{"id":113333,"date":"2016-02-12T12:25:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T10:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/113333\/5-items-to-stock-up-on-this-valentines-day\/"},"modified":"2016-04-29T21:47:10","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T19:47:10","slug":"5-items-to-stock-up-on-this-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2016\/02\/12\/5-items-to-stock-up-on-this-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 items to stock up on this Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are spending Valentine\u2019s Day alone, with friends, family or a special someone, embrace the clich\u00e9 and gift specials by turning this day from ordinary to memorable.\u00a0Love, after all, will be in the air so it would be the perfect excuse to show love to yourself or loved ones by stocking up on these five feel-good items.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-271.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-95747\" src=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-271.gif\" alt=\"giphy (27)\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>There are more songs about love than any other topic throughout human history so the subject is unavoidable. How about buying some new romantic tunes or listening to some old school jams to fire up the heartstrings this Valentine\u2019s Day? Music can soothe your soul and can be enjoyed alone or in groups plus it\u00a0kills time, these are all major wins.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chocolate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-201.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95744\" src=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-201.gif\" alt=\"giphy (20)\" width=\"450\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The best thing about Valentine\u2019s Day (or any commercially holiday) is the amount of chocolates that are available in all sorts of shapes, sizes available\u00a0anywhere you go guilt free. Try the chocolate that comes with love poems or the see how many of your loved ones can share one of those big chocolate hearts. Chocolate releases endorphins, the feel good hormone in your body, so it\u2019s guaranteed to make anyone feel good (unless you over do it).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Movies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-191.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-95743\" src=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-191.gif\" alt=\"giphy (19)\" width=\"453\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Catching up on some of the latest movies (it doesn\u2019t have to be a romantic comedy), is one of the best ways to spend Valentine\u2019s Day whether you want \u201cme time\u201d or want to hang out with your loved ones. Some of the Oscar nominated films include The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, Brooklyn, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant, Room and Spotlight. Visit your local DVD store or see them on the big screen, get some popcorn and fizzy drinks and you&#8217;re sorted for the day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Flowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-211.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95745\" src=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-211.gif\" alt=\"giphy (21)\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flowers aren\u2019t for everyone but it\u2019s undeniable that they can still look pretty, smell good and come in so many different incarnations. Valentine\u2019s Day does not have to be your favourite holiday to make it special for yourself or someone you love. Make someone feel special by getting them a rose\u00a0or brighten up your home with fresh flowers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dessert<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-251.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-95746\" src=\"https:\/\/albertonrecord.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/02\/giphy-251.gif\" alt=\"giphy (25)\" width=\"494\" height=\"363\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyday should be celebrated with your favourite dessert (but this is not always the case) so why not spoil yourself or loved ones with a mouth-watering dessert on Valentine\u2019s Day? You can either stick to the strawberry and cream clich\u00e9 or visit a boutique ice-cream parlour with friends or pastry shop with your significant other. There are plenty of options for some feel good dessert love.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='ea02cd6ba4f6bf7d7fc2044e5ca92d93'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you stocked up on Valentine\u2019s Day yet? 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