The Anti-Valentine’s Day

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Do you remember in the movie “Valentine’s Day” when Jessica Biel’s character holds her annual “Anti-Valentine’s Day Party”? It was an interesting take in a movie celebrating “Valentine’s Day” to have all the different point of views on the day. Some people with lover’s eyes adore this day, taking in all the chocolate and roses [...]

The Commodification of Love

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There’s another holiday lurking somewhere around the corner. Valentine’s Day. Mother’s Day. Sweetest Day. Birthdays. Christmas. We’ve programed ourselves to give and receive gifts on these and many other holidays to show our love for one another. We’ve even been told that gift-giving is one of our “love languages.” This idea is utterly ridiculous, and [...]

Looking Ahead With Lauren: Valentine’s Day – Looking Back and Forward

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I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. Over the years it has meant different things to me, nonetheless I’ve still enjoyed it. As a kid it meant making valentines for all the kids in my class, receiving valentines, getting candy and other goodies from my parents and grandparents. It meant having a special note or treat in [...]

Animal Joy Talks About Love and Dogs

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December 10th, twenty-three years ago, this past December. That was the date I met the man who would eventually become my husband. When we met all those years ago he had just left his wife and three children. He was frustrated, agonizing and wondering if leaving was the right thing to do. In the midst [...]

Things To Do For Valentine’s Day No Matter What Your Relationship Status Is

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. You may have a set plan of what you want to do, whether it is with your boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband/whatever or have fun things planned with your friends or just want to do something by yourself. If you’re not sure what you want to do yet, here is a list of things [...]

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

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This article starts, “Just in time for Valentine’s Day.” Sounds lovely, until you read the rest of the content. To quickly recap, a Florida judge ordered a man who was arrested for domestic violence to buy his wife flowers, take her out to a nice dinner, followed by bowling. Mr. Bray, the defendant, shoved his wife [...]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Early This Weekend Feb. 10-12

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Be Healthy Michigan Friday, February 10, 6:30 pm The Community House, 380 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI FREE Stressed Out? Want more energy? Confused about what to eat? Join us for an evening of learning answers about these questions and more as well as a health panel to get answers to YOUR questions. Featuring demonstrations [...]

Creating Magical Relationships

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Valentine’s Day is upon us…shiny pink and red hearts are decorating the windows of stores and TV and magazines are suggesting gifts for our beloved. I can still remember Valentine’s Day in elementary school and the excitement and anticipation of opening up my special little box of valentines and somehow I still get that excited [...]

Enjoy The First Weekend of Feb. 3-5

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Farmers Market Tomorrow, February 4, 7:00 am Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI FREE Farmers and specialty food vendors will be at the market every Saturday. Where Royal Oak Farmers Market 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Next on February 4, 2012 More dates February 11, [...]

Get Ready For An Amazing Valentine’s Day!

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Can you believe Valentine’s Day 2012 is already right around the corner? Neither can we! Don’t forget to visit ASKinyourface.com for all of your fabulous and fun articles on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, married, divorced, in a “complicated” relationship, you will find something here to dive right into! Keep posted for [...]