Taking a sweet peek at Round Top Collectionโs Valentineโs decor and more
Round Top Collection is a Houston FAV for gifts and home dรฉcor. The Houston Life team headed to their Katy location to get an exclusive look at their Valentineโs collection, and even a pop of what they have in store for spring!
For first time ever, Valentineโs Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
Houston man claims he was denied COVID-19 vaccine for not having insurance
HOUSTON โ A Houston man said he was turned away at his vaccine appointment because he lacked insurance. Antonio Flores told KPRC 2 that he had been searching for a COVID-19 vaccine for more than a month. โAnd then, I explained again that the website says we donโt need insurance to get the COVID vaccine.โKrogerโs vaccination website does not mention the need to bring insurance. Kroger told KPRC 2 that it was an isolated incident. The spokeswoman said there was a way the pharmacist could have worked around that situation, allowing Mr. Flores to receive his vaccine.
Most magical proposal of all time? Man โtweaksโ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoon
Lee Loechler knows his high school sweetheartโs favorite movie is the Disney classic โSleeping Beauty,โ so he took six months to plan and weave a magical marriage proposal into a showing of the flick.
QUIZ: How healthy is your relationship after the COVID-19 pandemic?
Add in the stress and anxiety that comes along with a global pandemic and, well, that can make them even tougher. Your relationship is pretty solid and on a healthy track even though it may have some ups and downs. AdIf you got mostly Bโs:Your relationship is a bit unstable at the moment and youโre not satisfied in it. Whether your relationshipโs problems started pre or post COVID, itโs important that you focus on finding solutions for them rather than dwelling or assigning blame for them. If youโre relationship needs a reboot, check out her tips in the video below.
This is how to celebrate your love -- without breaking the bank -- this Valentineโs Day
Love doesnโt cost a thing, or shouldnโt, but as Valentineโs Day approaches the pressure to purchase something for your beloved increases. Fortunately, โThe Joy Of Savingโ author Jeanette Pavini says responsible spending tops the list on what people are looking for in a partner. โNo matter where you live, you can find virtual operas you can find dance lessons for free,โ Pavini says. Surprise vacation company Pack Up + Go says being a tourist in your own town is a fabulous way to celebrate. โA staycation is a great opportunity to explore a new neighborhood, or get takeout from a new restaurant...you know force yourself out of your day to day comfort zone, even in your hometown,โ says Pack Up + Goโs Lillian Rafson.
This Valentineโs Day, you can book your โtrash exโ a free stay in a dumpster
Love it or dread it, here it comes again: Valentineโs Day. Hotel booking site Hotels.com is offering spurned singles a constructive, albeit unconventional, path to inner peace -- and, as an added bonus, participants might just win a โget over themโ getaway in the process. Via a cheeky Hotels.com Valentineโs Day promotion, those suffering from the post-breakup blues can book their โtrashy exโ an all-expenses paid stay in the dumpster โwhere they belongโ. MORE:Searching for more Valentineโs Day stories? Visit our Valentineโs Day page.
Did you find love during the pandemic? Tell us about it for Valentineโs Day
We may be living through a global pandemic, but that doesnโt mean love isnโt in the air. Maybe you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner decided to put a ring on it or you had a socially distanced and safe pandemic wedding. So in honor of the upcoming Valentineโs Day holiday, tell us about your love story! You can include photos, write your love story and share with others about how you met your sweetie. Just fill out the form below so you can tell us about your love story.
Houston Zoo selling Valentineโs-themed paintings by animals
With a little help from their keepers, animals at the Houston Zoo have gotten to work creating the most adorable pieces of art to fundraise money for their friends in the wild. From elephant kisses to hearts painted by sea lions, rhinos and red pandas, the Houston Zoo is offering a range of Valentineโs Day-themed art. The custom art pieces range from $50 - $300 and include an unmatted flat canvas, a photo of the animal artist, and domestic shipping. During this experience, participants will be able to choose their own paint colors and interact with zookeepers as they assist the animals in creating the art pieces. Click here to view the gallery of animal art pieces ready for purchase or click here to book a virtual painting experience.
These 5 Whataburger gifts sure to wow your Valentine this year
Whataburger released a line of Valentineโs gifts from jewelry to drink tumblers, so you can express your love while loving the Texasโ staple. Whataburger 'Love Me Like You Love Whataburger' T-shirt (Whataburger)Perfect for staying home on Valentineโs Day with your special someone. Whataburger "Day Dot" (left) and "I Heart Whataburger" socks (Whataburger)A great gift for both, or for a couple you know and love this Valentineโs Day. 'Spicy' or 'Fancy' Gift Pack (Whataburger)James Avery Jewelry CharmsChoose from โWhataburger Texasโ, โFryโ or โWhataburger Cupโ for that special someone to wear on the next date! Whataburger Makeup Bag (Whataburger)Check out the full Whataburger merch catalog here.
Local health expert discusses concerns surrounding new COVID-19 variants, vaccine effectiveness
But, overall if we can get these vaccines into people armโs ASAP, we can stop the spread. In South Africa, there is another variant called B.1.351 emerged from B.1.1.7. โIf we stop the replication of the virus, we can stop the mutants from forming the new strains. As COVID-19 evolves, there are some concerns about vaccine efficacy and companies are researching the variants. Lall says there need to be more resources for older people when it comes to registering for the vaccine.
People putting marriage plans on hold in a big way in the time of COVID-19, Harris County authorities say
(AP Photo/Yasin Akgul)HOUSTON โ The Harris County Clerkโs Office said the pandemic has taken its toll on love with people putting their marriage plans on hold. Harris County Clerk's Office graph showing marriage license applications from 2015-2020. (Harris County Clerk's Office)The chart provides totals dating back to 2015. To provide a uniform assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the number of marriage license applications, the covered period ends in 2020. AdApplications for marriage licenses are carried out by appointment only.
Say โI doโ downtown: Get hitched for $150 at St. John Church this Valentineโs Day
This Valentineโs Day, forget the grocery store carnations, nix the drugstore Hallmark card and drop the bargain box of chocolates. Instead, why not surprise your one-and-only with an express wedding ceremony at St. John Church in Sam Houston Park? The hopeless romantics over at The Heritage Society will host an express wedding ceremony extravaganza for select couples this Valentineโs Day weekend. Couples intent on tying the knot or renewing their vows can book a one-hour ceremony slot at the historic church. The building was moved from its original site on Mangum Road to Sam Houston Park in 1968.
Kraft introduces pink candy-flavored macaroni and cheese for Valentineโs Day
HOUSTON โ Forget the box of chocolates and the rose bouquet, pink candy-flavored Mac & Cheese from Kraft is in. Kraft announced the new twist to their original Mac & Cheese staple, mentioned on their website the pink-colored Mac will have the โsame cheesy goodness with a hint of sweet candy.โโSure it sounds a little strange, but hey, love makes people do strange things,โ the company said. A spokesperson for Kraft told WCAU the vibrant pink hue comes from carrot and beet hue concentrates, and the taste contains vanilla extract with fructose. To make Valentineโs Day a bit more โcheesier,โ Kraft wants to give away 1,000 pink Mac & Cheese dinners to lucky couples. You can enter the sweepstakes by clicking here.
Hereโs where to dine out and get takeout in Houston this Valentineโs Day
Here are some Valentineโs Day weekend dine out and takeout date night dinner ideas for your consideration. Artisans will serve a Valentineโs Day dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. AdThe Houston log cabin restaurant will offer a Valentineโs Day Dinner in-house as well.
Grab your gal pals: Hereโs where to Celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston
Grab your gal pals and get ready to channel your inner Leslie Knope -- Feb. 13, a.k.a. Galentineโs Day, is fast upon us. Galentineโs Day reps unusual origins: The celebration of sisterhood was spawned by โParks and Recreation,โ the much-beloved NBC sitcom that chronicled the wild and impassioned antics of over-achiever Leslie Knope. Leslie describes Galentineโs Day as the best day of the year, adding โItโs like Lilith Fair, minus the angst,โ she said, โplus frittatas.โAdFrom picnicking in the park to buddy films with your besties, here are a few ways to celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston weโre sure Leslie Knope would approve of. Visit our Valentineโs Day page.
China sentences lawyer who reported on outbreak to 4 years
In this photo taken April 14, 2020 and released by Melanie Wang, Zhang Zhan eats a meal at a park during a visit to Wuhan in central China's Hubei province. A Chinese court on Monday sentenced the former lawyer who reported on the early stage of the coronavirus outbreak to four years in prison on charges of "picking fights and provoking trouble," one of her lawyers said. (Melanie Wang via AP)BEIJING โ A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a former lawyer who reported on the early stage of the coronavirus outbreak to four years in prison on charges of โpicking fights and provoking trouble,โ one of her lawyers said. He said the court did not ask Zhang whether she would appeal, nor did she indicate whether she would. In the early days of the outbreak, authorities reprimanded several Wuhan doctors for โrumor-mongeringโ after they alerted friends on social media.
Houston-area nonprofit hospital receives first shipment of vaccine
RICHMOND โ Healthcare workers in Fort Bend County are among the first to get vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine. The Oak Bend Medical Center in Richmond received its first shipment of the vaccine on Wednesday. The hospital received 1,000 doses and 50 workers on the frontlines got their first shot. On Wednesday morning, Glenn Lakes Pharmacy in Missouri City received their first shipment of the Moderna vaccine. โThis is an exciting moment because this is the hope that we can get past this thing,โ Freudenberger said.
CDC releases new recommendations for those experiencing allergic reactions from vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released recommendations for those experiencing allergic reactions after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient that is in a COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says you should not get that particular vaccine. The CDC doesnโt recommend anyone getting a second shot if you have a severe allergic reaction after getting the first shot. Vaccination providers must give care as quickly as possible in case of a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine. Once the emergency is under control, a vaccine recipient is advised to be monitored for several hours,The CDC says they have been monitoring reports of severe allergic reactions.
Local infectious disease doctor explains similarities between Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
A local expert explained the differences between the Moderna vaccine and the one approved last week from Pfizer. โI would have no qualms with receiving either vaccine,โ said Dr. Jennifer Whiatker, an infectious disease specialist with Baylor College of Medicine. But the Moderna vaccine is recommended for patients 18 and older while Pfizerโs vaccine can be administered to patients as young as 16. โIt might be a little bit easier to distribute the Moderna vaccine,โ Whitaker said. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nationโs top infectious disease doctor, says if the FDA advisory committee recommends the Moderna vaccine tomorrow afternoon it actually could be approved by the FDA as early as tomorrow evening.
River Oaks Plant House shows how to make the perfect Valentineโs Day flower arrangement
HOUSTON โ River Oaks Plant House is one of the busiest flower stores in Houston every Valentineโs Day. Itโs been a family-run business since the 1980โs, and is a full-scale florist year-round. Head florist Ben Shamooelian showed us a variety of the beautiful flowers and arrangements they put together daily, as well as the thousands of roses they sell the week of Valentineโs Day. Check out all of the flowers we chose to make a special arrangement of our own.
Roses full of thorns: โBachelorโ shows donโt often produce marriages
Since โThe Bachelorโ first aired in 2002, only three times out of 23 seasons has the featured contestant gotten married to his winner. Lowe proposed to Giudici on the show and the couple got married less than a year later in January 2014. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham, season No. But on the season finale, viewers watched as Luyendyk essentially called off the engagement with Kufrin and started dating Burnham, the original runner-up. The couple married in 2017 and announced last May they were expecting their second child.
Worldโs oldest couple lives in Texas, celebrated 80th wedding anniversary in December
The worldโs oldest living couple celebrated another major milestone when their senior living community in Austin, Texas, threw them a party for their 80th wedding anniversary. Jason Free, who helped his great uncle and great aunt get recognized by Guinness World Records in November as the world's oldest living couple, told CNN affiliate KXAN what makes them so special. The world's oldest living couple celebrated another major milestone when their senior living community in Austin, Texas, threw them a party for their 80th wedding anniversary. John, who is the oldest living former UT football player, attends at least one Longhorn game every year. Jim Bissett is also a resident at Longhorn Village and has been friends with the couple for 10 years.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentineโs Day plans, survey says
Some people arenโt just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentineโs Day. ยท One in five pet โparentsโ say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partnerโs dog. ยท 72% of pet โparentsโ are likely to click on someoneโs dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. ยท Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. ยท 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Netflix has a new dating show coming out and it sounds insane
They say that love is blind, and Netflixโs new dating show is trying to put the theory to the test. Apparently, some of these dates lead to actual love, and then the couples become engaged without ever seeing what the other person looks like. There are a few other reality TV shows where people get married at first sight, and if you watched Netflixโs โThe Circle,โ youโll probably think โLove Is Blindโ sounds a little bit like that. Check out the trailer below so you can see this slow motion car crash with your very own eyes. The first four episodes premiere Feb. 13, with the next four episodes coming out Feb. 20.
Quiz: What you should give your sweetheart this Valentineโs Day
Houston โ When it comes to Valentineโs Day, sometimes finding that โperfect giftโ for your significant other can be a nightmare! This year, weโre making things a bit easier for you. Take the quiz below to see what you should give your S.O. this Valentineโs Day. with gifts this Valentineโs Day
Extreme Foods: Spice up your love life with these spicy chocolate-covered strawberries at Edibles
If youโre still uncertain what to give your significant other this holiday, why not some โBurning Love" strawberries? Watch as I try the โBurning Loveโ strawberry:Related: Celebrate Valentineโs Day with a 3-course meal made with crickets at this Houston eventWould I buy this โBurning Loveโ strawberries? The โBurning Loveโ treats are only available for a limited time while supplies last. For more information or to order the Burning Love strawberries, visit their website here. Me after a Burning Love strawberryHave an idea for โExtreme Foods?โ Shoot me an email at cahernandez@kprc.com.
Donโt make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentineโs Day
But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentineโs Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentineโs Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentineโs Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentineโs Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentineโs Day?
Hereโs where you can find daddy-daughter dances happening in the Houston area
Many daddy-daughter dances are taking place around the Houston area, from churches to community centers. Check out the list below for a Daddy Daughter dance happening near you:Dad & Daughter Dance 2020When: Sat. Jan. 25 6 p.m.Where: Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri CityCost: $20-30City of Bellaireโs Daddy Daughter DanceWhen: Sat. Feb. 8, 6 p.m.Where: Rhodes School for the Performing Arts โ Humble, 600 Charles St., HumbleCost: $10-20Daddy Daughter Dance EventWhen: Sun. Pearland Rotary โ Daddy Daughter DanceWhen: Sat.
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you donโt even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
5 genius ways to seek revenge on an ex who broke your heart
They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but what kind of revenge are we talking about? Luckily for you, we have assembled a few different ways for you to have your best revenge on that scrub who broke your heart. The Sydney Zoo once held a contest in which the winner got to name a snake after their ex. Upgrade your lifeBeyoncรฉ once said, "Best revenge is your paper," and truer words have never been spoken. And please, comment below if you have any ways that are perfect for getting back at your ex.
This little girlโs homemade Valentineโs Day cards are nothing short of iconic
5-year-old Willa from Brooklyn had to make homemade Valentine's Day cards for the kids in her class, and the message she wrote for friends is equal parts hilarious and iconic. Bustle reported that Willa's dad, Michael Cruz Kanye, tweeted about his daughter's Valentine's Day card, asking if she made a mistake with what she wrote. "You love me," Willa simply wrote on each card, and no, she didn't make a mistake. haters gonna say its fake pic.twitter.com/LvQNaYKQ4M โ MCK (@CruzKayne) February 14, 2018"No I didn't," Willa cooly replied, cementing her forever as an American icon for the ages. This is the kind of confidence that we should all be carrying with us in 2019.
What romantic city should you spend your Valentineโs Day in?
Just imagine -- you won the big lottery just a few days before Valentineโs Day and you and your partner want to take a trip of a lifetime. Where do you go? Donโt you worry, you future lottery winner, because we have assembled a nice and easy quiz to help you determine which romantic city you should spend your Valentineโs Day in.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Ahh, Valentineโs Day is just so romantic, isnโt it? Dennyโs in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentineโs Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Dennyโs wedding package, you might ask? Dennyโs started the Valentineโs Day $99 special in 2013, and itโs been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentineโs Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.