Valentines Day

Why Self-Care Might Be the Best Valentine’s Day Gift of All

By Elaine Raffel / February 10, 2026 /

Valentine’s Day comes with cliché-packed cards, overpriced prix-fixe dinners, and cellophane-wrapped roses — not to mention a lot of expectations. Instead, let’s flip the switch. This year, why not focus on the longest relationship you’ll ever have: the one you have with yourself.

Forget Valentine’s. It’s Time to Celebrate Galentine’s Day With Your BFFs

By Mimi Perez / February 13, 2025 /

While my 20-something-year-old daughter was earning her undergrad degree, I happened to ask her if she and her friends were doing anything for Valentine’s Day. “Momma, we don’t do Valentine’s Day. We do Galentine’s Day.” I stood corrected and intrigued. I believe my retort was, “What the hell is Galentine’s Day?” Galentine’s Day = Ovaries Before…

Open Houses Help Valentines Day Shoppers Find Perfect Gift

By Joy Donovan / February 8, 2024 /

Get on it! Valentine’s Day is just next week, so it’s time to buy your sweetie something to show how your heart beats for them. Instead of running to the neighborhood drug store for a nice box of chocolates and a glittery card, a house could be nice. Obviously, there’s a slight difference in price…

Your Ultimate Valentine’s Day Guide: What to Give and Where to Go

By Elaine Raffel / January 28, 2024 /

For everyone who loves love, Valentine’s Day is a time to pull out all the stops. We’re talking thoughtful gifts, romantic dinners, mood-enhancing music, and, of course, scintillating company.

5 Valentine-Worthy Ways to Add Romance to the Bedroom Year-Round

By Elaine Raffel / February 12, 2023 /

“An aesthetically pleasing boudoir can play a large role in how a couple can relate to each other especially when our environment speaks to our senses,” according to couple therapists.