Category Archives: Holidays

Four For A Dollar

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Debi Walter

It was the week of Thanksgiving, and I was set on trying a new creamed corn recipe for the holiday.  Having a large extended family I was going to need a lot of corn – 24 ears to be exact.  … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Tom and Debi

As you know – this week marks our nation’s birthday celebration, so there will be lots of activities from which to choose.  However, you may want to plan your own 4th of July party once the kids go to bed.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day!

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Tom and Debi

This is a day to remember our veteran’s and the way they have served us and protected us through the years.  THANK YOU! Why not thank your spouse today for the way they serve and protect you as well!  Enjoy … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Love Story

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Debi Walter

Last week we had a Memorial Service for my Aunt Hazel.  She passed away this year after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. My Uncle Arnold passed away in 2001 from Leukemia.  In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, we … Continue reading →

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Cinco Es Romantico

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Debi Walter

Here’s our GYRO Date night idea reposted from May, 5, 2010.  We’re a couple days late – sorry. Hopefully you can still make time to celebrate this Mexican National holiday! Ole! Since today is Cinco de Mayo – the Mexican … Continue reading →

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True Love Died

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Debi Walter

Our marriages – our true love for one another – is only possible because God ordained that True Love would die over 2,000 years ago on a lonely hill!  Enjoy this production by Northland Church – Easter 2009. True Love … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: E.G.G.s

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Debi Walter

Okay – first we must tell you – yesterday’s post on McRomance Cafe’ coming to McDonalds was completely an April Fools joke! Of our many hits yesterday only a few of you clicked on the link to get your free … Continue reading →

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Why We Blog

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Debi Walter

This past weekend we attended Memorial Services for two young men, age 22 and 21 – they were separate services, completely unrelated.  One was held Saturday morning, the other Sunday afternoon.  We also shared dinner with two separate couples whom … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week Tom has been very sick.  For most of it I was away on a girl’s basketball camp in Tennessee serving as driver and team mother.  When I arrived home Tom was greatly in need of some tender loving … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Debi Walter

We don’t normally post on the weekend, but since we’re away on vacation in the mountains, and it’s really cold and snowing outside, we have the time and decided to offer a few last minute ideas for those who may … Continue reading →

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Project 52: My Favorite Valentine

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week we are preparing to go away for our 31st anniversary – woo hoo!  I can hardly wait.   As a result we decided to postpone our date night this week to get ready for lots of date nights.  Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Drifting

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Tom Walter

Valentine’s Day is Sunday, but as Christians we should celebrate the love we share as husbands and wives regularly, not annually.  If we are not pursuing our spouse with the same purpose and intent as when we first met, then … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

This is one of our favorite weeks of the year – Valentine’s.  Have you made plans?  Or do you prefer to forgo celebrating this day because of the crowds and commercialism.  May we encourage you to celebrate the day, but … 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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Unmet Expectations

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Tom Walter

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” or so the song goes.  But is it really?  I have found often times this time of year is full of trouble – the kind that is unavoidable, which leads to a … Continue reading →

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Tradition!

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Debi Walter

We love the musical Fiddler on the Roof, and one of our favorite songs is, Tradition!  There’s something about doing meaningful things over and over again that brings stability and security to a relationship. I started a traditional Christmas gift … Continue reading →

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Freebie Fridays – Christmas Music

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Debi Walter

Amazon.com is offering free music downloads to help you celebrate the season.  They’ll provide one free download each day until Christmas!  So, check it out and make the most of this amazing offer!

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Romantic Gifts – Lovespoons

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Debi Walter

Though flowers are the romantic gift most often associated with Americans, we could grow in our ability to express our devotion by looking to the romantic traditions of other countries.  Wales, for instance, has held the tradition of giving hand … Continue reading →

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A Letter for You…

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Debi Walter

We know today should be another letter in our Alphabet Date Night series, but we’ve decided to provide a letter of another kind: To Our Dear Readers, How can we thank you enough for the way you encourage us in … Continue reading →

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