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Holiday
Valentines share their love
Last Updated on Friday, February 15, 2013 01:27 pm Written by Mandee McCullough Thursday, February 14, 2013 09:09 pm
In honor of Valentine’s Day and social media’s Throwback Thursday, The Current asked readers to share a romantic or nostalgic photo with us for a slideshow. A big thank you to all who contributed photos, and happy Valentine’s Day. Click slideshow to enlarge.
Calling all Valentines
Written by Mandee McCullough Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:17 pm
Since Valentine’s Day falls on a weekly social media hash tag holiday “Throwback Thursday,” a time when it’s customary to share photos from years past online, we thought it would be fun to ask local couples to share a photo of themselves from yesteryear. Include your name, hometown and “your song.” Photos will be featured in a slideshow Thursday night on our website, www.shorenewstoday.com.
A sweet treat for Valentine’s Day from ACA
Last Updated on Thursday, February 07, 2013 04:33 pm Written by Mandee McCullough Thursday, February 07, 2013 03:42 pm
Annmarie Chelius of Ocean City, chef educator at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts, shares her recipe for Vanilla Pretzel Cookies.
Angie’s List shares flower-buying tips for Valentine’s Day
Written by Staff Reports Thursday, February 07, 2013 03:07 pm
Love is in the air and florists are busy filling Valentine’s Day orders, but many consumers have learned the hard way that everything doesn’t always come up roses.
In 2012, florists were among the most complained about services on Angie’s List. Most complaints stemmed from the quality of the flowers, as well as issues with delivery.
Read more: Angie’s List shares flower-buying tips for Valentine’s Day
Top 10 date night movies
Last Updated on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 03:15 pm Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, February 05, 2013 09:00 pm
Sometimes, crowded restaurants with expensive pre-fixe menus come up short on romance. To save some scratch this Valentine’s Day, try a date night spent in with your valentine, some popcorn, and a film. Maybe some champagne to make it a little more special.
Don’t have a date this year? Pizza and beer will still work OK.
The Truth about Happily Ever After: Nine Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, February 05, 2013 03:05 pm
The quality of your marriage can make or break the quality of your life. Todd Patkin shares proven ways to strengthen your relationship with your spouse…and become happier in the process!
Foxboro, MA (January 2013)— Everywhere you look, commercials, magazines, store displays, and more are focused on helping couples plan the “perfect” Valentine’s Day celebration.
More Couples Say "I Do" in a Slow Economy - Thanks to an Unorthodox Matchmaker
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, February 05, 2013 03:01 pm
According to a Pew survey, 20 percent of young adults are postponing marriages due to concerns about the economic slowdown. This percentage of married young adults (18 -29) is at an all-time-low compared to the 59 percent in 1960.
Postponing babies seem to be the trend as well. Bloomberg News reported that births in the US have fallen since 2008, reaching a 12-year low last year. It is also the smallest population gain since World War II.
Read more: More Couples Say "I Do" in a Slow Economy - Thanks to an Unorthodox Matchmaker
Six steps for finding lasting love
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, February 05, 2013 02:57 pm
Fear, stubbornness, ignorance, procrastination, resignation – for singles or couples longing for love, these are among the deadly sins, according to relationship expert Ernest Quansah.
“These are the psychological traits which singles and many couples use as excuses,” says Quansah, author of “Do’s and Don’ts of Relationships: Nine Steps to a Deeper, Richer Love Relationship,” ( www.relationshipadviceforsuccess.com ).