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A Creative Way to Celebrate Valentine's Day In Northern Colorado 2018

1/27/2018

 
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Valentine's Day 2018 is just days away... and you might be fretting over what to do this year to show your love for your one and only.

The My Big Day team has put together a list of our personal favorite ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. Feel free to borrow any of our ideas!

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Christine:
Being an event planner, I start planning for holidays MONTHS OUT. A few of my favorite things...

1) Purchase matching Valentine outfits and a sweet book for my twin nieces and ship on Feb 1st!

2) Buy Valentine's for the neighbor kids and kiddos in my son's class for him to give (this year is chocolate covered pretzels and sweet little cards)

3) I get a BIG HEART for my parents from the Loveland Rotary  (I make it a scavenger hunt) Look for "In love with you since '72 D+N" over by Lake Loveland!

4) I get a couple cards for my husband - one to hide in his work bag so he finds a little surprise, and another 1 or 2 to give at other times. I also gift him a sweet treat of some sort.

5) My Big Day sends out Valentine's to many of our clients and partners. We create them, stamp them, and send them out through the Valentine Re-Mailing Program in early February!

6) I send out Valentine's to family members through the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, and often send a handful of the Official Loveland Valentine's Cards that you can buy around the city.

7) My husband and I either cook a nice dinner at home, or go out to a local restaurant. A few of our favorites:  Slate Italian Eatery, Starlight Dessert Bar, Taste Local, Fresh Plate Eatery, Bann Thai, the Himalayan Bistro, or Hearth.

8) Planning the Valentine's Day Group Wedding of course!

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Lynzee:

My favorite way to spend Valentine’s Day is out on a trip discovering new places with my hubby!  Sharing new experiences is a great way to bond!
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Carrie:

As a parent of young children, getting time away to celebrate a holiday built on romance is difficult.  I have found the best way is to include my two boys in the celebration.  I usually prepare a candlelight dinner where the kids get to drink sparkling grape juice out of the "grown up" wine glasses, and we dine by candlelight.  Sometimes we have super fancy chicken nuggets and mac and cheese - the main course is always chosen by the kiddos. Our schedules are always so busy so it's nice to have an evening to sit back with a special dinner together.
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Heather:

We love to celebrate Valentines each year by going to Estes Park and go snow shoeing. We then head back to Fort Collins and eat dinner at Bisetti's. Then we go for a long stroll in old Town. 
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Kathy:

Valentine's Day has never been a big holiday for us to celebrate but it always gives us a reason to do a date night.  We like to find a spot that is not a normal place for us or for others so we look for a hole in the wall place that is unique and cozy.  This way we stay away from the crowds and we can have some quality time together.  Celebrating each other and our love is something we try to do as often as we can.  We love to stay connected and continue to build our relationship as we grow old together.  We try to strengthen our marriage by remembering this scripture:

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
4Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
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Katie:

Plan in advance... I love to make reservations at the Loveland Chophouse (4th Street) and get a nice steak dinner and fancy wine!
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Randi:

My favorite way is to make a movie fort at home and watch old classics.
We fill the fort with snacks and chocolates and roses. Add some cocoa and my loving partner. 
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Well there you have it - some ways to spend Valentine's Day from the My Big Day event planning team!

If you are looking for an EXTRA unique way to celebrate your love, join us for the Valentine's Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony. We create an entire ceremony around our guests! It is truly a memorable experience!  LEARN MORE
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Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
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Located in Loveland, CO


As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken

Young At Heart

5/10/2015

 
by Randi Juric

My Big Day operates with the purpose of keeping adults Young At Heart.

We never really grow up. We only learn how to act in public. If we don’t do wild things when we are young, we’d never have anything to smile about when we get older.  One of our favorite quotes is “You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream” – C.S. Lewis.

Though we may age physically our hearts still feel our youth. Life today is all about being on the go, move quicker or talk faster. We don’t make much time to slow down and enjoy the moment. Next time your day is getting ahead of you take a moment to stop and do something spontaneous and fun.

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Text silly faces to someone, go to that concert you feel like passing up because you have to work in the morning.  Let a stranger tell you a funny joke.  Take a moment to look in the paper or online and see what is happening around you instead of being rushed through the day. You never know who you might meet or what great moment could be passing you by.

Silliness and spontaneity keep us as young as we ever were or hoped to be. Being young at heart is what keeps everyday new and filled with surprises.  Life won’t ever get dull if you hold onto your youth. Remember to keep making silly memories every day to stay young at heart!

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Here is one of the poems that sparked our philosophy early on...

If I Had My Life to Live Over
I'd dare to make more mistakes next time.
I'd relax. I would limber up.
I would be sillier than I have been this trip.
I would take fewer things seriously.
I would take more chances.
I would take more trips.
I would climb more mountains and swim more rivers.
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.

I would perhaps have more actual troubles but I'd
have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I'm one of those people who live sensibly
and sanely hour after hour, day after day.

Oh, I've had my moments and if I had it to do over
again, I'd have more of them. In fact,
I'd try to have nothing else. Just moments.

One after another, instead of living so many
years ahead of each day.

I've been one of those people who never go anywhere
without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a raincoat
and a parachute.

If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot
earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.

If I had it to do again, I would travel lighter next time.
I would go to more dances.
I would ride more merry-go-rounds.
I would pick more daisies.

By Nadine Stair (age 85)


Contact My Big Day
Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help! 
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner...

Christine Kovacs Forster, Owner/ Party Planner
My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us
Located in Loveland, CO
As event planners, we serve the entire front range; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming and mountain venues.

Valentine's Date Aphrodisiac Menu

1/24/2015

 
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Are you considering staying in this Valentine's Day and are trying to find a romantic meal to share with your loved one?
Consider a sexy suggestion by preparing a full aphrodisiac menu - carefully researched for you by
My Big Day.

Below is a simple DIY menu we've put together and have put to the test!  Download our menu below as well.
Enjoy!

valentines_day_aphrodisiac_menu.pdf
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Pre-Dinner: Champagne and Strawberries
Why:
A sexy appetizer to get your taste buds ready.

Drink: A glass of red wine
Why: Grape skins contain the antioxidant resveratrol, the closest thing we have to an actual aphrodisiac. It increases estrogen production, say Northwestern University researchers, and that heightens sexual appetite and makes lubrication easier for her later in the evening.  Red wines from muscadine grapes have a higher resveratrol content than other reds do, say researchers at Mississippi State University.

Appetizer: Shrimp cocktail
Why: The zinc-dense shrimp increase sperm levels and make orgasms more powerful, according to a study in Fertility and Sterility. They also contain a stress-reducing amino acid and the feel-good hormone serotonin.

Entrée: Filet mignon au poivre (6 oz) (Garlic, ginger, mustard, pepper rub, porcini mushrooms)

Why: High-protein foods boost production of dopamine and norepinephrine, hormones that increase alertness and assertiveness.
Black pepper aids digestion, according to an Indian Journal of Medical Research study -- helpful for any energetic activities after dinner.

Side: Baked sweet potato
Why: It's high in potassium, which helps reduce stress--a great way to curb performance anxiety later that night.
Top the potato with a dollop of sour cream, another source of libido-friendly protein.

Side: Spinach salad
(Spinach, Arugula, Pine nuts, Basil Vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, carrots )
Why: Spinach is a potent source of magnesium, which helps dilate blood vessels, ensuring the smooth bloodflow that's crucial for strong erections, according to Japanese researchers.

Dessert: Fresh raspberries drizzled with melted dark chocolate
Why: British scientists have discovered that women release four times more endorphins after eating chocolate than they do after making out. The caffeine in chocolate also increases your alertness for what's to come after dessert. Try using Dark Chocolate on the raspberries, and pair them with a glass of port. You'll get a double dose of polyphenols -- antioxidants that increase your HDL (good) cholesterol.
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Have Fun.  Be Young.  Let us know how we can help! 
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner...

Christine Kovacs Forster, Owner/ Party Planner
My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Located in Loveland, CO

As event planners, we serve the entire front range; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming and mountain venues.







Loveland Hearts with Valentine Messages Are On Sale!

1/6/2015

 
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Anyone who lives in Loveland, CO or has driven through our city in the month of February is familiar with our outdoor hearts, wishing happy thoughts and love - up and down our streets!

Well, it's time to place your order for 2015 hearts!  Don't delay, as spots fill up quickly every year.
Below is all the information provided by the sponsoring organization, THOMPSON VALLEY ROTARY.
Download the 2105 Loveland Hearts form here ------>
loveland_hearts_2015.pdf
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Loveland Hearts 2015
Only $45 puts your personal message on a Valentine Heart!  Hearts are displayed on light poles around the city for the month of February. What a great way to show your favorite Valentine(s) that you really care!  Like last year, there will only be a limited amount (+/- 20) heart locations available near Lake Loveland.  If your desire is to have your heart hung along the lake, get your order in early.  Orders will be taken on a 1st come 1st serve basis.  We will, however, be extending the borders West past K-Mart and East past Sam’s Warehouse.
Order placing options:
1) As always, place or order in Person at either Group Real Estate Office, or send your completed order form and check payable to: Thompson Valley Rotary Club to:
The Group Inc. Real Estate
5401 Stone Creek Circle
Loveland, CO 80538

2) Use Your Credit Card to place your order.   Credit Card orders can be faxed to 970-667-5909, or emailed to: lindsaycan@yahoo.com.  Please be aware, there will be a $2 service charge for credit card orders.

Completed form and payment must be received by February 4, 2015 Proceeds benefit Loveland Thompson Valley Rotary Club.

Questions?  
Please email
lindsaycan@yahoo.com or call either Loveland Group office at:  970.613.0700  or  970.663.0700

As always, we’ll do our best, but location cannot be guaranteed!
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Please neatly print your message to appear on the heart in the space below.


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Name: ___________________________________ Phone#: __________________

Address:_____________________________ City: _____________ Zip: _________

Email address: ___________________________________

Credit Card info:  MC/Visa (circle one)  #:                                                                                                     Svc Code (on back):                                          Exp Date:                                          
Location: (Circle one):
Lake Area (limited spots available);   East Eisenhower (East of Garfield Ave);   West Eisenhower (West of Taft);   Cleveland;   Lincoln;   4th Street

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THOMPSON VALLEY ROTARY
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