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A Different But Memorable Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day was different than any other year for us. Normally I post ideas for how to make your time together romantic and memorable, all while planning a special at-home date for us. But I didn’t this year. I didn’t … Continue reading
364
What is so special about this number? It’s how many days that fall between this Valentine’s Day and next Valentine’s Day. We have 364 more opportunities to let our spouse know how much they mean to us. In case you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Romance in Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged 364, Let’s Do This, Romance in Marriage, Valentine's Day
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And Our Winner Is…
Congratulations go to Adam. You did an outstanding job romancing your valentine! We love making this holiday special and never want to take for granted the blessing it is to have someone with whom to share it. This is why … Continue reading
Seven Romantic Quotes From (Can You Guess?)
When Tom and I first started dating he lived two and half hours away from me. Long-distance phone calls were very expensive inside the state, so we wrote each other often. We spent one anniversary reading through them, and it … Continue reading
Posted in Encouraging Your Spouse, Holidays, honor, Valentine's Day
Tagged Famous Love Letters, love letters, Romantic Ideas, Valentine's Day
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Take H.E.A.R.T. My Love (Valentine’s Idea)
Valentines Schmalentines. So many people are anti Valentine’s Day–even my son who explained why to me this past weekend. “I enjoy my wife everyday, not just one day a year because Hallmark or ProFlowers tells me to do so.” I get … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Holidays, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas
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A Different Kind Of Valentine
This is the week of the year where I am usually planning a romantic dinner for Tom on Valentine’s Day. It started years ago when our kids were still home and going out for the night was too expensive not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Valentine's Day
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Everyday Romance – Remember When
Today’s challenge is short and sweet–Find a picture from one of your favorite times together. Take some time to write out what you loved most about this time in your history. To Help You Think of what you were doing … Continue reading
5 Romantic Videos For Your Valentine
Our final video is one we created ourselves. We’ve shared it before, but the message is too good to not include in this series. Together. This is a word that describes what marriage is all about. We’re together through every … Continue reading
5 Romantic Videos For Your Valentine
There are some songs that evoke a sense of oneness and romance like no other. Today’s video is such a song–Adele’s voice is soothing and compelling. She draws you into the story she weaves with her musical notes and lyrics. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Music, Romance in Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged Adele, Love song, marriage, Valentine Music, Valentine's Day
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Romantic Winds Are Blowing Your Way For Valentines Day
**Don’t miss your chance to enter the incredible Valentine Giveaway at the bottom of this post and to check out more ideas from the sponsors of the giveaway.** I love the opening scene in Mary Poppins where the wind changes … Continue reading
How To Make It A Valentine’s Day He Won’t Forget
Today’s post was featured on the Engaged Marriage blog… Valentine’s Day – Do you have plans? Or do you plan NOT to plan? Sadly, I’ve heard many couples who have chosen to ignore this day because they don’t like the … Continue reading
Happy ValenTom’s Day
You read that right, and no we’re not a day early. Our daughter and three adorable grandchildren are coming for a visit on V-Day, so we’re celebrating “ValenTom’s Day” today…all day. That’s all we’re saying for now. 🙂 And it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Slices, Valentine's Day
Tagged Valentine's Day
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GYRO Prep – One Week To Go!
And no, this isn’t a recipe for this classic Greek dish. It’s an acronym for our 14-week challenge called, Get Your Romance On. We’ve heard from many who are planning to bless their spouse this Valentine’s Day by giving them … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, GYRO Challenge, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, romantic date nights
Tagged Cooking, Date Night Challenge, Entertaining, Holidays, Home, Romance in Marriage, Valentine, Valentine's Day
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Clue Date Night With A Sexy Twist
We all love the classic game of Clue where each player tries to figure out whodunnit. But what if the whole game was given a twist into a game of whereyougonnadoit, instead. Are you with me? This date will take … Continue reading
Get Your Romance On
Diapers and jobs and schedules, oh my! Yes, life is full of must-do’s, but it mustn’t negate our need and/or desire for romance. Our marriage is far too important to sideline this aspect of our relationship. First, let’s be clear … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Growing Strong Marriages, Parenting, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Seasons of Life
Tagged Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, February, marriage, relationship, Romance, Romance in Marriage, Valentine, Valentine's Day
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Boring Communication And How To Avoid It In Your Marriage
Have you ever been in conversation with someone who was obviously bored with the topic? I have. In fact the person actually closed their eyes while I was talking. It wasn’t until his head fell backwards that he was shaken … Continue reading
Cheap Date Ideas
There was a time in my life when I would have taken offense at being called a “cheap date.” But once you’re married with small children, teenagers or without a job, a cheap date is a grateful option and becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Christian Marriage, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas
Tagged Bubble bath, Cheap Date Ideas, Dating on a Budget, games, Holiday, Jigsaw puzzle, Puzzle, Valentine's Day
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Happy Hour
Before we share with you our “Specials of the Week…” I must make a confession to you today. I’m sick today after fighting off the symptoms of a cold all week. I’m still in bed at noon, writing and surfing … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Ann Voskamp, God, Happy Hour, marriage, NBC News, Valentine's Day
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Happy Hour – Happy Day
Yesterday I was traveling home with my daughter-in-love and my two adorable granddaughters from a weeklong visit at my daughter, Tracy’s for her birthday. It was a fun, loud, busy and oh-so-happy visit. Needless-to-say, I didn’t have a quiet time … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Happy Hour
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Christ, God, marriage, relationship, V-Day (movement), Valentine's Day, Yes (band)
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Slices
First of all, we must announce our winner for this month’s Here’s To Us Challenge – it’s… Sharon O. She has been busy taking care of her husband who had shoulder surgery last month. She says: “I am not a … Continue reading
The Romantic Vineyard 