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Six low-cost, high-impact Valentine’s Day gifts

Truman Dickerson February 13, 2023
Like any other holiday, you'll spend money and act happy about it. Here are six low-cost, high-impact gifts to get your significant other this Valentine's Day.
Boston businesses are still experiencing high demand for Valentine’s Day products despite the pandemic. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DFP FILE

Boston still bustles for Valentine’s Day

Daniel Kool February 12, 2021
While the pandemic has pushed some of Boston’s Valentine’s Day shoppers online, businesses that typically experience a surge around the holiday say demand remains high.

Sweetheart Spending: COM prof. on why advertisers are a girl’s best friend

Daily Free Press Admin February 10, 2014

Valentine’s Day is a spending holiday. The National Retail Federation’s 2014 Valentine’s Day spending survey said 54 percent of Americans will celebrate with their loved ones this year, which is...

Sweetheart Spending: Boston florists sell red but look to get back in black with Valentine’s rush

Daily Free Press Admin February 10, 2014

Flower shops across the Boston area have been preparing for months for the rush of orders that are expected to arrive this upcoming week. Suitors and sweethearts will be looking for floral arrangements...

Top ten pick up lines of all time

Daily Free Press Admin February 8, 2012

By Frankie Barbato, Spotlight Editor The mindset of a man who uses a pick up line to get a woman’s attention is baffling. Why would he think it’s socially acceptable to ask a woman out by first asking...

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