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Many people celebrate Valentine's Day out of obligation for their loved one. This day rarely lives up to the hype, nor should we only show love on one day of the year. So, how can you break out of the mold and show love for the whole year?

Create a Calendar: Select pictures from the previous year to represent each month of the year. Each month a new memory will be displayed resulting in a full year of love.

Sponsor a Child: This monthly donation to a charity such as Christian Children's Fund (www.ccfcanada.ca) will not only be a reminder each month of the difference you are making, but you will also receive one letter a year from your child and an updated photo and letter from the program.

Purchase a Magazine Subscription: Select a magazine of interest for your loved one and order a full year's subscription. Each month when they receive their magazine they will remember how much you love them.

Create a Scrapbook: Using pictures and other mementos collected throughout the year create a book that can be reviewed throughout the year. Highlight your favourite memories and why they are your favourite. Also feel free to include things you would like to do together in the future. The time put into this craft, along with the memories, will serve as a reminder of the fun you have had as a couple and the fun that is still to come.

Engraving or Monogramming an item: Whether it be a key ring, a piece of jewelry or a cloth bag, creating a personalized message for your loved one is always a huge hit. Pick an item that they will carry with them on a daily basis such as a key ring. Have a special message engraved in it so, each time it catches their eye, they will remember their special message and the personal touch that went into this gift.  www.newscanada.com