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Celebrating Mardi Gras with the Kids in New Orleans-MainPhoto

Celebrating Mardi Gras with the Kids in New Orleans

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Living in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is a lot of fun. I will first tell you that it’s a myth that Mardi Gras is a tourist-only holiday. And you may also be surprised to know that this holiday is very kid-friendly. All you have to do…

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Robyn Moreno

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Whether you’re going steady or flying solo, here are five totally non-cheesy Valentine’s Day gifts suggested by Robyn Moreno that will have you or your lucky loved one hearting V Day! Love Letter Necklace from BlueNile.com Send your…
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How to Effortlessly Go from Office Attire to Valentine’s Date-Sexy

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Unfortunately for hopeless romantics, Valentine’s Day is not a federal holiday. If you’re a working woman, you’ll most likely have to head out on your date right after a full day at the office. But just because you’ve spent the last…
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Valentine’s Day in History and Tradition

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Ah, February 14, Valentine's Day! Children exchange Valentine's Day cards at school, guys give the women in their lives heart-shaped boxes of candy, couples exchange “I Love You!” cards and balloons, and we all secretly hope that we'll…
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The Sweet Life: Super Easy Chocolate Truffles

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Chocolate truffles are sophisticated, rich, and very simple to make. They’re delicious as gifts or just as a treat for yourself. Why not? FANCY THEM UP, PAIR THEM WITH WINE The secret lies in matching strong chocolates with full-bodied…
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6 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be Single on Valentine’s Day

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Many single women lament Valentine’s Day as one of their most hated days of the year. After all, V-Day is all about couples, love and romance, and if you’re single, February 14 is enough to make you feel defective! But chin up, single…
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Do’s & Don’ts of Proposing on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year, right? Well, that depends on how you spend it. More guys propose to their girlfriends on February 14 than any other, with 10 percent of all  proposals occurring on this day every year.…
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A Man's Guide to Valentine's Day

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Ah, here comes Valentine's Day, yet again. Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl of dates. Most men have to be reminded about this day. Thank God for all the red decor at the grocery store and the ads on TV. Because we know it's a super-important…
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What His Valentine’s Day Gift Really Means

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It's the day after Valentine's Day and you're either full of love or disappointment. Your Valentine did exactly what you desired. He took you to your favorite restaurant, looking dapper while opening doors for you. Or he forgot it was Valentine's…