Laura's Strengthening Marriage Blog

Valentine’s Chocolate Nuggets Labels

I’m so glad I learned about this wonderful blog “Love Actually” that has tons of great romantic ideas to keep the spark alive in your marriage. It provided a perfect, fun idea for me to add to our romantic Valentine’s Day festivities this year! My husband’s favorite candy is those Hershey Nuggets with toffee and almonds, so the cute Valentine’s Day labels were perfect.

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You have just four more days to enter to win either a “Loving Wives Club” membership or a “Merry Christmas Deer” kit. You just need to send us an email at Laura@StrengtheningMarriage.com to enter your name. Learn more here, then send your email today!

Hey Guys! My husband had a great suggestion for men’s gift-giving this Christmas! … Be Thoughtful!

How? How about getting your wife’s Christmas gift before Christmas Eve! It’s amazing how “when” the gift was purchased might actually mean more to your wife than “what” was purchased. The earlier you purchase the gift the more it says, “I’m thinking of you” and “You’re important to me!”

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Great Gift Ideas for Him!

It isn’t everyday that you find great, fun, and respectful gifts that enhance the intimate relationship of marriage.

Love2Romance.com is one of those great places to find ideas and motivation to strengthen the intimate connection between husband and wife.

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You’ll love the Love2Romance “Loving Wives Club!” The “Loving Wives Club” makes it easy for you to keep your husband more emotionally connected to you! They provide monthly digital romance prompts sent via email to help you inject fun and playfulness into your relationship.

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The Anniversary Inn, my favorite couples getaway, is holding their annual “Christmas at The Inn” event December 1st – 3rd where you can reserve a romantic one night’s stay in any of their beautiful themed suites for only $159. This is a once-a-year opportunity to get an incredible price on a night’s stay in the exquisite Anniversary Inn.

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Some time ago the author of the upcoming book Famous Family Nights asked me to write a little bit about Family Home Evenings (FHE)  in our home to be featured in a book with other “famous” LDS personalities. (I think she’s stretching the “famous” thing just a bit! : ) Famous Family Nights is now available on our Strengthening Marriage Online Store.  I’m sure it will provide many ideas and insights into making family nights even more enjoyable and valuable for the whole family. But most of all I think it will relieve everyone to see that FHE can be a challenge sometimes for anyone! Read the rest of this entry »

How long has it been since you wrote your sweetheart a love letter? With recent news of Governor Mark Sanford’s “extramarital emails” I couldn’t help but wonder how his life would be different if he had invested the same time and energy into writing love letters to his wife.

Certainly it can take more effort to feel those romantic feelings toward one’s spouse when many years of marriage have passed, but it is simply a matter of where we put our time, effort and attention that counts, for love is an action. Feelings follow–not lead. Read the rest of this entry »

I just have to tell you about these very cool marriage shirts! What a fabulous idea! (I might just have to copy the idea someday.)

How cool would it be for men and women to promote marriage, and proudly confess their love and devotion for their spouse! Definitely check these out! Read the rest of this entry »