Hey lovebirds, whether you're single or coupled, here are different ways for you to get ready for February 14, depending on your level of infatuation. xoxoPFD

Breaking
Take control of your broken heart at the third annual Shred the Love event (noon to 2 p.m., Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake St, Mpls). Bring in old love letters, photographs, teddy bears, clothing and other sentimental ex-related items. You'll be able to use a shredder and large scissors to gain closure. While there, register for prizes and enjoy specials, including broken heart cookies from Salty Tart, Skewered Love kababos from Holy Land Deli and (What a) Jerk Chicken from West Indies Soul Food. Also, make fashion your passion this year and follow our Twitter feed from Fashion Week in New York. We'll be eying Monique Lhuillier's latest on Monday.

Flirting
What...you're heart is aflutter? Sounds you've reached the chocolate phase of love. Check out Patisserie 46 all weekend and especially on Monday (3 to 7 p.m., 4552 Grand Av S, Mpls, 612-354-3257), when the whole place will be devoted to all-things cocoa. Special crush-worthy offerings such as heart-shaped linzer cookies, heart-shaped macarons, bonbons and heart-shaped marshmallows. Then pick up a card by Zeichen Press at Patina or Grand Hand Gallery that says something, without saying too much. For example: "If by different, you mean awesome" shows you care without spurting any four-letter words too soon. Finally, shop the Corner of Selby and Snelling (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday). If you spend more than $100 at any combination of stores (Flirt, A. Michele, Allee Metro Chic, Everyday People and more), stop at the "Kissing Booth" for a free gift....for yourself!

Swelling
Your love runneth over? Start with a heart-shaped laminated message in the bottom of a Sweet Retreat personalized cake ($33 to $40, depending on decoration, must be ordered today). Then top of the evening with a little fizz. Golden Fig (790 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-602-0144) has fresh drink mixes. This week's selections include Hibiscus Roseade, Spiced Pomegranate and Sour Cherry Cardamom. Add Prosecco (or vodka) and sip. Also, we are flower snobs. But we can't resist the Bastian + Skoog handknitted vase cosies with a note by Queen Quills. A sweater for your flowers? That is Love.

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