Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

1. Feeling smug about your couple status? See ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, based on the best-selling book and it’s out February 6th.

2. Scoff luxe truffles and slurp lattes at Coffee and Chocolate for a blissful downtown date. Info: 865 688 9244

3. Make your own card at Smart Toys and Books. They supply the lace, glitter supplies, etc the kids supply the creativity! No cost, Saturday February 14th, 10 am until supplies run out! Info: 865 691 1154

4. Spend time with your daughter at the 4th Annual Shamrock Ball fundraiser – a Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday February 28th from 7pm to 9pm at the Farragut High School Commons ($10 for father and daughter or two family members) Info: 865 966-7057

5. Jungle Love on Saturday February 14th 6-9pm, enjoy cocktail hour, refreshments, heavy hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts. Learn about "The Mating Game" of the animal kingdom. Info: 865 637 5331 ext. 300

6. Deedlit, on Knoxmoms.com Mom Talk, loves The Melting Pot. “We go every year for our anniversary. Since it takes so long, we get into a good conversation and time alone with great food. It's fantastic.”

7. Who said it had to be a night out? Eleventylee on Knoxmoms.com headed downtown to Tomato Head for a late lunch and headed to the Regal Riviera for a movie. “It was a very simple, not too expensive date and it was soooo much fun,” she added.

8. Book a Fun-to-Do Fondue Party at Young Chef’s Academy. During the party the children will make cheese fondue and chocolate fondue and they will prep the dippers as well. Book online or by phone and receive a 10% discount. Recommended for ages 9 and up (parties for 6-12 guests). www.youngchefsacademy.com

9. Cupcakes are the New Dozen Roses according to The Cupcakery owner, Meredith Layton. Skip straight to desserts at their store with the Raspberry Beret or the Raspberry Truffle cupcakes. Info: 865 909 9401

10. Try going out the night before to avoid the crowds and enjoy some Jazz music. The February 13th Alive after Five event at the Knoxville Museum of Art has a "Valentine's Eve Special" featuring Donald Brown and Friends $9 General Admission Info: 865 525 6101

Ali James is the moderator and Head Mom for knoxmoms.com.

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