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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Mark Your Calendar
We hope you enjoyed the fun dates to celebrate last week. We especially enjoyed the National Puzzle Day. I had purchased a heart shaped, 3D puzzle a few weeks ago, and pulled it out to assemble spontaneously on Saturday. We … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive)
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Fragrant Aroma: Marry Me
This week I had the privilege of sitting with a newly engaged young woman who will be married in less than 5 months. She asked me to be her wedding coordinator, something I enjoy doing for close friends and their … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Growing Strong Marriages, Music, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Marry Me, Music, Train
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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard
#2 – Unrealistic Expectations Imagine a vine grower who expected his vines were going to produce Chardonnay grapes, only to discover the fruit a luscious, dark purple. The purple grapes weren’t bad, but they weren’t what the vine grower was … Continue reading
Posted in Difficulty, Hindrances to Romance
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Romantic Orlando – Hot Olives
Hot Olives Simple Gourmet 601 South New York Avenue (the corner of Fairbanks & New York) Winter Park, Florida 32789 Tel: 407.629.1030 Our date night this week took us to Hot Olives. It’s a restaurant in downtown Winter Park that recently … Continue reading
How Rude!
When our kids were little they loved the television sitcom, Full House. We constantly had discussions about the bad attitudes displayed, including disrespect towards good old dad. But the middle daughter was the queen of these attitudes. Whenever anyone crossed … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
We make our plans, but sometimes those plans fall through. So far 2011 has been full of cancellations, rescheduling and postponing. But we continue to plan. Why? Because it’s worth it! We love spending time with family, friends and each … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma – Though I walk…
..through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For Thou art with me. This past week we had the privilege of walking with a dear friend through this valley as she said her final goodbyes … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Difficulty, Testimonies
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10 Hindrances To Cultivating a Romantic Vineyard
Every couple when they stand at the altar repeating their vows to love, honor and cherish one another believes and hopes their relationship will continue to be a romantic haven. We don’t think anyone purposes to grow less romantic. … Continue reading
Posted in Hindrances to Romance
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The 3/50 Project
In this tough economy we must do our part to help our communities grow and prosper. We recently discovered the 3/50 Project we thought we’d share with you. Here’s how it works: Most of us like to shop or eat … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Orlando Restaurants
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Mark Your Calendar
Our regular date night has always been Monday night for as long as I can remember, and I can remember waaaay back! Not necessarily a good thing, especially when it comes to conflicts, but that’s another post! 🙂 But back … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Romantic Orlando
Tagged Romantic Orlando, Romantic Places in or near Orlando
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Fragrant Aroma: Scents of Home
Home. It’s our place. The place we live life to its fullest. It’s also our place of retreat when we’re tired or when we’re sick. The latter has forced us to retreat all week long, except for our almost daily … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Date Night Ideas, Rainy Day Dates, Winter Date Ideas
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11 Things You Won’t Learn In School About Marriage
We have a winner for our first monthly “Here’s To Us” Challenge. Thank you all for participating – some entered by commenting to our post. Others entered by commenting on Facebook. We will add the Facebook comments on yesterday’s post, … Continue reading
“Here’s To Us” Challenge
Tomorrow is the 12th – the day we have our monthly giveaway. But we’ve decided to change how we run the contest in 2011. We want to give you an opportunity to celebrate the special moments so often missed. Last … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
It’s great to be able to plan a romantic night together, but what about when sickness is in the house? Everything stops and the urgent completely requires our time and energy. We must watch our attitude and our care for … Continue reading
Posted in Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive)
Tagged In sickness and in health
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Live Like You Were Dying
We recently watched the movie, The Bucket List, thinking we would end up turning it off. But we didn’t. The message speaks loud and clear that every moment we live matters. We were quite affected with how much one person … Continue reading
Fruit of the Spirit: Faith
We began our study of the Fruit of the Spirit as it applies to marriage at the beginning of September. It’s hard to believe four months have passed, and yet, here we are – ready to dive into the last … Continue reading
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Celebrate Each Day
Today we want to share with you a post we think will help us as married couples, make the most of each day in 2011. Please take time to read it all the way through. Lori Lowe , who hosts … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Celebrations, Guest Post, Romance in Marriage
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Energy Rightly Placed
Sunday night we were scheduled to have our children over for our annual New Year’s Dinner. The meal was prepared; the meat was marinating; the house was cleaned, but then it happened. We had to cancel because of sickness. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
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The Romantic Vineyard 