Going the extra mile on Valentines Day

RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s the one day every year that’s specific purpose is to show love to your significant other.

No, it’s not your anniversary. Some could even say it’s still just as important.

Valentines Day can be a magical day for some and a frantic one for others. If you did forget, chocolate covered strawberries are a classic.

“We have a lot of last minute gentleman that are (like) ‘oh my gosh, oh it is Valentines Day’, we’ve got quite a few of those, so we always have them ready in the store for ’em,” said Kendra Larson, Co-Owner of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

For those wanting to make this Valentines Day a special one, some say it’s not always about the gift.

A fun date idea, like a trip to Prouty Pottery, which was voted the best place in the Black Hills to take a date where you can also make an personalized gift and a lasting memories.

“Going out to dinner’s fun, but to actually come in and create something and have something that will last a lifetime, you’ve done an experience and people really love that,” said Hester Prouty, the Owner of Prouty Pottery.

Whether it’s jewelry, time, flowers, chocolates or even a personalized gift, it’s really all about the time you spend with that special someone. Also, scrap-booking is nice.