Author Archives: Debi Walter

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About Debi Walter

Tom and Debi have been sharing encouragements through their blogs for many years. Marriage, Reading God's Word and documenting family history is our focus. Growing in our relationship with the Lord is primary in all we say, write or do. We are grateful for all who desire to join us in the same endeavors.

Harmony or Discord?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Debi Walter

Even someone without much musical knowledge can hear when someone is singing off key.  It’s like scratching your fingernails down a chalkboard – all you want to do is scream, “STOP!”   How often it can be this way in our … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Debi Walter

Let’s hear it for MONDAY!!! Tom and I have held Monday nights as our regular date night for as long as I can remember.  The advantages we’ve found are:  places are less crowded, it’s something to help us actually look … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Master Bedroom Redux “deux”

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Debi Walter

This is week “deux” (two) of our simple bedroom makeover.   Our goal is to refresh and romanticize our master bedrooms in time for Valentine’s Day.  If you’re just now joining us you won’t want to miss our first post.  We … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Word Game

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week I took an idea from Simply Modern Moms and set up First Words Game.  I printed the cards, cut them out, stacked them neatly in two piles – one for Tom and one for me.  We sat in … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Debi Walter

The weather has returned to “normal” this week, so it’s a great time to get outdoors together.  If you’re looking for something special to do – check out the local offerings below!  Most of all – give thanks for your … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Master Bedroom Redux

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Debi Walter

Master Bedroom – Before and After In Latin the word “redux” means “brought back, restored”.  So we thought it would be good to spend our next five Fridays talking about all the possibilities there are in bringing your master bedroom … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Feeling Sick

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Debi Walter

Our first date with the Project 52 Challenge didn’t start out so well, since I had a cold.  But we still managed to make a wonderful memory in spite of it all. Since it was the coldest weather we’ve experienced … Continue reading →

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And our monthly winner is…

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Debi Walter

…Liz Ecelbarger!  Congratulations, Liz, you’re the winner of our monthly drawing!  The prize this month is a special black book to help you in planning your dates for the year.  It’s appropriately called “The Orlando Date Book 2010”.  Included with … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Debi Walter

Tomorrow we’ll be doing our monthly giveaway.  Be sure you’re signed up by joining our blog in the right hand column – or become a fan on Facebook.  We love sharing special prizes with you, our members.  In addition, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: A Fresh Look

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

Today we offer you a fresh look at a familiar passage of scripture as shared from the book, Counsel From The Cross, by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Dennis E. Johnson.  Please take a moment to slowly consider what they are saying … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Date Nights

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Debi Walter

Welcome to our new challenge for this year!  It’s 52 weeks of purposeful date nights with your spouse.  We found this idea on another blog,  titled Simply Modern Mom where the rules are defined simply: at least one hour a … Continue reading →

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Debi Walter

Today we offer you practical ideas for date nights when it’s freezing outside!  In Florida this doesn’t happen very often, but this entire week the temperature won’t rise above the 50’s.  For we thin-blooded Floridians, baby, it’s cold outside!  So … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Debi Walter

Happy New Year!  2010 has arrived and with it the anticipation of a fresh start.  What areas would you like to see change in your marriage this year? Maybe it’s finances, communication, romance, conflict resolutions, etc.   We’re here to help … Continue reading →

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“Once In A Blue Moon”

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Debi Walter

We’ve all heard the saying, but tonight we’ll get to experience the first New Year’s Eve Blue Moon in 19 years!   A blue moon has nothing to do with the color of the moon – it simply defines the second … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Ideas

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Debi Walter

It’s hard to believe another decade is coming to an end!  We’ll soon be calling the year “Twenty Ten”, instead of “Two-Thousand Nine”. With small children it’s difficult to plan a night out on New Year’s.  While our children were … Continue reading →

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Vintage Posts

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Debi Walter

Consider Your Ways was originally posted on December 28, 2008.    It provides great questions to ask as the New Year approaches.

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Debi Walter

I’m actually inspired to post “live” about the events taking place in Central Florida this week.  It’s amazing how refreshed you can feel after a little R & R and a good cup of hot cocoa!  🙂  Enjoy this week … Continue reading →

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Vintage Posts

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Debi Walter

From December 9th, 2008 – This post provides some great ideas for starting your own Christmas traditions as a couple.  They’re worth repeating!

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Vintage Posts

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Debi Walter

Our computer has been experiencing technical difficulties requiring us to go to Borders to post.  This has been a “time” challenge especially this time of year.  So, in order to serve you, we’ve decided to take a look back over the first … Continue reading →

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The Letter “Z”

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Debi Walter

Over half a year ago we started posting our Alphabet Date Night ideas, and we can’t believe the sun is setting on this series!  It has been fun exploring the alphabet world in search of creative ideas for special times … Continue reading →

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