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The real cost of Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2014
Or, you could opt to spend no money, but...
Chocolate dipped strawberries and heart shapped chocolate boxes are ready to be purchased at Schakolad Chocolate Factory on February 13, 2009 in Davie, Florida. 
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WARNING: Valentine's Day is approaching

Feb 7, 2014
Marketplace's (extra special) Datebook for the week of February 10

Piggy for a frugal valentine

Feb 24, 2012
Our plastic porcine pal heads to Wisconsin this week, to the home of a man who cooked his way to his wife's heart on Valentine's Day.
Markus Mitterauer

Valentine's Day for American children today

Feb 14, 2012
Have classrooms on Valentine's Day really changed all that much since we were kids?

My frugal Valentine

Feb 10, 2012
Meg Favreau of WiseBread.com says that you don't need to break the bank this Valentine's Day. She shares some tips on what do come February 14th.

Chocolate truffles three ways

Feb 10, 2012
Not only are homemade truffles much cheaper than buying them, your culinary skills will impress your sweetheart.