10. Greenhill Family

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The Greenhill Family is led by parents Elizabeth Greenhill and William Greenhill who had a total of 39 children. Throughout her life, Elizabeth Greenhill conceived 32 daughters and 7 sons, the youngest of which was Thomas Greenhill, who is one of the most famous surgeons in London, United States today. Of their 39 children, two were twins and the rest were single births. The children of Elizabeth and William were all born alive, and all of them were baptized except for Thomas, who was born soon after the death of his father William. Stories say that according to Elizabeth, she and William would have had three or more children had William not died that soon.

9. Pullan Family

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50 year old husband Roseturai Pullan and his 45 year old wife Mani is the first white skinned Indian couple to have raised the largest albino family in the history of the world. The Pullan Family is composed of eight albino members and is officially on the Guinness Book of World Records. The members of this family are all suffering from poor vision and have extremely pale skin and white hair, which are very atypical of Indian nationals. The Pullan Family claims to suffer from grave prejudice in India because of their condition. All the children inherited the albinism of their father Roseturai. Currently, the members of this family dwell inside a crammed flat in Delhi, New India.

8. Kardashian – Jenner Clan

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The Kardashian – Jenner Clan is composed of a total of ten siblings, of which the most popular in the news are Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and their step brother Brody Jenner. The parents of all of the ten siblings were married in 1991. The background is that in 1979, Robert Kardashian married Kristine “Kris” Houghton and they had four children—Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob. When they divorced in 1990, the wife married Olympics star Bruce Jenner just a year following the approval of her divorce with her former husband. Kris and Bruce had two daughters together, Kylie and Kendall Jenner. The members of this family are all celebrities today.

7. Luiz Costa de Oliveira Family

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The 90 year old Brazilian father Luiz Costa de Oliveira admitted to have had secret love affairs with the sister and mother of his second wife following his two marriages. All in all, he had a total of 50 children. 17 of that number were conceived by his first wife. When he remarried, he had another 17 children, totalling to 34. But Luiz Costa de Oliveira did not just stop at that. Instead, he entered into an affair with the sister and mother of his second wife and conceived 15 more children. He became romantically involved with the sister and mother of his second wife when they moved into their house to help in taking care of the rest of his children.

6. Bates Family

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Headed by couple Gil and Kelly Bates, the Bates Family is a close friend of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. This family originally had a total of 18 children, but mother Kelly Bates miraculously gave birth to her 19^th child, Jeb Colton Bates, in February 2012. This family is from Lake City, Tennessee, United States and stars the American reality television show entitled United Bates of America. The miracle child of the family, Jeb Colton, is often dubbed as a miracle baby because he came out dead after failing to breathe on his own. Of the 19 deliveries, Kelly Bates gave natural births to the 14. Tied with the Duggar Family, Bates Family is known as the largest family in the United States today.

5. Duggar Family

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Composed of father Jim Bob, mother Michelle Duggar and their 19 children, the Duggar Family is one with the Bates Family in being the largest family known in the United States today. Of the 19 children, 9 are girls and 10 are boys, and this includes two sets of fraternal twins. This family from Arkansas, USA announced in 2012 that the immediate family would just get bigger as Michelle Duggar openly revealed that she and her husband were already expecting their 20^th child this year. The couple has been married for more than 27 years now and Michelle was already 45 years old when she gave birth to her youngest child. This family has already had several appearances in television shows such as TLC and Discovery Health.

4. Chana Family

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Ziona Chana is believed to have the largest family in the world with a total of 30 wives, 94 children, 14 daughters in law and 33 grand children. The head of the family currently lives with all his wives and 94 children in a spacious, four storey 100-room mansion in Baktwang in the state of Moziram, India and admits to have married more than 10 women in just a span of one year. This was so because Ziona Chan has long been the head of a religious sect that permits the practice of polygamy. According to him, it takes plucking more than 30 whole chickens and cooking more than 220 lbs of rice to be able to feed his entire family every meal.

3. Daad Clan

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60 year old Muslim father Daad Mohammed from the United Arab Emirates had 17 wives and a total of 60 children. According to stories, Daad would have sex with his wives twice in the morning and seven times in the evening that is why he was able to create such a great number of children in his entire lifetime. His clan is now the biggest and oldest of the Dwarven clans of Ardrana. Even today, Daad Mohammed is just too mad about sex that he would divorce his wife the moment he finds out that she is no longer fertile and could conceive a child.

2. Albina Family

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None of the 64 children of Mr. and Mrs. Albina was adopted. The couple was married when Mrs. Alona was only 12 years of age and Mr. Albina was already 30. Today, Mr. Albina is already 79 and Mrs. Albina is already 61. They no longer know the whereabouts of each of their daughters and sons, and they currently live with just a few of them in a small house in Chile. Most of the children of the Albina couple are twins and triplets. Mrs. Albina very seldom gave single births.

1. Vassilyev Family

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The Vassilyev couple currently holds the record for the most number of children in the world. Mrs. Vassilyev gave birth to about 69 children, only 67 of which were able to survive their infancy. Of this number, there were 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets. She gave birth to all her children between the 1725 to 1765 period.

10. National Women’s Day

This is different from the yearly celebration being done in South Africa every 9^th of the month of August. It was one of the dates and original names of International Women’s Day, which was observed every last Sunday of the month of February. This celebration was done and ended in the United States in 1913 after the United Nations made an official declaration of the official date and changed it to International Women’s Day in 1975.

9. Activities during Women’s Day

During the first few celebrations of it, there were rallies and meetings done, and it was the inauguration day of the International Women’s Day. It’s a call for all women who are victims of domestic violence, abuse of all forms, and unequal opportunities and pay at work. Today, because of the continuous improvement in technology, women can be united in participating in polls, forums, and other online activities to encourage everyone to protect women’s right. There are also seminars, luncheons, conferences, and events aside from specific places and areas where they also hold presentations, lessons, and even debates to increase participation and acumen.

8. The Centenary Year Observance

In 2011, it held its first Centennial celebration since it’s officially held in 1911 of March 19, yet in 1917, the date was moved to March 08. One hundred countries participated and glorified this day. In fact, President Barrack Obama even declared this day in 2011 as Women’s History Month by encouraging all women in the United States to make serious reflections of the women’s contributions, especially those who have defined and changed history. There are also various programs launched to support women who became victims of abuse.

7. Its Logo

Although there are different themes for International Women’s Day annually, history has refined the real symbol that would stand for women’s advocacy. Some of the major elements of it are Venus with white and purple features and faces of different women across the globe. Along with it are different slogans and messages that go with the yearly theme.

6. First Conference of Women’s Day

The first conference was actually held and done in 1975 in Mexico City. Although there are also other conferences held prior to 1975, but those were under the different dimensions since, that one has bridged the gap about the real meaning of women’s rights. It also boosted other countries to participate and lift their voices higher for them to be heard. It also laid out some of the platform and purposes like women equality, standards, programmes, and goals that will unify all women in the world.

5. Countries that Observe This Day

Primarily, International Women’s Day was first observed in the United States, Eastern Europe, Soviet Bloc, and Russia. Hence, because of the collective and consistent efforts of the United Nations, they have disseminated the information across the globe. In fact, some countries have even declared it as one of the national or legal holidays except for countries like Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. Nonetheless, over 100 countries observe and support this day.

4. Another Name of International Women’s Day

It is also known as United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace since it’s associated with the advocacy that UN promotes. This name was declared during the 1977 UN General Assembly that actually designed to help women fight against worldwide discrimination being experienced at work, school, and in any places that they are being deprived from opportunities to showcase their ability, intelligence, and suggestions.

3. First Observance

According to history, the first observance of International Women’s day was done on February 28, 1909 after the Socialist Party of America made the declaration in the United States. In history, people recognize the March 08, 1911 conference held in Copenhagen, which was actually the launching of the Social Democratic Party led by Clara Zetkin in Germany. Moreover, March 19, 1911 was formally recognized celebration of the said yearly event, which was practiced and supported in countries like Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Denmark. However, since there was no real significance about the date since it’s more associated on the proclamation of the Prussian King about the right of women to vote. Since the King did not fulfill that promise, the date of observance was moved to March 8, 1913, and has been observed even until this day.

2. International Working Women’s Day

The real reason why International Women’s Day is formed is because of the oppression that women have experienced in Soviet Russia primarily, Europe, Asia, and America as to their work and the tasks that they have received back then. Government systems such as capitalism and imperialism are the primary reasons why the original name of it was International Working Women’s Day, although it’s popularly known and recognize as IWD. It’s freedom from yoke of labor, liberation from household servitude, and rigid slavery.

1. Date It Was Formed

International Women’s Day was formed on March 19, 1911 during the inauguration held in Copenhagen. The result of which had drawn million of women from countries like Austria, Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland. Prior to that, the inspiration came because of the proposal made by Luise Zietz to have a yearly International Woman’s Day during the conference attended by 100 women from different countries, which was also supported by Clara Zetkin. Although there were different dates as well of celebration and recognition in different countries that followed this declaration  like in China, Russia, Italy, and other countries that observe this day.

10. An Unforgettable Dinner

Instead of doing it in your favorite restaurant, you could find a place where you could set-up a table and chairs for the two of you. You may ask assistance from your most trusted friends who are willing to keep everything before the big night of revelation happens. Ask someone or a catering service that is willing to plan for that night, from food down to the moment that you would get down on your knees and ask her hand. It’s best that you know her favorites from food down to the colors that she wants so you could coordinate it to whoever or whatever services that you would get to make that night successful.

9. A Sense of Humor Will Do

A guy’s sense of humor will do best compared to an overly acted effort although the latter also matters, but one of the ideal traits that any woman seeks and looks for is the ability of a guy to make her laugh. In fact, it will naturally come out if it’s innate in you. However, at the end of the act as you spill out the phrase “will you marry me?” let her feel and know that you are showing the serious side of it and you want to laugh and smile with her until your hair turns grey.

8. Serenade

There are still a couple of women who still find serenade thrilling, special, and romantic despite of the “modern” misconceptions that it’s an old school, and it would not work at all. There are things that can be better done in traditional ways than resorting to gizmos without spending too much. Genuine feelings can be expressed as you sing it from the bottom of your heart. However, make sure that you rehearse before you do it, so you will not be out of tune once you utter the “will you spend your whole life with me?” Otherwise, you will find yourself singing it alone.

7. The Glow-In-the-Dark Proposal

Bring her to a dark room after you did an activity prior to this momentous moment. You could actually buy the glow-in-the-dark letters, and other shapes that you can mount to the wall of a room. Add to that is the sweetest name of your darling at the end of the question and show her a ring after she sees it.

6. Scatter Rose Petals

You may do it once she wakes up in the morning. As she opens her door, she’ll be mesmerized to see the scattered rose petals from her room going outside her house. As she reached the end of the scattered rose petals, stay there, as she reach to the main door of the house, kneel down and say the sweetest words that she would ever hear in her life aside from the astounding three words, I love you.

5. Make a Trail

Plan a trail that’s just as adventurous as popping the question. Usual recommendations are long ones that have an average fare uphill climbs, downward slopes, and rugged paths. But more important than the journey is the destination of where the trail ends. Think of stopping on a high mountain or a cliff that has an amazing view of nature’s beauty, and while enjoying the view, you could give that proposal underneath the azure sky with the birds, the trees, and all the animals watching your sincere act of commitment.

4. Do it On Your Favorite Restaurant

While it is common for most couples of having dinner at their favorite restaurant, asking a proposal in this venue would be less predictable as most women think that men ought to ask this life-changing question in a location that would be more than ordinary. But since you are doing it in a place that is both familiar to you, why not create a diversion that would never be deemed possible? Say, inviting a group of singing balladeers, or calling the attention of the crowd as you pop that question. Since you are a regular, people would find it easy to play along in your dream proposal.

3. The Countdown Begins

Counting the hours, minutes, and seconds is just really exciting, especially if it involves a marriage proposal during the day of hearts. While most girls are just feeling the thrill based on received text messages, the surprising phone calls, and even the midnight visits, some guys also think of this countdown as a day to end the moments of singlehood and beginning the countdown for marriage. If you think that 12 midnight for Valentine’s is just another day, then you may be surprised as someone may be standing at the door, kneeling and waiting.

2. Include Family Members

Since marriage is taken to be an event that would change life forever, why not include the parents, the siblings, and even some of the relatives as you make that proposal and ask the question? Though some may think of it as a very corny gesture, but knowing that you are respecting your soon-to-be in-laws, letting them see you give that proposal would be something that can be valued not just by the lady, but even by the family. At least they would know that your intentions are noble and that you are appreciating the people that are closest to your partner’s heart.

1. The Very First Place

Every relationship began at a place where everything started. It could be the first time where you introduced each other, the first location where you fell in love, the first place where you dated, or the moment when you knew each other better. Having the marriage proposal done in one of these locations only mean that you have never forgotten the very period when everything good began, and that you cherish the first time something of great value happened. It will not only be an amazing spot for proposing marriage, but it also reflects of your thoughtfulness and sincerity.

10. The Spontaneous Las Vegas

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If you have not yet explored Las Vegas even though you are living in the United States, this is the best place where you could show and experience the spontaneous side and spice of life. It’s an appropriate location where you could book in some of the prestigious and known hotels. You could enjoy the Hidden Valley, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Zion National Park. Be thrilled with rides in the Venetian Gondola and watch musical shows.

9. The Richest Heritage of Maui, Hawaii

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If you want to settle in the freshest and newest spot where you could truly relax and enjoy wonderful heritages on earth, you could be on it, in Maui, Hawaii. This is a perfect escapade for the newlywed couples who would like to enjoy each other’s company, and spend more solitude together. Of course, beaches are the best trademarks of Hawaii especially in Maui, where you’ll fall in love with their black sand beaches, cultural destinations, seafood restaurants, and other festivities that showcases the colorful culture of the country.

8. Enjoy Real Color in Copenhagen, Denmark

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If you want to go for nature and be near to divine and magical creations, the well-preserved surroundings of Copenhagen, Denmark offers you the greenest and most beautiful flowers that you will ever behold. You’ll be fancied as to how the sun goes down, how flowers in Tivoli smiles, and how you’ll savor the Winter Gardens. This is one of the best European Valentine’s dates that you could offer to your wife and fiancée.

7. The Beginning in Ushuaia, Argentina

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It is hidden in the southernmost part of the world where you could plan your beginnings, and create colorful memories together. Whether you are just trudging your way towards a new life as a married couple and even renewing your existence, the place itself is a spiritual abode where you can be refreshed and rejuvenated. It’s one of the most romantic places that you should not let go unwritten on your list. You could try the Tierra del Fuego National Park Half-day tour with a choice to avail the End of the World Train Ride, tour through Beagle Channel Sailing or try the 3-day adventure tour of Ushuaia. It is also called an American Home in the south because of the wild-life location it preserves.

6. The Hidden Jewels in Prague, Czech Republic

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You won’t say no if you plan to have a European tour this year of 2013, especially on Valentine’s Day. It’s compared to a precious jewel that you would like to hold and keep. Be enriched and amazed with their amazing architecture and buildings, both old and contemporary. You’ll love how it has preserved the conservative and traditional serenade from the musicians, the quirky set-up of any ancestral and time-honored street shops, vendors, and other solitary sites that you can’t find in any places on earth Karlovy Vary, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square, Jewish museum, and other historical jewels in Prague.

5. The Relaxing Moment in Marrakech

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If you are not going to settle in common places, definitely Marrakech is a rare place to go in Morocco. In fact, it is known as a city of Romance, so why not spend a romantic date on Valentine’s day on a place where you could feel more the spark of your love in your relationship as a couple. You’ll love the palm groves that surround the place, enjoy the kind of enchantment that this spot gives, and of course, the magical history that envelopes this place because of snake charmers, musicians, and fortune tellers.

4. Discover a Paradise in Oberhausen, Germany

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If you love to shop, it’s the best place to bring your girl. It’s a discovery, especially if you would go to this place before February 12, 2013 since there would be a Carnival/Shrove Tuesday and Carnival/Ash Wednesday before you hit the day of romantic gestures and expressions in the gem of Oberhausen, Germany. You could do your marriage proposal here as you welcome Valentine’s Day.

3. One Cold Night in Amsterdam, Holland

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Why not spend a one cold night in Amsterdam, Holland by having a canal boat tour, where your eyes would enjoy the beauty that transcends not just in the surroundings, but in your heart as you share it with your significant other. You may also opt for a Dutch ice skating, and even book for a romantic cruise. In fact, it’s one of the favorite spots for lovers who are seeking to be married in a romantic city where chocolate, being a girl’s favorite, is found, love boat adds romanticism, and take pleasure in featured spots for movies that were shot here.

2. Create Your Own Fairytale Story in Venice

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If you don’t want to add to the volume of couples who would be visiting Paris, Venice is the next best place that you could visit. In fact, it’s the right location where you could create your own fairytale along with your spouse and partner. Appreciate the dazzling features of architecture, the repeated songs from gondoliers while   having a gondola ride and a peaceful can tour while beholding the seamless history of Venice. Have a taste of the delectable pizzas and traditional stores that will bring you to the beginning of the history of Venice. There are various events and programs that you will truly adore such as classical concerts, be educated with their tours in Museum, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mary of Friars, and other untarnished itineraries for days especially on Valentine’s day.

1. A Trip to Paris, France

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This is not just a favorite romantic place on Valentine’s Day, but it’s a dream getaway for all couples and lovers. This is the best European venue in celebrating heart’s day. You’ll know how to say I love you often because the location invites you to be in love. Eiffel Tower is the number one destination on your list of itineraries, a dinner cruise is a perfect option as you enjoy the romantic twilights under the shimmery night while supping on the best delectable cuisines, and visit important places to add the tickles that you feel in your heart. Some of these spots are Notre Dame, Moulin Rouge Show Paris, Viator VIP: Palace of Versailles Small-Group Tour with Private Viewing of the Royal Quarters, Jardin des Tuileries, St. Germain des Pres, and other interesting places to renew vows of love.

10. Spouses Are to Be the Best Examples

Husbands and wives need to realize that what they do, say, and think are always being looked and watched by children who are within, and even outside home. This is the reason why many people say that the behavior of children perfectly reflects what life is like in the home. Spouses are to serve as the best examples of love, compromise, forgiveness, charity, humility, decency, bravery, honesty, godliness, thankfulness, and selflessness. Yes, children pick up everything they see and hear. Therefore, the kids grow depending on how the parents do well within the walls of the home.

9. Keep Your Voice Down

You do not have to shout, scream, and or even yell to make your point in things. Ironically, although your loud voices seem to attract attention, it does not demand or command respect in any way. In fact, the people you shout at, even if they are kids, would feel that you are not in control of the situation and that your bickering displays your incapability to control a situation. Therefore, if you are a parent or an older sibling and you want to command respect, just using the right words, touching their hearts, and explaining directly would make conversations more sincere and fruitful.

8. Be a Friend to One Another

Have you ever asked why kids and teens these days are closer to friends than most family members? Is it just because they are in the same age group? You have to understand that people create friends due to similarities to interest, likes, and hobbies, which also create channels for communication and even intimacy. Therefore, if there should be anyone that should be the best friend of a young boy or girl, it should be mom and dad. Parents and older siblings should become a friend by taking interest in what kids want, in what they think, and even in what they feel. You will be surprised that being a friend, they will no longer feel ill or uncomfortable sharing their secrets, knowing that you will not judge them.

7. Learn to Be Thankful and Appreciative

Being thankful and appreciative in all things does its wonders to people; not only to the ones who receive deeds of kindness, but also to the individual who does such acts. This can be seen in homes that have hardworking dads, industrious moms, and even studious children. When we are thankful and appreciative, dads would have more reasons to work hard and strive for more, moms would be more motivated in cooking food or cleaning the house, and kids will have more drive to be the best in school and in any other place.

6. Take Time to Talk

Computer games, mobile phones, and social networking sites are some of the most famous distractions that destroy family communication. In fact, you will be surprised that most individuals who have been through vices, drugs, and premarital relationships did not have connections established within their family circle. When a parent, a brother, or a sister takes some time talking to each other, sharing stories, or just knowing how life has been so far, you would realize that everyone are more comfortable with one another where it would be easier to voice out what’s happening with their lives. So set aside some time with everyone and put down that iPad, laptop, or turn off the TV to show how much you care.

5. Build and Foster Family Traditions

Family traditions are things that separate one family to another, making it special from the rest. These traditions of course, should be in line with values and qualities that a family is best known at. Such customs can include eating on one place during someone’s birthday, an activity that can be done every week, or a way of making the most of an event. These rituals are not only valuable in a sense that it brings families closer, but it also helps kids to look back to something when they get older.

4. Explore New Things

It has always been a nice adventure when families venture together into something new. It could be new sports, unfamiliar food, uncharted family destinations, and other activities that you have never done before. It will not only be able to open new grounds for bonding, but it would also increase your love to one another. This can also be used as an avenue for kids to engage in extracurricular activities without the need of staying beyond school hours just to be exposed for something not so familiar. If a son would like to know about home improvement or a daughter likes to learn some ballet steps or two, why not learn it together?

3. Take More Time to Listen

If you think that talking alone is essential to making a happy family, please consider that communication is actually established on a two-way process. It is also vital to listen to what everyone has to say, even if it involves your 3-year old child or sibling. They also have a word to the family, being an important member of it. Children who could voice out their feelings with parents listening would feel more important and valuable, knowing that such gestures show interest of what they think and what they feel. Parents should also practice this as this is one of the simplest ways to command for respect without actually demanding for it.

2. Spend Time with Each Other

It is important that families should spend most of the time being together, sharing many things in common. Some of the best settings would be a family dinner at home, watching movies together, or going to church side by side with each other. Being close to family is what makes a person happier in life, since it gives a feeling that you would like to be with mom and dad, or with the siblings, and even the pet dog at the end of a grueling, stressful day. Spending more time with each other just establishes the bond and strengthens the ties that you have with one another.

1. Provide Importance to Deity

Whether you are Catholics, Muslims, Shintoists, or you belong to other denominations, a loving home should never forget the presence of a Supreme Being in all things. It keeps the spirituality of everyone intact and it also affects their relationship with everyone around them. Praying together day and night, celebrating religious holidays together, and understanding the foundation of your faith would help everyone become unified. Even those who do not believe in the existence of God would benefit in this regard as they come to appreciate the peace found in everything.

10. Send Flowers in a Very Surprising Way

Some are just too fond of seeing bouquet of flowers being sent to them, with chocolates and a stuffed toy included. While this expression of love could never be less than romantic and ideal, the concept is pretty much boring. In fact, this activity may just become a staple that has lost its meaning due to tradition and other cultural influences. Why not change it a bit? Why not do something creative and speak with the flower shop if an hourly delivery of a flower for the next twelve hours would be possible. This special arrangement may be a bit costly, but 12 flowers for 12 hours have a deeper meaning, particularly to someone in love.

9. Make a DIY Gift

Because of the notion that the celebration of love is becoming more of a commercial event due to the many guys that are buying chocolates, flowers, and expensive jewelries, some people, especially women, think that such gifts are no longer that special. It is as if your partner is saved from lack of effort as long as he or she has some money to spend. But what if DIY gifts have been given? They may not end up as beautiful as you may expect it to be, but knowing that a lot of thought has been put into it, whoever receives your gift would appreciate your offering of time and patience with whatever is going to be presented.

8. Give a Valentine’s Card with a Handwritten Message

That’s the problem in these modern times. Because the internet makes information accessible through all channels, people do not have to break a sweat in sharing cheesy quotations, sending excellent looking cards, or even professing love, without tiring their hands or thinking hard of what to say. Sending a greeting card, yes, the one that can be bought in book stores, can be quite sweet, especially when the dedication message included in it has been handwritten where the deep feelings of love can be felt at every letter and word that’s written on paper.

7. Turn the Tables Around

If you have celebrated Valentine’s Day for so long that some of the traditions are just becoming stale, why not turn the tables around and change things for a bit? Why not act as if you do not care, as if it was just an ordinary day. And as your companion thinks that Valentine’s does not matter to you, act discretely, making him or her think that there is someone else making the move. It does not only intensify the tension, but it also gives out a surprise thinking of how you really cared when your partner felt something totally different. Ask different people for errands, plan for surprises, and plant secret messages.

6. Meet the Parents

If you are actually serious about your date and you feel that he or she may be the one who you could imagine as a lifetime partner, why not muster your courage and meet your loved one’s parents or relatives? You may think that the idea is actually awkward since the day has been set for you and your future spouse, but you also have to face the reality that aside from courting your partner, you also have to take time and know the parents and relatives since they are very important people in your companion’s life. You may eat lunch with them, exchange pleasantries during the visit, or even share encounters that may arouse their interest.

5. Serenade Before the Date

Serenades are no longer done that much anymore as some consider it scandalous, invasive, or just plain boring. But if you have observed the trends, old school Valentine traditions are more romantic, more emotional, expressive, and sincere. Why not perform a serenade to your partner before the date? As you go to her house, since boys should be the ones to make this feat, stand on a place where you could be easily heard, sing a song that touches the heart, and make sure that you could sing it well. If you’re able to nail this deed, you have just set the mood for a very romantic date.

4. Ping at Twelve Midnight

No matter what kind of media you use, whether it may involve Facebook, Twitter, emails, text messages, or phone calls, pinging your loved one at the very beginning of Valentine’s Day, which is on the midnight of the 14^th, actually gives the notion that you are thinking of your partner and that you are actually excited on the coming of the day. A simple tweet, a status with a photo of you together, an electronic greeting card, or even simple SMS would mean a lot. You might not know it, but this small deed actually means so much for someone dear.

3. Cook Dinner for Your Date

This is one of the “make it or break it” moments during Valentine’s Day since cooking is one measure of how much a person would go for love. Preparing food and making it delicious is not an easy thing to do, especially if being done by a guy or a gal that is not that adept in holding a knife, commanding the flame, and mixing the right ingredients. So if you are planning to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a moment to cherish, learning to cook, and having a dinner for two would be just perfect for the occasion. It also helps you lessen costs as it’s cheaper and more practical.

2. Pop the Question

Valentine’s Day is known to be one of the best days to make a proposal, whether of an engagement, or of marriage. You could turn any date or dinner into a more intimate event, placed in a perfect location, and playing at the right ambience. After all, popping the question is not as easy as it seems, and everything should end up with the affirmative. Oh yeah, whether the answer’s a YES or NO, this would make Valentine’s a day to remember indeed.

1. Do Something Both of You Have Never Done Before

It may be concerts you never thought of going to, eating something you never thought of eating, going to places you have never been together, and other stuff. Rather than encountering Valentine’s Day in the spirit of tradition, which makes it less romantic and more predictable, why not go on an adventure and venture into regions unknown for both of you? Talk about it, spend some time planning about it, and you will be surprised of how fun this can be, even if it turns out for better or for worse.

10. Lisianthus

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It sells at $10 to $35 a bunch. It is expensive because it is one of the most delicate flowers. It’s one of the reasons why the transportation of this kind of blossom is really complicated because it is easy to wither and get damaged. Of course, there is no doubt that it’s indeed beautiful despite of being fragile.

9. Lily of the Valley

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It is priced at $15 and could go higher up to $50 per bunch. Would you believe that you can only harvest this kind of flower once a year and it could only last for weeks? Just like any other flowers that are also expensive and included on this list. It requires extra protection while picking each of it by hand.

8. Gloriosa, Gloriosa rothschildiana

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You could only see it growing in Africa, and it’s really rare. Moreover, the process of thriving and growing it is not that easy because it’s a vine from a bulb that makes everything complicated. It’s the justification why it costs $6 and even $10 per bloom since the propagation is tough and strenuous.

7. Hydrangea, Hydrangea

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You would really fall in love seeing the majestic and perfect round shape of this flower that is really inviting to the spirit because of its next-to-heaven description comparable to the sky. If you are financially able and you are planning your wedding, definitely, it works as one of the best bouquets that you can use while walking down the aisle in exchanging your vows to your future spouse. It’s not easy to grow as well and it’s being sold for $6.50 per stem.

6. 17th Century Tulip Bulb

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In the latter part of the 16^th century, the price of this flower was really exorbitant already because one can buy the most decent house that would define luxurious living from a simple home. In fact, in 1637, it was priced at 10,000 guilders, and its rarity and extraordinary beauty made this tulip a part of history.

5. Saffron Crocus

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This is considered as an average type of flower, but this is where the spice called saffron came from. Crocus is associated with the Iridacea family, which is also one of highest classifications of it. Imagine that you could grow it for ornamental or decoration purposes, and for your cooking needs. It is expensive because saffron is the most expensive spice in the world that top chefs yearn to have. It costs $1,200 per pound.

4. Gold of Kinabalu Orchid

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You could only see this type of specie in the Kanabalu National Park located in Malaysia, that’s why it’s called or named as Gold of Kinabalu Orchid since it’s a priceless flower in the world because of its rarity. Moreover, it’s already included in the endangered species list since you can’t find it in anywhere else in the planet. You could only see the blossom of it once every 15 years, which only happens between April and May. It costs a whooping amount of $6,000 because of its scarcity.

3. Shenzhen Nongke Orchids

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If you really love flowers, buying a piece of it is worth your collection with its exorbitant price of $200,000. It may seem the usual type of orchid, but this type was sold in one of the auctions done in China and a group of scientists made an experiment in growing this orchid for 8 years that made it pricey and costly because of the amount of time allotted before it has finally blossomed. It was bought by an anonymous buyer in 2005 despite of its very staggering amount.

2. Juliet Rose

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It took 15 years for the breeder, David Austin, to grow this flower, and it’s really a unique breed that you can’t find anywhere. No wonder why it’s priced at $5.8 million in 2006 during the Chelsea Flower Show, where it was introduced and shown. The price tag of it is equivalent to the number of years put forth by the breeder, and not just because of its exclusivity and solitary description.

1. Kadapul Flower 

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It is a priceless flower found on this list since the scent of it is really unusual and calming. In fact, there is no specific amount for this kind of specie, having a short life span, only seen growing in Sri Lanka. Unlike other flowers that you can easily purchase in most of the flower farms and shops, this one only lasts for few hours and it only blossoms during night time where you could smell its inviting fragrance. Before twilight begins, you’ll observe that it begins to wilt away. You don’t see it growing anywhere, but it is usually found in the darkest and most hidden of places.

10. Don’t Overspend

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Don’t try to impress your spouse, partner, and even your fiancée just to meet his or her expectations. You don’t need to spend too much money just to please. At first, they would appreciate it, but the moment financial problems occur, instead of the sweetest experience, it would get back to you especially to men who are always in the work of bringing and setting the best date and gift to their girls. Just spend your money in a frugal way. You don’t need to exaggerate your spending to the point that you would even dig a pit of debt in your pocket. You can make others happy without hurting your finances.

9. Don’t Expect Too Much

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Whether you are single, married or taken, don’t expect too much from the relationships that you have with your significant other. Don’t anticipate that the things that you wanted to happen on that day will likely to supervene. This is the best way of avoiding being hurt, and getting depressed because things did not turn out the way you wanted it to take place. If good things happen that day, appreciate it by expressing thanks to the person who has made an effort to make this day special. If it’s not, move on, and keep your self-worth.

8. Dress Appropriately on Your Date

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If you are in a formal date, find appropriate suits or dresses. If you are in a casual date, make sure that you know how casual you ought to dress-up by knowing the place where you are going to go. This is actually the best tip to those people who have decided to do their first dates on Valentine’s Day.

7. Don’t Overdo Things

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Everyone wants to give the best things to the one that their love. However, if this will also cause you too much stress and headaches, slow down. Its okay to spend, but don’t get yourself on debt. Make sure that it will not take away so much of your time and energy that when that day comes, you will not be able to make it because you are already drained physically. Make sure that you balance everything. Don’t use your office or working hours in calling restaurants and flower shops. Otherwise, you don’t like to spend that day jobless because you are terminated for being unprofessional at work.

6. Don’t Go on Double Dates  

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Double dates are only effective for teenagers who need more supervision. However, for adults, you don’t need a company of any of your friends just to spend this day. It’s not advisable as well if these dates are intended make you feel closer to someone that you love. Otherwise, instead of making that girl fall-in love with you, she might fall to the other person. Another thing, you will not be able to spend more time to build memories if there is somebody around. This is a personal matter, so spare a time with your date alone, and not with another pair of dates. To those who are married, don’t bring your whole family; there are appropriate days where you can do and spend a family day out.

5. Date Your Spouse and Don’t Fling With Others

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Be faithful to your partner and don’t try to fool around on this day. Whether you are attracted to someone at work, make sure that that the only person that you would like to spend Valentine’s Day with is your spouse, and none else. This is also true to those who are single; don’t entertain temptations by staying away from them.

4. Don’t Date Your Supervisor

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This is one of the basic employment rules being given to all employees. Having a relationship with your colleagues, especially to your supervisor or your subordinates, is a big No. It will cause rumors, divisions, and you might not be able to get credit on whatever promotions and incentives that you will get despite of your hardwork if you are in a relationship with your boss. Moreover, it might also cause jeopardy with your work, and tensions with your fellow workers who got jealous on the things that you have accomplished might taint your integrity. Otherwise, turn down the offer or get a new job.

3. Keep One Date at A Time if You Are Single

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I know its fun to date on Valentine’s Day especially if you are single. However, don’t get a date everyday as if you are sending a signal that you are collecting, and not really in the process of dating to meet the one for you. This is especially true to women that might send a wrong signal to men that you are playing around. For men, keep one date at a time because you have to keep your finances controlled before the next pay day.

2. Don’t Make Any Promises

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To those who are in relationships, whether you are married or engaged, make sure that you don’t shower your partner with promises. At the end of the day, it will be the cause of argument between the two of you. It’s better to surprise him or her rather than setting the wrong expectations that might hurt the both of you.

1. Don’t Be Late on Your Date

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This is the very first thing that you should not forget. Be an early bird when you set a date. This is especially true to men since they are the ones who make the moves, and do everything for their women. To avoid this, prepare early, and if there are other engagements that you have that day, if it’s feasible, you may reschedule it to give way on this very special day. Anyway, aside from birthdays and anniversary, this is the next best day that you have to mark in your calendar.

10. Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson

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Last year, this 10th position was once held by Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth, who now holds the 3^rd spot on this year’s highest earning Hollywood couples that Forbes released. They may not be real lovers in real life, but they became best of friends, especially when they were shooting their movie entitled Water for Elephants, wherein it was also a success. However, it did not exceed the popularity of the tandem of Robert and Kristen’s Twilight’s movie series. It earned $59 million, which was not bad at all. Everyone is aware that Reese is married to Ryan Phillippe who cheated on her, which was the same reason why she lent her helping hands to Robert during the scandal that his girlfriend encountered because she understood well how it feels to be betrayed.

9. Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling

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This is a new couple included on this list because last year, it did belong to Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard. The movie where they paired-up was entitled The Lucky One that earned $60 million, which is $1 million away from the Water for Elephants movie. Zac personally picked Taylor Schilling to be his leading lady in this movie. You could see the chemistry in them that made movie goers fall-in love in their team even if it’s only for reel.

8.Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

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Majority of love teams on this list are all new and the 8th belonged to Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dust because of their Spider-man movies. Hence, with Miley and Liam, they found not just a successful team up with their movie The Last Song that earned $63 million. What’s also funny and thrilling is that because of this movie, their partnership became for real. In fact, they are preparing to be married soon.

7. Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher

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Orlando Bloom and Keria Knightley held the 7th position, but it is awarded to Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher because of their movie No Strings Attached. Both admitted that they were really uncomfortable in some scenes, but they just thought that they had to act as lovers in the picture, with no emotional commitment. It did turn out well because of the $71 million earnings compared to the same movie that Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis did.

6. Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum

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Amanda Seyfried, the star of Les Miserables, has expressed her admiration to one of the hunks in Hollywood, Channing Tatum, who is also known as the Sexiest Man Alive, but she knows that he is also the most loyal husband that she ever met. Just like any reel couples on this list, they were able to show chemistry on screen with the romantic movie Dear John that tickled the hearts of the people who have watched the movie that earned $80 million that placed them in the 6^th position on this list.

5. Julianne Moore and Steve Carell

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They paired up in the romantic comedy film Crazy, Stupid, Love, where both played as a married couple that broke up because of the infidelity of Moore who played Emily in the movie toward her husband Steve Carell as Cal. The twists and funny scenes in the motion picture made it worth watching as it really caught the heart of the people who have seen it, being evident with its $84 million earnings. It’s more than just a team-up as they did well in their roles in the movie.

4. Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth

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Sarah Jessica Parker’s team up with Chris Noth was really effective in that famous HBO TV series that it even went well in the big screen. Imagine, it has earned $95 million aside from the earnings that it got outside the United States that estimated up to $200 million. Both are happy with their respective spouses outside the movie industry, but their chemistry developed with their long-time TV series on HBO.

3. Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler

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Doing a movie together has never been a problem with these pals in real life. They have been very good friends for 20 years, and when the movie Just Go With It was presented to them, they gladly accepted it. You could see it in the results of the movie with its yielding profit of $103 million in the US and even surpassed that figure abroad. It’s one of the refreshing movies on this list, which is very light where you would have good laughs.

2. Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum

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Just like Robert who appeared twice on this list, Channing Tatum also held the second spot next to Robert Pattinson. But this time, he is paired with Rachel McAdams in the movie The Vow that has drawn much crowd with its whooping gross earnings of $125 million and additional $75 million abroad. It was a very touching and real story of a couple, where his wife lost her memory due to a car accident where and it never came back. However, due to the undying love and hope of a husband to his wife, he did everything in order to help her remember the things that her mind had forgotten but heart remembers.

1. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

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In the January 2012 list, this couple got the second position next to highest earning Hollywood couple, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson with Harry Potter’s release of the Deathly Hallows, being a movie that has a recorded net worth of $4.2 billion. They might not exceed the popularity and profits that the last year’s Hollywood couple earned, but the $1.17 billion, and an accumulated net worth of $3.3 bilion in three years with movie series of Twilight was a money maker. They were not just a reel couple, but their relationship in movies blossomed into a serious relationship that was eventually destroyed by Kristen Stewart’s scandal.

10. Siblings.

Talking about each other’s families would be too advanced for a first date but talking about siblings would be a safe starting ground. You can casually ask your date if he or she got any brothers or sisters and talk about their basic details such as occupation, age or school. Just don’t get too personal by asking if the brother or sister is cute, smart or single. It will surely spell the end of your date. If you know your date’s brother or sister, siblings would be the most comfortable topic for you to start off your conversation.

9. Place of Residence.

This is particularly true when your date is not from your immediate geographical community. Aside from being a neutral topic, your town or your local community could be an exciting subject. You could talk about how each of you came to live where you do now. You may also exchange stories of interesting things that happened to you in your locality. These fun and spontaneous stories could help in loosening up the tension or the silence during your first date. Whether you decide to have a second date or not, this conversation would be a great learning experience for you.

8. Food.

Food is one topic that concerns and interests both men and women. Just make sure you do not touch on the amount or volume of food the other person has ordered. It will make your date feel uncomfortable or offended. It is advisable to start off with what you or your date has ordered and why you or your date has chosen it. This will already trigger deeper and more personal sharing. If you have already started eating, you could also commend the taste of the food. Be careful on saying negative about the food especially if your date was the one who chose the venue.

7. Likes and dislikes.

As your date conversation progresses, you, and your partner will most likely begin to feel more comfortable about more personal information. As you share about what you like and what you don’t like, you will also find it fun to listen to your date sharing about his or her dislikes. The sharing will also give you a clearer picture of whether you can get along well or not. You could also inject stories or experiences related to your likes and dislikes so your conversation can be more fun and exciting. Upon knowing your date’s likes and dislikes, your second and succeeding dates could already be just as smooth as a walk in the park.

6. Past-times

You can talk about your hobbies, your pets, your passion, and your interests. What kind of music do you like? Does your date dance or sing? What sports does each of you engage in? You may even discover common interests and hobbies. This could be your gauge as to how strong the initial bond that exists between you and your date is. It would surely be difficult to be dating someone who does not share even just one of your hobbies and interests. If you decide to have another date, these details will also lead you to the places you could go to and to the activities you could do together while you are getting to know each other more and more.

5. Immediate Environment.

A bit similar to talking about the food you have been served with, the ambiance of the restaurant you are dining in is also another conversation starter. You could also make side comments on the quality of service you have been provided with. Again, be careful in making negative comments if the place is your date’s choice. Nevertheless, if the venue is merely a random pick, subtle comments would not hurt. This feedback would make you understand the way your date thinks. If his or her point of view is relatively aligned with yours, the chances are promising. However, if your date has a mindset that is completely in contrast with yours, you should think twice before going out again. Once you feel comfortable with your date, you may even take turns making fake bios or stories about the waiter.

4. Travel Experiences.

Have you traveled to somewhere special or unique? How about your date? Aside from asking about your date’s past travel destination, it will also flatter your date if you ask about the places he or she plans to visit anytime soon. Travel experiences tell a lot about a person’s openness to new experiences and adventures. What you find out from your date’s stories may turn you on or turn you off. Just don’t be too eager to tell your date that you want to come with him or her in the next travel. That should be reserved for the 3^rd or even 5^th date.

3. Career.

Once the silence, awkwardness or tension starts to lighten between you and your date, you could already share about more serious matters such as your career. Details such as your position of title, the company where you are working and the number of years you have been there are basic. If you want your first date conversations to be more exciting, interesting, and fruitful, you could share about your experiences at work. Try to ask your date why or how he ended up working at where he is now. During the course of the conversation, your date may end up unraveling a bit of his or her career plans.

2. Your Date’s Look.

Appreciate your date for the way he or she looks. A sincere yet simple remark such as “Your new haircut looks good on you” will definitely work wonders. During your first date, it is offensive to make negative comments on your date’s outfit, makeup, shoes. Try to zero in on things that make your date look good. He may have a nice tie. She may have beautiful shoes. It is expected that your date has taken the effort to look good for your first date. Again, just exercise caution. Saying “I like your old haircut better” may spell the end of your date. Subtle and sincere comments would be the best approach.

1. Your First Encounter.

It would undeniably be romantic, fun, and exciting to revisit how the two of you have met in the first place. It may be because of common friends. Someone may have set the two of you up for a date. You may already know each other for quite some time. This will give you hindsight of how your date looks at all the events that led to the crossing of your paths. You may even be surprised at how your date’s perspective. Striking into this topic may trigger romantic feelings so never bring up this discussion if you have the intention to make your first date as your last.