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One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more
Every year my mom gives me a box of conversation hearts for Valentine's Day. I appreciate this small gesture and look forward to eating the confection! My favorite flavors are the yellows and oranges. How about you? Will you enjoy conversation hearts on Monday? Source: Flickr User barbtrek Conversation Hearts: Love Them or Hate Them? Love Them Hate Them Undecided Read more
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Recently, we received a shipment of conversation hearts from Necco, the company that makes Sweethearts. This year, the nostalgic candies haven't just gone high tech in their messaging — they've also got completely new flavors and even a special Twilight version. As a traditionalist, I abhor the new flavors; they're too fancy. Why mess with a good thing? Growing up, I referred to Sweetheart Read more
As we shared with you last year, new phrases are introduced on conversation hearts every Valentine's Day. At an event emceed by acclaimed chef Ming Tsai last week, the candymakers at Necco revealed that this year's hearts will spell out food-inspired phrases. They include: Recipe 4 Love Table 4 Two Stir My Heart Top Chef Sugar Pie My Treat Yum Yum Honey Bun Spice It Up I don't know about you, Read more
Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition. If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids. That, of course, isn't the case. Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we Read more
It's hard to believe that there are only two episodes of Game of Thrones left, and this week feels like the calm before the storm. As Robb, Theon, Tyrion, and Stannis prepare for some serious battles, the ladies in all of their lives start making some moves of their own. Catelyn takes family matters into her own hands, Talisa finally seals the deal with Robb, and Osha's keeping a secret. As the Read more
Many people prefer hitting the treadmill to running outdoors, but if you're not careful, along with that toned tush you might end up with a stiff neck, resulting in a nagging headache. Follow these tips the next time you hop on the treadmill to prevent this common running woe. Keep Your Gaze Forward One gym perk is its televisions, which allow you to catch up on the news or your favorite TV Read more
Excuse me while I try to contain my excitement, but Klaus is back, you guys! After his glaring absence caused me to enjoy The Vampire Diaries far less than usual, my favorite villain is back this week. He's trying to unlink the spell that means death to him and all his siblings, and Stefan, Elena, Damon, and everyone else are trying to kill him (yes, still) before he succeeds. As usual, Team Read more
