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Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 14, 2013

What's the Worst Valentine's Day Gift You've Received?

From a sewing machine to a can of air, women have received all kinds of bad gifts.

  Depending on your view, Valentine's Day is either a fun holiday to show someone how much you care about them, or a Hallmark holiday created to increase card sales. Whatever you think of the holiday, don't forget to give something to your loved ones. But be careful: you don't want your gift to end up on the receiver's "worst gift list."  A story posted on iVillage includes "worst" gifts such as a sewing machine, tickets to a death metal concert and even a poinsettia. I even know someone who had to talk their friend out of buying a lamp for his sweetie for Valentine's Day.  So on this Feb. 14, we want to know what was the worst gift you ever received on Valentine's Day? Tell us in the comments. What could have made it better?

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Five Things to Start Your Day: Feb. 14

A few facts, figures and tidbits for this Valentine's Day.

1. FORECAST: Thursday: Few flurries or snow showers on Cape, otherwise clearing skies. Highs near 40. Friday: Partly sunny, windy & mild with highs from 45-50. Saturday: Sunshine gives way to clouds by afternoon. Could be a few flurries. Highs near 40. 2. 6TH-GRADE VALENTINE SOCIAL: Danny's Place in Acton will host this holiday social from 5-7 p.m. There is a $5 fee for non-members. Starting at 5 p.m., the music and lights get rolling with DJ Wid. 3. CLOTHING/TOY/ART SUPPLY DRIVE: Start your spring cleaning early and gather up all your gently-used children's clothing for Cradles to Crayons. If you no longer have little ones at home, consider purchasing some on-sale clothing, new underwear/socks ,books, new art supplies, shoes on your next …

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

What Do You Love Most About Sudbury?

For Valentine's Day, tell us what you love most about town.

  Whether it’s the local schools, your favorite bakery, or the proximity from home to a great trail, everyone has something they love about their community. (Maybe how much snow there is right now?) Since it's Valentine's Day tomorrow, we want to hear what you love most about Sudbury, and what exactly makes this place so special. Please post comments and pictures here to show us all your favorite things about Sudbury.

Michelle

6:05 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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Why Do We Give Chocolate for Valentine’s Day?

One Patch blogger delves into the delicious Feb. 14 custom.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Make the Day a Little Brighter for Adults and Children in Local Shelters

Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable sponsoring annual Valentine’s Day gift bag drive.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts

Did you forget tomorrow is Valentine's Day? Not to worry, we have some ideas for local, last-minute gifts.

It happens to the best of us—the calendar gets away from you and all of a sudden, you realize it's Valentine's Day and you never got something for your sweetheart. Don't panic! We have some fun, easy ideas for last-minute gifts and nobody will ever know you forgot.

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