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Remodel

This was our kitchen before and after.
What you don't see in the before picture
is the baskets holding our chips and
treats on the floor next to the white
cupboard.  We still have a little more
remodeling to do. Instead of working
till midnight we ended our
night with "We bought a Zoo."

Spring Date Night:  Remodel

Cost: Free or cost of supplies

Perks:  Be serious a little, goof around a little, take a sex break, then get back to work.

Spring cleaning is in the air!  Nothing is as boring as cleaning all by yourself.  So make a date out of it and watch how fun it becomes.  The two of you can work quicker together and accomplish more then just one of you alone.  So find a spot in your house that needs a little remodeling, move a few things around, clean it up, and enjoy your new space.  The more you love your home the more you will love being in it together!

If you have any spring date ideas please share them.  Spring is the time to fall in love all over again and again! We love all the creative ideas we can get!!!

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07. Be Kind

Fight for Your Love

07. Be Kind

This is almost always easier said then done.  Being kind can be really difficult but is very possible if you work at it.  Sometimes we don't feel kind.  Sometimes we want the other person to be kind first.  Then there are times when being kind might feel fake.  I love the saying that goes something like this, "Fake it till you make it."  Sometimes we have to put negativity, criticism, and bitterness on the back burner and refrain from behaving in any of those manners.  Instead be kind, respectful, supporting, and generous.  Behaving in this positive manner will help create a sense of authenticity, truth telling, and productive problem solving.  There is this great little quote I want to share with you by Marianne Ault-Riche, "It's just when your partner is being the biggest jerk that you're called upon to be your best self."

30. Get Past Ruts

Bedroom Eyes

30.  Get Past Ruts

You will face times in your marriage when family, kids, careers, friends, hobbies, church, and other important chores will bombard your schedule and get in the way of sustaining a healthy relationship.  Once you let things get in the way of focusing on your marriage relationship you will hit times when the two of you are not communicating well and not quite connecting like you used to.  When you hit these RUTS in your marriage, don't let sex take the back seat!  When the two of you have free time, get frisky!  If you are on a down spiral, it will dip even further if the two of you don't connect sexually.  When trouble or distance comes your way don't neglect your sex life, instead use sex to get back on the up and up.