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Date Idea: Build a Snowman

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The Power Of Love :) Originally uploaded by !!! Monika !!! In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He'll say 'Are you married ?', We'll say 'No man, But you can do the job when you're in town.' -- Winter Wonderland Playing the snow is fun for most everyone, kids and parents alike. Building a snowman can be a great activity for just the two of you or for the whole family. Of course, there will need to be some snowballs thrown in the process. Don't forget to warm up after with a blanket, hot chocolate and laughter.

Advice to couples

At my granddaughter's wedding, the DJ polled the guests to see who had been married longest. It turned out to be my husband and I. The DJ asked us, "What advice would you give to the newly-married couple?" I said, "The three most important words in a marriage are, 'You're probably right.'" Everyone then looked at my husband. He said, "Yeah, she's probably right."

Romantic Welcome Home Ideas: Part 2 Attract the Senses

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two pumpkin pies Originally uploaded by strph This is the third in a series called Romantic Welcome Home Ideas . The aroma of pies fills the house. Not just any pies, pumpkin pies. My wife makes wonderful pumpkin pie and she also knows that I am the original pumpkin pie fiend. Every once in a while, she will surprise me with fresh home-made pumpkin pies. Making it Real talks about how the more senses you can involve, the more strongly the message is received. In brief, the human brain receives all its information from the 5 senses. Each sense contributes to a complete picture of what is real, true and sincere. If you say "I love you" with a frown on your face, the message is confused. What the eyes see does not match what the ears hear, diminishing the intensity of the message. This is where the pumpkin pie comes into play. The simple, if not time consuming, act of cooking pumpkin pies sends the message "welcome home" to all 5 senses. The first to get

Do something

You only lose energy when life becomes dull in your mind. Your mind gets bored and therefore tired of doing nothing. Get interested in something! Get absolutely enthralled in something! Get out of yourself! Be somebody! Do something. The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have. Norman Vincent Peale Doing something is very important in a marriage. Keep the relationship interesting by talking, dating and flirting with each other. Do not become dull.