You know the feeling, don’t you? The soft, sweet, slinky texture of chocolate seducing your taste buds as you nibble that meltingly gorgeous confection. Ah, there is nothing like it, is there?
Chocolate is the answer to every question. How do you feel? Better after chocolate! What would you like for dinner? Chocolate. See how it works?
It is a known fact that man should feed his woman chocolate on a regular basis to keep her temper sweet and relaxed. We know now that by eating chocolate we are releasing endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are the things that make us feel good. Running can cause your brain to release endorphins but personally, I prefer my endorphins in silver foil!
“It’s Mother Nature’s solution via food cravings to try to elevate those chemicals, help us feel better and to function more efficiently,” said Deborah Waterhouse, author of “Why Women Need Chocolate.” “We will crave chocolate or some other food that has sugar and fat to help bring those chemicals back into balance.” (from CNN Food)
If you are worried that eating chocolate is a guilty pleasure just remember that dark chocolate can actually be good for you. It is almost a health food. You know, I think that any product that can turn my mood from sour to serene must be a health food, too.
Next time you do the shopping you can skip the medicine aisle at the supermarket and head straight to the confectionary. Stock up on chocolate and stay happy.
If you have found yourself in the fortunate position of having more Valentine’s than you can cope with then we congratulate you.
Before you panic about gifts, though, let us help you out.
Our Bag Of Sweets gift will be perfect for your needs. No matter how many lovers you have we can supply you with enough sweets to go around. The bag is filled with around 150g of yummy wrapped confectionary.
We will deliver these to your address at no extra cost and leave you to the joy of handing them out on Valentine’s Day.
Be sure to get your order in quickly!
Chocolate is always chocolate, no matter how you package it……..or is it?
Bloomsberry is a company that has developed some really clever packaging for its products. This image came from The Dieline and it shows you some of the Bloomsberry range.
Have a look at “Girth Control”, “Bochox”, and “The Ultimate Balanced Diet”. The designers are very clever and have included that nice touch of naughty in their styling. Their chocolate range is very quirky.
The pet business is thriving here and overseas and one of the biggest trends is he inclusion of your pets at times of gift giving. Yes, you can send your beloved canine or feline a Valentine. Look what we found when we searched for pet valentine gifts.
You can find everything you need if you just keep your eyes open. Dog clothes, dog treats, dog chocolates and even that lovely, plush doggie engagement ring. How bizarre!
These were all found at ‘This Next” which is a site full of quirky things that readers have found and recommended. If you still haven’t found something to delight your pet go and search there. We’d hate for your pet to feel unloved.
Now, if only they would send you a Valentine, too!
Origin Of Valentine’s Day by Author:Nicole Dean
Each February, in places around the world, friends exchange flowers, gifts, and candy in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The name of St. Valentine is known across the globe as a patron saint. Most of us however, do not know the true origin of St. Valentine and how this special day came to be. What we do know is that February is the month of romance. As we know it today, St. Valentine’s Day contains elements of both ancient Roman and Christian traditions. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three martyred saints names Valentine or Valentineus.
One of the common legends states that Valentine was a priest that served in third century Rome. At the time, Emperor Claudius II declared that single males made superior soldiers than did those who had wives and children and he outlawed marriage for all young men in order to optimize his potential army of soldiers. Valentine immediately realized the injustice in this declaration and continued to perform marriages in secret ceremonies, which was in direct defiance of Emperor Claudius II.
Upon learning of Valentine’s actions, the Emperor immediately had him put to death.
There are additional stories surrounding Valentine that suggest he was killed for attempting to assist Christians in escaping Roman prisons where they were often tortured and beaten. If one particular legend holds true, Valentine himself sent the first ever “valentine” greeting.
It is believed that Valentine fell in love with a jailer’s daughter while in prison. The girl had visited Valentine in jail, during which time Valentine fell deeply in love with her. It is thought that before his death, Valentine sent her a letter that he signed “From Your Valentine”.
By the time of Valentine’s death and subsequent sainthood, he was one of the most popular legends in England and France during the Middle Ages.
The early pastors of Roman Christian churches used St. Valentine’s Day as the day young men chose maidens from the congregation as potential brides. Since that time there have been many traditions that have become an important part of Valentine’s Day. Cards, gifts, and the promise of eternal love are the most common way that we express our feelings on this very special day each year. In the United States, the first commercially printed Valentine’s Day cards began appearing in the early 1800s. Since that time, Valentine’s Day has become a highly profitable business in which millions of dollars are spent each year.
While we enjoy and anticipate Valentine’s Day and the gifts we will give and receive, it is important to remember that this very special day originated with no gifts whatsoever, but rather an promise of eternal love and happiness that cost nothing at all.
About the author:
.RomanceYourHusband.com is a website dedicated to helping married couples stay friends and to help them remember why they married each other in the first place. Our disclaimer is: If he’s a jerk, this won’t work. But, if he’s sweet, rub his feet. Stop by for free tips and ideas to Romance Your Husband today!
This year is going past so quickly. It is already time to be putting in your orders for Valentine’s Day. I love Valentine’s day because it lets me indulge my passion for all things cuddly.
How sweet is that? This pack is called the “Take Me Home Pink” and comes with a cuddly pink and white puppy that holds a heart in its mouth, saying ‘take me home’.
She also comes with a whole half kilo of delicious lollies, a personalised gift tag and delivery is included in the price. At only $35 this is a great gift.
Yes, there is one for the boys, too. The “Take Me Home Blue” is soft and cuddly, too.
Be prepared for Valentine’s Day this year. Win a few hearts.
I have yet to find a child that does not like pinata’s. Like many of you, though, I am sure you have seen dozens of clips about them on Funniest Home Videos. How many head or groin hits have adults suffered in the effort to provide a secure pinata? (I watch these shows purely for research, of course.)
I found a wonderful product at The Spotty Napkin and it will save many a head or groin from being hurt by a child waving an unruly stick.
This pinata comes as a flat pack so it can be easily sent in the mail. When you assemble it you just need to add lollies. We can help you with those. The beauty of this pinata is that it is a pull version. See the little ribbons hanging from it? The children have to try to grab one and pull. Eventually the pinata will give way and out will spill the sweet treasure.
If you are looking for a safe but entertaining activity for your next birthday party why not try this?
as I’m sure you’re all eager to know how the kids went! Bingo, bingo, bingo - I think they had a win in all the games! The loot included playdoh, pencil cases, erasers (many of these!), small bag of lollies (like we need them!), funny critter (sort of looks like the ‘green sheep’ but with a weird tail), rolly texta and punch balloons (?) - score I’d say 
Bonus - Troppo Bob was there with his very popular magic show, ALL the kiddies love him! (and his binny gigs aka Guinea Pigs)
Another score - $3 for a Tigies (Balmain Tigers and no I’m not the fan) Christmas Stocking. If you’re kids need a chrissy stocking and follow the NRL checkout Best & Less!
Back to work…..
take 3
yes, this is the 3rd attempt at getting this blog written (might I note that the title is the 1st title - I was asking for it, wasn’t I?!)
Gremlins are apparently making a come back this year, they are featuring very heavily in the Rainbow Designs new shopping cart and now, it appears, also in our blog. Frustrating to say the least (plus I don’t like to swear in public!) but in the whole scheme of things, not so bad (I’m coping, just!)
The hiccups with our new shopping cart should (fingers crossed) be fixed in a few weeks when the Bergan Blue team return but in the mean time if you are experiencing difficulties in placing an order (it appears to be Step 2 that causes the dramas) please email us or phone us (02) 6583 9618. Apologies - I know how annoying it is when you fill everything in only to have it all disappear at the click of a button (yes, I’m looking at you Mr Blog!).
The year may have started off ‘frustrating’ but it’s certainly flying by, a week has already disappeared - ohmy. I haven’t yet got over the Christmas rush (or the festivities!) and we’re already heading towards Valentine’s Day - it’s only 5 weeks away, Sunday Feb 14 and then it’s onto Easter, eegad. Sloooow down, just a tad, please.
Did you know we have a fabulous Facebook page and that we Twitter? I’m still trying to figure out Twitter and the best way to use it but we do plan on using Facebook a fair bit during 2010 to help you guys keep up to date on what’s happening here at Rainbow Designs. Will list new products, specials, up coming events and even competitions (yep, you get the chance to win some very yummy free stuff (it may include our STSP*) - Exciting hey?! (or ‘citing as the very funny and down to earth Mad Cow would say)
This time I am going to copy and save this post in Word just in case it disappears on me again, my patience has never been one of my strong suits (and I really need my computer in one piece!). Fingers doubley crossed.
Music has been my saviour in this frustrating, gremlin apearing period in 2010 (oh and chocolate but that goes without saying really) and the mix has been just right (with the exception of MeatLoaf, argh how did he get in there!) we’ve got the Biggest BBQ Album + a couple of So Fresh Albums (stear clear of the 2009 Christmas Album - crappola) + numerous Triple J Hottest 100 Album. There are a few stinkers in there but mostly they’re just right for keeping the day flowing and the swear words to a minimum.
I was going to end today with some V8 Supercars (I got the 2007 & 2008 seasons for Christmas and my Birthday - jealous!) but stumble across a couple of half decent shows on the telly. SBS - Bipolar Bears and ABC - something to do with Blues/Rock n Roll music, I think they’re both on again next Thursday night. Now I’m going to find one of the books I bought just before Chrissy at Willing and Able (for $1) and have a relaxing read in bed before the thrills and spills if Kids Bingo tomorrow - two little ducks (anyone, anyone??)
Enjoy week 2 of 2010 (sounds so futuristic doesn’t it 20 10 - might have to watch Back to the Future again, he he, weren’t we meant to be in flying cars by 2015?!)
* sweet tooth survival pack for the uninitiated
Happy New Year!
See you in 2010 when we bring you more delicious, drool-worthy gifts.
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