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Your Local Valentine Guide for in and around Henry County

Weekend Events and Seven Ways Share the love this Valentine's Day

By Jennifer Sheran, publisher Macaroni Kid McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove February 9, 2022

Valentine's Day is around the corner and there are many ways to show your family and friends you appreciate them from local events to a special gift. We see the jewelry store ads too, but heartfelt words and a thoughtful, simple gesture like planning an evening together — even if it's at home for you exhausted parents — can mean the most. 

Local Valentine's Day Events


Seven Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special

Send a card and a gift

How many times have you had good intentions of sending out a card or a gift but then it slips your mind or you never quite make it to the store in time? It happens to all of us. Send out cards has become my best friend when it comes to acting on those moments when I want to share a memory or recognize others or honor a special day. For Valentine's Day, you can order a heartfelt card and even a sweet treat! It is super easy. Download the app. Choose your card style and card type. You can choose from postcards to giant cards. Customize your card with your own images and message. Choose a gift to add on if you'd like. For Valentine's Day, Send out Cards has cookie kits, cookies with pink icing, chocolate covered Oreos, brownies and more!  Then you are ready to send. It is that simple. Plus it costs less than the cards you pick up in the store.  With my oldest child away at University, I rely on Send Out Cards to show her I'm thinking of her on Valentine's day.

Order a Valentine Candy Bar Kit for a fun gift and STEM activity.


Valentine's Day Candy Bar Lab Kit + FREE SHIPPING! Get ready to concoct your very own chocolate candy bar for Valentines Day! Experience the science of how chocolate is made from the cacao tree and then blended together to form delicious creations! This is a perfect gift for a child or teen in your life. $37.95 Valentine's Day Candy Bar Lab Kit + FREE Shipping! ($46.94 Value - 20% Off) Hurry! This deal expires February 7th!

 This sweet offer gets you 20% off, including free shipping! Hurry! Grab yours before it's gone. 

Start the Day off with Love


Visit a local bakery to pick up some sweet treats or make your own.



Pamper Your Valentine



  • Spa by the Square offers massage and facials. Pick up a gift certificate for a nice surprise.
  • Draw a bath and throw in some flower petals or essential oils
  • Light the candles 
  • Give your love a foot rub

Dine out and Dine Local



Valentine Date Ideas