Need Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Around West County?

For those looking for a little-something to add to a Valentine's Day gift package, or still seeking "something," following are a few creative suggestions that are available from a variety of West St. Louis County retailers.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) If anyone is still scrambling for clever and/or practical Valentine's Day gift ideas, the following local merchants likely are eager to help. Call ahead to confirm supplies before making a quick dart to any retailer over lunch hour! And simply use the hyperlinks provided to go to the Patch directory listings for quick directions. A gift certificate to Massage Envy can put a smile on most guy's faces. Area locations include:  Area Walmarts have lots of children-appropriate items, themed candles, boxed champagne glasses, gift cards to other local stores, wines and themed wine gift packaging bags and silk rose petals, plus some really cute stuffed animals. Area locations include…

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Get Engaged on Valentine's Day? Announce it to the World on Patch!

Posting announcements is free and easy. Here's how!

According to Time, some 4 million Americans expected to propose or be proposed to on Valentine’s Day.  Were you one of them? If so, announce it to the world on Patch! Patch announcements are free and easy to post. And on top of the great news you're about to share, you can also post photos, videos and relevant links to augment your news. To post an announcement, follow these easy steps (or watch the how to video attached to this article): Announcements are also a great way to spread other news as well! Registered users can also post free announcements for: Just remember, our Terms of Service state that announcements should be for personal use and not for advertising. To post an announcement, CLICK HERE. And while we certainly don't want to…

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Gift and a Movie for Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day try pairing your sweetie’s favorite flick with a thoughtful gift.

We all know that dinner and movie go hand in hand, but with Valentine’s falling on a weekday, maybe you’d rather stay in this time. Here’s a list of DVDs and possible gift ideas that go with them. You can pick up these movies at Best Buy, Target or Walmart.  Sabrina: There are two versions of this film, with two of the best leading men ever: Humphrey Bogart or Harrison Ford. Purists will want the 1954 black and white with Audrey Hepburn, while die-hard Ford fans may like the 1995 version better. Either way, pair this movie with a nice bottle of champagne and glass flutes—just don’t put them in your pockets. The Notebook: A classic romantic tale of true love and Alzheimer’s will have your Valentine in tears. Pair it with a journal to keep …

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Last Minute and Unique Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

If you woke up Monday and are still empty handed, don't despair, we have last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas and they're all nearby. Plus, we priced out roses for you, so you don't have to.

If you've procrastinated and find yourself empty handed Monday, Valentine's Day, we'll show you where to find last-minute unique gift ideas and the best deals on flowers right here in Town and Country and Manchester. Now, you can grab what you need for that special someone and he or she will never know you waited until the last minute! A Romantic Book A book with an inscription to the woman in your life would be a memorable and unique gift. Pick her favorite romance novel or a special poetry book, then pick out a passage that reminds you of her and bookmark it. My personal favorites are Pablo Neruda for poetry and Nicholas Sparks for romance. The Book Rack in Manchester is having a sale on select romance novels and offering 50 percent off…

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PatchCast: 'Crazy Chemo Lady' Keeps Everyone Smiling

Also meet Missouri's newest Assistant Principal of the Year and get tips on last minute Valentine's Day gifts.

Kirkwood Pledges 20 Trees to Sunset Hills Post-Tornado The Kirkwood mayor and two urban forestry commissioners return a favor. From Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch. 'Crazy Chemo Lady' Keeps Everyone Smiling Jodi Allen dresses up in costumes and cheers up herself and other cancer patients. From Chesterfield Patch. Bierbaum Assistant Principal Selected for State Award Jeremy Booker, currently in his second year at Bierbaum Elementary, was selected as an Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. From Mehlville Patch. Patch Picks: Five Last Minute Valentine's Day Picks Make your sweetheart swoon with these quick, easy ideas from Maplewood-Brentwood Patch.

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Patch Picks: Most Romantic Restaurants

This week Patch picked out five places in Manchester and Town and Country to have a romantic Valentine's dinner.

Each week, Patch runs a new feature called Patch Picks, highlighting picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.   You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.  This week, Town and Country - Manchester Patch tackles Valentine's Day. If you're dining out on Valentine's Day--or the weekend before--you have dozens of  excellent restaurants to choose from in both Town and Country and Manchester. There are over 60 local restaurants listed in the Patch …

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