Who doesn’t like receiving a little compliment now and then? Positive, sincere words are an affirmation of actions and intent, and they give the recipient a boost, sometimes just…
THE KITCHEN DIVA I love preparing a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. Cooking is one of the ways I show my love for my sweet husband, Michael. We’ve been married for 45 years,…
Strolling through store displays of heart-shaped, red cellophane-wrapped Valentine’s Day candy, oversized stuffed teddy bears and lacy barely-there lingerie always amuses me. The…
Extend the life of your Valentine’s Day this year with help from University of Illinois Extension. “Whether you receive or give a gift of cut flowers, it is nice to know how to…
Valentine’s Day and chocolate are a classic pairing, but chocolate also has other positive connections to the heart. Dietary flavonoids contained in dark chocolate may reduce blood…