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Woman Buys Ad Space to Dump Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:48:00 +0000

Whether you're stuck trying to figure out an original way to be romantic or lamenting the fact you don't have a sweetheart, Valentine's Day definitely isn't all chocolate and good feelings.

But no matter your February 14th gripe, you are still probably having a better Valentine's Day than a Manchester, England man named Dan.

Valentine's Day Fun Facts

Lucky Larry — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:15:43 +0000

Valentine’s Day is about love, money, flowers and more! CNN has compiled a list of fun facts for Valentine’s Day. Lovers will spend nearly $4 billion on flowers and candy combined for the day of love. When you go to break that down, it averages out to about $131 per person that will be spent [...]

Great Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Get for Free on the East Texas Craigslist

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:08:59 +0000

Low on cash and need a Valentine’s Day gift? Don’t be afraid, Craigslist is here to help. There are loads of great gifts being sold on the East Texas page of the website. Getting that great gift for FREE is just a click away thanks to Craigslist. Being broke on Valentine’s Day can land you [...]

Where to Buy Flowers for Valentine's Day in Tyler + East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:15:08 +0000

Valentines Day is exactly one week away. And while it may be cheesy or cliche, all girls love getting flowers. It's a fact. It doesn't have to be a huge, over the top bouquet that costs your entire paycheck. It doesn't matter the size or price of the flowers, it's the thought that counts. Although, I'm sure a huge bouquet wouldn't hurt. Here's a list of local flower shops for you to get your Valentine's flowers from.

Alone on Valentine's Day? Throw Yourself a Perfect Pity Party

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:53:19 +0000

Oh, Valentine's Day, how you ruin so many single people's lives. The day set aside for cheesy gifts, lots of PDA, and things that come in pairs. Like that sock that didn't come out of the washer with its match, some people will be all alone on this day. But, don't let Valentine's Day get you down. Throw a pity party!

The Keys to Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Single

Lucky Larry — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:38:22 +0000

If you’re in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is pretty easy (well, for the most part!). However, if you’re single, it can be a pretty tough day, especially if you work in an office full of married or committed people. The women in the office who have a man who care about them will get flowers [...]

The Best Valentine's Day Jokes — Laughing Our Way to the Day of Love [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:00:56 +0000

Valentine’s Day seems so serious most of the time. People feeling all of the stress as this ‘day of love’ heads quickly toward all of us. But, shouldn’t this day be taken lightly? Here are some of the best Valentine’s Day jokes to release some of this V-Day stress. This time of year, people are [...]

Best Valentine's Day Date + Dream Celebrity V-Day Dates [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:49:47 +0000

We collected your favorite Townsquare Media radio DJs’ best Valentine’s Day dates. Plus, we asked them who their dream celebrity Valentine’s Day dates would be. With the big day coming up, this might help some of you figure out your February 14th plans. Mostly, these are just some cute and funny stories. You hear them [...]

Five Worst Valentine's Day Gifts to Give a Woman

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:37:27 +0000

Valentine’s Day is only 19 days away. So, it is time to start shopping for your significant other’s gift. But, be very careful men. It is a tricky thing to buy a woman the perfect gift. To help you, here is a list of the five worst gifts to avoid giving. Giving a bad gift [...]

Best Local Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:38:36 +0000

Valentine's Day is sneaking up quickly, and it's time to start making plans. Whether you and your significant other are planning it together, or you are planning to surprise, if you want the best you need to start now! Here's a list of the best local restaurants to celebrate this upcoming Valentine's Day.

Smith County Introduces New Look to Marriage Licenses Just in Time for Valentine's Day

Jeff Evans — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:06:22 +0000

For the first time since 1959, the Smith County District Clerk’s office is updating the look of Smith County Marriage Licenses – just in time for couples tying the knot for Valentines Day! The license will now be in color and will feature a Tyler Rose displayed proudly. The license will also feature a gold [...]

Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:56:23 +0000

While we should show our love and appreciation to our significant other every day, Valentine's Day is a special day set aside to do so. It's a day where you can spoil your significant other (and vice versa) and show them just how much you cherish them. Here is a list of ideas of how you can spend your Valentine's Day here in Tyler.

5 Ways to Recover From a Valentine's Day Blunder

Smethanie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:15:15 +0000

(Guys always screw up on Valentine's Day. Smethanie tells you how to recover.)

It's Valentine's Day. Love is in the air. Well, Hallmark claims it is at least. Babies are on the loose, shooting unregistered weapons at unsuspecting strangers. If you play your cards right, you'll make it to the only part of the sappy holiday you actually enjoy — the happy ending after all the wining and dining. But, make one wrong move, Mister, and all the kisses beginning with K and overpriced dead botanical things are for waste.

You're not a woman, so good luck figuring out exactly what yours wants. The female mind is so complex, we can barely decipher our own thoughts. I mean, it takes us more than an appropriate amount of time to figure out what we want from a restaurant menu, and we're never happy with our decision. How the hell are we supposed to know what we want for Valentine's Day? We don't, but we expect you to. You won't, so here's five ways to recover from a Valentine's Day blunder and still take part in the plunder:

Conan O'Brien Facebook Cards Will Steal Your Valentine

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:25:53 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, Conan is here to help. Last year, the late-night host launched a series of video F-cards, which you can send to your friends on Facebook. F-cards are a lot like E-Cards only, well, blunter. With Valentine’s just around the corner, Conan has unleashed a trio of F-cards to help you navigate this most tricky of days.

Attention, Men — Women Want Creative Gifts on Valentine's Day

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:16 +0000

For a guy, finding the right Valentine’s Day gift for his beloved can be a challenge. And if a new online survey is to be believed, it just got a little harder — women say the stand-by chocolates and flowers simply won’t do.

How Much Will The Average Guy Spend On Valentine's Day?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:18 +0000

Who says romance is dead? It’s clearly alive and well — and has a price tag attached. If you’ve ever wondered just how much of a boon Valentine’s Day actually is to the economy, wonder no more. According to the National Retail Federation (sounds like a fun bunch), Americans will spend $17.6 billion total on [...]

Man Buries Fiance Alive; Gets 20 Years in Prison

Chris Cobb — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:11:16 +0000

Here’s something to think about with Valentine’s day coming up next month. Now I am not advocating this at all, because it’s downright cold-blooded, but it’s good to hear it ends with a happy ending…sort of. Marcin Kasprzak, 26, decided he was bored with his wife, so he got his friend, Patryk Borys, 18, to [...]

Real Men Shop At Wal-Mart

Marcie Pink — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:11:08 +0000

Yesterday I was lucky enough to meet a 96x listener who's name is "Rooster." He caught my eye with his carefully chosen two dozen roses as he stood debating which chocolates to buy.

When I asked him about the flowers he proudly told me how he was going to buy a vase and trick the arrangement out by placing the two different colored roses to compliment each other -- more after the jump.

How Guys Say 'I Love You'

Marcie Pink — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:00:35 +0000

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, TheFrisky.com thought they'd give men an opportunity to tell women about all the other ways they say "I love you" without actually having to say it.

From the mind of a man, here are some ways he says he cares -- after the jump.

Charlie Brown's Valentine [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:00:53 +0000

No holiday is complete without watch a seasonal Charlie Brown — more after the jump. We’ve all been Charlie Brown wanting that “nice little girl with red hair” to notice us. Well, I guess I should clarify if it’s a lady it would be that “nice little boy with read hair.” What is your best [...]