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The Marriage Blog Week in Review for February 25-March 2

It was another slow week here in the Marriage Blog. Not intentionally. Lyn was battling the flu unfortunately. She was busy trying to recover her strength. I don’t have a good excuse for my lack of article submissions. Except it was the end of the month and I was scrambling to wrap up all sorts of loose ends. But in case you missed any of the few articles we did post, here’s a handy Week in Review recap for your reading pleasure. Tuesday, February 26 Can You Answer These 15 Questions About Your Significant Other? A friend of mine who … Continue reading →

Leap Year or Not—February is a Short Month for Business

I have mixed feelings about February. To begin with, it is my birthday month, so I am rather fond of it for that reason only. From a work perspective, however, it tends to give me a bit of stress. With 2-3 days less in the month, you would think that it might make things easier but for a woman who needs every day an every hour to try to generate income—three (or two) in a leap year less days can have an effect on my bottom line and my energy level. I imagine it might be more mental than anything—I … Continue reading →

The Gift of February 29

Today we have all been given a gift: Leap Day! It’s a precious treasure that only comes around every four years. Why do I consider it a precious treasure? Because I don’t know about you, but it’s not every year I’m given an extra day to spend with my loved ones. Think about that. Today you can sneak in one more hug, one more kiss, one more “I love you.” That’s something I touched upon in It’s Never Enough: Cherishing Each Married Moment. About how when a spouse passes, whether you’re aware it’s looming or not, you’ll never be prepared … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for January 28 – February 3

Last week Lyn and I said goodbye to January and welcomed February. Here’s what we wrote on: Monday, January 28 Internet Infidelity Leads to Attempted Hit A married woman tried to use Craigslist to off her equally married lover…who she’d met online. Successful Serious Discussions with Your Mate Lyn offers suggestions for setting a positive tone for starting serious discussions. Proxy Marriages Only four states allow these types of marriages, which don’t require both parties even be in attendance to wed. Tuesday, January 29 Personalized Gifts to Delight Your Valentine Once again I was shopping the catalogs and found items … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for Jan 27 – Feb 2

Welcome to our look back on the Marriage Blog Week in Review, this is our way of helping you catch up on the week’s worth of stories. We’re all busy and it’s easy to overlook articles when they are posted all day long – the week in review provides you with a summary of our articles in the past week. So without further ado, let’s dive into this week in review. Saturday, January 27 Reaffirming or Rehashing? is that what you and your spouse are doing when you argue or debate the same point over and over again? I’m sure … Continue reading →

Spring Fling Without the Cha-Ching!

April showers bring May flowers… in your hotel room. It’s not often that you hear of hotels giving guests something for nothing, but this spring, the Hyatt Century City in Los Angeles is gifting visitors with the sweet smell of seasonal blossoms—for free. The popular L.A. lodging recently installed a flower cart beside its front desk. Upon check-in, guests are given a small vase and told they can design their own floral arrangement to bring up to their room, at no extra charge.  Blossoms range from tulips, daisies, and irises to chrysanthemums, sunflowers and carnations.  According to Hyatt staff, the … Continue reading →

Free Valentine’s Day Apps for iPhone

One way to get into the spirit of a holiday is to play around with an app that was designed with that holiday in mind. There are plenty of Valentine’s Day apps out there for people who use iPhones. Many of them are free to download and use! Here are a few of the free Valentine’s Day apps that are new this year. Insta Love Frames is a free app that is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It is optimized for iPhone 5. It was updated on January 19, 2013. The app contains 30 different frames, and some special effects. … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Sales, Coupons, and Freebies

Valentine’s Day isn’t too far away. Do you have everything you need? If not, then you may want to check out these special Valentine’s Day sales, deals, coupons, and freebies. If Valentine’s Day is your very favorite holiday, then this is the blog for you! Quizno’s has a coupon for a free cookie. There is no purchase necessary. Just visit Quizno’s on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, and use the coupon. Yankee Candle has a limited edition Valentine’s Day candle. Get a True Rose Jar Candle or True Rose Tumbler Candler (and Hearts Jar Candle Holder) for $34.99. These are … Continue reading →

Deals at Yogurtland, Quizno’s, IHOP, and More!

Before you head out the door to pick up food for the Big Game, check out this blog. There are a lot of restaurants that are offering special catering or take-out deals on February 3, 2013. I also found a freebie at IHOP, a National Yogurt Day celebration, and more! Firehouse Subs has a coupon that will give you $10.00 off any catering order of $100.00 or more. This coupon is valid now through February 3, 2013. Jack’s has a batch of five Red Dot Deals coupons for you. Each will expire on February 3, 2013. They are: Get a … Continue reading →

Fire and Ice

When it comes to winter travel, most people fall into one of two camps:  fire or ice.  The former is more attractive to those who prefer to escape Old Man Winter’s wrath and soak up the sun in a warm climate.  The latter is more inviting to ski bunnies and other cold weather enthusiasts. Fortunately, there are ways you can save cash regardless of where you vacation this winter.  By planning ahead and solidifying your travel arrangements now, you are more likely to land a money-saving deal, such as: CANADA For those who run to snow and ice rather than … Continue reading →