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Valentine's Day Wedding Proposal Prank

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:07:27 +0000

How was your Valentine’s Day? Probably better than this guy’s. At least, that’s what these passersby were thinking… Posted on YouTube just before the day of love, this Valentine’s Day proposal prank video — in which a man asks his “girlfriend” to marry him whilst surrounded by a mass of strangers, only to have her [...]

Anonymous Couple Secretly Pays for Student's V-Day Dinner

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:00:08 +0000

Restaurants are famous for jacking up their price on Valentine’s Day. While we’re not sure what the Eleven in Pittsburgh’s February 14th arrangement is, the bill for a redditor’s gnomiegnomie romantic Valentine’s Day dinner there with his girlfriend was $250. “This was the nicest restaurant I’ve been to in my life,’ the college student explained on Reddit. “Back [...]

Luke Bryan's Valentine's Day Present for His Wife? Letting Her Sleep In!

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:16 +0000

Caroline Bryan is one lucky woman. The wife of country superstar Luke Bryan is getting a simple, but special, treat on Valentine’s Day. The singer and upcoming ACMs host revealed that his wife wanted just one day where she can sleep in a little bit, so that’s what she got! In addition, Bryan revealed that [...]

Thai Couple Makes Out Well By Smashing Record for World's Longest Kiss

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:16:15 +0000

A married Thai couple spent Valentine’s Day in style, setting the record for world’s longest kiss. So, just how long did these lovebirds remain lip-to-lip? Akekachai Tiranarat, 44, and his wife Raksana, 33, managed to stay lip-locked for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds. Wow, that’s even longer ‘Lincoln.’ The duo took part in [...]

The Best Candy Heart Rejects on Twitter

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:52:19 +0000

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we all know what that means. #CandyHeartsRejects is trending on Twitter, again. At this point it’s basically a Valentine’s tradition, like buying chocolates or getting into a blackout fight. We’ve culled through the masses of #CandyHeartsRejects tweets and selected only the best, so you don’t have to get upset wondering how [...]

16 Nostalgic Valentines You Probably Gave Away as a Kid

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:03:14 +0000

Remember when Valentine's Day was awesome? You spent all day gluing construction paper to a shoe box, for the sole purpose of having people stuff it with cheap candy and cards from the pharmacy. Now it's just Someecards on Facebook and the orange creams are all that's left in the Whitman's sampler in the office kitchen.

Here are some of those cards you maybe used to get in your shoebox, if the teacher was too depressed to make you make your own Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day.

Blake Shelton Thinks Valentine's Day Sucks

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:00:26 +0000

Not everyone loves the Hallmark holiday known as Valentine's Day -- especially those who are single and unattached. Even though Blake Shelton is married to one of the most beautiful and most desirable women in country music (Miranda Lambert, of course), you still won't find him cheerleading the holiday with a flowers in one hand and a stuffed bear under the other arm. In fact, he participates sorta begrudgingly -- just like the rest of the guys!

Valentine's Day Ideas For the Cheap Romantic

Todd Harding — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:45:12 +0000

There are ways to be romantic and not spend a ton of money. Todd Harding has done everything on this list over the years. Some of the ideas do take a little bit of work. These are Todd's 5 favorite money-saving Valentine's Day Ideas.

Overly Attached Girlfriend Returns With an Eerie Valentine's Day Poem

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:44:20 +0000

Sure, viral video star the Overly Attached Girlfriend might have some problems but she's doing something right -- her latest video, a poem for a special someone, has earned nearly 400,000 views online in just two days. She also holds almost 140,000 Twitter followers. So keep your judgements to yourself, naysayers!

Deceased Husband Wins Valentine's Day With Romantic Gesture From Beyond the Grave

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:21:37 +0000

For 46 years, Sue Johnston had a pretty good idea what she'd be getting on Valentine's Day. Each February 14 her husband John would give her a bouquet of flowers with a note that read "My love for you grows."

Sadly, John passed away two years ago in April. 10 months later, Johnston received Valentine's Day flowers from somebody named John. At first she thought it was a cruel joke.

5 Fun, Different and Surprising Valentine's Day Dates

Kathy Landin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:25:38 +0000

It comes around every year, and yet every year you wonder what kind of date you should take your sweetheart on for Valentine’s Day. There’s always dinner and a movie, but that’s been done. You could see a show and have late-night dessert. If it’s cold, you can freeze your tushes off ice-skating. Or you [...]

The Most Romantic GIFs for Valentine's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:03:25 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a special collection of GIFs. Valentine’s Day is a special holiday — some people love it and some people want to permanently delete it from the calendar and never see another heart shaped box of chocolates again. Well, no matter which camp you fall into, these GIFs [...]

Guy Pulls Off Perfect Romantic 'Falling' Proposal

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:04:16 +0000

Thank God she said "yes," because if she didn't that was so not worth it.

This video -- in which a guy willingly falls from a building while asking his girlfriend to marry him -- must've taken a lot of time and planning with an immense amount of hope and trust from whomever placed that fall mat. Let's be serious; would you risk your life for a marriage proposal?

Taylor Swift Spills Her Not-So-Romantic Valentine's Day Plans

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:03:40 +0000

Taylor Swift has revealed her Valentine's Day plans… or lack thereof. The singer, who split with One Direction's Harry Styles in early January after a whirlwind courtship, isn't doing anything of the romantic sort. She will instead focus on her other loves -- her music and her friends.

The Grace Museum in Abilene is Hosting a Valentine Vendor Fair Saturday February 9th

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:42:01 +0000

The 3rd annual 'Valentine Vendor Fair' shopping extravaganza will be held at the Grace Museum this Saturday, February 9th. This is an great time to get those hard to buy for people in your life some unique one-of-a-kind gift items. Artisans from around West Texas will set up shop to vend their arts inside the Grace this Saturday starting at 10 AM. They say that "love is in the air at the Grace." What kinds of goods will you find at this years 'Vendor Fair?'

Best Abilene Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Men, Chosen by Men

Chaz — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:44:14 +0000

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and even though the day is primarily a day that guys spend as much money as they can on their lady, guys like to get stuff too. But, it's not chocolates, silk boxers or a shaving kit we want. So, ladies, take note - this list is the best Valentine's Day gift ideas for your man, chosen by men.

Best Abilene Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Woman, Chosen by Women

Shay Hill — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:00:44 +0000

Guys listen up here Valentine's Day is coming up. Feburary 14, in case you didn't know. I know many of you panic the day before to come up with a gift for your sweetie. Sometimes that means you don't really get the right gift. Flowers, candy, flowers and a card are the staples. Those are all great but how about this year you get your girl something she REALLY wants. Not sure what that might be? Well I'll help you out. I did a non-scientific poll, in other words, I ASKED. I got some great responses and some are a little more expensive and others just require you and a good meal. So here are some of the top requests from women about what they want this Valentine's Day.

10 of Our Favorite Single Celebs Will Help You Celebrate Singles Awareness Day

Kathy Landin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:35:02 +0000

Not at all coincidentally, February 15th has been designated Singles Awareness Day. This is a day for singles to get out there and appreciate each other, since all the couples just got to have their day. This was the brilliant idea of Dustin Barnes, a student at Mississippi State, and we think he was spot on.

11 Adorable Kids Experiencing First Love for Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:53 +0000

We usually think that kids are too young to understand our grown-up versions of love. In fact, many would argue a person doesn’t fully understand love well into adulthood. But, as proved by adorable kids on YouTube, the innocence and sincerity of those first inklings of love can be the sweetest and most endearing of all.

10 Romantic Movies Everyone Should Watch on Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:27:20 +0000

The American Film Institute created a list of the 100 most romantic movies ever made. Because their list spans a good 7 or 8 decades, and doesn’t go past the ’90s, it doesn’t include a lot of our favorites. The movies that shaped our ideas of romance.