thereโs nothing to test a relationship like a renovation project and Loweโs is looking to give that idea a romantic twist. A few Florida stores have been named, click here to see if a store is in your area. AdFifty couples will win an after-hour in-store experience which includes painting, a huge canvas, and the opportunity to toss some colors around. Those who made a reservation but didnโt win the paint extravaganza can participate in a virtual event on Feb. 13. Love-struck home renovators can enter the contest here, or sign up for the virtual event.
This deal will get you free admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando on Valentineโs Day
Shred a picture of your ex and celebrate your โselfieโ with free admission to Madame Tussauds OrlandoORLANDO, Fla โ Madame Tussauds Orlando wants you to bid farewell to those old flames. On Feb. 14 and 15, the wax museum will grant free admission to those guests who are willing to shred, or delete from their phone, old photos of their exes. AdMadame Tussauds Orlando (WKMG-TV)Like other popular attractions, Madame Tussauds Orlando has introduced a number of health and safety protocols. Florida Residents can save on entry to Madame Tussauds Orlando with valid proof of residency. Madame Tussauds Orlando is located inside ICON Park along International Drive.
Orlando law office giving away free divorce for Valentineโs Day
The Law Office of Erin Morse is giving one soon-to-be former couple a free divorce. โWe at the Law Office of Erin Morse understand that 2020 had a negative impact on everyoneโs lives. As our world slowly continues to rebuild, The Law Office of Erin Morse would like to offer some help,โ a news release said. โValentineโs Day is meant to spend time and celebrate your love with that special someone in your life. But for some, this celebration is not possible,โ a law office official said.
Office romances arenโt all bad, but they often come with risks
Garcia said several legal issues can come up for companies, depending on the size and scope of the organization. โThe major (one) is when a supervisor dates a subordinate and the relationship goes bad,โ Garcia said. Garcia said there are a few different options companies can take if theyโre worried about an office romance. Again, office romances arenโt a bad thing at all if theyโre handled right, starting with doing some research. Garcia also said couples should be careful in the office about sharing company email systems for personal use, doing constant online chats with their partners or displaying affection in the office.
Kraft launches candy-flavored mac and cheese for Valentineโs Day
Thereโs not a doubt in this world that when Saint Valentine inspired Valentineโs Day he had this in mind. Pink mac and cheese that is flavored like candy. So, the million-dollar question is: How in the world did they make it pink? The company also says the rosy sauce contains hints of fructose, vanilla and other natural flavors. Letโs just hope you donโt have to chase it with another pink elixir to soothe your troubled solar plexus.
Mating snakes prompt closure of part of Florida park
LAKELAND, Fla. โ A Florida city shut down a section of a lake Thursday after receiving reports of swarming snakes. The Lakeland Parks & Recreation department wrote on its Facebook page that a group of non-venomous water snakes congregated to mate near a traffic roundabout. Officials said the snakes are โgenerally not aggressive as long as people do not disturb them.โOnce mating is over, the snakes are expected to go their separate ways. The city said that Florida water snakes are a native species. Lakeland is in Central Florida, between Tampa and Orlando.
Roses full of thorns: โBachelorโ shows donโt often produce marriages
Since โThe Bachelorโ first aired in 2002, only three times out of 23 seasons has the featured contestant gotten married to his winner. Lowe proposed to Giudici on the show and the couple got married less than a year later in January 2014. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham, season No. But on the season finale, viewers watched as Luyendyk essentially called off the engagement with Kufrin and started dating Burnham, the original runner-up. The couple married in 2017 and announced last May they were expecting their second child.
Florida man names shark after his wife for Valentineโs Day
A great white shark, no less. On their second dive of the day, the divers were able to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: an encounter with a large great white shark. The team from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Shark Research Program was notified of the sighting. Our recently documented Great White shark has been determined by the Massachusetts Shark Research Program to be a new discovery. Greg Skomal, lead researcher for the shark research program, also announced it on Facebook and Twitter.
104-year-old veteran receives hundreds of thousands of Valentineโs Day cards
104-year-old veteran receives hundreds of thousands of Valentineโs Day cardsPublished: February 14, 2020, 8:42 am104-year-old Major Bill White was hoping to gather about a hundred Valentine's Day cards to add to his scrapbook collection.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentineโs Day plans, survey says
Some people arenโt just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentineโs Day. ยท One in five pet โparentsโ say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partnerโs dog. ยท 72% of pet โparentsโ are likely to click on someoneโs dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. ยท Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. ยท 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Feel the love at these Central Florida Valentineโs Day activities
Hereโs a list of Valentineโs Day events and activities in the Central Florida area:Romantic Rumba Dance ClassFred Astaire Dance Studio is hosting a Valentineโs Day group class for couples who want show off their fancy foot work. Discovery Cove offers a Florida Valentineโs Day like no other. The Orange County Courthouse has you coveredโ they will be performing a special group wedding ceremony on Valentineโs Day. Valentine's Day Concert at the GardensTake in the beautiful scenery as you listen to local artists at Leu Gardens. Osceola County FairThe Osceola County Fair opens on Valentineโs Day and is a fun event for everyone of all ages.
Feeling catty? Adoptable cats will literally help you dump your ex this Valentineโs Day
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ Valentineโs Day can be a polarizing holiday. Most people either love the chance for romance or think itโs a total waste of time. If youโre one of the latter, maybe due to recent heartbreak, some adoptable cats at the SPCA of Brevard can help add a little petty joy to your Valentineโs Day. For a donation, the shelter will write your exโs name at the bottom of a litter box and let the cats have at it. You might not get flowers and a teddy bear on Feb. 14, but these cats will be sure your ex is surrounded by chocolate kisses.
Send the love: Share a valentine with a child in the hospital
This Valentineโs Day, consider making a childโs day with a kind message and a few clicks. Itโs a lovely tradition at Cincinnati Childrenโs Hospital, the staff gives out cards collected from the community to its patients. Now the staff has ramped up its efforts and provided more card options but sending a valentine is easy. People can use this link and fill out a form so the patient knows who the valentine is coming from. Through a partnership, staff will print the cards and distribute them Valentineโs Day to make sure each patient feels loved.
Netflix has a new dating show coming out and it sounds insane
They say that love is blind, and Netflixโs new dating show is trying to put the theory to the test. Apparently, some of these dates lead to actual love, and then the couples become engaged without ever seeing what the other person looks like. There are a few other reality TV shows where people get married at first sight, and if you watched Netflixโs โThe Circle,โ youโll probably think โLove Is Blindโ sounds a little bit like that. Check out the trailer below so you can see this slow motion car crash with your very own eyes. The first four episodes premiere Feb. 13, with the next four episodes coming out Feb. 20.
Orlando area breweries embrace โand bashโValentineโs Day with these fun events
Valentineโs Day isnโt just chocolates and roses anymore. Feb. 14 | 7 p.m.-11 p.m.Ivanhoe Park Brewing CompanyIvanhoe Park Brewing Company (Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Facebook)Modern Love: Pitch-Your-Friend: Do you have a friend who canโt seem to find the love they deserve? Feb 14 | 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Redlight, RedlightRedlight Redlight (Redlight Redlight Facebook)8th Annual Galentineโs Day Celebration: Celebrate the day before Valentineโs with the friends you love just as much. Redlight, Redlight will be having discounts on glasses of wine and champagne and offering gifts and a variety of savory and sweet treats. Broken Strings BreweryBroken Strings Brewery (Broken Strings Brewery Facebook)Chocolate Covered Strawberry Imperial Pastry Stout Bottle Drop: To prepare for Valentineโs Day, Broken Strings Brewery is releasing a new stout for their sugared stout series.
Give the gift of carbs with Olive Gardenโs breadstick bouquet
Move over flowers, thereโs an edible bouquet for carb lovers coming to town this month. Olive Garden is back with its breadstick bouquet this Valentineโs day. It will be love at first bite when you hand your special someone a bouquet of delicious carbs. The Italian restaurant chain is offering this unique take on a bouquet with its Valentineโs Day ToGo Dinner for Two for $34.99. Included with the breadsticks is the following:Soup or saladFive cheese marinara or Alfredo dipping saucesShareable Five Cheese Ziti al Forno or Chicken AlfredoShareable Black Tie Mousse Cake or TiramisuAnd to top it all off your meal includes a box of after-dinner chocolate mints.
Donโt make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentineโs Day
But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentineโs Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentineโs Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentineโs Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentineโs Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentineโs Day?
Pizza proposal: Dominoโs unveils $9,000 engagement ring
No, you canโt marry pizza, but you can give your beloved a classy pizza ring. Dominoโs launched a giveaway ahead of Valentineโs Day for those who feel theyโve found their one true slice. Dominoโs is offering up a one-of-a-kind pizza slice engagement ring worth more than $9,000. โWeโre giving one lucky pizza lover the chance to make a truly dough-mantic proposal this Valentineโs Day,โ according to the announcement. To get your shot to make a cheesy proposal with fine jewelry, you have to complete this form and include a 30-second video detailing how you would include pizza in your proposal.
How to celebrate Galentineโs Day in Central Florida
What began as a fictional holiday has quickly become a February staple: Galentineโs Day. Created by character Leslie Knope in the television series โParks and Recreation,โ Galentineโs Day comes around every year on Feb. 13, and is a day to leave your significant other at home, gather your closest friends, and remind each other how much their friendship means. Here is a list of events and places where you can take part in Galentineโs Day festivities this year. Part of Galentineโs Day is treating yourself and the ladies to a little luxury, and the 8th annual celebration at Redlight Redlight Pub has everything you need to do just that. For more information on the gathering and the vendors that will be there, visit the event site here.
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you donโt even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
This little girlโs homemade Valentineโs Day cards are nothing short of iconic
5-year-old Willa from Brooklyn had to make homemade Valentine's Day cards for the kids in her class, and the message she wrote for friends is equal parts hilarious and iconic. Bustle reported that Willa's dad, Michael Cruz Kanye, tweeted about his daughter's Valentine's Day card, asking if she made a mistake with what she wrote. "You love me," Willa simply wrote on each card, and no, she didn't make a mistake. haters gonna say its fake pic.twitter.com/LvQNaYKQ4M โ MCK (@CruzKayne) February 14, 2018"No I didn't," Willa cooly replied, cementing her forever as an American icon for the ages. This is the kind of confidence that we should all be carrying with us in 2019.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Ahh, Valentineโs Day is just so romantic, isnโt it? Dennyโs in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentineโs Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Dennyโs wedding package, you might ask? Dennyโs started the Valentineโs Day $99 special in 2013, and itโs been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentineโs Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.
Things to do for Valentine's Day
To many, Valentine's Day is a day to lavish your loved one with gifts and go on dates to fancy restaurants. To others, it's just another day to show them you care. [MISTAKE: Worst Valentine's gifts you can give her]You don't have to settle for just dinner. There are several opportunities for couples to spend their time together in new and exciting ways. We have collected an array of Valentine inspired activities happening across Orlando this week for you and your loved one to enjoy.
Tips for making your own Valentines
As Valentineโs Day approaches, consider going to the craft store instead of the card store and making your own Valentines. Consider some of these ideas to be creative this Valentineโs Day. Candy jar: Find out your Valentineโs favorite candy and put it in a jar thatโs decorated with hearts or a Valentineโs Day message. School supplies: For kids Valentines, find Valentineโs Day themed pencils, pens and erasers to attach to a card. Personalized candies: Write your Valentineโs Day message on personalized candies.
Worst romantic comedies ever made
For a man, asking for a list of the "worst romantic comedies of all time" would generally elicit the response: "All of them." Romantic comedies can be tough to pull off. Too many romantic comedies fall flat on their faces because current "it" actors are shoehorned into a lame story and given horrific dialogue. In fact, if you were to ask random passersby for an unsolicited list of recent awful movies, 2003's "Gigli" would top that list. 3: "Good Luck, Chuck"There's a reason Dane Cook is so despised -- he's an awful, awful actor and comedian.
What do those Valentine roses really mean?
Heather Staible, Contributing WriterRoses, carnations and tulips are usual Valentine's Day floral fare, but garlic and grass are two of the lesser-known offerings. Love, kindness and interest were conveyed in a bouquet of flowers, pinned to a woman's clothing or held as she walked. Although the red rose will always say 'I love you' to the person who receives it, 19 percent of modern-day women tend to buy flowers for themselves. "Women are in touch with themselves and they will buy themselves flowers, or they will buy flowers for their mothers, sisters and friends," said Jenny Sparks, director of consumer marketing for the Society of American Florists. "The red rose still signifies love, but today people buy flowers based on a special event or moment.