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.
Spurs hit high note, sing Mariah Careyโs iconic โWe Belong Togetherโ and Carey responds
How about Spurs players singing Mariah Carey? Whoโs gonna talk to me on the phone till the sun comes up? Whoโs gonna take your place? Spurs players were asked to finish the songโs lyrics. Awww baby baby we belong together!!!
Watch out for romance scams this Valentineโs Day, FBI warns
SAN ANTONIO โ While love is definitely in the air around Valentineโs Day, residents need to watch out for offers for love online. FBI officials in San Antonio are issuing a warning about the rise in romance scams this time of the year, especially since more people are working from home and spending more time online. According to the FBI, 23,768 people in 2020 fell victims to romance scams with a reported loss of approximately $605,120,598. Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victimโs affection and trust and uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim, FBI officials said. The FBI has provided more information about how to keep safe from romance scams on its website.
Recipe: Try this heart-shaped ribeye for Valentineโs Day
Need help finding the perfect recipe for your sweet this Valentineโs Day? Look no further, because H-E-B chef Scott Tompkins has tips on how to make a perfect heart-shaped ribeye. [Related: Try ready-to-go meals, Recipe: Chermoula served with black-eyed peas, Recipe: Sheet pan bruschetta chicken with potatoes, Recipe: Southwestern turkey chopped salad, Recipe: Italian sliced steak tagliata, Recipe: Game day sausage and tater tot nachos]AdDrink pairingH-E-B recommends trying New Hollandโs Dragon Milk for the beer pairing and Josh Cellars Lodi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon for the wine option. DessertsFind a sweet treat for your valentine with H-E-Bโs go-to-guide for Valentineโs Day here. You can choose between delicious cakes, macarons, cupcakes, cookies, DIY Valentineโs baking, ice cream and chocolates and chocolate-covered strawberries.
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.
KSAT Kids Home Science: Dancing hearts experiment
Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it? The website said the up and down movement of the gas bubbles bursting makes it appear as though the hearts are wriggling and dancing. Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the science behind it. Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the science experiment by clicking here. AdDancing Heart ExperimentHereโs what youโll need:Conversation Hearts candyAlka Seltzer tabletsclear cup or glasswaterRelated Content:
As seen on SA Live - Monday, February 8, 2021
Whatโs your favorite romantic comedy? What's your favorite romantic comedy? pic.twitter.com/ELTDuZm5Vr โ SA Live (@SALiveKSAT) February 8, 2021Weโre putting Fionaโs and Mikeโs rom-com knowledge to the test with romantic comedy trivia! AdFat Tuesday is next week and veteran-owned local business Galadrielโs Goods is joining us with an easy, at-home Mardi Gras scones recipe. Plus, PJโs Coffee of New Orleans has a location in San Antonio now and itโs serving up Mardi Gras coffees!
What romantic city should you spend your Valentineโs Day in?
Just imagine -- you won the big lottery just a few days before Valentineโs Day and you and your partner want to take a trip of a lifetime. Where do you go? (We can pretend thereโs NOT a pandemic going on, if that helps get your imagination going!) Weโve assembled a nice and easy quiz to help you determine which romantic city you should spend your Valentineโs Day in -- maybe not this year, but it might be fun to add an idea to the bucket list, right?
Dogs have a love language too, survey says -- whatโs your petโs preference?
Much like humans do, based on the book โThe Five Love Languages,โ by Gary Chapman, dogs also have certain love languages they enjoy more than others. Rover conducted a survey for pet owners about what the most popular love languages are for dogs, but first, hereโs a brief description of the love languages. 21% said quality time was their dogโs favorite love language. 11% said words of affirmation was their dogโs favorite love language. 8% said acts of service was their dogโs favorite love language.
Love lost? Spending for Valentineโs Day 2021 expected to go down, survey says
Going into Valentineโs Day this year, it looks like there wonโt be as much love for spending money on the occasion as in years past. Last year, spending on Valentineโs Day was forecasted at $27.4 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Due to the pandemic, the NRF is forecasting that $21.8 billion will be spent on Valentineโs Day this year. The most popular Valentineโs Day shopping destination this year is expected to be online, with 39% listing that as the most popular source. Are you more hesitant to spend money on Valentineโs Day this year than in the past?
4 cute, budget-friendly gifts you can make for your valentine
SAN ANTONIO โ Make your valentine one-of-a-kind gifts with a little help from Stephanie Pena Frost, of Princess and the Monkey Home Decor. Watch the video above for pointers on four crafts you can DIY at home, including canvas cards, Valentineโs themed gnomes, easy candy arrangements and door hangers that spell out L-O-V-E.Of course, if you donโt feel like making these crafts, you can buy them from Frost at the Galentineโs Day Brunch at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Feb. 14. You can follow Frost on her Facebook page for Princess & the Monkey Home Decor. Related:- Crafts, snacks for the biggest game of the yearAd- Sweets for your sweet- DIY crafts for your valentine
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.
You can book a free stay in a dumpster for your ex on Valentineโs Day
Are you looking to get sweet yet discreet revenge on your ex this Valentineโs Day? You can reserve an exclusive overnight stay for your ex in a dumpster this year and put them โright where they belong,โ while you have the chance to stay in a luxurious penthouse suite, according to Hotels.comโs seasonal promotion. Of course, the dumpster stay is figurative, but you still make the booking online and have a chance at winning an overnight stay for yourself. Fifteen people will win $300 Hotel.com gift codes in the promotion, which can be put toward an overnight stay at a hotel of your choosing. RELATED: San Antonio Zoo is helping scorned exes on Valentineโs Day with cringe-worthy fundraiser
So why do we celebrate Valentineโs Day? Hereโs a look at the history behind the holiday
You know valentineโs day comes so quick after Christmas. According to readers digest, Valentineโs day started with the catholic churchโs feast of St. Valentineโs Day, on the day he was executed by the roman emperor in 270 A.D. The shapes of its leaves were heart shaped and the plant was used for food coloring, a cough syrup and an aphrodisiac. Even though lovers get all the attention when it comes to Valentineโs day, everyone can celebrate without involving romantic love. According to good housekeeping, the most common recipients of Valentineโs day cards are actually teachers, most likely due to having several students in their classrooms.
Get married for free in February in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ The coronavirus pandemic has added stress to many relationships, causing some to crumble and others to become stronger than ever. Although mass wedding ceremonies on the Bexar County Courthouse steps have been cancelled for Valentineโs Day, the county is continuing a modified tradition of free wedding ceremonies for Valentineโs Day and during the month of February. Bexar County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark will be performing free wedding ceremonies from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 on the courthouse steps every half hour. Wedding ceremonies are free but a suggested $20 donation to the Battered Women and Childrenโs Shelter and/or the Bexar County Family Justice Center is appreciated. The San Antonio Sentinel spoke with Judge Gonzalez who said that sheโs happy to offer wedding ceremonies to both LGBTQIA and heterosexual couples.
Celebrate Valentineโs Day, even from a distance, with these money-saving gifts
Whether you love to celebrate love or you dread this time of year, Valentineโs Day can quickly become expensive. In 2020, Valentineโs Day spending totaled an estimated $27.4 billion on gifts for significant others, friends, familyโeven pets. Make the most of this upcoming Valentineโs Day with one of these thoughtful gifts. (Empress Flora)La Nota: Forever Rose With Personalized MessageAdNothing says โI love youโ more on Valentineโs Day than flowers. (Rose Farmers)Get A Dozen Cream Roses For Your ValentineAdGiving roses on Valentineโs Day dates back to the 17th century in Sweden.
This little girlโs homemade Valentineโs Day cards are nothing short of iconic
Willa, who was 5 years old at the time we learned of this story, had to make homemade Valentineโs Day cards for the kids in her class -- and the message she wrote for friends is equal parts hilarious and iconic. Bustle reported in 2018 that Willaโs dad, Michael Cruz Kanye, tweeted about his daughterโs Valentineโs Day card, asking if she made a mistake with what she wrote. โYou love me,โ Willa simply penned on each card. 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 we should all be carrying with us in 2021.
San Antonio Zoo is helping scorned exes on Valentineโs Day with cringe-worthy fundraiser
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Zoo is helping scorned exes with its second annual โCry me a Cockroachโ fundraising event. The rats will be fed to the zooโs reptiles so if your ex was a snake this could be a good option. Birds, reptiles, and mammals from San Antonio Zoo will chow down on your symbolic exes and other people who youโve decided are worthy of the dishonor. Zoo officials said that the purchase of a cockroach, rat, or veggie will help fund the expansion of the jaguar habitat with a connected overhead catwalk. Click here to purchase a rat, cockroach or veggie to be fed to the animals on Valentineโs Day.
Internet buzzing with discovery of heart-shaped geodes in Uruguay
Miners in Uruguay recently made a once-in-a-lifetime type of discovery when they uncovered a set of identical geodes shaped in a heart. The heart-shaped geodes feature a white outline of crystals, surrounding a purple middle. Contributed photo/Marcos Lorenzelli (Uruguay Minerals)The discovery was made by miners from Uruguay Minerals, who were working to open a mine on the border of Uruguay and Brazil, according to My Modern Met. The geodes came totally by surprise. โWe were opening the mine to work normally,โ Marcos Lorenzelli of Uruguay Minerals told My Modern Met.
Valentineโs Day hot cocoa bombs are here, and we are so excited
One of the good things to come out of 2020 was hot cocoa bombs, the delicious chocolate globes filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows that melt when hot milk is poured over them. They were all the rage during the holiday season, and it looks like theyโre not going anywhere any time soon, thanks to Valentineโs Day hot cocoa bombs from Target. Thatโs right: The lovely folks at Target are selling a strawberry and cream-flavored hot cocoa bomb for just $2.99. According to the storeโs website, you canโt order these hot cocoa bombs online, but you can search and see if a Target near you has them in stock. It felt like it was impossible to snag a hot cocoa bomb during the holidays, so we wouldnโt be surprised if they sold out again.
Austinโs Valentinaโs Tex Mex BBQ has San Antonio roots
AUSTIN โ If youโre looking to take a drive for award-winning barbecue, Valentinaโs Tex Mex BBQ in Austin will give you taste of home with their โtejano cooking.โโI have the best memories in my uncleโs backyard and my fatherโs backyard,โowner of Valentinaโs Tex Mex BBQ Miguel Vidal said. โThere was always either grilling or smoking or barbecuing going on.โIt was those flavors of backyard grilling that sparked Vidalโs idea to bring that concept to Austin, including homemade tortillas, brisket, ribs, pork carnitas, barbacoa, lengua and those breakfast taco favorites too. The signature must-try items:The Real Deal Holyfield : huevos rancheros topped with a slice of smoked brisket, all nestled, nicely in a made-from-scratch tortillaFideo Friday Taco: made-from scratch fideo with sliced avocado in a warm homemade tortillaPork Carnitas Taco: Pitmaster, Eiliana Gutierrezโs favorite choiceFor the full menu, click here. Fun facts about Valentinaโs Tex Mex BBQ:-Owner Miguel grew up near Ray Ellison and Military Drive on the south side of San Antonio-Miguel graduated from Lee High School-His aunt made tortillas at a west side restaurant in San Antonio-Theyโve been featured on Food Networkโs Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
A Texas teen bought 170 flowers to give every girl at his school a Valentine
WACO, Texas โ Anyone who's been to high school knows how dreadful Valentine's Day can be for teenagers. A Texas student didn't want any of the girls at his high school to feel down this year โ so he bought every one of them a flower. Jayme Wooley, a sophomore at Axtell High School near Waco, Texas, said he got the idea after seeing some girls not receive any Valentines the year before. Sometimes, it'd just be a secret admirer or popular girls," Wooley told CNN. So with the help of his mom, Wooley bought 170 flowers and handed them out to every girl from sixth to 12th grade that came to school on Friday.
Want to get back at your ex-Valentine? This police department will lock them up
SAPULPA, Oklahoma โ Are you looking to get back at your ex-Valentine? Sapulpa Police Department posted on Facebook Friday, saying if you give them the location of your ex-Valentine, and if they have a warrant, theyโll do the rest. The post in part reads:โTodayโs special includes free transportation, an overnight stay in our luxurious 5-star accommodations, Valentineโs TV dinner and a special set of bracelets.โHAPPY VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL!!!!! Give us a call with their... Posted by Sapulpa Police Department on Friday, February 14, 2020To report your ex-Valentine that has a warrant to Sapulpa Police Department, call 918-224-3862. More on Valentineโs Day:โWith this onion ring, we thee wed!โ SA couple ties the knot at Whataburger on Valentineโs DayLocal couples start Valentineโs Day by getting married at midnightFrom Cincinnati to SA: Lovestruck hippos celebrate Valentineโs Day
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.
โStranger Things 4โ trailer teases return of Hopper
The streaming giant showed "Stranger Things" viewers a little love on Valentine's Day with a "Stranger Things 4" announcement. The series creators, the Duffer brothers, released a video teaser for the showโs new season which dropped a major spoiler. "We're excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway -- and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper!," they said in a statement. โSeason 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime -- pray for the American,โ the Duffer brothers said.
Local couples start Valentineโs Day by getting married at midnight
Local couples start Valentineโs Day by getting married at midnightPublished: February 14, 2020, 7:57 amMore than 100 couples started Valentineโs Day by getting married just after the stroke of midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse.
Local couples start Valentineโs Day by getting married at midnight
SAN ANTONIO โ More than 100 couples started Valentineโs Day by getting married just after the stroke of midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse. The mass wedding is offered each year by the Bexar County clerk. To be in the service, couples had to get their marriage license from the clerkโs office and pay a fee. The couples had 72 hours to get their certificate to make the marriage official. All couples needed to bring an ID and know their Social Security number for the ceremony.
Words from the wise: San Antonio seniors offer tips on lasting love
SAN ANTONIO โ In the spirit of Valentineโs Day, we want to know what the secret is to lasting love. (San Antonio Housing Authority)Nancy and Jesus have been married for 47 years and counting. (San Antonio Housing Authority)โRespect each other, trust each other and love each other," the couple says. (San Antonio Housing Authority)โBe friends first and support each other through thick and thin," the couple says. (San Antonio Housing Authority)โHave patience with each other and respect each other over everything,โ the couple says.
New bakery in SA offering $1 cinnamon rolls on Valentineโs Day
A new bakery is opening in San Antonio and is offering $1 cinnamon rolls on Valentineโs Day! Customers are urged to arrive early to its grand opening for $1 cinnamon rolls, which will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. San Antonio restaurants offering specials, discounts on Valentineโs Day 2020Each customer is limited to one roll per visit. The bakery is known for its cinnamon rolls and features 20 frosting flavors and toppings, according to its Facebook page. Hot Rolls Warm cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven....coming to you soon!
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.
Talk show hosts poke fun at San Antonio Zooโs name a cockroach, rat after your ex event
The San Antonio Zooโs first-ever โCry Me a Cockroachโ event may seem like a genius idea to those recently burned by romance, and national media is thinking the same. Want to get back at your ex on Valentineโs Day? Sports radio talk show host Jim Rome said this Valentineโs Day could actually โbe one of the bestโ days, even for those dreading the holiday, because of the event. โAnd every other zoo in the world, step your game up because youโre all looking up at the San Antonio Zoo and their livestream,โ he said. The feeding frenzy will be livestreamed on Valentineโs Day and roaches and rats can now be purchased online.
Here are the Anti-Valentineโs and Singles Awareness parties in San Antonio
Thatโs because bars and restaurants around San Antonio are hosting parties where locals can spend time with the ones they love most. These events are themed on Anti-Valentineโs Day on Friday and Singles Awareness Day on Saturday. Anti-Valentineโs Day and Singles Awareness Day eventsLittle Woodrowโs Babcock: The Medical Center bar will have an โAnti-Valentineโs Dayโ for singles from 6 p.m.-2 p.m. on Friday. The Rustic: A DJ will play for a brunch that will last from 10 a.m.-3 p.m on Saturday for Singles Awareness Day. More Valentineโs Day coverage:A list of Valentineโs Day events for couples and singles in San AntonioSan Antonio restaurants offering specials, discounts on Valentineโs Day 2020Local couples start Valentineโs Day by getting married at midnight
SAQ: Your Valentineโs Day concerns addressed by Dr. Harry Croft
SAN ANTONIO โ Valentineโs Day can trigger a wide range of emotions for many people. While some may be excited to celebrate with their loved ones, others may feel sad, overwhelmed, pressured or altogether apathetic. On Feb. 12, KSAT hosted a livestream Q&A with psychiatrist Dr. Harry Croft to give viewers a chance to ask questions about dating, relationships, love and loneliness. The livestream will be available to stream on KSAT.com and on the KSAT app on streaming devices. Dr. Croft is triple board certified in adult psychiatry, addiction medicine and sex therapy.
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.
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?
Want to get back at your ex on Valentineโs Day? SA Zoo can help!
SAN ANTONIO โ If youโre looking to get back at your ex this Valentineโs Day, the San Antonio Zoo has got you covered! The zoo is hosting its first-ever โCry me a Cockroachโ event, where you can purchase a live cockroach for zoo staff to feed to one of their animals. According to zoo staff, if your ex was a snake, you could also buy a rat and they can feed it to a reptile. After checkout, you can name your cockroach or rat after your ex. San Antonio Zoo promotion allows couples to eat among animals on Valentineโs DayYou can watch the livestream here.
Attorney in Tennessee offers free divorce for Valentineโs Day
TENNESSEE โ A Tennessee attorney is taking on a whole new approach to Valentineโs Day this year. Instead of the traditional flowers or candy, the Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly will be giving away one free divorce in the state of Tennessee. According to the law officeโs website, to win, the person must convince the attorneyโs office why they should receive the free divorce. Get married on the Bexar County Courthouse steps for free this Valentineโs DayThe person with the most convincing argument will be declared the winner. The winner will receive a free divorce, which does include no fee for legal representation in the divorce.
San Antonio Zoo promotion allows couples to eat among animals on Valentineโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ Love birds looking for a unique Valentineโs Day experience this year can dine among animals at the San Antonio Zoo. The zoo is hosting its โWild at Heartโ event that features a four-course meal, a glass of wine and a front-row seat to the Africa Live exhibit. Two โzoo-niqueโ experiences, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., will take place on Valentineโs Day. Tables for VIP seating, which are directly next to the hippo-viewing window, have sold out at $125 a person. The four-course meal includes a salad, the choice of fried calamari or stuffed mushrooms, the choice of veal osso bucco with four-cheese ravioli or seared barramundi with roasted sweet potatoes, and a dessert.
Get married on the Bexar County Courthouse steps for free this Valentineโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ Want to get married on Valentineโs Day for free? Bexar County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark will be conducting free mass wedding ceremonies on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse on Feb. 14. The county clerkโs office says the ceremonies will take place at 100 Dolorosa Street, on the north side of the courthouse. The ceremonies will be held during the following times:
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.
5 genius ways to seek revenge on an ex who broke your heart
They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but what kind of revenge are we talking about? Luckily for you, we have assembled a few different ways for you to have your best revenge on that scrub who broke your heart. The Sydney Zoo once held a contest in which the winner got to name a snake after their ex. Upgrade your lifeBeyoncรฉ once said, "Best revenge is your paper," and truer words have never been spoken. And please, comment below if you have any ways that are perfect for getting back at your ex.
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.
What romantic city should you spend your Valentineโs Day in?
Just imagine -- you won the big lottery just a few days before Valentineโs Day and you and your partner want to take a trip of a lifetime. Where do you go? Donโt you worry, you future lottery winner, because we have assembled a nice and easy quiz to help you determine which romantic city you should spend your Valentineโs Day in.
SHARE: Got a funny or terrible Valentineโs Day story? We want to hear it!
Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine's Day? Errr, that sounds like there's some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine's Day? If you have a story involving Feb. 14 that youโre now able to look back on and laugh, please: tell us more! Oh, and better luck this coming Valentineโs Day.
Celebrate Valentineโs Day at a one-of-a-kind White Castle popup at H-E-B
SAN ANTONIO โ If youโre a fan of White Castle sliders but sad that there isnโt a location in the Alamo City, you may be in luck this Valentineโs Day with a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience at H-E-B Alamo Ranch. The fast-food chain says itโs taking its traditional Valentineโs Celebration on the road for the first time, and its first stop will be in San Antonio. White Castle will serve sliders hot off the grill and serve them tableside for two days from 3 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at the H-E-B at 12125 Alamo Ranch Parkway. Those wanting to get their hands on the piping hot sliders must make a reservation online. The reservation page says prices range from $30 and under.
KSAT 12's Valentine's Day Cutest Couple Contest
Vote for the cutest couple in San Antonio! The (3) cutest couples will be revealed on Valentine's Day! Top 10 Valentine's Day Restaurants in San Antonio 2018Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's how you can get your man's mojo backThe history of Valentine's Day/**/
The history of Valentineโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ Valentineโs Day has been a part of our culture in the United States since we can remember. Some of us grew up being forced to bring Valentine's Day cards for all the classmates, and just like that, we were programmed that February 14 is a day for romance, love, flowers, chocolates and expensive Hallmark cards. Valentine's Day will forever be a mystery as no one has the exact details... but there is evidence most of the stories point back to at least two martyred saints named Valentine. Story #5Around the time frame of 498 A.D., Pope Gelasius declared February 14 as the official St. Valentineโs Day to honor the martyr Valentinus and to ultimately end the pagan celebration of Juno. Fun Facts About Valentine's DayAbout 80 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are bought by womenHallmark began selling Valentine's Day cards in 1913Hallmark estimates more than 110 million cards are exchanged for the holiday each yearValentineโs Day is the second-largest holiday for giving greetings cardsOn average, people spend about $136 for Valentine's DayInformation courtesy: Hallmark.com and History.com
Select right gift for her and your wallet
Few things can measure the value of a relationship to a woman like the gift that you decide to give her for her birthday. Either way, it's a great way to show the woman in your life that you put time, thought and effort into her gift. Gifts For Under $20It could be hard to impress some women with a birthday gift under $20, so your best bet is to go hyper-personal with a gift that truly shows how you feel about her. If you've got the budget to combine this with a heartfelt card and letter, it could be a really effective gift. However, making a significant effort to spend time with your woman for her birthday could be a gift goldmine.
Valentine's Day Treat: Chevre-cherry bonbons
When you are ready to make the bonbons, heat water until simmering in the bottom pan of a double boiler over high heat (see Tip). Remove one plate of cheese balls from the freezer. Using a candy-dipping tool or a spoon, immerse one ball in the chocolate; gently roll to coat it. Dip the remaining cheese balls. (Work quickly because it is important the the cheese balls remain frozen during this step.)
Saying yes to romance hard with babies
This year, as the holiday approached, I realized my idea of romance has changed drastically over the years. With marriage, romance is harder to come by. And now we have babies, which means more to clean and less time to share the love with each other. For my husband, romance is pretty basic. As long as I sneak a few to my husband, I think romance lives on in our house.