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 Happy Valentine’s Day!

Here are some tips that I included in The Chic Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous (Amamzon.com) on connecting with your husband:

Before your husband comes home, fix your hair and put some lip gloss on.  I know this sounds like it’s out of the 1950s but most women would fix themselves up when dating their husbands, so why stop now?  Doing this can show that you’re still sexy and that you find your husband sexy, too.  I will go one step further and suggest having his favorite beverage waiting for him (and one for you too, of course).

Next, you need to find private time for you and your husband.  Schedule a date night at least once a week.  Hire a babysitter on a weeknight, such as Tuesday or Wednesday.  Going out together on an “off” night can help you two connect.  Often weekends are spent with friends and family, so an “off” night can be for spending time with just your spouse.  Keep one night just for the two ofo you because being able to truly connect with your partner one-on-one during your chaotic lives is important.

You can also vacation alone with your husband — even if it’s a one-night getaway.  You need to be with him uninterrupted and in a relaxed state.  Getting away does not have to be expensive or time-consuming; you can even go to the hotel down the street. 

There is also a way to have private time at home.  No matter how tired you are or how cranky, it’s important to keep the sparks alive in your relationship.  Plus, the afterglow from sex does wonders for your skin and attitude!  For this, you can keep an arsenal ready: wine, sexy lingerie, mani/pedi/bikini-waxed body, and a great attitude!

Finally, remember that your husband also needs to “feel chic.” It’s important that you give him the time to work out, take care of himself, and enjoy his hobbies after a long day of work.  If you both work, then try alternating days of having “me” time — one night he watches the kids while you work out or decompress from work, and vice versa.  You can also find someone to help you with the kids while both of you take a walk and transition from work to family time.  Even if it is just a half-hour, it will help you two to connect and be refreshed for the family.

How to discover your intentions:

Good intentions are the ultimate choice of improving your life. If you have bad intentions, it is a sign you are filled with greed, envy, hate and so on. You want all these negative influences out of your life. Intentions are powerful. Intentions tell others where our goals are heading. It is our purpose. Intentions are our motive that helps us to achieve our objectives.

To learn your intentions you must put forth effort. Sometimes you will feel grouchy, and grit your teeth, yet as you continue to learn you will see a light at the end of the tunnel. So what if some of your intentions are bad. Welcome to reality, humanity and imperfection. Yet, you can change those bad intentions to good thoughts. The key to find your intentions is to consider discovering. Acquire the determination to reach for the stars, learn about you, decide what you want and move ahead. Take the action so that you can develop healthier thoughts, habits, behaviors etc that guide you to success.

The system of entry:
It always helps a person to write down their intentions. When you enter your intentions on paper, it helps you to discover you. Many people do not like to write, however if you keep a journal you can look back later to see your growth stage. It only takes a few minutes daily to jot down your feelings, thoughts, ideas and so on.

Accessing your interests and strengths within:
To access your interests, first you have to sit down and consider what you want. Once you decide what you want, you will need to write a plan, set goals and take action. Move to get what you want. To access your strengths, test your abilities and skills. What can you do best? How can you use your skills and abilities to improve your personal life?

Once you access your inner you, you can move to set your own standard of living. Do not live for others; rather learn to live for you. As you move ahead, explore your vocation paths. Do you see you in the future enjoying the job you love? Do you see you in the future working at the same company going nowhere? If you see yourself stuck, check your options to find a way to better your situation. You can start by identifying the jobs that peek your interest. Once you discover what you want to do, set up strategies to achieve your goals. Take action and move ahead.

How it is done:
Discover you and what options you have available. Pull up resources. In fact, build resources. Resources are the key that unlocks the doors to success. Check your intentions. What is the ideal vocation for you? Pull up your assets and use them to your advantage. Do a job search to help you find a new career that makes you happy. Always follow through with your plans. Never give up and demand results.

To achieve your goals discover your wants.

Take action by recording your specific needs and wants. Review the inner pictures you develop and listen to the voices that tell you how you can improve your personal life. We have cute little thingy ma-jigger that tells us when we do wrong. Learn to train your conscious to live healthier. We have another cutie inside us, which is called instincts. Learn to re-establish your instincts and listen. Listening is the key to help you improve your personal life. Learn how to recognize your bodies needs also.

While talking to other moms, I hear all the time that it is sooo hard to keep the romance alive with our hubbies. We are so busy with the kids, with work, housework, everything, that it is easy to become two ships crossing in the night… But we all know that when we do connect it is so good for everyone- especially our children! They need to see parents affectionate and sweet to eachother.

To help us learn how to do a better jobs at this,  Jean Tracy, MSS gives us some loving tips below…

-Nina

Parents, Love, and the Master Key to Happiness by Jean Tracy, MSS

 Could your marriage use a boost? If you could unlock the door to happiness, would you? Would your children be happier if you were too? Inside you’ll discover one simple master key to becoming parents in love.

Because of busy lives, the demands of children, and little time for each other, is your love for your partner losing its flame? Is your mind focused on your job, getting kids to sports, and family chores? Does your mate come home too late, watch too much TV, or play with the computer until after bedtime?

You don’t have to watch the flames of love die or feel discouraged. You can rekindle love when you focus on each other.

When Love Loses Its Passion:

Many spouses leave their homes calling out, “I’m leaving!” or “See you later!” Lots of times nothing is said and they just leave. Finding their partner to say good-bye is too much effort.

Do you or your spouse return home with, “I’m home?” Or do you say nothing, as if your partner doesn’t exist. Your mind is focused on other things. You’re not thinking about your mate at all.
 
If you’re on the receiving end, do you feel taken for granted? Would you like more affection? Or have you gotten to the point that you don’t care? Is your marriage becoming a burnt out affair?
 
This happens time and again in homes all over the world. It doesn’t have to happen in your home. Read on some helpful ideas to practice.

“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

A wise priest gave my cousins, Mark and Michele, a pre-marriage counseling course. He spent 3 hours on this master key.

Master Key to Love and Happiness:

“Always give your spouse some small, physical sign of affection when you arrive or leave. A little kiss, a hug, or a squeeze and smile, reassures your spouse of your constant love.” – Father Shaunessy

How These 3 Marriage Sparks Ignite More Love:

Marriage Spark Number 1 – A little kiss before you leave and after you return takes extra effort. It satisfies skin hunger. It shows your spouse there’s magnetism between you. When your partner accepts your love and returns it with a kiss, you feel loved too.

Marriage Spark Number 2 – Hugs before you leave and after you return give your partner affection. When your arms surround your mate, you prove your life revolves around her. Hugging you back confirms her feelings for you.

Marriage Spark Number 3 – A squeeze and a smile before you leave and after you return reveals the magic between you. It shows him, “We are one.” When warm feelings glow, love is rekindled again.

If these 3 signs of affection can do so much, imagine the joy of putting all 3 together. Don’t be shy. Give them all a try. A life filled with love is worth it.

Master Key Conclusion for Parents, Love, and Happiness:

Don’t let busy schedules, the demands of children, household chores, TV, and computers close the door between you and your spouse. Give a kiss, a hug, a squeeze and a smile to your spouse often. When you focus on loving your partner, you’ll possess the master key to love and happiness.

Jean Tracy, MSS shares stories, tips, and the secret formula all lovers need in her eBook, Parents in Love. With 121 low to no-cost dating ideas and 89 dating coupons, you can laugh, play, and cherish each other forever. Find out more at Parents in Love http://www.kidsdiscuss.com/parents_in_love.asp and become parents in love today.

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10 Tips To Keep The Flame Alive In Your Marriage

by Angela Tay

 This is for all husbands and wives!

1)  Spend some time to have quality conversations with each other everyday.

2)  Every week, take some time off to go out on a date just like your courting days.  You can go for a movie, take a walk at the beach or dine at your favourite food haunts.

3)  Surprise each other with love SMS messages at any time of the work day.  Keep it short and sweet.  It shows that your other half is in your thoughts even when you are apart.

4)  If your other half has a tough day at work, lend him a listening ear if he wishes to talk about it.  Give him a soothing massage if he is physically tired.

5)  Give him some time of his own to do what he enjoys, like reading a book or playing his video games.  On the other hand, you get to enjoy your own private time as well.

6)  Find an activity or sport that both of you enjoy doing on a regular basis.  No more excuses about no time for each other!

7)  Every morning before leaving for work, give each other a goodbye kiss.  Every night before sleeping, give each other a goodnight kiss.

8)  Take turns to do the housework.  Your other half will really appreciate an extra pair of hands!

9)  Surprise each other with little gifts once in a while.  It doesn’t only have to be on special occasions like birthdays, but anytime you feel like it!

10)  Hold each other’s hands when you are out just like dating days.  Many couples conveniently forget to do that after having kids.
 
Wishing you a blissful married life!

Angela is an active love coach in her community and a content writer for a wedding blog. 

Learn how to re-ignite the romance between you and your partner with the tips and advice she shares at http://myfortunekitty.com/freeromancetips!
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