Americans love to spend money, especially around a holiday.  For Valentine's Day this year, the guess is that consumers in the United States will be breaking records with their spending as they fork out $27.5 billion.

This year, instead of buying a heart-shaped box of candy like everyone else, try something new!  Below are a bunch of heart-shaped foods at area restaurants and fast-food spots that are only available around Valentine's Day.

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7 Heart-Shaped Foods That You Can Buy in Minnesota for Valentine's Day

Sweathearts are the #1 seller for Valentine's Day, but that's not the only thing that is heart-shaped that people love to eat on February 14th.

10 Heart-Shaped Foods Your Favorite Chain Restaurants Are Serving For Valentine's Day

Here is a look at 10 adorable heart-shaped offerings big-name chain restaurants are rolling out for Valentine's Day this year.

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Go Here In Minnesota If You Need A Last-Minute Item On Valentine's Day

I've been reminding people nicely, every day on my show for the past week that Valentine's Day is coming.  Just in case you aren't a fan of my show you, you should start (just click here to listen every day).  I spill the tea on deals in the area, give shoutouts to local businesses that I love, chat with a bunch of fun people who are in the area who have great tips for moms and women, even have some giveaways...it is like a fun party.

I also gave this tip the other day about Valentine's Day...if you need a last-minute gift, there is one spot in Minnesota that can save you in a pinch!

Kwik Trip has more than just the brand-new banana-flavored Dunkers.  They also have some great items that can be last-minute Valentine's Day gifts.

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Here are a few of the last-minute items you can find for Valentine's Day at a Kwik Trip:

23 Minnesota Themed Valentine Hearts That Might Not Taste Good But They Will Make Your Valentine Laugh.

You know those chalky, candy hearts that come in a box and have these cute sayings printed on them? We created our own "Minnesota Valentine Hearts" version. I can't guarantee that your Valentine will eat the chalky hearts but they will LOL when they open up the box and see the quotes and sayings below.

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