Story by Promise Asher

How to show some love

Valentine’s Day is among us, and while some people complain about the holiday, it is truly a time to celebrate love in all shapes and sizes.

Here are some things you can do today to show someone you appreciate and love them.

• Dinner: Going to dinner not only shows someone you care about them, but it gives you a chance to talk to them and have fun conversations. Plus food, that’s always nice.
• Flowers: Flowers are a signature Valentine gift, they’re beautiful and can be a great way to show someone you care. For a significant other stick to a red roses but friends and family, white or yellow roses.
• Chocolate: There’s a reason why chocolate dominates the candy industry, it’s yummy and almost everyone enjoys it.
• Friendship bracelets: It’s time to ditch expensive jewelry and go back to friendship bracelets. They work with basically anyone, and yes, you can have a friendship bracelets with a significant other. It is even more fun to make them with someone.
• Write a letter: Everyone benefits from hearing how much they mean to someone. Let them know why you love and appreciate them, their great qualities and what they’ve done to impact your life.

Send them a funny E-Card: A good laugh can fix anything & humor is a great way to convey love. These can be found on Pinterest or websites such as Hallmark.