Sunday, February 12, 2012
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. What songs put you in a romantic mood?
The only problem with trying to compile a list of romantic songs is keeping the list a manageable length. I can think of so many songs that are worthy of consideration, but I am going to limit myself to 10. Check out my list and then share yours in the comments below. My Top 10 Most Romantic Songs of All Time: 1. He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones 2. Your Song - Elton John 3. Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey 4. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS 5. Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers 6. Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson 7. Every Breath You Take - The Police 8. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton 9. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith 10. Faithfully - Journey Click here for a bonus pick ... So what are your favorite romantic …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Say “I love you” with a wonderfully rich bite of chocolate heaven!
A sweet smile, a warm hug, and the gift of a homemade melt in your mouth chocolate masterpiece is the perfect gift for your valentine. Gayle Norton shares her recipe for magic cookie bars; a treat that will help you spread the love this Valentine’s day. “Magic cookie bars are quick, easy, and always loved when I make them,” Norton said. You can use the base recipe to create an individualized treat for your loved one based on their favorite ingredients. “It is versatile, I use whatever I have on hand,” Norton said. “Use your imagination to combine different ingredients.” Norton’s recipe gives you several ideas for ingredients. You can make it over and over, and have a different flavor each time. It is like a “choose your own …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Want to tell the world how much your sweetheart or a special someone means to you? Send them an e-Valentine on Dacula Patch.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
It's February and love is in the air! Get a head start on Valentine's Day by sending your special sweetheart a Dacula Patch e-Valentine. Just click here (select the category "Social Notes" - see photo above) and create a message for that special someone -- spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, son, daughter, grandchild, grandparent, best friend, dog, cat -- whoever you are thinking about this Valentine's Day. And the best part -- it's free! You can also add a photo of yourself or your loved one to your Patch Valentine's Day e-card. You can even upload a video message. After you've finished, look for the sharing tools on the page that will let you post your Valentine message to Facebook, Tweet it or send it by email. Share some love on this most …
Need some help finding that perfect gift for the special woman in your life? Dacula Patch has a few suggestions.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be romantic and wonderful, but let’s face it -- sometimes it is just plain stressful trying to figure out what to buy for that special someone. Here are 10 suggestions (in no particular order) to take the worry out of Valentine’s Day and make it a day to remember (and don't forget to send her a Dacula Patch e-Valentine): 1. Dinner and a movie – It sounds simple right? Almost too simple? Date nights are fun. Take her out to dinner at her favorite restaurant and then head to Hamilton Mill Great Escapes for a movie. If you’re lucky, she’ll want to see Star Wars in 3D too. If not, buy a Coke and popcorn, sit back and just enjoy holding her hand while you watch whatever chick flick she picks. 2. A special …
Need some help finding something for the man in your life? Check out these suggestions.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Ladies, show the man in your life how much he means to you by finding a Valentine's Day gift he will love. Every man is different and only you know what he likes best, but here are 10 Valentine's Day gift suggestions (in no particular order) to help you get started. Don't forget, you can also show the world how much you love him with a free Dacula Patch e-Valentine. Our top 10 picks: 1. A bear – Well, not necessarily a bear. You could also get a giant fish or a man-sized Georgia Tech Buzz or a concrete bulldog or any number of other unique gifts at Rick’s Custom Wood and Garden. The bear does always catch my eye when I drive by though … 2. Sexy photo shoot – Dacula photographer Tammy Maglovsky offers a variety of photo packages. Maglovsky …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
As the saying goes, “Love don’t cost a thing” and neither do these gifts. Here are 10 free Valentine’s Day gifts to share with your loved one.
You don’t have to break the bank to give your sweetheart a gift he or she will truly appreciate. Check out these top 10 free Valentine’s Day gifts suggested by my friends, neighbors, family members and Dacula Patch readers:
Forget about chick flicks. The most popular Valentine's Day movie rentals are in the horror and drama categories.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Ready to snuggle up with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day and watch the ever-so-romantic "Zombieland"? Not exactly what you had in mind? A recent Redbox survey showed horror and drama films are the most popular choices on Valentine's Day. In addition to "Zombieland," the most-rented movies at Redbox over the past six Valentine’s Days include "Paranormal Activity 2," "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "No Reservations," "Departed" and "Saw II." Here are some other movie rental stats: For The Love of Free Movies Through Feb. 14, movie lovers can send a virtual Valentine’s Day greeting card with a free, one-night DVD rental to a loved one via the Redbox Facebook page. The one-night DVD rental is good for redemption on Valentine’s Day only. …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Treat your special someone to a pre-Valentine’s night at the Atlanta Ballet.
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Monday, February 6, 2012
UPDATE: Readers, this contest has closed. Congratulations to winners Kate Leduc and Courtney Layfield. We hope you enjoy a wonderful night at the ballet! -- Patch The Atlanta Ballet and Patch want to offer you and your sweetie a special night out. We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the world premiere of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin. The performance, which will include 13 children from the Atlanta Ballet’s Centre for Dance Education, will be at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tharpe is a world-renowned dancer and choreographer whose honors include a Tony Award, two Emmy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor. She spent 10 weeks working with the Atlanta Ballet over the summer to create the dance, which will include …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Quartets from the Stone Mountain Barbershop Chorus will sing two love songs and deliver a faux rose and a personalized Valentine’s Day greeting card.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Want to send your sweetheart a very special Valentine? Quartets from the Stone Mountain Barbershop Chorus will deliver singing Valentines throughout the metro area on Feb. 14. “This is one of our most enjoyable projects because we get to deliver a unique 'I Love You' message to that special sweetheart,” said Bill Banks, the chorus’ project chairman in a press release. “We have serenaded both men and women in such varied spots as supermarkets, college and elementary classrooms, business offices, retail shops, doctor’s offices, living rooms and residential driveways. The effect is most dramatic when an audience is present to witness the event.” For $50, your sweetheart will receive a singing Valentine delivery that includes two love songs …
Melissa Collins
6:23 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
I had to chime in! Just a couple.... The Cure "Lovesong" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXCKLJGLENs Coldplay "Fix You" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI-o25K6B-E Incubus "Dig" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMsZ6wkZWhA&ob=av2n more ›