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Jimmy Kimmel Valentine's Day Prank Gives Women Terrible Gifts [VIDEO]

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:38:07 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel is the king of YouTube challenge pranks...like telling your kids you ate all of their Halloween candy, or giving them terrible Christmas gifts, and filming their reaction for the world to see (and laugh at.)

This time, he took aim at unsuspecting ladies on Valentine's Day.

What Kind of Flowers to Get A Girl (or Guy) for Any Occasion

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:43:06 +0000

Women usually love flowers. They are great for special occasions, and even better when they are given for no special reason. With so many different kinds of flowers, it can be tough to decide what kind to buy for a particular occasion. Which is why from now on, these should be your go-to bouquet, for [...]

Will Valentine's Drivers Show The Love On The New Jersey Roads?

Lou Russo — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:16:56 +0000

The conversation came up this morning as to whether the Valentine’s Day love in the air would translate to New Jersey’s roads today. Will we show our fellow drivers the love or just the normal Garden State treatment? I’m going to be honest. I don’t think so. I think you have a better chance of finding [...]

A Love Letter For The Ages – Not Really

Lou Russo — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:06:32 +0000

I wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic love letter to my beautiful wife Diane, but it turned out to be more of a question than a poem. I thought it would be ok if I shared it with you today. Here it is. Enjoy…and happy Valentine’s Day! What Were You Thinking It was a [...]

5 Unusual Dating Websites

Jason Matthews — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:00:15 +0000

Proof that there really is someone for everyone…Or at least a website to search for them. OldHollywoodFaceSwap 5 Find Your Face Mate www.findyourfacemate.com No questionnaires. No likes or dislikes to match your compatibility. Upload your picture and let the facial recognition technology match you with someone with similar facial features. 4 My [...]

Easy Valentine's Gift for Men – 'The Broquet' [PHOTO]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:24:16 +0000

What do you get your guy for Valentine’s Day? I broke down the basics for you a few weeks ago, but today I stumbled upon the “broquet.” All you need to make a broquet is a trip to the dollar store, liquor store and about 15 minutes. All of the basics are covered. Booze, caffeine, [...]

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:10:55 +0000

Well isn’t this just typical…you’ve been hearing about Valentine’s Day for weeks, kept putting off the planning, and now here you are…gift-less and panicking. Let’s help dig you out of this hole, shall we? Flickr user ilovebutter 1 Cook dinner for her This one will take the most work, but if you can [...]

It's Valentine's Day, So What's Your Status? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:04:54 +0000

Ah yes, the day to show your love to your sweetheart. Valentine’s Day is upon us. Not everybody is involved in a relationship, though, and not everybody wants to be. Experts say this time of year a lot of people feel pressure to be in a relationship. It makes sense. Valentine’s Day is everywhere you [...]

The Cuddle Gene: Does Your Guy Have It?

Lou Russo — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:59:41 +0000

If you haven’t been getting your share of snuggling from your guy, don’t worry, it might not be you. Some researchers are now saying that if your guy doesn’t easily show his affection it may be because he lacks the “cuddle gene”. Don’t worry though. According to a dailymail.co.uk article, there are ways to find out [...]

This Will Happen About 216,000 Times this Week

Matt Ryan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:54:51 +0000

Are you the smartest person at the Jersey Shore? Listen weekday afternoons at 5:20 for Matt Ryan’s Nearly Impossible Question. This week, win a $50 gift card to 709 restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach! This will happen about 216,000 times this week. What is it? Most popular guess: Blink Answer: Marriage proposals

The Best Songs for Singles on Valentine's Day

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:11:50 +0000

This Thursday marks another round of heart-filled obnoxiousness for couples the world over…but for many, Valentine’s Day is better known as Single Persons’ Awareness Day. This soundtrack for singles will make you glad you’re on your own! What’s your ‘singles’ anthem’? Tell us in the comment section below! Valentine's Day Songs for Singles Buy on [...]

Take the Plunge and Tie the Knot on Valentines Day!

Liz Jeressi — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:30:16 +0000

Why not get married this Valentine’s Day, or renew your vows? There’s a special way you can do it without years of planning…and with NO COST! It’s the sixth annual Group Wedding and Vow Renewal in Atlantic City this Valentine’s Day. It takes place at Boardwalk Hall on February 14th at 2 pm. And it’s FREE, [...]

The Guys Who Aren't Romantic Make The Rest Of Us Look Bad [POLL]

Lou Russo — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:40:23 +0000

In seven days the day symbolizing love and romance will be here, and I know guys have a reputation for messing romantic things up, but I’m here to defend my fellow men. I’m here to say men don’t get enough credit for their smooth, romantic ways. I know a lot of women who are proud to [...]

Tips For Choosing the Right Chocolate

Liz Jeressi — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:57:22 +0000

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, chocolate experts are out with advice on how to choose the best chocolate. There are 5 rules to follow when tasting and buying chocolate: 1. LOOK. Take a look at the chocolate. Premium chocolate has a silky sheen and a smooth, even texture. 2. TOUCH. Run your finger lightly [...]

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your Girl or Guy

Liz Jeressi — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:20:40 +0000

I’ve been looking around to see what’s out there in terms of gifts for the special guy or girl in your life, and here are some ideas in case you’re at a loss. There are some clever ideas…plus one extremely over-the-top gift that some lucky girl may get! GIFT IDEAS FOR HER: – Chocolate-covered strawberries. – A spa [...]

Here Comes Valentine's Day and Here Comes The Advice

Lou Russo — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:57:24 +0000

Every Valentine’s Day it seems everyone becomes an expert. You’ll hear from “experts” about love, relationships, break-ups, ex’s, husbands and wives, and anything else associated with love. I don’t usually agree with most of it, but I did find some expert advice that makes sense. It comes, from all places “Glamour” magazine. Someone at Glamour was smart [...]

What Do Guys Want for Valentine's Day? [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:33:48 +0000

February 14th, the day to show your true love. I have always considered Valentine's Day one to show the woman in your life how much you love her. Yet, many women still stress over what to get their man for V-Day. According to Tokii Data, 45% of men and 19% of women believe guys should also be spoiled on Valentine's Day.

Red Wine Cupcakes at the Jersey Shore

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:52:25 +0000

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Perfect portion-controlled wonders of cakey deliciousness…now complete with a glass of wine! That’s right…forget about red velvet cupcakes, a local Jersey Shore bakery is serving up red wine cupcakes! I’ve had lots of treats from this place, and when I saw their photo of these delights, my eyes lit up. (See [...]

Why Winter Is My 4th Favorite Season

Lou Russo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:54:46 +0000

When I walked outside at 4:15 am with my scraper and brush to clear my car of last night’s snow, I got hit with a gust of wind that felt colder than an episode of Divorce Court. And it dawned on me. Winter is my 4th favorite season. With all due respect to the winter lovers out [...]

Be Prepared, It's Break Up Season

Lou Russo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:59:23 +0000

As if we don’t have enough to worry about with snow and ice and cold and Christmas bills and all the other bills and the flu…welcome to break up season, and there’s some science to back it. Yahoo did a survey in 2010 based on the Facebook status of 10,000 people, and here’s the sad [...]