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Remember handing out those paper Valentines in grade school? Giving them to classmates, teachers or even the bus driver brings a smile to their faces and gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Charles, the Duke of Orleans gets credit for sending the first Valentine in 1415. While imprisoned in the Tower of London, his love letter makes its way back to his wife in France. It is what February 14 is all about; letting a person know you care with a simple gesture.

Of the over 190 million Americans who are expected to watch Super Bowl 56 on February 13, about 5% of them say enjoying the fun food is the most important part of the day for them. That may not seem like a lot, even though it adds up to about 11 million party goers!

Each of these Valentine colors has its own special meaning for lovers, friends and family. Although roses are a traditional gift, almost any color present wrapped in Valentine colors will represent the giver’s love and affection for the object of their desire. Other colors and color combinations also have unique meaning on Valentine’s day – read on to learn more.

One hundred and forty-five years ago, at the height of Victorian America’s passion for Valentine’s Day, people recognize the holiday by sending out mass-produced cards. The curiosity for us nowadays is an 1870s valentine is just as likely to profess undying love as it is to insult a person’s looks, intelligence and behavior.

Every February 14, all over the world and especially in the United States, candy, flowers, gifts and romantic messages are exchanged between loved ones. From ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England, find out more about this centuries-old holiday.

-Plautus

Choosing an urn for a loved one’s remains is a beautiful way to honor their memory. Not only do aesthetic sensibilities come into play when deciding which type of urn to purchase, consider the practicality. What design, shape and material will commemorate your loved one appropriately and stay true to the intended use?

Traditionally speaking, a hostess gift is something a host or hostess would use while entertaining. Hostess gifts differ from birthday gifts, for instance – another something you could bring to a party- in that the birthday gift would be personal in nature, like jewelry, a book or a baseball hat. A hostess gift would be used for entertaining at a future party, like place cards, coasters, hand towels, a candy dish or serving tray – even board games or Christmas ornaments.

Anthony is a defense contractor for the U.S. Army. He wanted to show his appreciation for the soldiers who work with him in a special way. “I needed a plaque ASAP, and the local stores were too pricey for what I wanted,” he tells us.

We purchased a name plate for our Director as a Christmas present. I couldn’t believe how quickly everything came together. We ordered it on Monday and by the following Tuesday it was in my mailbox. And it was EXACTLY what we wanted!-Nancy Morris

Erin Mellarkey is currently a senior in her twelfth and final year of Girl Scouts. She wanted to earn her Gold Award, the highest honor for any Girl Scout.

Pick your poison – whether it’s a cuppa joe or hot chocolate; lemon water, almond milk or apple cider; London Fog, Chai, Russian Tea or Dandelion Latte (there is such a thing, it’s true!) – enjoying a hot drink is just the recipe for comfort.

Ancestry sites are the second most visited category of websites, fueling what is now a billion-dollar industry complete with television shows, books, magazines, how-to’s and over-the-counter genetic test kits, all in support our obsession with DNA ancestry testing.

June Davis is an executive secretary at Amwell, a 148-year-old company based in Illinois that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of water and wastewater treatment equipment. In June of 2016, she orders two stainless steel outdoor signs for a yet-to-be completed wastewater treatment facility in New Hampshire.

Throughout history, evidence has proven the popularity of drinking flasks. These durable containers capable of carrying beverages over long distances are first created by nomadic Norwegians, and have evolved along the way to include the hip flask – made for holding a distilled beverage, and many others. Also called canteens, drinking flasks are made of pewter, silver, glass and stainless steel, as well as leather or animal skins. Native Americans and early settlers use drinking flasks; soldiers preferred them in WWII. Silver and glass flasks gain popularity in the early 1800’s, especially as the kidney flask, which is usually contoured to match the curve of the hip or thigh for comfort and discrete placement. Some flasks include small cups to make sharing easier, although generally liquid is drunk directly from the flask.

Today, business leaders everywhere are tasked by their bosses to get the most out of their team. The effect of positive reinforcement on motivation is well-documented; when we receive it, we want more of it. So, if one of your employees does a great job on a project and you recognize their achievement in a meaningful way, chances are your employee will want to feel that same sense of accomplishment again -and work with this in mind on the next challenge, no matter its scope. This is the basic psychology behind successful employee recognition programs.

A few HR stats to ponder. Studies show: