By Ashley McIlwain Personally I’m a fan of Valentine’s Day. Not because I love the commercial craziness of it with all of the overpriced flowers and candy, oversized cards, and overcrowded restaurants. No, what I love is that it gets people thinking about the ones they love and how to express that love. It’s a
By Ashley McIlwain Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Feel free to let out a romantic sigh, frustrated grunt, or any other noise that corresponds with your outlook on this pink-painted, love-dovey day of chocolate and candy. The thing is, regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, it’s a great excuse to show some
By Carol McIlwain Ahhhh……..Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to the one you love, usually involving chocolate. What started out as a simple gesture has morphed into an event of gigantic proportions: lavish cards, expensive gifts, and destination celebrations. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those are all great ways to celebrate, but not always practical. A
By Ashley McIlwain If you have a pulse, then you are most likely aware that Valentine’s Day is looming around the corner. Some jump for joy at that realization while others dreadfully express their disdain for this chocolate-covered day of love. It is arguable that Valentine’s Day is merely a marketing ploy to get people
