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    What Your Zodiac Sign Should do for a Stay-At-Home Valentine’s Day

    This year, it’s safe to say Valentine’s Day is going to look a little bit different. But that doesn’t have to mean bad different. There are so many ways you can enjoy this tacky but fabulous holiday from the comfort of your own home, no matter your relationship status—or zodiac sign. There’s something for everyone from Aries to Pisces, and every sign in between. So, before you think you’ll have to pass on the festive fun this year, think again. Here are 12 stay-at-home Valentine’s Day activities curated for your star sign. Enjoy! Fire Aries (March 21 – April 20) As the natural leader of the signs, you enjoy a…

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    Valentine’s Day Ideas for Every Relationship In Your Life

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you may be wondering what you should do this year to show your loved ones how much you care. For some people, Valentine’s Day is all about their romantic partners, but for others, it might be centered around their children, pets or even themselves! No matter your situation, make sure to spend some time celebrating all the wonderful people (and animals) in your life. For Your Partner… Depending on how long you two have been together, you might be running out of date ideas for the most romantic day of the year. The best way to know how to spend Valentine’s Day…

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    How to Catch a Cheater in the Digital Age

    I was in the middle of a shift at work when I found out I was getting two-timed. It was over a private message from the other woman, via Facebook. This news hit me like a punch to the gut. Back then, I wasn’t the best at concealing my emotions. I’m the type of person that broadcasts every thought that crosses my mind through my facial expressions. My boss caught on quickly that something was up when I was serving tables with a scowl painted across my face. He pulled me into the kitchen and asked what was up. I told him that I just found out I was being…

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    5 Winter Date Ideas in Toronto

    Valentine’s Day is coming up, and even though the snow seems to be on it’s own schedule, you shouldn’t hold back from planning yours. Here are some ideas to help you embrace winter and have fun in the city. 1) Chocolate Café Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Hit up Toronto’s chocolate café, Cacao 70. New to Toronto, this Montreal chain is based in the Distillery District, and offers all kinds of delicious chocolate desserts. Some crowd favourites from their menu: dessert pizzas, chocolate fondues and of course, the hot cocoa they’re famous for. They’re open Sundays to Thursdays until 11 p.m. and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, making…

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    The Perfect Place to Party

    Event Planning with It’s My Party By Amanda Kirsten Grant   You can tell from the amazing window displays that Danforth party-supplies store It’s My Party offers a range of products to meet your event needs. Whether you’re throwing a kids birthday party or a corporate gathering, It’s My Party offers thousands of products to help you achieve the look you want. Owner Stephane Abbat has been providing customers with party supplies for decades. “We’ve been open in this half of the building since 1990, and then when the restaurant next door closed, we took over that half as well.” Originally, Abbat opened as a temporary Halloween party-supply store, but they…