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Ideas for a Gluten-Free Valentine's Day
How to Make Valentine's Day Special for People with Celiac Disease

By Nancy Lapid, About.com

Updated February 11, 2009

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Valentine's Day is a great time to do something sweet for anyone in your life... not just a sweetheart. Here are plenty of gluten-free Valentine's Day ideas -- for food, gifts, and cheer -- that will make the day special for everyone. Follow the links below to learn about traditional (and not-so-traditional) Valentine's Day gifts and recipes that are especially appropriate for people on gluten-free diets, and also to read some wonderful stories about gifts that don't have a price tag.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People on Gluten-Free Diets

Candies, chocolates, cheesecakes, cookies... Gluten-free theme items... Books... Gift certificates... Treats for cooks… We have lots of suggestions for gifts a gluten-free recipient would love.

Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Stories

Often the best gifts are the ones with no price tags, the things our friends and family do for us with love and generosity. Here, people with celiac disease share stories of gestures from dear ones that made the gluten-free diet easier.

Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Recipes

From About.com’s Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking: recipes for Brownie Hearts, LOVE Sugar Cookies, Almond Heart Crisps, Heart-Shaped Snack Crackers, Hugs and Kisses Pepperoni Pizza, and Flourless Chocolate LOVE Cake.

Dos and Don'ts For Buying Allergy-Safe Valentine's Chocolates

Allergies to dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, corn, or fruits are all potential roadblocks to giving your sweetheart traditional Valentine's Day candies. Here, from About.com’s Guide to Allergies, are some dos and don'ts to consider when you're shopping for allergy-safe Valentine's chocolates.

Gluten-Free Candy List

Here are links to candy manufacturers that publish lists of their gluten-free candy. You'll be able to find most if not all of these candies in your local supermarkets.

Valentine’s Day Coupon Book

Printable coupons for hugs, stories, special time together, and more. These coupons are from the Guide to Home Schooling, who says they’re for kids. But I think you’ll agree they’re for kids of all ages!

Being Single on Valentine’s Day

Being single shouldn't be a reason to feel blue, and neither should Valentine's Day. Instead of letting this holiday drag you down, remember that a relationship doesn't define who you are. Take a look at these reminders of why and how to celebrate being single with these tips from About.com’s Guide to Dating.
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