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Category Archives: Romance in Marriage
A Varietal of Sorts
In wine-making a varietal wine is so named when the main grape consists of at least 75% of the wine. The other 25% can be from another type of grape. Our post today is a varietal of sorts. Lisa Graf, … Continue reading
The Marriage SPA
I have become friends with a young mom of 4 children through a blog challenge I took part in during the month of July. Her name is Lisa Graf. She graciously asked if I would like to write a guest … Continue reading
Date Night Idea: Fall In Love
This date night idea is to help you welcome Fall once again. Think of when you fell in love – what places did you visit? What foods did you enjoy? Make a list of everything you can think of that … Continue reading
Romance Isn’t Always Romantic
We recently visited our good friends in Charlotte, N.C. who sadly moved there the end of last year. We still haven’t adjusted to life without them in Orlando. This visit was our first to see them in their new home. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged God, Grape, Laurel Gray Vineyard, marriage, North Carolina Vineyards, Raffalini Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, United States, Vine, Vine training, Vineyard, Wine
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Mark Your Calendar
We are home! I slept so sound last night I didn’t even dream. For those of you who know me this is a big deal! I dream every night and in full color. Sometimes my dreams are so real that … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Free Dates, Fun Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights
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Rainbow’s End Date Night
We’ve all heard of it – the ‘pot o’ gold’ waiting to be claimed at the end of the rainbow. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were possible to travel to such a place to find our heart’s desire? With … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Difficulty, Fun Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Color, Over the Rainbow, Popsicle, pot of gold, Rainbow's End, Roy G. Biv, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Yarn
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Close Friends
I love Scrabble. Tom doesn’t. Mostly because words are my friends, and he feels outnumbered when we play. But we don’t play much anymore, which is sad. Words could be Tom’s friends too, if he would just give them a … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Fun Dates, Rainy Day Dates, Romance, Romance in Marriage, romantic date nights
Tagged Board Games, Game, Scrabble, Word
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Mark Your Calendar
This is another busy week for us – the third of four weddings this summer will take place on Saturday. The Bride and Groom will share their vows in front of a room full of witnesses, and will become by … Continue reading
Intoxicating Love
I had the privilege of attending a meeting yesterday for the men of our local church. One session was titled, “The Protection of Intoxicating Love,” and it was so practical I had to take the time to share it with you. … Continue reading
Bursting With Joy
Have you ever felt so full of joy you felt as if you would bust? I’m so there! Yesterday was a memorable day for many reasons…
Making Vacations Memorably Romantic I
Fun in the Sun Pack an “out of the ordinary” picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors. If you’re the sandwich type, why not go for cold fried chicken. If you’re the chicken type, why not make some gourmet sandwiches. Skip the … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
Summer is well underway across America. Many are away on vacation enjoying the sunshine and the family time together. But if you happen to be home, why not plan a special night with your spouse? We offer a variety of … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
What a week its been! We have had a house full of little people playing, running, laughing, crying, cuddling, swimming, whining and loving. But in the midst of the noise we’ve managed to keep our bedroom free from the mess … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
Day Four – The Letter “L” How is the Lighting in your bedroom? There was a day when candlelight was the only option, and a good one at that! It was cheap and very romantic. Now we have so many … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
We’re at the halfway mark. Congratulations on making it this far in our challenge. Day Three – A Pair of “Z-Z’s” The ZZ factor of your bedroom is very important! How well do you sleep at night? Today we’ll focus … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
How did you do yesterday? The fact that you’re back to read today’s assignment is a good sign. Day Two – The Letter “I” Is your space Inclusive? In other words, have you considered what is important to your spouse … Continue reading
Sizzle Your Space
A year and a half ago we offered a five week challenge on “Romanticizing Your Master Bedroom.” We are wondering how your room is looking these days? Have the dog days of summer crashed into your space making it stuffy … Continue reading
Romantic Deployment
The title is a bit intriguing, even for a Memorial Day post, but it is purposeful as you’ll see in this unusually long post. We pray you’ll take the time to read it in its entirety. Today we want to … Continue reading
10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard
#6 – The Laziness Beast There are two kinds of lazy. The first is one who appears very busy, but never has time to do the things of most importance. They constantly put off romance simply because the schedule is … Continue reading
How Would You Answer?
I am away for a few days this week on a writer’s retreat, so I can work on editing my book which has been in process for way too long. Being the week leading up to Valentines Day, it seemed … Continue reading
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