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Savoring Sunday
Growing up I always looked forward to Sunday dinner. Dinner was the afternoon meal for my mom–supper was always the evening meal. On Sunday’s Mom would prepare a delicious roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Parenting
Tagged Butter, Green bean, Home, Mashed potato, Roast beef, Sunday, Sunday Dinner, Sunday roast, Supper, traditions
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Hello To Summer Date Night
Tomorrow marks the official first day of Summer. Why not plan a Hello To Summer Date Night? First – We must set the mood. Click the following link to listen to a great summer song by Michael Franks titled, Now … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Fun Dates, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas, Romantic Orlando, Romantic Vacation Ideas, Summer Sizzlin' Dates
Tagged Baking and Confections, Cooking, date night, Frozen, Hello To Summer, Holidays, Home, Labor Day, Michael Franks, Now That The Summer's Here, Summer Date Ideas
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Spoiled
Journal Entry from June 2006: The expiration date said June 25th. I have never had to notice this part of the orange juice carton, that is, until now. My 24 year old son, who loves orange juice so much that … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Open Nest, Seasons of Life
Tagged Carton, Family, Florida, God, Home, Lord, Orange juice, Publix
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My Dad
Our first post in our Reflection series is actually reflections from my childhood, years before I would become Mrs. Tom Walter. I wrote this the year after my Dad died, which you’ll hear more about tomorrow. From June 2004: Father’s … Continue reading
Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life
Tagged Clackers, Family, Father, Father's Day, Florida, Home, Journaling, Parenting
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Add Some Spring Romance In Your Step
In case you haven’t heard, today is the first day of Spring! Why not adapt a new tradition; celebrate in a special way with … Continue reading
Backwards Date Night Idea
This year on Valentines Day we did something we’ve never done before–we had a backwards date night. Here’s how it works: Write your love a invitation backwards so they have to use a mirror to read what you’ve written. Tell … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Orlando Date Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Cake, Cook, Dessert, Home, Hors d'oeuvre, Main course, Salad, valentine day
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Open Or Closed?
We are in the mountains of North Carolina this week celebrating our 33rd anniversary (24th). It has been a beautiful week. Our daughter, son-in-love and two grandchildren were able to join us from Saturday until this morning, and now we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, God, Home, Jesus, Lord, North Carolina, Saturday, Tom
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A Heart To Bless
Our B.I.G. Christmas Giveaway Contest has proved to be our best contest ever. Thank you to all who took the time to share with us your stories and your heart to bless your spouse for Christmas. We wish we could … Continue reading
Posted in Contests, Date Night Ideas, Holidays, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Day, God, Holidays, Home, Jesus, New Year
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A Double Post of Encouragement
We return to our joint post with Lisa Graf of Mom Blog today. We are sharing practical tips on how to encourage your spouse. Lisa’s post is in purple and mine is in wine. And if these aren’t enough we … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Guest Post, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives
Tagged Encourage Your Spouse, Encouragement in Marriage, Family, God, Graf, Home, Husband, marriage, Mom Blog, Parenting, relationship, Three
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Childproof Your Home Not Your Heart
Our home is not as childproof as it once was. It doesn’t have to be, but this fact is what requires me to pay closer attention when my grandchildren come for a visit. Childproofing our home is a good idea. … Continue reading
Posted in The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Child, Childproofing, Family, Health, Home, Parenting, Shrek
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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 4
We have been posting about “sharing musts” for the past few Sundays. Some of you probably think these are all givens, but to those who haven’t given much thought about it – we are making sure these are understood. Far … Continue reading
Just A Phone Call
This morning I was on my cell phone talking with my daughter who lives in Atlanta. My home phone rang, and the caller I.D. said it was my Mom. I told Tracy to hold on for a minute so I … Continue reading
Posted in Difficulty
Tagged Atlanta, cell phone, Divine grace, God, Home, Mobile phone, Science and Technology, Traffic collision
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Romantic Orlando – What’s Cooking?
“Cooking is like a relationship, you can do it because you LOVE it, or you can do it because you HAVE to. The choice is yours!” – Tom Walter Debi and I love to cook. We always have, but we’ve … Continue reading
Our First Priority
The Romantic Vineyard is dedicated to helping marriages grow for God’s glory. Year after year life changes, yet our vows remain. Regardless of economies or changing seasons we are one flesh for better or for worse. We are committed to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Family, God, Home, marriage, Parent, relationship, Romance
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Mark Your Calendar
This is a special week for me. It’s Tom’s birthday on Thursday. I am excited to bless this man with whom I have shared every birthday of his since 1979. He was 23, and I was 18. We have celebrated … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Cooking, Downtown Art Walk, Home, ice cream, Jack Sparrow, Orlando, Orlando Florida, Popsicle, United States
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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
Romantic Orlando – The Melting Pot
Orlando has long been called “The Melting Pot,” because so many people come from other states and countries to live here, The City Beautiful. There are very few natives, but proudly – I am one! I was born here before … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day
As a special treat to all the Dads out there, we want to direct your attention to an excellent article featured on the Counseling Solutions website. It’s easy for life to overrun our lives and we forget our raisin. Not … Continue reading
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