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Love yourself this Valentine’s Day! Check out these ideas from Consumer Reports

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day might be a great opportunity to take some time for yourself.

If self-care involves a cup of Joe made with love and little effort, Consumer Reports has you covered! The Keurig K-Mini Plus is convenient to use – and comes in fun colors that will brighten your morning even before you’ve had that first sip of caffeine.

And while testers found it isn’t especially fast, it does make a remarkably consistent cup of coffee!

And no matter the season, loving and protecting your skin from the sun is a must, and  with La Roche-Posay, one of Consumer Reports' top-rated sunscreens, it can also feel luxurious.

And speaking of luxury, this splurge might be the beauty tool to rule them all – the Dyson Supersonic.

“Dyson Supersonic certainly lives up to its status as a luxury product," said Consumer Reports' Anna Kocharian. "Our testers gave it top marks when it came to drying speed, and it's also one of the quietest models we've tested. I personally love it, and it's a favorite of our editors as well.”

And let the self-care continue with some healthy snacking!

You can upgrade movie night with this Dash popcorn maker. Consumer Reports found it delivered a lighter, toastier flavor in only two minutes.

With popcorn in hand, you’ll be ready to snuggle-up under this 15-lb weighted throw by Gravity blanket. Consumer Reports liked its super soft “micro-plush” duvet cover in fun colors like – plum, teal and gold.

“If you're looking for a little luxury, a silk eye mask is the way to do it. It's going to help you catch some Z's on a plane or at home,” Kocharian said.

Or for some Zen – consider giving yourself a subscription to a meditation app!

Santa Train stops feel especially impactful in wake of Hurricane Helene

There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.

-Lelan Statom