How Sweet it Is!

How Sweet it Is!

Exploring the origins, traditions, and symbolism of Valentine’s Day

Given that Valentine’s Day falls right around the end of football season, we’ve turned the month of February into chick flick month – except for Super Bowl Sunday of course. This is a wife’s reward for maintaining her enthusiasm throughout pig-skin season. And the cherry on top? Mr. Fixit takes charge of movie selection with impeccable taste. 

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Spread the Love

Spread the Love

Significant others not required.

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the fifth biggest consumer spending event of the year? I didn’t until I read it in our local paper today. Wow. That’s a lot of love! Chocolates, roses, greeting cards, jewelry, candlelit dinners, a proposal or two – it all adds up.

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