These Conversation Heart Candles from Bath & Body Works Smell Like Valentine’s Day

by Shahrzad WarkentinJanuary 28, 2020

Treat your Galentine, or yourself, to a relaxing treat for Valentine’s Day with the Bath & Body Works Conversation Heart Candle.

The Bath & Body Works Candy Heart 3-Wick Candle is decked out in a colorful print of candy hearts featuring messages like “Cutie Pie,” “I Luv You” and “Happy.” The candle is scented to mimic the aroma of the Sweethearts candy conversation hearts you grew up loving.

The actual scent is made through a mixture of essential oils including Cotton Candy Sugar, Sparkling Raspberries and Sprinkle of Love from Cupid. The candle has a burn time of up to 45 hours.

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You can grab one for yourself or you best mom gal pal here for $24.50.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Skittles Love Mix Is the Perfect Taste of Valentine’s Day

by Shahrzad WarkentinJanuary 6, 2020

Instead of tasting the rainbow, you’ll get a taste of Cupid’s arrow with Skittles new Love Mix!

The limited-edition flavor, which launched last year, is back just in time to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Skittles Love Mix features Watermelon, White Grape, Yumberry, Strawberry and Cherry in red, white and pink candy coating.

photo: Target

You can find the special flavor at Target. An 11-ounce bag is just $2.99. If you’re hoping to taste some, grab them while you can. Just like love, the Valentine’s mix is fleeting.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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This Is American’s Favorite Valentine’s Day Candy—But You Can’t Buy It Anymore

by Shahrzad WarkentinFebruary 1, 2019

From chocolate kisses to candy hearts, everyone has a favorite sweet treat that they like to indulge in for Valentine’s Day—but one particular treat has held the crown as top choice…until now. This year, you won’t be able to score America’s most popular Valentine’s Day candy anywhere.

It has always been a neck-and-neck race between candy conversation hearts and that traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates when it comes to most popular Valentine’s Day candy. In 2017, those candy hearts finally edged out the competition taking the number one spot and held on to it for the following year. But for 2019, things are not looking so good for those colorful, chatty little hearts.

Source: CandyStore.com

The CandyStore.com blog predicts that sales of candy conversation hearts will drop by 80 percent this year. That’s because the maker of the original candy conversation Sweethearts, NECCO—that had been in operation for for over 100 years—suddenly went out of business last year. While there are several alternatives on the market, CandyStore.com estimates that Sweethearts brand accounted for more than 80 percent of the candies sold.

So what could replace all those missing candy hearts? Valentine’s themed Cupid’s Message M&Ms were on the rise last year and could easily win over those looking for something sweet with a message. And hopefully, this year will be the only year without our beloved SweetHearts. According to Spangler Candy, the new owners of SweetHearts and NECCO Wafers, those little hearts could be back on shelves in 2020, in time for those sweet Valentine’s Day exchanges.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Maira Gallardo via Unsplash

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The Best New & Limited-Edition Valentine’s Day Candy to Sweeten Your Holiday

by Erica LoopJanuary 30, 2019

Even though you may still have a pantry filled with candy canes and little chocolate Christmas Santas, it’s time to move on to the next—and sweetest—holiday. We’ve got the best limited-edition Valentine’s Day candy picks for 2019 so you can totally be the hip parent who wins the Valentine’s Day candy exchange this year.

Hershey's Molten Lava Kisses

Target

Imagine a mini lava cake that explodes and melts in your mouth. Well, that's exactly what Hershey has done here. Get your bag at Target for $3.59.

Reese's Valentine's Hearts

Target

Whatever shape they come in, these little chocolate and peanut butter treats are always welcome. The heart shape adds that extra something that says, "I love you" on this sweetest of holidays. Target sells these yummy hearts for $4.29 for a six-pack.

Reese's Love-Mojis

Target

Those cute little emojis you love to use are making their way to your fave peanut butter and chocolate treat. Get these limited-edition goodies at Target for $3.59!

Dove Pink Champagne & Milk Chocolate Hearts

Target

While these aren't really champagne, they're the closest thing you'll get to a glass of bubbly during your busy Valentine's Day. Target has these little gems for just $3.69 a bag.

Dove Caramel and Milk Chocolate Love Notes

Target

With holiday-themed foil wrappers, these little love notes are the sweetest Valentine's Day gift. Find them exclusively at Target for $3.69.

Skittles Love Mix

Target

Skittles-lovers rejoice! The candy fave now comes in festive Valentine's Day colors and flavors just for the holiday. Get your sweetie a bag at Target for $2.69.

White Cheesecake M&M's

Walmart

These super-sweet M&M's taste like a pint-sized version of the real deal. Bonus? No refrigeration required! Get these chocolaty treats exclusively at Walmart for $2.84 for al limited time.

Russell Stover Valentine's Day Chocolates Chalkboard Heart

Target

This isn't your ordinary box of chocolates. Nope. It comes in a chalkboard heart box so you can write a message to your sweetie on it! Get the candy assortment for $7.99 at Target.

Peeps Valentine's Day Love Bird Pops

Target

Peeps aren't just for Easter and these little birdies are all about Valentine's this year! This lolli-looking box of holiday-colored peeps is perfect for your preschooler, sweetie or anyone else. These Peeps Love Bird Pops sell for $1.99 each at Target.

Love, Oreo Cookies

Target

While not officially candy, these new Oreos might as well be. Nabisco's limited-edition Love, Oreo Cookies combine the iconic chocolate wafer with a Valentine's Day-inspired pink creme center. They also include one of four sweet messages: "Dunk In Love," "Dear Cupid Send Oreo," "XOXO Oreo" or "Let's Twist." Pick up a pack at Target for $2.99.

Aldi's Valentine's Day Cheese Assortment

Courtesy of Aldi

Okay, so these aren't technically candy either, but we'd be remiss if we didn't share the love for this adorable Aldi's Valentine's Day Cheese Assortment. The oh-so-cute heart-shaped cheeses start at $3.99. Look for the heart-y goodies in Aldi stores starting Jan. 30.

Mrs. Field's Heart-Shaped Cookie Cake

Mrs. Field's

This is the only time of year you can snag one of Mrs. Field's famous cookie cakes in a heart-shape for Valentine's Day. You can customize the icing design and even arrange for it to be sent to someone as a surprise. Each cookie cake is $24.99, order one (available to ship after Feb. 2) by clicking here.

—Erica Loop

Featured Photo: Target

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8 Valentine’s Day Art Projects to DIY With Your Baby

by Suzanna LoganJanuary 20, 2018

Create valentines, decor and keepsakes with your baby with these easy techniques. From easy-to-grasp veggie stamps to footprint projects Grandma will swoon over, you’ll love re-creating these V-Day ideas. Read on for art inspiration with minimal artistic ability required.

Sweetheart Collage

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Turn all of those pictures of your loved ones (including your littlest love, of course!) into the perfect Valentine display you can show off year-round. Find out how Modern Parents Messy Kids blogger turned her Instagram photos into art — perfect for keeping or gifting to the grands.

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"Love" Valentine's Sign

Here’s your sign — Valentine’s sign, that is. This inexpensive wooden beauty from 517 Creations includes prints of baby’s hands and feet, turning it from sweet decor to guaranteed keepsake in a heartbeat. Look for material recommendations and instructions here.

Photo: 517 Creations

Trash to Treasure Stamp Art

Rust and Sunshine

Wondering what to do with those empty toilet paper rolls? Let baby stamp his heart out with a simple printing project. All you need is a paper tube shaped into a heart, some paint and card stock. A trick for a perfect print? The crafty goddess over at Rust and Sunshine recommends wrapping the tube with a piece of tape to help the heart keep its shape. See the full experience here.

Photo: Rust and Sunshine

Baby Footprints Card

Jany Claire

If your and Baby’s loved ones live too far away to hand-deliver a Valentine, this old-fashioned doily card travels well and is sure to melt the heart of the recipient. Pro crafter Jany Claire suggests enlisting help for this one; squirmy babies with painted feet don’t like to hold still for long! Find the step-by-step tutorial here.

Photo: Jany Claire

Multi-Media Heart Suncatcher

Fun at Home With Kids

This art isn’t for the faint of heart — glitter is included! — but if you let your little one create this sweet craft, and Cupid will be proud. Take a cue from Fun at Home with the Kids blogger and grab a variety of materials from around the house to make this project extra-entertaining for baby.

Photo: Fun at Home with the Kids

Sponge Painting

Hands On As We Grow

Baby will be soaking up the fun with this super easy sponge craft from Hands On As We Grow. Let your mini me to channel his inner Picasso by cutting a kitchen sponge into a heart shape. Add paint, paper and voila: instant art!

Photo: Hands On As We Grow

Handprint Valentine

I Heart Naptime

When you’ve got a wiggly baby, easy needs to be the name of the game. All you need is a handprint from Baby and siblings to create this project from I Heart Naptime. Tiny hands surrounded by a sweet, hand-written sentiment - what’s not to love about this project? Find the easy how-to here.

Photo: I Heart Naptime

Heart-Shaped Prints

Clumsy Crafter

Perfect for your smallest crafter-in-training, these potato and carrot stamps from the Clumsy Crafter are easy for chubby hands to hold. Be sure to check out the blog to see how you can turn your grocery store staples into a favorite V-day activity.

Photo: Clumsy Crafter

Which of these love-themed crafts make your heart swoon? Share with us in the comments below.

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Today Is Valentine’s Day

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Today Is Valentine’s Day

How sweet it is.

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Trust us: Valentine’s Day treats can be sugar-free and still awesome if you try out one of these sweet DIY projects.

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Crank up the volume on this playlist that says “I love you” with 27 lovely songs.

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Share the love today with a game. From playing musical hearts to concocting a love potion, here’s how to entertain your true loves all day long.

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Reindeer Games: Where to Meet Santa’s Furry Helpers

by Renee M. RutledgeNovember 11, 2014

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen… But chances are haven’t seen them in person! Get in the holiday spirit while teaching your little elves a thing or two about Santa’s most important sidekicks at one of the Bay Area’s awesome events where you’ll get the chance to rendezvous with reindeer.

Photo: Academy of Sciences

‘Tis the Season for Science
Reindeer games are all part of the fun during the fourth annual winter festivities at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. As the Piazza turns white with snow and carolers fill the museum with holiday cheer, two live reindeer will be grazing peacefully in the East Garden. Pay these two antlered friends a visit and learn more about Santa’s sleigh-pullers during daily presentations of Reindeer Rendezvous. ‘Tis the Season for Science is happening now through January 4.

55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, Ca
415-379-8000
Online: calacademy.org

Photo: SF Zoo

Reindeer Romp
You know it’s the holidays when the reindeer are back at the San Francisco Zoo. Four North American caribou (named Belle, Holly, Peppermint and Velvet) will be visiting the zoo, where their handlers will be sure to give visitors the inside scoop on the real stories behind all the myths. The reindeer will romp at the SF Zoo now through January 1 daily 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway
San Francisco, Ca
415-753-7080
Online: sfzoo.businesscatalyst.com

Photo: Six Flags

Reindeer Village at Holiday in the Park
From Candy Cane Lane to Toy Land and from Snow Hill to the Main Street Festival of Lights, there’s enough holiday spirit to go around at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. Santa’s reindeer characters (hint: they are awesome, but not real) will be waiting in Reindeer Village to star in photos with the young ones, before or after they’ve walked among the larger-than-life candy canes and taken a cruise through the faux snow. Holiday in the Park will be open on select days now through January 4.

1001 Fairgrounds Dr
Vallejo, Ca
707-643-6722
Online: discoverykingdom.sixflags.com

Do you know if Santa’s helpers are making any other stops that we didn’t include on our list? Share it below—we wanna know!

— Renee Macalino Rutledge, Susie Foresman and Erin Feher

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