Valentine’s Day is a day meant to be spent with the people you love, but it could also be spent with the sweets you love. With typically red and pink colors, Valentine’s Day has inspired many unique and delicious treats that you can make. Below is a list of some ideas, with links to the recipe:

Red Velvet Heart Sandwich Cookies

These are a creative yummy way to make heart shaped cookies with shortbread and cream cheese icing.

Recipe: http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2011/07/red-velvet-melting-moments.html

Valentine’s Day Sorbet Sandwiches

Icy, tart, and refreshing. A delicious treat with chocolate outsides for you chocolate lovers.

Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/873348/valentine-sorbet-sandwiches

Red Velvet Milkshakes

A thick, rich, flavorful dessert drink, perfect for those sweet sugar cravings.

Recipe: http://pizzazzerie.com/recipes/drinkscocktails/mini-red-velvet-milkshakes-for-valentines-day/

Conversation Heart Cheesecakes

An extravagant way to show your love to that special someone.

Recipe: http://hungryhappenings.com/2012/02/sweet-valentines-day-dessert.html/

Pecan and Cherry Linzer Cookies

A delicious and rather simple cookie to show cute Valentine’s Day spirit.

Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/354785/pecan-linzer-cookies-cherry-filling

Are you sick of old boring shows, or are just looking for something great to watch? From adventure, crime, reality, comedy and suspense, here is a list of new attention getting T.V. series in 2016!

Shadowhunters  Shadowhunters is an upcoming television series based on The Mortal Instruments book series by Cassandra Clare. It aired on January 12, 2016 on ABC Family. Starring: Matthew Daddario, Katherine McNamara, Isaiah Mustafa, Alberto Rosende, Dominic Sherwood. With such an interesting cast and plot this series will have you on the edge of your seat throughout all the shocking adventures that are sure to come. http://www.shadowhunterstv.com/Cast

Zoe Ever After is a sitcom series starring Brandy Norwood, Ignacio Serricchio, Dorian Missick, Haneefah Wood, Tory Devon Smith, and Jaylon Gordon. It’s about a woman (Brandy Norwood) who was recently divorced, and starts her own cosmetics company. It aired on January 5, 2015 on BET! http://www.bet.com/shows/zoe-ever-after.html

The Shannara Chronicles is an adaptation of The Sword of Shannara Trilogy books by Terry Brooks. With the amazing cast of Manu Bennett, Poppy Drayton, Aaron Jakubenko, Ivana Baquero, John Rhys-Davies,  and Austin Butler this adventurous series is one that you won’t want to miss. The Shannara Chronicles aired on January 5, 2015 on MTV. http://www.mtv.com/shows/shannara

American Crime Story is an American T.V. series that is based off true crimes that happened in America. This suspenseful show aired on January 6, 2015 on ABC. Starring: Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton, Regina King, and Richard Cabra. These twisted actions will have you counting down the days till the next episode! http://abc.go.com/shows/american-crime

The Real Housewives of Potomac follows the upscale lives, Gizelle Bryant, Katie Rost, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, Robyn Dixon, and Ashley Darby, all of whom have fought for their places in this society by way of legacy or marriage. In a town where entry is granted only through class, pedigree, and lineage, how far will these ladies go to secure their spot. Aired on Bravo on January 17, 2016.  http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac

A New Year’s resolution is made when you go into the new year and you want something to change in you, or want your lifestyle to be different. A New Year’s resolution is a big thing. It’s for people to know that it is a great thing to be living another year, and it’s also a time to look back on the old year and see if you want to change. It’s also a time to set goals about what you would like to achieve in the new year.

According to some people we asked around the school, some New Year’s resolutions involved getting better grades, working harder, trying to achieve their academic goals such as getting higher than a 3.5 GPA, and passing in general.

It’s nice to think about because you have another year to improve the wrong things you did, become a new you and start over. As the famous quote says: “New Year, New Me.”

Some specific resolutions were:

• Jenna’s resolutions involve:
  • Getting better grades in school
  • Playing a sport
  • Improving social skills
• Marie’s resolutions involve:
  • No more cursing
  • Being more positive
• Taylor’s resolutions involve:
  • Being more proactive
  • Listening to directions
  • Being less annoying

Resolutions are more like mindset goals rather than random rules. Not only do they help your life become more organized, it also helps outline things you want to improve. We recommend setting resolutions so everything can run smoothly in your life.

See what the future has in store for you in 2016. This year is all about intense efforts and shining success, every effort you make will be rewarded in due time.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): This upcoming year is the year that you take control of your public image and be great at the work of your preference. As the year begins you will be uplifted and more overpowering than most.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): There are lots of important and big changes happening in your life in 2016. People are starting to see you differently, even if you haven’t changed a thing. But remember to be adaptable and most importantly, be happy with yourself.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21): 2016 is a going to be a great year for you. During this year you will be more focused on making progress and getting or holding the things that are most important to you. Also, this year, you won’t feel rushed into making decisions without solid answers and information.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22): This is your year to make sure that the people in your life are the ones you want the most. Romance plays a big factor in your life this year; partners will be more interested in you, so let them make you their priority.

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22): 2016 is the year that you become true to yourself, this year will be spent working hard doing what you love and having fun while doing it. Your social life this year will become more and more busy due to all the people enjoying your energetic vibes.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22): This year you will be overflowing with abundance, charm and new ideas. All your bright new ideas this year are very practical, which you can put to good use and make lots of progress this year. Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 23): 2016 is a lucky year for you, in multiple ways. Your social skills are highly impressive this year which will bring great satisfaction and happiness. Your amazing talents will bring great opportunities to your family, friends and yourself.

Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 21): This is your year to let go of anything holding you back to fulfill your needs. With clear thinking and determination you can accomplish anything that your heart desires this year.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): This is the year to develop talents and skills that will take you far and fast. During this year you will be very creative and make the best use of everything that comes your way.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19): 2016 is the year that you’re able to accomplish anything, even more than you imagined by sticking to your favorite way of doing things. Your achievements, big or little, will give you great satisfaction this year.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): This is year you will be acknowledged and rewarded for all the great hard work you do which will make you a shining star. You will never be lacking excellent ideas even though they may not seem significant at the time.

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20): This is the year you feel more bold about money, possessions and yourself. In 2016 you will become very powerful at anything you do. Most of what you do this year will happen by the help and cooperation of others.

Winter in Minnesota can make you feel trapped in the house at times, these activities are alternate options when you don’t feel like lounging at home. From art to exercise, there are many interactive events and activities available to you.

Hit the slopes at Afton Alps

Afton alps are great if you love skiing, snowboarding and tubing. These are winter sports that are good sources of exercise to stay fit in the winter. You can come here with a group of friends, family or by yourself.

Go to Red Bull Crashed Ice

Red Bull Crashed Ice is a ice skating obstacle tournament downtown St Paul. This event is great for coming with a group of people. There’s food and drinks available and the event is free.

Build a snowman in your front yard

Building a snowman has been a tradition for a very long time, especially in places with legitimate winters. You can even make your snowman more stylish by adding a cute scarf or hat!

Go sledding at a local park

Sledding is a fun activity for all ages. However, younger kids specifically enjoy it and can be made into a family event on days when you are looking for something to do that doesn’t cost money. It’s easy, just invest in some cheap sleds or grab a good old piece of cardboard and you’re ready to go.

Admire the decorated mansions on Summit Ave

Go driving down Summit Ave. and look at all the big mansions decorated with stunning christmas lights.

Go to a sports game

Go support your state teams! This is a fun activity, great for bonding with friends and family you can bring along. Also, there are some great bundles to get better seats for cheaper prices.

Wander through the Rice Park Winter Wonderland

Rice Park Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public, located in downtown St. Paul. The best time to go is at night so you can see all the trees lit up with christmas lights.

Shop and find those after-christmas sales at MOA

Go to MOA to get super great deals, maybe even better than black friday. Perfect for getting nice quality presents for a reasonable price for friends and family.

Go ice skating at the Wells Fargo Winterskate

Every year Wells Fargo offers a free, outdoor skating rink in downtown St.Paul. This event would be great to go with friends and have fun! It is a nice way to stay connected in your community.

Go to the winter carnival downtown St. Paul

Come to the winter carnival with family or friends, especially little kids. This event is located in Rice Park, downtown St.Paul and is free!