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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Fenton Residents Share Their Love Stories

Share your love story on Fenton Patch.

It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air! We recently asked Fenton Patch readers to share their love stories on the Fenton Patch Facebook Page. Here is some of their responses. From too skinny and too annoying to falling in love Crystal Hiler met her husband in middle school, but at that time, she said he was too skinny and she said he thought she was annoying. However, by the time they were upperclassmen at Linden High School, the story changed. "..suddenly he wasn't so unattractive. He was hot!" she posted. Their love grew stronger at Grand Valley State University and now have been married for more than six years. "There is no one else I could share this life with! We belong together!" Hiler posted. Have it Your Way at Burger King …

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Jason Alexander

8:21 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013

I met my wife at Central Michigan University in 2003. She still has the biggest heart out of anyone I've every met. Where did you meet your significant other? How long have you been together? What's the best part of being in love?   more ›

Impress Your Sweetheart with Valentine's Day Chex Mix

This sweet treat is easy to make and sure to impress you Valentine.

It's Valentine's Day. If you haven't bought a gift yet, or just want to make a special treat, you'll want to try this recipe for Valentine's Day Chex Mix. I found the recipe on Pinterest, a great resource for food and gift ideas. The recipe takes only a few minutes to make, and you can package it up easily into a gift box to give to your sweetheart. To make this recipe you'll need: To start, place the cereal in a large bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on high for one minute, to one minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Next, place half of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon …

Monday, February 14, 2011

A Lifetime of Love

What’s the secret to a lasting relationship? Two Fenton couples share stories about their lives and how their love has grown over the years.

Although the Durochers and the Wagners celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, both couples agree that the meaning behind the holiday is reason to reminisce. The National Retail Federation’s 2011 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey predicts that the average person will spend $116.21 on Valentine’s Day merchandise this year, with total holiday spending expected to reach $15.7 billion. But, according to these local lovebirds, the secret to a lifetime of love doesn’t have to cost a cent.     Nancy and Gerry Durocher One of Fenton couple's fondest memories took place on a Valentine’s Day in the early ‘80s. Their children, who were ages 8, 7 and 6 at the time, wanted to make the evening special because money was tight and the …

A Lifetime of Love

What’s the secret to a lasting relationship? Two Fenton couples share stories about their lives and how their love has grown over the years.

Although the Durochers and the Wagners celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, both couples agree that the meaning behind the holiday is reason to reminisce. The National Retail Federation’s 2011 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey predicts that the average person will spend $116.21 on Valentine’s Day merchandise this year, with total holiday spending expected to reach $15.7 billion. But, according to these local lovebirds, the secret to a lifetime of love doesn’t have to cost a cent.     Nancy and Gerry Durocher One of Fenton couple's fondest memories took place on a Valentine’s Day in the early ‘80s. Their children, who were ages 8, 7 and 6 at the time, wanted to make the evening special because money was tight and the …

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