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Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

5 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas You Can Snag in Newton

Now that the roads are usable following the blizzard last weekend, it might be time to start thinking about the Valentine's Day gifts that need to get bought before tomorrow.

Sure, the historic snow storm that teared through the region could be used as an excuse to why you didn't get a superb Valentine's Day gift for your significant other, but, it's a stretch, and why bother going through the hassle? Head into the village centers this afternoon and net a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for your Valentine.  GIFTS FOR HIM 1. SOMETHING TO WARM UP HIS COLD WINTER NIGHTS Consider a fine sipping liquor for your gentleman or a robust glass of wine. Urban Grape or Murray's can recommend something great, including old favorites, new finds, and a few distilled locally. 2. THE WRITE IDEA Papyrus or The Paper Tree offers stationary and pens for all his important hand-written documents, which with any hope will include a love …

Melanie Graham

8:56 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013

Another suggestion from Michele Steinberg on Twitter (@mrs_s92): "I'd add Folklorica in Newton Centre to the ladies' wish list! I am always happy with gifts from that store."   more ›

Valentine's Day Recipes: Homemade Chocolate Goodies

Suggestions on what to make, and where in Newton to buy the ingredients.

  Any excuse to eat chocolate is one I'm happy to induldge. Which is why I like Valentine's Day so much.... Red foil-wrapped chocolates tend to appear on the receptionist's desk at the vet or bank, while whole aisles of the grocery store can be devoted to conversation hearts, chocolate samplers and more.  But I'm also a baker, so I enjoy an excuse to get into the kitchen and craft a yummy concoction that I'd usually avoid making in an effort against waistline expansion. All that goes out the window for one small, glorious 24-hour period called Valentine's Day.  Below, I'll share a pair of my favorite chocolate recipes you can make for your Valentine's Day sweetie, family members or favorite friend. Plus, I'll let you know where in town you…

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Students Asked to Keep Valentine's Day Candy at Home

Horace-Mann Principal Mark Nardelli has asked the students and parents at his school to keep the sweets out of the classroom this Valentine's Day.

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