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Couples Photo Contest Entries

January 30th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson

We’re loving the entries for our 2012 Couples Photo Contest. Check out some of our first few entries… 

(See if you can find the stow away in this photo! LOL! : )

Be sure to get your pictures in soon, as there will likely be less competition this year for this fabulous prize! But it’s well worth the effort for a chance to get out of your hectic life and into the escape and romance of The Anniversary Inn.

Your photo may be worth nearly $300 if it is chosen for this year’s winner of a romantic getaway to the amazing Anniversary Inn.

Click here for all the details of this annual couples contest!

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New Couples Contest…with a Twist!

January 19th, 2012 by Laura M Brotherson

Get your cameras ready!

We’re excited to announce our annual Couples Contest / Valentine’s Giveaway to the romantic Anniversary Inn. And to celebrate the release of And They Were Not Ashamed in eBook form (Kindle, Nook, etc.) we are adding a “prop” to the couples photos for you to send us.

Just send us a photo of you and your spouse with a copy of our book or eBook And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment for a chance to win a fabulous ~ FREE ~ one-night getaway to the delicious Anniversary Inn of your choice, in the suite of your choice! (Valued up to $289!) …and that’s any Anniversary Inn in any state!

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Hey Guys! — New Book to Understand Women

November 30th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

Here is volume 1 of the new book “Understanding Women.” Good luck to all you men out there…you’re gonna need it! I’m just glad God saw fit to make men not so complicated! : )

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Open Forum 3

April 11th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Welcome to our new “Open Forum 3” discussion page!

We continue to create new Open Forum pages for you to post your questions and comments, and for us all to discuss important marriage and intimacy issues. Please post your new comments/questions to this Open Forum 3 post below.

For additional insights, you can review previous discussions by clicking on the links below:

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The Kissing Closet

April 11th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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One affectionate couple found themselves being shoved into the kitchen pantry by their grossed-out children who didn’t want to see their parents kissing! (That’s a separate issue to tackle, if your children have a negative response to your PDA!)

This was the beginning of this couple’s regular romantic rendevous in their “Kissing Closet.” (Click here for their story.)

What a fabulously fun idea for couples!

Do You Have a Kissing Closet?

The kissing closet is a great idea for any couple to add a bit of fun and flirtatiousness (is that a word?) to their relationship. Do you have a “kissing closet?” Read the rest of this entry »

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Never Too Early…

March 29th, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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I got a kick out of these photos a reader sent in. Apparently her son wasn’t too happy about her taking away the book he was intently studying! : ) I guess if a kid’s that insistent then maybe you better get busy starting a conversation about these things!

…two years old might be just a LITTLE early to let your kids read this book though! : )

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2011 Couples Photos Winner & Anniversary Inn Discount

February 23rd, 2011 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Congratulations to Chris and Shelby for winning this year’s Valentine’s Giveaway with their couple photo entry (random drawing)!

Over 100 new couples photos have been added to our Couples Photos page for our recent 2011 romantic getaway drawing to The Anniversary Inn. Check out the new photos and locate your picture (if you sent one in). There are so many great new photos!

Anniversary Inn Discount

We are thrilled to be able to offer a fabulous 25% off discount to all of our readers so that you too can stay in the luxurious and romantic Anniversary Inn! Check out all fun suites by Clicking Here!

To reserve your romantic getaway you can either call (1-800-324-4152) to reserve your suite and ask for the “StrengtheningMarriage.com” discount or make your reservation online then call to have the “StrengtheningMarriage.com” discount added to your account.

The Anniversary Inns are located in Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah and Boise, Idaho.

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Valentine’s Giveaway to the Anniversary Inn with Your Couple Photo

December 10th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson

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2/23/11 UPDATE — All Couples Photos for the annual Anniversary Inn giveaway have been posted on the Couples Photos Page. Congratulations to Chris and Shelby for winning the random drawing. We had over 100 entries this year! Thank you to everyone for sharing your fabulous photos!

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We’re excited to announce our annual Valentine’s Giveaway to the romantic Anniversary Inn. Just send us your favorite photo of you and your spouse for a chance to win a FREE one-night getaway to the delicious Anniversary Inn of your choice, in the suite of your choice! (Valued up to $289!)

Contest Details

To enter the drawing, send us your favorite husband/wife photo by Tuesday, February 15th, 2011. Even if you’ve sent us a photo before we’d love to see your new favorite photos. All new entrants will be added into this drawing.

All photos will be posted on our Couples Photos page. So, send us your uncropped, 300 dpi/high res photo with your first and last names, and how many years you’ve been married. You can see all the fabulous couples photos we’ve previously received here. Read the rest of this entry »

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What to Get Your Santa-Honey for Christmas!

December 7th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson

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Christmas is only getting closer…still wondering what to get your hubby?

RomanticMarriages.com offers a fabulous, all-inclusive Merry Christmas Deer romance kit!

“We noticed that during the Holidays our husbands were the last to get some of our time and attention, so a few Christmases ago we each decided to change that. Now our husbands are more excited about what they are getting for Christmas than our kids!” (Founders of RomanticMarriages.com)

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A Favorite Marriage Blog Finalist

November 26th, 2010 by Laura M. Brotherson

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We just got word that we have been named a finalist on “The Marry Blogger” favorite marriage blogs finalist list.

We’d love for you to go vote for “Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog” by CLICKING HERE (may be listed under “Strengthening Marriage”) — and also check out the many other great marriage blogs out there! It’s wonderful to see that there are so many people working to strengthen marriages!

Be sure to vote for “Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog” by midnight on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Thanks everyone! — Vote Here!

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