What Missourians Want Most For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming, but what do Missourians really want for the holiday? Surprisingly, it’s not cards and flowers, it’s something much sweeter.

I’m not the biggest Valentine’s Day person. Maybe it’s because I’ve had the same Valentine for more than 20 years, but whatever the reason, it’s usually just another day for me. That said, some people love to go all out to show their partner how much they care. And while jewelry, flowers, and cards are always nice, that’s not what Missourians are craving most.

Why Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Beat Flowers

According to Innerbody, Missourians say the thing they want most for Valentine’s Day is chocolate-covered strawberries, and honestly, who doesn’t? They can be a pricey treat, but whether you make them yourself or pick them up from a store, one thing is clear: Missourians love their chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Missouri’s Ranking Among America’s Most Romantic States

The Show-Me State also ranked near the top of all 50 states as one of the most romantic in the country. The rankings were based on things like marriage proposals, love letters, romantic music, and anniversary planning.

Valentine’s Day Planning Tips for Missourians

So whatever your plans are for this year’s Valentine’s Day, which falls on a Saturday, keep in mind that restaurants will be booked solid and flowers will be in short supply. But if you plan, cook dinner at home, and finish the night with chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert, it could turn into a nice, quiet, romantic date.

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And for many people, that means even more than getting all dressed up and dealing with crowded restaurants.