Ferocious Flirting: Making Marriage Wonderful

granny's preserves Originally uploaded by thyladyinred . As we were going through my grandmother's things after her passing, my wife came across a wonderful old composition book. It apparently belonged to my grandmother's grandmother and has just a few short pages. One of the pages is dated 1919. Another has a short treatise entitled "How to preserve a husband" which I share with you today. Be careful in your selection, do not choose too young When once selected, give your entire thought for domestic use Some insist in keeping them in a pickle, others are constantly in hot water. This may make them sour, hard and sometimes bitter Even poor varieties may be made sweet, tender and good garnishing them with patience well sweetened with love and and seasoned with kisses Wrap them in a mantle of charity Keep warm with a fire of domestic devotion And serve with peaches and cream Thus prepared, they will keep you for years.

Copyright © 2007 Vasrue.com, All Rights Reserved Written by: Clinton Douglas IV At age five, you woke to the anticipation and thrill of paper valentines and white doilies decorated with taped-on heart-shaped lollipops. At age fifteen, your heart raced passing a folded note to your high school crush. Now that you're an adult, Valentine's day has taken on a whole new meaning. Alone or attached, coupled or parenting, Valentines Day is the ideal opportunity to spoil yourself and those you love. Chill the bubbly, stock-up on chocolate delicacies, stop by the local florist and plan one of the most spectacular Valentine's ever. Here's a few tips for making 2007 the most memorable ever: Reserve a romantic Bed & Breakfast at a locale you've always longed to visit. Research your options to find the ideal inn exquisitely decorated, since you'll want to spend most of your time indoors. Keep in mind, many popular suites book far in advance and require a minimum three-day

horse at sunset #47 Originally uploaded by Serni . People have many needs. Our basic needs include food, shelter and companionship. People in relationships also have emotional needs. These needs include a hug, a warm smile, a laugh, a sense of appreciation and time together. These emotional needs vary with time and circumstance. Chapter 3 of Ecclesiastes expresses it in this way: 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep

Over in the Romantic Gifts and Products link, you can buy a set of I Love You coupons . Today I have found some free love coupons, just in time for Valentine's Day. Riti's Printable Valentine's Day Coupons All Free Printables - Valentine's Day Coupons BlackDog's Valentine Love Coupons Free printable love coupons from the craft cafe Valentine Coupons from the Activity Village Free Printable Valentine Love Coupons Marvelicious Valentine's Day Love Coupons More If you know of any others, please add them in the comments.

Normally, my date ideas are for cheap, or at least inexpensive dates. Dating is something a couple should do often and on a budget. If dating costs a lot of money, it can't be done very often. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to date on a budget . Season tickets to either sporting or cultural events can also be a great way for a couple to have some fun dates through out the year. There are several advantages to season tickets. First, it "forces" you to plan for a date. The money has been spent and you are committed. If you do not go, then the money will have been wasted and no one wants to waste money. By having something planned and paid for well in advance it is easier to work the date into a busy schedule. Next, it makes for a fun gift that keeps giving. My sweetie and I have reached the point in out lives where we do not need any more "stuff". Finding Christmas and birthday gifts for each other often becomes a problem. This year we decided to

LumberDiva Originally uploaded by alex itin . These verses have been asserting themselves into my brain for the past several weeks. Not only that, I have heard the verses themselves quoted or the intention behind them espoused in various places. I, therefore, share them with you. For your reading enjoyment, Matthew 7:3-5 : 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye. The first question I have is: what are a mote and a beam? I get the idea, but a beam stuck in my eye is hard to visualize. Here is what I found a beam to mean. Clicking on the definition takes you to the source: a large piece of wood used for building purposes log Looks like

A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. So much of how life is experienced is determined by attitude. Two people can experience the same thing and how completely different consequences, solely based on the attitude of the individuals. A person with a positive attitude will take a setback as an opportunity, a failure as a lesson, and misfortune as a chance to share. Consider Tiny Tim in the Christmas Carol who, though crippled, wanted the people at church to see him so that on seeing him they might remember who it was that made the lame to walk and thus have joy on Christmas. Although ill and feeble, Tiny Tim;s positive attitude brought joy to his family and even to Scrooge. A positive attitude makes fortunes out of misfortunes while a negative attitude brings gloom to a sunny day. Attitude is most important while interacting with your sweetheart. A negative attitude will create an offensive where none was intended, a misunders

Final 'Harry Potter' title announced - Yahoo! News : "If you go to her home page , click on the eraser and you will be taken to a room — you'll see a window, a door and a mirror. In the mirror, you'll see a hallway. Click on the farthest doorknob and look for the Christmas tree. They click on the center of the door next to the mirror and a reef appears. Then click on the top of the mirror and you'll see a garland. Look for a cobweb next to the door. Click on it, and it will disappear. Now, look at the chimes in the window. Click on the second chime to the right, and hold it down. The chime will turn into the key, which opens the door. Click on the wrapped gift behind the door, then click on it again and figure out the title yourself by playing a game of hangman." BTW: It is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. My previous posting was in error. Thanks for helping me out, commenter.

Here are some interesting gift ideas for both husband and wife. the list tries to focus on gifts that are fun, out of the ordinary and either inexpensive or on sale. For Him: Amazon Gift Certificates - Amazon has most everything so it would be hard to go wrong. Use promo code SNOW10 and save 10% at The Popcorn Factory! (Valid through 12.31.06) The Popcorn Factory has all sorts of fun gifts. Be sure to use the promotional code, SNOW10, to get a 10% discount. Last Minute Gifts for Him at Walmart.com For Her: Need to send a special gift this Holiday season? Send a PajamaGram! - This was quite popular last year! Amazon Gift Certificates - Amazon has most everything so it would be hard to go wrong. Use promo code SNOW10 and save 10% at The Popcorn Factory! (Valid through 12.31.06) The Popcorn Factory has all sorts of fun gifts. Be sure to use the promotional code, SNOW10, to get a 10% discount. Last Minute Gifts for Her at Walmart.com For the kids: Shop By Age at Walmart.com - Wa

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has put together a page of resources that encourage together a page of resources that encourage u unity and friendship in marriage . There are 8 articles listed, summarized below. Check them out and let me know in the comments what you found most helpful in your relationship with your sweetie. Unity and Friendship in Marriage SUGGESTED RESOURCES 'The Enriching of Marriage' James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov. 1997, 9-11 The scriptures themselves warn that we cannot endure on borrowed light; if we do not have self-light, we will not stand. 'That We May Be One' Henry B. Eyring, Ensign, May 1998, 66-68 The Savior of the world spoke of that unity and how we will have our natures changed to make it possible. 'Friendship: A Gospel Principle' Marlin K. Jensen, Ensign, May 1999, 64-65 If we truly want to be tools in the hands of our Heavenly Father in bringing to pass His eternal purposes, we need only to be a friend. 'Onene