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Patch Picks: Top 10 Valentine's Day Finds

Best places to find Valentine's Day services, food and supplies to make your day the more special.

Love is in the air, and Cupid and his arrow are sneaking up fast. Find everything you need for the big day right in the village. Remember you do not need to be part of a couple; kids, friends and even pets do just fine as your Valentines.

Today's Patch Picks are in honor of Valentine's Day on Monday:

1.     Pamper yourself or someone else with amazing chocolate spa packages from . "Chocolate Kiss" is a 90-minute pampering that consists of an antioxidant Chocolate Signature facial, puffy-eye reduction treatment, heated hand-and-foot treatment and a spa manicure.

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For extra indulgence choose "Chocolate Decadence," which includes the eye, hand and facial treatment, as well as a "Chocolate Aroma" body massage. Allow two-and-a-half hours. Both treatments include herbal teas, fruits and pastries.

2.     has everything you need for the romantic candlelight dinner for two -- or a festive dinner for eight -- from the crab-stuffed mushrooms to the lobster bisque with a little bread from BreadWorks in Pittsburgh. For the main course you have ample choices, including Chef’s crab cakes and lobster tails.  Those lobster tails may be thawed and removed from the shell, and as an added bonus, they come with paper directions for perfect preparation every time. For dessert add a box of Barefoot Contessa brownie cookie mix or New Stonewall chocolate donuts, also available in a gluten-free version. Or order Fondi’s annual February treat -- hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. Place your orders by Saturday.

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3. Looking to conjure a romantic mood? Set the perfect table with beautiful red or white tableware or crystal made by Juliska, available locally at .

4. Choose a centerpiece that lasts year after year, or give flowers that will last longer than a week. A variety of gorgeous silk arrangements is found at .

5. If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, you will snag him for good with any of the yummy heart-shaped cakes and cookies from the .

6. offers an assortment of sweet treats for children of all ages. Take a trip down memory lane with your sweetheart and give the same candy you loved as a child, or be adventurous and try any number of new chocolates, lollipops, candies and more.

7.   Send your little loves to school with fun kid-themed Valentine's from . Or choose a card that is all grown up for that special someone. You can also snag a box of treats for the teacher.

8.  Spend a quiet day loving yourself. Curl up with a great book from . The staff has filled an entire table with reads based on the holiday theme. Curl up with "Eat, Pray, Love," or find another title.

9.   is the perfect place to pick up a little something for the lady in your life or a great girlfriend. Choose from all the charms that everyone craves by Pandora and others. Add them to a signature bracelet or pink leather necklace. Go traditional with the sterling-heart pendant on a rope chain.

10.  End your Valentine's Day in comfy pink, heart-patterned, or love-themed pajamas from Wild and Free or PJ Salvage, all available at .

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