Blood Drive at St. Joe's, Last-Minute Valentine Ideas

Hillsborough Patch knows Sunday's supposed to be a lazy day.  But with Valentine's around the corner and a hectic week ahead, we thought we'd fill you in on what's happening in town.  And save you from imminent embarrassment if you're doing the last-minute gift thing.  That's right, we have your back.

1. You Need to Know About Replenishing Blood Stocks: January storms meant New Jersey Blood Services' store is the lowest it's been in 12 years.  .  Donating takes about an hour and is an excuse to grab a sweet treat--you'll need to replenish fluids and sugars after you donate.

2. You Need to Know That Local Shops Have Your Last Minute Valentine's Gifts Covered: Don't panic and don't scramble.  Both Massage Envy and suggest massage-themed Valentine's gifts.  And Hillsborough Massage Therapy  has instant gift cards on their website to make it even easier on you.

3. You Need to Know Your Sweetie Deserves Better Than Russell Stover: Why get the mass-market candy anyone can pick up when we have our own sweet shop right in town?  Heavenly Sweets has chocolate galore and seasonal items in it's new home at the Shoppes at Woods Tavern.

4. You Need to Know How to Dress Festive and Support a Cause:  is raising money for the American Heart Association and for Hillsborough's fire companies.  , with the entire $12 cost being donated to those organizations.

5. You Need to Know Hillsborough Patch Wants the Town's Best and Brightest: That's right, our this Tuesday.  We won't reveal who we're featuring—you'll have to check back that day—but we're already looking for more kids to feature.  Know someone?  E-mail editor Eileen Oldfield at Eileen.Oldfield@patch.com .