Written By Gina Gallucci-White

Flowers, candy and cards are the standard gifts for Valentine’s Day (February 14), but how about starting with the usual and expanding your choice of presents? Here are some items guaranteed to make you and your sweetheart’s holiday the hottest ever.

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The Treat Shop in the TownMall of Westminster offers a variety of confections to satisfy the object of your affection’s sweet tooth: homemade candies, specialty ice cream and fudge. Try the Treat Shops’ $12 box of chocolates.

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If the key to your heart is through your nose, Bath & Body Works at TownMall of Westminster offers a variety of products with intoxicating aromas. To get your lover’s attention, spritz on one of B&BW’s exhilarating scents. A Paris Amour fragrance mist ($7), Aromatherapy’s stress relief eucalyptus spearmint scented bath soak salts ($8.50), a sensual black currant vanilla scented bath and massage oil ($16) and a White Barn mahogany teakwood candle ($3.50).

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Want to sweep your lover off his or her feet? Try group or private lessons at Dancing Made Easy in Westminster. Tackle such sultry moves as the cha-cha, salsa and tango while you hold your significant other close. Four sessions cost $38 per person. Private lesson costs varies depending upon the number of students.
Planning to continue February 14 into the next day? The New Windsor-based Yellow Turtle Inn Bed and Breakfast gives couples the option. Chose from several rooms varying in price from $98 to $169. Massages, private dinners and other romantic options are also available.