I Believe in Love

Valentine’s Day often gets a bad rap. Some think it’s too sappy, and others think it should be called “Singles Appreciation Day.” Regardless of whether you’re in a relationship, I believe Valentine’s Day is a day to acknowledge love—love for yourself, love for your family and friends, love for your significant other and love for life! Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all.

Where2Shop:
4450, 4450 Interstate 55 N., 601-366-3687;
Broad Street Bakery and Café, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900;
CoatTails, 111 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-853-1313;
Fondren Cellars, 633 Duling Ave., 769-216-2323; Fresh Ink, 4500 Interstate 55 N., 601-982-0235;
The Green Room, 3026 N. State St., 601-981-9320;
Little Things Studio, Yazoo City ;
Material Girls, 182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601-992-4533;
Sneaky Beans, 2914 N. State St., 601-4887-6349;
SpaBeca, 357 Towne Center Blvd., Suite 101, Ridgeland, 601-977-8401

Valentine’s Cookies, Broad Street Bakery and Café, $2.65 each

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