About House & Home: Love is in the Air

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, Your About House & Home Editor. I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day. It's because of the competitive factor: when I was in grade school, my friends and I would count the number of valentines we each received and I usually came up short. But when I think about it - I mean, really think about it - it's pretty hard not to love the day. After all, it's a great excuse to eat chocolate, have candlelit dinners and remember everyone you love. Can You Attract Love? My friend Sasha just recently swore off love. She claims that while she's attracted to love, it isn't at all attracted to her. But I wonder if, with the right tips, maybe love is just around the corner. Gifts and Tips for Valentine's Day It's always hard to find the right gift for that special person on your list especially if this is your first Valentine's Day together. Then again, even if it's your 18th, it's still hard to figure out if your spouse prefers the practical (like his very own beer fridge) or the romantic (like his very own beer fridge). Grow Your Own Aphrodisiacs Listen up, men! The smell of almonds stir up a woman's passion. Who knew? So put away that spicy cologne and read up on how to attract the opposite sex. Feline-Human Bonds The thing is, most of us think that Valentine's Day is just a day for "lovers", but love comes in so many packages that it's impossible to confine it to just one person. For me, our four cats give us more love than we could ever return even if their lack of opposable thumbs means they can't sign a Valentine's Day card. House & Home Ads House Home Magazine Home Decor Ideas House Listings House Decorating Interior Decorating Featured Articles Top 10 Home Theater Gifts For Lovers Find the Right Apartment Without the Stress Pet Scrapbook Pages 10 Ways to Buy Organics for Less Winter Container Gardening Top Choices in Closet Organizers   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement