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Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day
If you have a partner or someone you’re interested in and want to make a gesture, chances are you’re planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day this year. Historically, Valentine’s Day has its origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was traditionally held in mid-February. This festival celebrated the coming of spring, included fertility rites, and involved the pairing off of women with men by lflottery. Luckily, the tradition changed with time. By the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day, which came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century. Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, February…
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How to Plan the Perfect Romantic Getaway
Even though many of us aren’t able to travel too much right now, we can still make plans for the near future in which we can. If you’re looking to plan an ideal romantic getaway for later in 2021, we’ve got some ideas for exactly how you can do that. The planning is all part of the fun, so make the most of it and make it perfect. That’ll bring you even greater enjoyment as a couple when you eventually can travel together. Enjoy Some Fine Dining Together One of the best things about spending time with your partner is having the chance to eat out at great restaurants and…
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5 Bathroom Renovation Ideas You Can Accomplish in Less than 72 Hours
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom just might qualify as the most important room in your house. It’s certainly one of the most utilized. Everything from taking a long hot shower, to brushing your teeth, to trimming your hair is accomplished there, plus a whole lot more. It only stands to reason then, that your bathroom should reflect the love you have for it. Interior designer and writer Brandon Kleinman states that a bathroom isn’t just a room, it is your sanctuary. A place where you get away for some peace, quiet, and yes, relief. He also has some terrific design ideas that can transform your old and outdated bathroom…