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Forget Valentine's Day — February 15 Is Cheap Candy Day!

Robert and Erin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:31:24 +0000

February 15, the day after Valentine's Day, is Cheap Candy Day! Many stores across Shreveport-Bossier will be selling the sweets that went unsold prior to Valentine's Day at deep discounts. It's the perfect time to swoop in and satisfy your sweet tooth!

In honor of Cheap Candy Day, here are Robert and Erin's favorite candy.

16 Nostalgic Valentines You Probably Gave Away as a Kid

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:03:14 +0000

Remember when Valentine's Day was awesome? You spent all day gluing construction paper to a shoe box, for the sole purpose of having people stuff it with cheap candy and cards from the pharmacy. Now it's just Someecards on Facebook and the orange creams are all that's left in the Whitman's sampler in the office kitchen.

Here are some of those cards you maybe used to get in your shoebox, if the teacher was too depressed to make you make your own Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day.

Starbucks Offers Free Drinks to Shreveport and Bossier City on Valentine's Day

Robert and Erin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:32:22 +0000

It popped up on the official Starbucks Twitter just a couple hours ago! A free Valentine's Day offer from coffee legend Starbucks! It's a 'buy one, get one free' deal that'll be kicking off later today, so if you're a Starbucks lover (and there's only a few billion or so), don't miss out! Read on for the details.

10 Awkwardly Hilarious Proposal Fails

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:17:13 +0000

February 14th is upon us, so it's time to whip out all the lovey dovey cliches, y'all. We're talking about the stuff we expect on V-Day-- the chocolates, roses and, of course, the proposal stories. It's a pretty cute idea to propose to your significant other on the most romantic day of the year, but with that comes a big, big risk-- that other person might say no. Yikes.

Erin McCarty's Valentine's Day Advice to Men

Robert and Erin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:50:09 +0000

Valentine's Day is full of great gifts and loving gestures. But I have a theory. It might be negative, but I think it would help hundreds of relationships. I believe women would willingly give up everything their husbands/boyfriends do for them on Valentine's Day if the guys would agree to do one romantic deed each week for their loved one.

Watch These People React to Wedding Proposals — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:00:45 +0000

[onescreen item="5016424"] As you may be aware, today is Valentine’s Day. And as you may have guessed, it’s one of the most popular days for people to propose to each other. Even if you can’t stand “the day of love”—we know, it’s waaaaay commercialized, no arguments here—you’ll be hard pressed not to at least crack [...]

America's Favorite Valentine's Day E-Cards

Robert and Erin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:33:35 +0000

If you happen to be one of those frustrated Valentine’s Day shoppers, seemingly dismayed by the fact that you can’t find the card or gift that not only says ‘I love you’ but expresses your unique personality at the same time, these ecards are just for you! Erin and I came across America’s most popular [...]

Overly Attached Girlfriend Valentine's Day Poem Is Creepy and Funny [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:18:59 +0000

Nothing says “I love you” like a beautiful message from the heart written into a poem. We think this one from the overly attached girlfriend will tug at your heartstrings. Enjoy! [button href="/tags/valentines-day/" title="More Valentine's Day Stuff" align="center"]

Study Reveals Surprising Answer About What Makes Someone Sexy

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:12:11 +0000

Figuring out what makes someone sexy is no laughing matter. Or is it? Valentine’s Day is just about here, so if you’re still single, you may want to know just what a potential mate is trying to find. In a survey of more than 2,000 people who were asked what makes someone sexy, good sense [...]

A Single Girl's Guide to Valentine's Day

juliennebuscho — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:00:12 +0000

We all have had good and not-so-good Valentine's Days. Maybe it was because we were single and thought the special day didn't apply to us. And why should it if there's no love interest to share it with? I'll tell you why it should and what you can do if that’s the case this year.

I’ll also share what you should never, ever do under any circumstances no matter how lonely you may be. I know, because I did it.

Bad Valentine's Day Gifts Update: Listeners List Grows

Robert and Erin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:20:43 +0000

This morning on 96,5 KVKI Erin and I began taking calls from listeners who told us about the worst Valentine’s Day gifts they’d ever received. Hard to believe, but most of the callers were women who’d gotten the ill planned presents from their husbands. Here’s just a sample of responses… Vicki C.: A ‘shiny new’ [...]

13 Depressing Romance Comics for Valentine's Day

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:46:41 +0000

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year. If everyone in the world is a smug jerk in a happy relationship with somebody who actually cares about them, that is. Valentine’s Day. The day single people love to hate. The day people in relationships are afraid to talk about it lest their single friends get mad at [...]

Valentine's Day Gifts Women Don't Want

Erin McCarty — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:32:21 +0000

After doing some research and talking to several of my friends, I put together a list of Valentine’s Day gifts women don’t want. Lingerie Teddy Bears Boxed sets of jewelry Chocolates Here’s why these items make our list. Women like to pick out their own lingerie and it will be really tough for a man [...]

Here's Where You Can Buy Valentine's Day Flowers in Shreveport & Bossier City

Danny Fox — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:32:17 +0000

When searching for that special Valentine's Day gift, nothing says "I love you" like flowers for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is this Thursday (February 14), and to help you save some time we have an awesome list of Shreveport-Bossier florists to help you deliver flowers and roses for your sweetheart!

The Most Romantic GIFs for Valentine's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:03:25 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a special collection of GIFs. Valentine’s Day is a special holiday — some people love it and some people want to permanently delete it from the calendar and never see another heart shaped box of chocolates again. Well, no matter which camp you fall into, these GIFs [...]

5 Unique Valentine's Day Gifts She Would Never Expect to Get From You

Danny Fox — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:16:01 +0000

You don’t want to get her a box of Valentine’s day Candy because everybody does that. She told you not to get roses because they are always over priced for this special day. So totally surprise here with one of these 5 unique gifts she would never expect to get from you! 1 Funny Valentine [...]

Top 15 Valentine's Day Bible Verses

Steve King — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:25:36 +0000

The date of February 14 is was known, at one time, as St. Hugs Day. However, it became more commonly known in the Anglican community as the Feast of St. Valentine. Historically, St. Valentine was a priest near Rome in about the year 270 A.D. It was during this time that there was a war [...]

Valentine's Day Candies That Make Your Booty Bigger [PHOTOS]

Danny Fox — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:48:50 +0000

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Cupid is about to shoot little arrows into your heart and make it skip a beat. Check out these awesome Valentine’s Day candies that will make your booty bigger by eating them. 1 Chocolate Cherry Chunky Booty Builder Candy Have a couple of these cherries and your booty [...]

The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts on the Web

Emerald Catron — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:19:38 +0000

If you’re feeling a little pressure to impress this Valentine’s Day, let us lend you a hand. Here are some things you DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BUY. So just cross those right off your list of gift ideas. This is just a smattering of examples from a very thorough list compiled by our friends at Huffington [...]

10 Valentine's Day Facts You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:28 +0000

It's almost time for everyone's (least) favorite holiday -- Valentine's Day! But before you resign yourself to watching 'Marley & Me' and eating soup straight out of the can, learn these facts! At least that way you can feel like you're not completely worthless because you're still capable of learning. That should help. That, and ice cream.