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Valentine Gifts How Do You Create a Gift of Love They'll Never Forget? You PERSONALIZE IT! 
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Jewelry For Her & Him Send Greeting cards Give expression to your feelings and emotions...'coz it's Valentine's Day.
Let your sentiments flow freely from your heart as you reach out to friends/ family/ loved ones/ sweetheart on this very special day. Click a wish with our cute, beautiful, well-animated cards.
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You will find various easy and simple craft ideas for valentine's day, that you can give pleasant surprizes with. Find a listing of the various projects in the table below. For some of the crafts, you will need to prepare a special dough, the recipe for which is also given. Some of the Easy homemade crafts and projects includes Valentine's Day hearts pouch, Sweetheart gift ring, Sparkling love treasure chest, Valentine's Day round zodiac and sun sign box. You will needmodeling doughfor some of these, whose recipe is also given below. So have a very romantic day with these homemade crafts, and be sure to surf the related section like greeting cards and love recipes. |
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3D heart for love!
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No Matter how technologically advance science becomes, and how popular the electronic media gets, handwritten letters always has a special place and appeal, and its need is being felt more and more in this electronic age. Im presenting you with three love letterheads with the hope that you will like and use them for communication with your loved ones.
Instructions: Just Click on the thumb image of the letterhead you like and it will open in a new window. Issue print command from that window after the image loads. |  |  |  |
Recipes 4 your love Easy Recipes ! Prepare for love ! Hmm! Food is always something to think about. Some think about how to prepare it, while others, what to have. |
History Of Valentine's day
Learn about how Valentines day came into practice as it is today. The origin of this lovers day goes back to as early as 270 A.D from when the history of this day begins. Just read on and discover the true meaning of this festival.
As early as the fourth century B.C., the Romans engaged in an annual young man's rite to passage to the God Lupercus. The names of the teenage women were placed in a box and drawn at random by adolescent men; thus, a man was assigned a woman companion for the duration of the year, after which another lottery was staged. After eight hundred years of this cruel practice, the early church fathers sought to end this practice... They found an answer in Valentine, a bishop who had been martyred some two hundred years earlier.
According to church tradition St. Valentine was a priest near Rome in about the year 270 A.D. At that time the Roman Emperor Claudius-II who had issued an edict forbidding marriage.
This was around when the heyday of Roman empire had almost come to an end. Lack of quality administrators led to frequent civil strife. Learning declined, taxation increased, and trade slumped to a low, precarious level. And the Gauls, Slavs, Huns, Turks and Mongolians from Northern Europe and Asian increased their pressure on the empire's boundaries. The empire was grown too large to be shielded from external aggression and internal chaos with existing forces. Thus more of capable men were required to be recruited as soldiers and officers. When Claudius became the emperor, he felt that married men were more emotionally attached to their families, and thus, will not make good soldiers. So to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage.
Valentine, a bishop , seeing the trauma of young lovers, met them in a secret place, and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. Claudius learned of this "friend of lovers," and had him arrested. The emperor, impressed with the young priest's dignity and conviction, attempted to convert him to the roman gods, to save him from certain execution. Valentine refused to recognize Roman Gods and even attempted to convert the emperor, knowing the consequences fully.
On February 24, 270, Valentine was executed.
"From your Valentine"
While Valentine was in prison awaiting his fate, he came in contact with his jailor, Asterius. The jailor had a blind daughter. Asterius requested him to heal his daughter. Through his faith he miraculously restored the sight of Asterius' daughter. Just before his execution, he asked for a pen and paper from his jailor, and signed a farewell message to her "From Your Valentine," a phrase that lived ever after.
Valentine thus become a Patron Saint, and spiritual overseer of an annual festival. The festival involved young Romans offering women they admired, and wished to court, handwritten greetings of affection on February 14. The greeting cards acquired St.Valentine's name.
The Valentine's Day card spread with Christianity, and is now celebrated all over the world. One of the earliest card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was a prisoner in the Tower of London. The card is now preserved in the British Museum.
Cupid is the most famous of Valentine symbols and everybody knows that boy armed with bow and arrows, and piercing hearts . He is known as a mischievous, winged child armed with bow and arrows. The arrows signify desires and emotions of love, and Cupid aims those arrows at Gods and Humans, causing them to fall deeply in love. Cupid has always played a role in the celebrations of love and lovers. In ancient Greece he was known as Eros, the young son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. To the Roman's he was Cupid, and his mother was Venus.
There is a very interesting story about Cupid and His mortal Bride Psyche in Roman mythology. Venus was jealous of the beauty of Psyche, and ordered Cupid to punish the mortal. But instead, Cupid fell deeply in love with her. He took her as his wife, but as a mortal she was forbidden to look at him.
Psyche was happy until her sisters persuaded her to look at Cupid. as soon as Psyche looked at Cupid, Cupid punished her by leaving her. Their lovely castle and gardens vanished too. Psyche found herself alone in an open field with no signs of other beings or Cupid. As she wandered trying to find her love, she came upon the temple of Venus. Wishing to destroy her, the goddess of love gave Psyche a series of tasks, each harder and more dangerous then the last.
For her last task Psyche was given a little box and told to take it to the underworld. She was told to get some of the beauty of Proserpine, the wife of Pluto, and put it in the box. During her trip she was given tips on
avoiding the dangers of the realm of the dead. She was also warned not to open the box. But Temptation overcame Psyche and she opened the box. But instead of finding beauty, she found deadly slumber.
Cupid found her lifeless on the ground. He gathered the deadly sleep from her body and put it back in the box. Cupid forgave her, as did Venus. The gods, moved by Psyche's love for Cupid made her a goddess.
Today, Cupid and his arrows have become the most popular of love signs, and love is most frequently depicted by two hearts pierced by an arrow, Cupid's arrow.
Valentine's Day Countdown
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If you're involved this Valentines Day, or would like to be, follow the links below. They'll equip you to deal with any and all curves you may get thrown on February 14 -- and they'll help you make this year's Valentine's Day celebration the most memorable Valentine's Day yet.
Send a Valentine's Email Card
Beautiful cards with sweet sentiments you can send free.
Write a Love Letter
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Romantic Clipart
Express your creative side with these Valentines hearts, cherubs, and other symbols of romance.
See if You're Compatible
Quizzes to determine if two of you belong together.
Cast a Spell
Magical ways to keep romance alive on Valentine's Day and all year.
Save the Date
And figure out where to spend Valentine's Day together.
Buy a Diamond
After Christmas, Valentines Day is the most popular time of year to get engaged. You can become an informed consumer here.
Shop for Seduction
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Flowers & Chocolate & Perfume
It just wouldn't be Valentine's Day without them.
Set the Stage
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Being Alone
Even if you don't have a date, you can still have a good time on Valentine's Day.
Foods of Love
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Marriage is a strange phenomenon that happens to human beings. And the best part is, both the unmarried and the married are unhappy, though for radically opposite reasons, one for not being married, and the other for being married;-). I present you with some great marriage jokes, and we are sure you will love them.
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A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves.
After marriage, the "y" becomes silent.
When a newly married couple smiles, everyone knows why.
When a ten-year married couple smiles, everyone wonders why.
My wife told me I should be more affectionate.
So I got two girlfriends.
A husband said to his wife,
"No, I don't hate your relatives. In fact, I like your mother-in-law better than I like mine."
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A man meets a genie. The genie tells him he can have whatever he wants provided that his mother-in-law gets double. The man thinks for a moment and then says, "OK, give me a million dollars and beat me half to death."
The honeymoon is over when the husband calls home to say he'll be late for dinner and the answering machine says it is in the microwave.
Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage.
They've experienced pain and bought jewelry.
How do most men define marriage? A very expensive way to get your laundry done.
A little boy asked his father, "Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?"
And the father replied, "I don't know, son, I'm still paying for it."
A couple was having a discussion about family finances. Finally the husband exploded, "If it weren't for my money, the house wouldn't be here!"
The wife replied, "My dear, if it weren't for your money, I wouldn't be here."
A man said his credit card was stolen but he decided not to report it because the thief was spending less than his wife did.
Love is blind but marriage is an eye-opener.
The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once.
Cosmetics: A woman's way of keeping a man from reading between the lines.
Words to live by: Do not argue with a spouse who is packing your parachute
Boring husband: Honey, why are you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?
Bored wife: Because I married the wrong man!
First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!" Second Guy: "You're lucky, mine's still alive."
Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand.
Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.
When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car
is new or the wife.
Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After
marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.
Bachelors should pay more taxes, they enjoy a better quality of life.
Marriage is a three ring circus:
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wedding ring
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These are jokes on Husband and wives, and married life. Some of the jokes are common with the marriage jokes, but it was deliberately done for better enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy these jokes thoroughly too.
Her husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business fell, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you gave me support. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. When I think about it now. ....I think you bring me bad luck!"
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Boring husband: Honey, why are you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?
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- First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!" Second Guy: "You're lucky, mine's still alive."
- Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand.
- Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.
- When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife.
- A woman rushed home from work and exclaimed to her husband, "Pack your bags, I've won the lottery!"
The husband excitedly asks, "Should I pack clothes for cold or warm weather?"
She says, "Pack'em all, you're leaving!"
- A couple came upon a wishing well. The wife leaned over, made a wish and threw in a penny. The husband decided to make a wish, too But he leaned over too much, fell into the well, and drowned. The wife was stunned for a moment but then smiled, "It really works!"
- Two women friends meet on the street, but they haven't seen each other for years. As they are talking one women notices that her friend has a 5 carat diamond ring, and says "My what a magnificent ring." Her friend relies, "Yes, it is, but unfortunately it comes with a curse. It comes
with my husband!"
- Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.
- Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical, and a good cook. But the law allows only one wife.
- One woman's hobby is another woman's hubby.
- Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.
- I recently read that love is entirely a matter of chemistry. That must be why my wife treats me like toxic waste.
- A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished.
- I'm an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house.
- We in the industry know that behind every successful screenwriter stands a woman. And behind her stands his wife.
- Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
- Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning.
- If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep.
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Okay, no hard feelings:-) These are some jokes on men, which we are sure even the men would enjoy! |
Stupid Jokes on Men:
- What is the thinnest book in the world?
"What Men Know About Women"
- What's the difference between men and government bonds?
Bonds mature
- How do you save a man from drowning?
Take your foot off his head
- What do men and beer bottles have in common?
They're both empty from the neck up
- How can you tell if a man is happy?
Who cares
- How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
We don't know... it has never happened
- What's a man's idea of helping with the housework?
Lifting his leg so you can vacuum
- What's the difference between a man and E.T?
E.T. phoned home
- What does a man consider a seven course meal?
A hot dog and a six pack of beer
- What do you call a man with half a brain?
Gifted !
- What did God say after he created man?
I can do better
- What are two reasons men don't mind their own business?
1. No mind 2. No business
- What do you call an intelligent man in America?
A tourist
- Did you hear about the man who won the gold medal?
He bronzed it
- How do men sort their laundry?
"Filthy" and "Filthy and wearable"
- Only a man could buy a $400 car and put a $4000 stereo in it
- Why did God create man?
He needed to practice
- Why is it good that there are female astronauts?
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Here are the rules that supposedly govern the female, and males cannot but fault at the rules;-)
The Rules by which females are governed :-)
- The FEMALE always makes the rules.
- The RULES are subject to change at any time without prior notification...by the FEMALE.
- No MALE can possibly know all the RULES.
- If the FEMALE suspects the MALE knows all the RULES, she must immediately change some or all of them.
- The FEMALE is never wrong.
- If the FEMALE is wrong, it is due to a misunderstanding which was a direct result of something the MALE did or said wrong.
- The MALE must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstandings.
- The FEMALE may change her mind at any time.
- The MALE must never change his mind without the express written consent of the FEMALE.
- The FEMALE has every right to be angry or upset at any time.
- The MALE must remain calm at all times, unless the FEMALE wants him to be angry or upset.
- The FEMALE must, under no circumstances, let the MALE know whether or not she wants him to be angry or upset.
- The Male is expected to "mind read" at all times.
- The MALE who doesn't abide by THE RULES; can't take the heat, lacks backbone, and is a wimp!
- Any attempt to document THE RULES could result in bodily harm.
- The FEMALE is ready when SHE is ready.
- The MALE must be ready at ALL times
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Aquarius
Love is an unselfish and rather detached emotion for this star sign, and is to be explored and enjoyed. Love's scope and dimentions are understood, but it is scattered carelessly and the feeling is often confused with friendship. The sense of fulfillment and 'oneness' is just out of reach.
Capricorn
Capricorns have learned that love cannot be measured in excessive emotion. Love is quiet, and undermining, a mutual gratification. However, it may be that they have not experienced true longing, due to the quiet nature of their feelings.
Libra
Love is best along 'the middle of the road for Librans; both the heart and the head are involved but it is neither detached nor passionate. However, Librans are so concerned with the surface beauty of love that they fail to understand it fully.
Librans do not question why they are in love, they merely recognize that they are in love.
Scorpion
Love is a continuous struggle for scorpions. They are sexually uninhibited, yet at the same time, they are often mentally suspicious and rather fearful. This means that they are constantly trying to unite the physical and spiritual sides of love with a mixture of eroticism and purity. Sadly, this means they are rarely satisfied.
Aries
Those born under Aries demand love and often take it for granted. Love is expected and accepted. But in many cases, sadly, an Aries does not understand how to return it.
The thought of being abondaned in love can bring on panic and terror, and continuous reassureance is the only thing that can calm these states of fear.
Gemini
Geminis hold to the theorey that there is more to life than ove. They believe that love is still necessery, but may hold them back in life
Men and women have not stopped desiring love, but they are prone to forget its warmth and safety and discard it entirely if it starts to become a barrier to freedom.
Pisces
Unselfish submission defines love for the Piscean, who gains more pleasure from giving than from receiving. They often succumb to temption, and float from one partner to another. In this way, or by refusing any partners, they avoid become hooked by deep emotional commitment. Those who refuse both these directions and take a middle way are richly awarded.
Taurus
for a taurean, love is synonymous with physical affection, which in a childlike way, is unquestioningly given and received.
Love is uncomplicated and appreciated although many Taureans have not yet learned its full value.
Cancer
To the uncertain and sentimental Cancer, love is extremely important. However, in this case, love represents emotional security, a 'home'.
'Cancerians' need for love is huge, although sometimes they try to disguise this behind tears and laughter.
Leo
Love is a massive attraction for the Leos, representing ultimate fulfillment. However, this can lead to being 'inlove with love' , whereupon they give love because they enjoy the gratitude and respect of the loved one. Leos donot like having to humble themselves for love, neither do they understand its true meaning or how to make sacrificies themselves.
Sagitarius
In a desperate desire to discover true love, Sagittarians are constantly blinded by the idealism of love and therefore also constantly wounded by love's realities. They need to look within themselves, to their own hearts for love, because they will not find it an idealistic insubstantiality.
Virgo
Virgos are most at ease with a gentle devotion, and are often unwilling or unable to feel true passion.
Passion seems to consists of surrendering themselves, and that they refuse to do, so they channel any energy that love gives them into their work, always searching for excellence.
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