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Valentine 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

POLL: Valentine's Day, Love it or Hate It?

What are your feelings about the red, white and pink holiday? Vote in our poll below.

Happy Valentine's Day, Canton! For some, today is just another day. For others, it is a day to shower a significant other with cards, candy, jewelry and gifts. Many feel passionate about hating the commercialized-Hallmark Day, and others love to spread the love. What are your thoughts on V-Day? Vote in our poll below and and share your comments in the comments section.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Canton Patch's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

A few suggestions to help make shopping for your sweetheart simple.

Valentine's Day is only three days away. Love it, or hate it, most folks tend to partake in the annual hearts/candy/flowers/love tradition. So, to help make Tuesday a bit easier, here are a few tips for picking up those perfect gifts for that special someone. 1. Think spring. Most folks, unless allergic, enjoy a fresh bouquet of their favorite flowers. They are pretty, cheery and make everyone think of warmer weather to come. Trying to figure out what color roses to buy? Click here for a quick guide. 2. Lay on the Sparkle. You know your gal best. But, not many ladies would say no to something glittery. Depending on the level of your relationship, pick up a little jewelry to show your like/love/affection. Take a look at the jewelry and gift…

Maew Maewlaay

2:13 am on Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Pre-Valentine's Day Snow Coming to Canton

The National Weather Service is predicting snow for Saturday.

If you love snow, you are in luck. The National Weather Service is forecasting three to five inches of snow to hit the area on Saturday. With a high temperature of 33 degrees in Canton, the Saturday snowfall will end before 5:00 p.m. and dump an estimated three to five inches, according to the National Weather Service. Although Saturday night will dip to a chilly 14 degrees, with wind chills as low as zero, it looks like the snow will let up in time for folks to take their sweeties out for a pre-Valentine's Day night out. Bundle up, folks!

Roses are Red, and Sometimes Pink

Selecting the right flowers for your sweetie is important. Here's a hint: roses are usually a good idea.

While some people go all out for Valentine's Day, all you really need is a box of good chocolate and a bottle or two of wine to keep many women happy. But Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday, which means that all the other women in her office will be receiving bouquets of flowers at their desks. So, even women who aren't big fans of Valentine's Day (such as this writer,) always liked receiving flowers at the office. There are plenty of places in town to buy flowers. Here's our listing of florists in Canton: According to ProFlowers.com the color of your roses is important. Give your girlfriend yellow roses might seem like a good idea if her favorite color is yellow, but not if you want to keep her as a girlfriend. Here's a simple guide: Red …

Maew Maewlaay

2:14 am on Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sweet and Frugal Tips to Make Your Valentine's Day at Home Special

Shaw's provides budget-friendly Valentine's Day ideas.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, Registered Dietitian for Shaws Supermarkets Jennifer Shea has created a list of romantic ideas to help you plan a special day for your Valentine, keeping your love, hearts and budgets in mind.   o   Savor dark chocolate dipped strawberries, a classic romantic dessert that is quick and simple to make at home. o   Sip spicy and sweet Mexican hot chocolate made with low-fat milk, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, chili powder, cinnamon and a bit of sugar. o   Indulge in light vanilla bean ice cream. Top with sliced strawberries and shaved dark chocolate.  Have two spoons for this one. -Press release by Shaws Supermarket.

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Lisa Gentes-Hunt

2:28 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012

Chocolate covered strawberries? Breakfast in bed? Sounds great!!   more ›

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Win a Lunch Date with Bruins Player Tyler Seguin

Boston Bruins star will continue partnership with a Canton-based Dunkin’ Donuts and participate in a “Romance/Bromance” lunch with lucky fans on Monday, February 13.

Boston Bruins star Tyler Seguin will continue to run on Dunkin’. Canton-based Dunkin’ Donuts, announced a renewed sponsorship deal with Seguin in which he will continue to serve as a spokesperson for the brand through September 2012. To celebrate the renewed partnership and Valentine’s Day, Dunkin’ Donuts will host a Romance/ Bromance meet and greet lunch with Seguin on Monday, February 13. Male and female fans can show their love for #19 by entering for a chance to win The Romance & Bromance Tyler Seguin Sweepstakes by clicking on the ”Tyler Seguin Sweeps” tab on the Dunkin’ Donuts Facebook page through February 9. Six lucky fans will win lunch with Tyler Seguin for themselves and a friend, a $19 Dunkin’ Donuts card and Boston Bruins gear…

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Do You Know Your Valentine's Chocolate?

Chocolate is healthy! At least some types are, so here's a little information about chocolate's health benefits and where to get that healthy stuff in Canton.

Chocolate is a staple of Valentine's Day, and for good reason. It's a sinfully sweet treat, of course, but it also contains flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that has been shown to have health benefits for the very target of Cupid's arrow—the heart. But not all chocolate products are created equal: they can vary wildly in flavonoid content, fat and calories, and quality of ingredients. So how can you be sure you're expressing your love with the most healthful chocolate option? According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, many products you might find in the chocolates section of your grocery store or gift shop have much more sugar and fat than real chocolate. "It's always a good idea to stick to real chocolate rather than candies and bars with …

Poll: How Far in Advance Do You Plan for Valentine's Day?

Did you make reservations for your favorite restaurant months ago? Or are you flying by the seat of your pants on the day? Take the poll and add your comments.

  Valentine's Day is on Tuesday, February 14. One week from today. You have been warned. There's still plenty of time to make reservations at a restaurant, order flowers, write a poem, or organize a scavenger hunt for the love of your life. The size or price (or lack of) isn't always important. Macaroni necklaces are some of the most cherished gifts ever, but probably if you haven't been married to the person for 40 years...  Check out Patch all week for Valentine's Day ideas and suggestions. And let us know what you're doing for Valentine's Day in the comments section.

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Lisa Gentes-Hunt

11:32 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

We love Marliave in Boston, a little, romantic French place hidden behind Tremont St...so nice!   more ›

Monday, February 6, 2012

Canton-based Dunkin' Donuts Gets in the Valentine's Day Spirit with Heart-Shaped Treats

In time for Valentine’s Day, eat your hearts out with two varieties of Dunkin’ Donuts’ heart-shaped donuts.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but at Dunkin’ Donuts it might also be the sweetest, thanks to the return of heart-shaped donuts. Just in time for Valentine’s Day season, Dunkin’ Donuts has two delicious ways for sweethearts to show their love.  The Cupid’s Choice Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian Kreme, topped with strawberry icing and a festive mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. The new Chocolate Heart Donut is a chocolate frosted heart-shaped donut with vanilla buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate chips. Both donuts will be available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide through the end of February. “We introduced heart-shaped donuts last Valentine’s Day as our …

Friday, February 3, 2012

Treat Your Valentine to a Thin Mint and Support the Canton Girl Scouts

Love Girl Scout Cookies? Head to Canton on February 12 to buy your favorites.

Share your love, and your love for those Peanut Butter Patties, with your someone special and support the Canton Girl Scouts this Valentine's Day. On Sunday, February 12, just in time for V-Day, the scouts are selling cookies at Shaws Supermarket in Canton from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This season, the Girl Scout Cookies are decked out with a “Be Mine” message. Not only are the treats sweet, but they also support a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts. The group encourages building courage, confidence and character. "Through the cookie sales and other activities, Girl Scouts learn life skills and realize how to live up to their full potential," Media and Public Relations Manager of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Allison Rubin …

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