By David Wygant

If you’re thinking of traveling with your new woman, why not plan a weekend trip for Valentine’s Day? There are so many great deals during this special holiday. Don’t make the classic mistake of looking to the countryside. Everyone thinks that’s the most romantic place to go, but on Valentine’s Day, those bed and breakfasts are swarming with couples.
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By Kris Schoels

6 million — The number of people who expect or are planning a marriage proposal.

1.9 billion — The amount people will spend on flowers alone.

53% — Women who would end their relationship and love if they didn’t get something for Valentines Day

With these statistics, it’s no wonder we get crazy about a seemingly harmless day in February. As a relationship expert, I think Valentine’s Day should be about managing expectations and making sure you both are on the same page about gifts and celebrating.

Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day presents…and a few things you should never get for the girl in your life!

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By Maria Darbenzio and Molly Jacob

Valentine’s Day is the holiday of relationships and love, so what better way to celebrate than getting down on one knee, popping open the ring box, and asking your partner to spend a lifetime with you? While some may find proposing on VDay to be cheesy, these celebrity couples do not agree.

Check out these five Valentine’s Day celebrity engagements:

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By Jude Bijou MA MFT

Lots of us, particularly males, fret about what to do for Valentine’s Day. Need some relationship advice? Chocolate and roses are nice, but not exactly creative or even heartfelt.

Sexy lingerie or a romantic dinner may be fun, but is this what she really wants?

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By Molly Jacob and Suzanne Casamento for Galtime.com

Valentine’s Day is like the New Year’s Eve of relationships and love. There’s all this pressure to have an amazing evening, maybe even the date of a lifetime.  That’s thanks to the amazing Valentine’s Day dates in unrealistic rom-coms. But before you get all caught up in all the hype, it’s important to consider who you’re going to spend the holiday with this year. So instead of settling for just anyone’s company, set yourself up for success by spending Valentine’s Day with the right guy.

Are you still in the market for a Valentine?  Here are some signs he’s the right guy to be your Valentine’s Day date:

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By Joan Barnard

When it seems like every woman you know is getting the royal treatment on Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to feel disappointed when the man in your life does not meet your expectations—and you wouldn’t be the only one.

According to a new study published by the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $18.9 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year.

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By Elizabeth Kim and Molly Jacob

You check the calendar and realize February 14th is coming up sooner than you’d like. You wonder if you can call in sick or at least stay away from social media all day so you don’t have to deal with the cheesy Instagram photos your friends will inevitably post about their significant others. But, before you burrow into bed so that you don’t have to deal with the inevitable love parade, Cupid has some advice on how to get through Valentine’s Day single, unscathed, and maybe even happy.

While it seems like Valentine’s Day is all about relationships and love, check out Cupid’s tips to help you enjoy this day even if you are single:

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This product review is sponsored by Hallmark Gold Crown and Feeln.

By Jenna Bagcal

With Valentine’s Day a little more than a week away, you’re probably planning a special night out with your sweetheart that includes flowers, champagne, and a reservation at an expensive restaurant. But your festivities for this date don’t have to include leaving the house. Instead, use this product review as inspiration and consider having a romantic evening indoors! From now until Feb. 14, participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores are offering a month of free movies from the movie streaming service Feeln with the purchase of a Valentine’s Day card. This offer is available in-stores only while supplies last!

Valentine’s Day Product Review: Feeln

Feeln has a wide selection of Valentine’s Day movies that are sure to please you and your partner this year. From Academy Award-winning films to classic Hollywood movies, they offer a wide variety of choices for you and your loved one. The streaming movie website also showcases exclusive short films and Hallmark Hall of Fame movies that can’t be seen anywhere else.

If your guy is into comedies, surprise him with a home cooked meal of his favorite lasagna and a viewing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off or Click. If you want to set a romantic mood, dim the lights, fill the room with candles, and play Sleepless in Seattle or Big Fish. Whatever your preferences. Either way, don’t forget to pop the cork on your best bottle of wine! Feeln is sure to have a film that’s perfect for you and your beau.

The movies on Feeln can be streamed on your computers, but for a more comfortable viewing experience, this service can also be accessed on iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Apple TV, Roku players, Xbox 360, and on your television. No matter where you are, you can enjoy a movie! Just grab a blanket and a big bowl of popcorn (or Valentine’s Day chocolates), and snuggle up with your love.

Visit your participating Hallmark store to receive a voucher for a month of free movies with Feeln. The purchase of a Valentine’s Day card is required. Ends February 14, 2015. 

This post is sponsored by BloomNation.

By Shannon Seibert

Named by Entrepreneur as a Top 5 Silicon Beach Startup to Watch, BloomNation caters to an exclusive and extensive clientele. The florists create and sell unique and hand-crafted original designs. More specifically, My Beverly Hills Florist, owned by celebrity florist David Goldstein, guarantees arrangements that stay away from the cliche, cookie cutter options.  In 2004, he opened his floral studios in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, and since then, he has catered to some big names in Hollywood, including Dennis Quaid, Russell Simmons, and OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network). Business flourished due to his European flair, contemporary trends, and stunning style of floral expressions for all occasions and affairs. In our celebrity interview, Goldstein shares his best dating advice and offered his expertise to ensure that your relationships and love thrive on Valentine’s Day!
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This post was sponsored by Teleflora.

By Shannon Seibert

We have arranged — so to speak — the perfect flower arrangement for you to give your partner on Valentine’s Day! Show your honey that you care with the Swirls of Love bouquet ($99.95) from Teleflora. One lucky winner will even receive this gorgeous gift just in time for the romantic festivities on February 14th! Check out our product review below for more details.
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By Melanie Mar

Valentine’s Day: the red heart holiday. It’s guaranteed to keep restaurants busy and flower stores in business. Whether you’re single, newly dating, or married, this heartfelt day can be a bit tricky to navigate. Depending on your expectations in the romance department, Valentine’s Day can be an incredible hit or a massive miss. So how do you make sure you and your partner feel special on a day dedicated to love? Read my expert dating advice below!

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This post is sponsored by Gaiam.

By Shannon Seibert

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to figure out what to get your man for the special holiday. If he seems to have everything he needs, why not get him a gift that will benefit both of you? With Gaiam’s new Athletic yoga collection for men, you can improve his health and reduce his stress, paving the way for him to be an even better partner. Take a deep breath and help your man find his chi, thanks to our product review of the Athletic maxTowel and Athletic dynaMat.

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By Lori Zaslow and Jennifer Zucher for Project Soulmate

According to AYI.com, one in five people were dumped on Valentine’s Day. The best way to combat that seemingly horribly timed breakup is to get right back in the saddle! Look at this negative occurrence as a positive opportunity.

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By Louisa Gonzales

R&B artist Jason DeRulo shows he isn’t shy of making grand romantic gestures to the special person in his life, singer Jordin Sparks, on Valentine’s Day. According to UsMagazine.com the long-term couple, DeRulo got Jordin 10,000 roses on the holiday and they were even in her favorite color, orange, proving romance is still very much alive in their relationship. He made it happen with the help of the shop Passion Roses, and by renting out a suite at the Redbury Hotel, where the surprise took place. Sparks captured the lovely moment with a picture she later shared on Instagram, and spoke of how “overwhelmed” she was by the surprise and how she thought it was “beautiful”. DeRulo also shared his excitement on Instagram posting a pic of the roses filled room.

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This post is sponsored by Bands for Arms.

By Kristin Mattern,

Every so often, something comes along that evokes an emotion. Bands for Arms bracelets are that kind of item. The unique bracelets are hand-crafted by volunteers and constructed out of donated pieces of old military uniforms, which were worn by our military men and women. 50 percent of the profits go to not-for-profit organizations that help our service members.

Founder Nicanor Padrigo Mendoza III believes that all U.S. military service members need to be able to feel connected to their loved ones back home. After the loss of his friend in 2009, he wanted to find a way to help service members make that happen. He also desired to spread the word of the physical, mental, and emotional hardships that our armed forces endure and to provide support for those men and women.

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away two bracelet/tee-shirt bundles from Bands for Arms which contain five bracelets to give your friends and family and one Military tee-shirt  that supports breast cancer! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 10 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Bands for Arms.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Andreya Baker! 

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This post is sponsored by Lipocore.

By Kristin Mattern

Valentine’s Day is all about love, but it isn’t just for loving others: it’s for loving yourself too! On this day, treat your body like a temple and give yourself the TLC you deserve with Lipocore from FA Engineered Nutrition.

FA Engineered Nutrition is spearheaded by one of the most influential women in the Sports Nutrition Industry, Liz Gaspari, and seasoned fitness professional and international bestselling author, James Villepigue. With their vision of sports health, their company works to provide the most effective products for any body. From cyclists to tennis players to MMA fighters, FA Engineered Nutrition’s products provide synergistic effects that bring amazing results to everyone.

Lipocore is one of the best-selling fat burners on the market today, which works by increasing thermogenesis to ramp up the metabolism to melt away fat. This incredible supplement increases the heat in your body to help burn more calories and allows your body to tap into body fat for energy, saving valuable muscle glycogen for your working muscles. With Lipocore, you’ll give yourself a gift that keeps on giving long after the chocolates have been devoured and those flowers have wilted.

This Valentine’s Day,CupidsPulse.com will be giving away one bottle of thermogenic supplements from Lipocore! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 10 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Lipocore.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Shannon Pacella!

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This post is sponsored by Juicy Couture.

By Louisa Gonzales

Valentine’s Day evokes different emotions from people, and usually, that emotion depends on their current relationship status. Many women use the day to spend romantic time with their partner. Some singles rebel against it and treat it like a big girls night out. Whatever your status, make a bold statement this Valentine’s Day and try Juicy Couture’s new fragrance Viva La Juicy Noir.

Elizabeth Arden is known for her many and impressionable scents that can reflect your personality. This particular fragrance, otherwise known as “Drinks Only,” is a sultry go-to for making a glam statement. Viva La Juicy Noir’s scent is an enticing interpretation of the original best-selling Viva La Juicy fragrance.

The smell is intoxicating with hints of ripe berries, juicy mandarin, and fresh strawberry. It also has a sprinkle of honeysuckle and sandalwood that gives it a classic finish. The scent captures all the traits of a “Juicy girl,” as it’s mysterious, sensual, and arresting.

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away one bottle of Juicy Couture’s new fragrance Viva La Juicy Noir.

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 9 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Juicy Couture.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Ann Marie Johnson!

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This post is sponsored by Audiovox.

By Kristin Mattern

There’s no better way to commemorate how you spend your Valentine’s Day this year than with selfies of you on a date or you hanging with the girls during a night on the town. But those awkward angles and one-handed pics can sometimes leave you with a less than stellar photo! If you haven’t perfected the art of a selfie yet, you can now make every picture a glamour shot with ShutterBall from Audiovox!

ShutterBall works by triggering the coordinating app on your phone to take a still or video, which means that you can wirelessly hold the ShutterBall in one hand with your phone in the other. You can even set your phone down to take that epic pic or footage that you’ve been dreaming of. Compatible with both Android 2.2 or later and Apple iOS 6.0 or later, this must-have phone accessory is simple to set up and easy to use. Just download the app, and you’re ready to go!

Small enough to hold in your palm and with a convenient loop to keep your ShutterBall handy on your jeans, key chain, or purse, you’ll always be able to snap the perfect photo. This Valentine’s Day, give someone special the gift of a beautiful selfie!

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away a ShutterBall Selfie from AudioVox! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 8 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Shutterball Selfie.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations Bree Pearsall!

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This post is sponsored by AudioVox.

By Kristin Mattern

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by turning up the volume and dancing to the music? Sure, you could go out to a club and chill to the songs that the DJ selects, but having your own dance party or intimate evening is much more fun with 808 bluetooth CANZ from AudioVox!

Do you feel like heading out for the day? Take 808 CANZ with you! It’s compact size and six-hour rechargeable battery life makes it perfect to tag along whether you’re heading to the beach, having a picnic or just hanging at a friend’s house. Using Bluetooth and wireless capabilities, you can link up whatever tunes you’re in the mood for and jam the night away. CANZ comes in metallic blue, red or silver and is very fun and functional.

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away a speaker from 808 CANZ! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 7 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “808 CANZ.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Shannon Pacella! 

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This post is sponsored by Yolanda Shoshana. 

By Yolanda Shoshana

Love is an amazing thing. However, there are times when we have questions about a particular relationship or want to know when we’ll meet a special someone. You might even be wondering if you’ll meet ‘the one’ on Valentine’s Day. That is where the Love Lenormand reading by Yolanda Shoshana will help! The reading includes an in-depth, nine-card spread about your love life completed with the Lenormand Silhouette deck — a deck that is perfect for love readings due to soft and romantic images of lovers in Paris on one side and the traditional Lenormand images on the other.

Lenormand fortune cards were inspired by the French gypsy, Marie Anne Lenormand, and have been used since the 15th century. The 36-card deck is similar to tarot cards but offer a different experience. The cards have a touch of astrology and numerology in them to help with making predictions.

For the reading, you will send your questions via email. After your questions are received, a reading will be completed and sent via email with a mp3 voice recording of the session. Why wait for a secret admirer to step up or pine over a would-be lover? You can find out if Mr. or Mrs. Right is heading your way!

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away one Love Lenormand reading from Yolanda Shoshana!

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 5 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Lenormand.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

This giveaway is now closed.

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This post is sponsored by Jennifer, Renee, and Lana Graziano.

By Kristin Mattern

One of the greatest ways to show someone you love them is by cooking them up a delicious meal. Another way some couples and families show their affection is by having a rousing argument around the dinner table while surrounded by a yummy landscape of food: a tradition carried on by the stars of Mob Wives and the Graziano sisters.

Mob Wives creator and executive producer Jennifer, Mob Wives star Renee, and restaurateur Lana have come together to provide you with sensational recipes that will make you a star in your own kitchen and give you something to banter over this Valentine’s Day.

Their new book, “How To Use A Meat Cleaver” is a full-color cookbook which features 100 of their most-coveted family recipes including Lana’s Famous Meatballs, Lobster Arriagiatta, Sunday Gravy, Sausage and Peppers, Fillet Mignon and more. The girls also share some personal family stories with their readers.

Instead of braving the crowds and eating mediocre-mass-produced-food this Valentine’s Day, cook like a Graziano and create cuisine that will impress your partner or your girlfriends with your culinary prowess. After all, sometimes the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach! Especially if you’re dating a foodie.

This Valentine’s Day, CupidsPulse.com will be giving away a signed copy of “How to Use a Meat Cleaver!”

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 4 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Cookbook.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Modesto Gallo!

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This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden. 

By Louisa Gonzales

Valentine’s Day has come again, and now is the time to make it one to remember. Elizabeth Arden worked with Mariah Carey to create a fragrance that can live up to even your wildest dreams. If you’re going for “happily ever after” this year, then this scent is for you.

The multi-award winning artist wanted to put together a classic, captivating, and sexy scent, and she delivers with Dreams. She invites you to celebrate life and its many stages along the way and reminds you to cherish its most intimate moments.

The fragrance smells of salted caramel apple and star anise combined with bergamot and toasted almonds. There’s also a drop of honeysuckle intertwined with inviting freesia and a small undertone of lily of the valley that gives it a feminine touch. The last few ingredients are a blend of warm patchouli, Tonka bean, and Madagascar vanilla grounds. Yum!

Whether you are coupled or single, you can now arouse the senses with the intoxicating scent of Dreams.

This Valentine’s Day CupidsPulse.com will be giving away Dreams perfume from Elizabeth Arden! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 3 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Mariah Carey Dreams.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Frank Point!

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This post is sponsored by Goldbely.

By Kristin Mattern

Food can be a sensual experience as you and your date delve from sugary depths to rich heights and spicy plateaus. If your tastebuds are looking for a sensory playground that sampling a variety of cuisine afford,  nobody delivers this kind of food discovery like Goldbely!

Founded by self-proclaimed food lovers on a quest for exquisite taste sensations, Goldbely believes that food is best enjoyed when shared with those you love and the best foods to share are those that excite the curiosity. By exploring the US for the most interesting kinds of foods, Goldbely connects foodies with delicious eats from gourmet food purveyors.

Maybe you live in Tennessee, and crave a real New York deli style pastrami on rye. Or you and your bestie are Washington natives dying to have some authentic Texas BBQ. Goldbely hooks you up with whatever food it is you yen for but are separated from by those long stretches of majestic fields of grain and purple mountains. Why go out for Valentine’s Day when you can have a unique dinner delivered right to your front door!

This Valentine’s Day CupidsPulse.com will be giving away a $50 gift card from Goldbely! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 9 a.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Goldbely.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

Congratulations to Briana Christina O’Halloran!

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By Kristin Mattern

Walking hand in hand with your partner is a magical moment. Striding along next to your sweetie, you look down at your hand clasped tightly around… your purse? Don’t miss out on intimate moments this Valentine’s Day by being encumbered by your bag, be hands free and fashionable with SHOLDIT!

SHOLDIT is the incredible accessory that combines a chic look with functionality. This circular scarf is much more than its average scarf-cousins who only lend warmth and beauty to the wearer. SHOLDIT Clutch Wrap purse combines the beauty of a scarf, the security of a cross body and the convenience of a clutch all in one item! You can carry the essentials — like your phone, passport, lip gloss and sunglasses —  without worrying about the size of the purse you will need for that shopping trip with the girls or for that romantic night out. Styled however you like as a scarf, cross body or clutch, you have all of your items at arms reach without the worry or inconvenience of a conventional purse.

Treat yourself, your bestie, your sister, your mom and all the women you love in your life to the hands free luxury of SHOLD IT by entering for a chance to win this must have accessory!

This Valentine’s Day CupidsPulse.com will be giving away one Sholdit Clutch Wrap! 

To enter for a chance to win please email cupid@cupidspulse.com with your full name, address, email, and daytime phone number NO LATER THAN 1 p.m. EST today. In the subject line, please write “Sholdit.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, February 17, 2014. You can enter each contest only once. Good luck!

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