Oh So Sweet

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This date will be sweet!  It's all about a little or a lot of indulgence, you decide.  Take your sweetie over to Shipley Do-nuts for some mouth watering donuts. Check out their website http://www.shipleydonuts.com/ and then click on store locator.  There are five stores in Houston.  See which one is closest to you. Make life a little sweeter and enjoy a treat together.




Relationship Reconnection:

"Do Nut" forget to thank your spouse.  Thank yous are always welcome in a relationship and a great way to diffuse or just reconnect.  Thank your spouse for everything, even the little things they do.  No one will tire of being thanked.  It fosters an atmosphere of gratitude and makes them desire to keep doing things for you.  Making your relationship a little sweeter, one thank you at a time.

Fondue For Two

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Stay at home date #4

Fondue is a fun and delicious way to spend an evening together.  Rather it's sweet or savory, fondue dipping can be such a fun and yummy date.  You can melt chocolate; milk, dark, white, as well as many cheeses too.  The skies the limit, whatever you enjoy.  Choose the fondue and the items to dip and enjoy a fun night together.

Relationship Reconnection:

Over fondue, have a couples year in review.  How has the year gone?  It's fun to look back and remember all the things that have happened, places you have been, struggles you have conquered, and memories you have made.  This will strengthen your marriage and help you look forward to another great year.

A Recipe For Success

Do you ever feel like it's challenging with kids to get out and go on a date.  Well, how about a stay at home date?  I've got five fun and free stay at home dates for you.

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Stay at home date #1:
Fall is in the air. How about try your hand at some fall baking?  What's not to love about the smells of pumpkin and spices? Bake up something sweet together and then share the treat.  If you need some inspiration, cruise pinterest together for a mouthwatering recipe.

Relationship Reconnection:

While you're baking up some sweet treats, do a little flirting, touching, and cuddling.  A little physical sweetness can go a long way in sparking that flame and reconnecting.

Cupcake Wars

Who doesn’t enjoy a little friendly competition and yummy dessert?  For this date you can do it at home after the kids have gone to bed.  Make sure you have an ample supply of cupcakes, frosting, decorations and of course sprinkles.

Decoration ideas:

• Chocolate chips
• Licorice
• Marshmallows
• Skittles
• M&M's
• Graham crackers
• Teddy grahams
• Animal crackers
• Cookies
• Food coloring
• Any kind of candy --Peach rings, gummy sharks, gummy worms, gummy bears, watermelon candy, peppermints, etc.

Come up with a theme and start decorating!

Theme ideas:

• Your biggest dream
• Your spouse's dream
• How you met your spouse
• Your first date
• Best vacation you went on
• Dream vacation spot
• Best describe your spouse
• Best describe your family

Relationship Reconnection

Take this time to talk about your dreams and goals in life.  Our spouses are not mind readers and don’t know what our dreams and goals are if we don’t talk them. By talking about our dreams and goals and the meaning behind them we can help each other achieve their dreams.