When purchasing items for your special someone for Valentine’s Day, it’s important to know how to properly store them. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a record $27.

If you are looking for ways to show your affection this Valentine's Day, roses and chocolates are good places to start.

Flowers — especially roses — are for sale everywhere, from gas stations to grocery stores to floral shops. The Pioneer Press stopped by Bachman’s Maplewood on Wednesday to ask CEO Susan Bachman West what to know about flowers ahead of this day that celebrates love,

Add an element of surprise to your Valentine’s Day by setting up a treasure hunt. Leave little notes or small gifts around the house, leading your partner to a grand surprise at the end. It could be a heartfelt letter, a special dinner, or a meaningful gift.

The best way to end a Valentine’s Day dinner? Treat her to a box of fresh, hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries that will delight both sweets and fruit lovers. This gift box comes with a dozen decorated juicy berries and arrives in a custom-designed shipping box with ice packs and premium insulation to ensure they stay fresh.

Highland Chocolates is ready for Valentine's Day

Across the United States and in other places around the world, Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with flowers, chocolates and gifts exchanged between loved ones,

Chocolates are a Valentine’s Day favorite, but people buying them for their sweetheart… are paying more this year.