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Valentine's Day 2012: Feb. 14  Expressing one's love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine's Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced valentine cards in the 1840s.

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- A Missouri cow was born to love. A baby Holstein heifer was delivered just in time for Valentine's Day.  Tom and Karen Coats' newborn has a perfectly-shaped heart on the forehead.  The couple's farm is near Mountain Grove.  They named the new heifer "Valentine. "    

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Designer Jeremy Rabe puts together an inexpensive Valentine's Day wreath that you can use year after year. All you need is a few cheap supplies and a wire hanger from your closet. View the video above to see how he does it!

For Valentine's Day, Chef John Allen of Aviary Restaurant in downtown Springfield stopped by Ozarks Today to show how to make chocolate crepes. The recipe isn't just perfect for Valentine's Day, however...it works well as a breakfast or dessert any day.   Molten Chocolate Crepe   Mix liquid and dry ingredients seperate and then combine.   Liquid 4 extra-large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup vegetable oil     Dry 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 3/4 cup all pourpose flour     Allow batter to rest for 1/2 to two hours.

CAMDENTON, Mo. -- It's not uncommon for couples to get married or renew vows on Valentine's Day.  The fun part is choosing the many different places that you could go.  Many make it romantic while others chose to make it claustrophobic. Saturday, roughly 100 couples got hitched inside Bridal Cave at Thunder Mountain Park in Camdenton. "Where's the perfect place? Where God is, is the perfect place," said Bridal Cave minister, Gerald Reiter said about having a ceremony in a cave.

A 17-million dollar industry cranks up today, as Valentine's Day means big business for local shops that specialize in romantic gifts. That holds true for businesses such as Linda's Flowers on West Battlefield, where they've hired about 20 more drivers as well as another five people to do sales and help assemble the flower arrangements here just for the Valentine's rush. The owner, Josh Jones, says he'll see several hundred orders shipped out today -- that's after they shipped out more than a hundred yesterday.

We've all heard the grim statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce.  So, on this Valentine's Day, here are some tips about what makes marriages work. ---- SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Nearly 47 years after it all started, the Mashburns are still going strong.  When laughter hasn't gotten Jim and Pat through tough times, they say, the Lord has. "It's a partnership of three: you, him and the Lord.  You can't do it without Him. " The lovebirds sat down at a longtime favorite place on Valentines Day: the Heritage Cafeteria.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--  Valentine's Day: a holiday to celebrate the love in your life.  But roses and chocolates aside, there are real health benefits from long term romance. A recent study found that men in a loving relationship who have intimate relations at least twice a week cut their risk of dying from a heart attack in half. Local experts say a healthy relationship is even a good predictor for your longevity. Here's some advice from some long-time lovebirds. "I couldn't do it without him… it's been a long time," said Adrien Russell.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Two a cappella women's quartets hit the streets of the city to deliver singing valentines to unexpecting recipients on Tuesday.  Each group of four serenaded about two dozen people on Valentine's Day. "It is the most incredible feeling in the world.  I'm always happy for the recipient," said Mary Anne Johnson, a longtime member of one of the quartets. The Ozark Showcase Sweet Adelines starting delivering their singing valentines more than 20 years ago.  The ladies sing in a barbershop quartet style.  They said most of their recipients are taken by surprise.

Today's BBB Brief is a simple word of caution for people looking for an online sweetheart. Make sure you watch out for "catfishing" this Valentine's Day. Scammers bank on the lonely looking for love and not seeing the red flags. The Better Business Bureau says if you're already head over heels, think twice about sending any money. The most common excuses for cash tend to be a family emergency, medical scare or to pay for the trip to see the new love interest. Once the cash is wired, the victim pays the price financially and emotionally.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Live Interview from Ozarks Today Weekend-- 5 Areas that Test Financial Compatibility Interview With Robert Baltzell, RLB Financial, Springfield. You can give your Valentine a gift that matters: an honest discussion about finances.  Many couples fail to talk about debt, spending habits, and their salaries, even though finances are one of the leading causes of conflict in marriages. Financial professional Robert Baltzell from RLB Financial has five ways you can test whether you're financially compatible with your Valentine.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Designer Jeremy Rabe puts together an inexpensive Valentine's Day wreath that you can use year after year. All you need is a few cheap supplies and a wire hanger from your closet. View the video above to see how he does it!

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- A Missouri cow was born to love. A baby Holstein heifer was delivered just in time for Valentine's Day.  Tom and Karen Coats' newborn has a perfectly-shaped heart on the forehead.  The couple's farm is near Mountain Grove.  They named the new heifer "Valentine. "    

Today's BBB Brief is a simple word of caution for people looking for an online sweetheart. Make sure you watch out for "catfishing" this Valentine's Day. Scammers bank on the lonely looking for love and not seeing the red flags. The Better Business Bureau says if you're already head over heels, think twice about sending any money. The most common excuses for cash tend to be a family emergency, medical scare or to pay for the trip to see the new love interest. Once the cash is wired, the victim pays the price financially and emotionally.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Two a cappella women's quartets hit the streets of the city to deliver singing valentines to unexpecting recipients on Tuesday.  Each group of four serenaded about two dozen people on Valentine's Day. "It is the most incredible feeling in the world.  I'm always happy for the recipient," said Mary Anne Johnson, a longtime member of one of the quartets. The Ozark Showcase Sweet Adelines starting delivering their singing valentines more than 20 years ago.  The ladies sing in a barbershop quartet style.  They said most of their recipients are taken by surprise.

For Valentine's Day, Chef John Allen of Aviary Restaurant in downtown Springfield stopped by Ozarks Today to show how to make chocolate crepes. The recipe isn't just perfect for Valentine's Day, however...it works well as a breakfast or dessert any day.   Molten Chocolate Crepe   Mix liquid and dry ingredients seperate and then combine.   Liquid 4 extra-large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup vegetable oil     Dry 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 3/4 cup all pourpose flour     Allow batter to rest for 1/2 to two hours.

A 17-million dollar industry cranks up today, as Valentine's Day means big business for local shops that specialize in romantic gifts. That holds true for businesses such as Linda's Flowers on West Battlefield, where they've hired about 20 more drivers as well as another five people to do sales and help assemble the flower arrangements here just for the Valentine's rush. The owner, Josh Jones, says he'll see several hundred orders shipped out today -- that's after they shipped out more than a hundred yesterday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--  Valentine's Day: a holiday to celebrate the love in your life.  But roses and chocolates aside, there are real health benefits from long term romance. A recent study found that men in a loving relationship who have intimate relations at least twice a week cut their risk of dying from a heart attack in half. Local experts say a healthy relationship is even a good predictor for your longevity. Here's some advice from some long-time lovebirds. "I couldn't do it without him… it's been a long time," said Adrien Russell.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Here's some urgent breaking news, Valentine's Day is tomorrow, actually it's just hours away now. Hopefully you've already gotten something for your sweetheart. He or she will thank you and so will local businesses. "It's very, very different," said Lauren Crangle, a floral designer at Flowerama. "Even like the hustle and bustle, it's like Christmas time for us. " At Flowerama in Springfield, business is booming "It's just fun," Crangle said. "We like working together and we like the business, so it's kind of one of those things you look forward to. " Same deal at The Candy House.

Valentine's Day 2012: Feb. 14  Expressing one's love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine's Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced valentine cards in the 1840s.