http://RomanceToolbox.com Getting Back to God's Design for the Godly Marriage! Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:08:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14:1Building your marriage? Is it on the back-burner? Busy with the children and the house and homeschooling and working in your business? Just dropping at the end of the day with nothing left over? I am ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=56 Set Him up for Romantic Success What is the big complaint of most women?  They receive romantic gifts from their husbands that miss the mark totally.  The gifts are either appliances for the house or something that the husband could use more than they can.  What is going on?  Instead of ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=45 Romance On a Shoestring With Cindy Rushton Romance is vital for a forever marriage. Satan has stolen romance and perverted the beauty in romance. He has made it look wrong, nasty. Even for those who do not buy into that lie, he has made it look out of reach for the Christian ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=44 Show Your Wife You Love Her for Free Women love to be loved.  The song says that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I say that her best friend is her husband.  For those men out there who want to show their wives how they feel, here are seven free ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=51 Five Free Ways to Show Hubby Your Love Husbands need love, too.  They work hard for their families and deserve to have a little appreciation.  As wives, we know all about the need for appreciation.  Here are some ways that you can show that love and affection to your significant other ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=49 Five Minute Romance Ideas Our daily schedules are so jam packed with activities that we hardly have time for ourselves let alone our partner.  Romance often ends up on the back burner.  Here are some quick romantic ideas that anyone can do to keep in touch with their mate. Sometimes we have ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=48 Let Us Stay In Touch! Don't Miss ONE Post! Subscribe to our Updates All we need is the following information. Don't forget to confirm your email that we send to you immediately after you submit this information. Get ready for fun!   Name: Email: ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=54 Gifts to Make Him Feel Sexy How we look is important to us.  If we feel good about ourselves then we see the world in a different light.  Men feel that way, also.  Help your hubby to look and feel sexy no matter where he is going.  Here are some ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=40 Seven Romantic Living Room Dates Just because you are married doesn’t mean that you can’t go out on a date - with your spouse that is.  Dates keep the romance fresh and alive in a relationship.  Here are seven date ideas that don’t even require leaving home. :) Have a Picnic ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=43 Gifts for His Office Some of us are married to businessmen.  They spend a lot of time at the office making deals and earning promotions.  Keep him in style at the office with a few gift ideas.  He’ll be the most put together chap in the office and yummy to ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=38 Valentine Day Traditions Traditions are special things that we do each and every year that are unique to our family.  Traditions that we learn in childhood can be passed on to our own children when we become adults.  What are your Valentine’s Day traditions?  If you don’t have any, this year ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=33 Valentine Cookie and Cupcake Ideas Valentine’s Day is a day for treats as well as expressions of love.  Kids like to get more of the sweets and this is one day they can enjoy delicious creations.  Here are some ideas for making cookies and cupcakes that ooze with love and fresh ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=31 Romantic Meal Ideas We all know the question, “What’s the best way to a man’s heart?” Most of us also know the answer is through his stomach. So, if you’re looking for a bit of romance in your relationship, start cooking! Here are some romantic meal ideas for ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=42 Five Romantic Gifts for your Barbeque Guy Put an apron on him and point him towards a grill and he’s in heaven.  Barbeque grilling is his passion and hobby.  He is king of the coals.  If this sounds like your hubby, find gifts for him that play to his strengths.  Here ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=37 Valentine’s Day Dinner for Kids With all the special events taking place on Valentine’s Day it is only right to end the day with a dinner befitting the occasion.  Kids can give you some ideas for what they want to have for dinner.  If you trust their tastes, let them choose ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=30 Five Gifts for the Movie Nut Movies are great entertainment.  There is something for everyone:  love, hate, action, foreign language, and horror to name a few.  For the movie nut, watching a good motion picture is like drinking a fine wine.  If you are in love with a movie buff, here ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=25 Valentine Card Ideas for Classmates Stores make plenty of money from kids on Valentine’s Day.  The teacher gives a list of names to each student and they address a card to each one and bring it to school on Valentine’s Day.  Cards come in all shapes and sizes in the store, ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=28 Seven Gifts for the Sports Fan in Your Life Is the love of your life in love with sports?  There is nothing more romantic than receiving something that is “you” all over.  He’ll like that you understand him and put some real thought into his gift.  Try these ideas for gift ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=24 Purposeful Planning Need some time with your spouse uninterrupted to dream, talk, plan? Planning weekends give you time to dream, to talk together about what you wish, or want, at a time when the other person is really listening. Do you need a plan to keep your family moving in ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=52 Valentine’s Crafts with Construction Paper Kids love to create crafts and Valentine’s Day is no exception.  Construction paper is a useful tool for making Valentine’s Day crafts that kids will enjoy creating and family members will enjoy receiving. Start with a pad of construction paper.  Make sure that you have a pad ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=26 It is that time of year!  Make plans to join us for a seminar JUST for you! Everything is online in our virtual Conference  Room. So, no babysitters. No travel. No hotels. No packing up! You can enjoy us in the comfort of your own home.  We have a full weekend ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=19 Gifts for the Outdoorsman The love of your life may like to seek adventure in the wide world of outdoor adventure.  He likes the smell of the woods, the thrill of rugged terrain, and dressing in those great clothes.  For the outdoorsman you fancy, encourage his hobbies with a few ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=39 Five Romantic Gifts for the Geek Even geeks need love.  They are more comfortable with a pocket of pens and the latest game about dueling warlords, but you gotta love ‘em.  Look at Bill Gates.  He’s worth billions.  Here are five ideas for gifts that will impress even the biggest geek ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=35 Valentine Keepsake Ideas Valentine’s Day is an occasion that the entire family can share.  Words and gifts of love are exchanged on this day and we want to remember them for years to come.  When we have kids, those memories become more precious to us.  Here are some ideas to make ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=34 Show Kids How Much You Love Them in Every Valentine’s Day Meal Give the kids a sense of love all day long on Valentine’s Day.  The love isn’t just represented in a special dinner or after dinner treats, but you can remind them of your love at other mealtimes throughout ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=32 Valentine Party Fun for Kids Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to have a party.  Invite family and friends to share the day with you at your home.  When a party is on the agenda, everyone can contribute ideas to make it fun. Plan ahead.  To avoid a rush, gather all of ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=22 Seven Romantic Gifts for Golfers He loves hanging out on the courses during the weekend.  He is comfortable in plaid pants and sweaters.  He polishes his clubs all the time.  This is your golfer and you love him.  Here are ideas for seven romantic gifts that will delight the die hard ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=36 IHomemade Valentine’s Day Decorations for Home With kids around, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on decorations for Valentine’s Day.  They are full of ideas so enlist their help to come up with decorating tips to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. Start simple.  Decorate the main rooms of ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=23 Romantic Gifts for Coffee Lovers Many people like coffee but some love it to distraction.  These coffee connoisseurs know the brands that they like or the store that makes the best coffee.  If you are looking for gifts for your coffee lover, here are a few ideas. 1.    Coffee Mugs There’s nothing better ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=21 Valentine Card Ideas for Moms and Dads When kids are first introduced to Valentine’s Day it is by their parents.  They are told that it is a day to show those we love how we feel about them.  Until they learn about Cupid and the type of love he represents, they ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=29 Why Romance is Important for Moms Kids can put a crimp in the romantic portion of our lives. As mothers and wives, we lose the second in favor of the first. But, any expert will tell you that romance is a key ingredient to a successful marriage. Sometimes ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=47 5 Tips for Planning Romantic Getaways on a Budget What’s stopping you from enjoying fun in the sun surrounded by crystal clear waters?  For many the top reason they can’t enjoy the romantic getaway of their dreams is due to the price tag.  When people think of romantic getaways, they think ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=46 Gifts for the Puzzle Lover Puzzles have been around for hundreds of years.  They tease the brain and give us hours of enjoyment.  The puzzle lover is always up for new challenges.  If your guy loves puzzles, here are some ideas for gifts that he would love to receive. Puzzle Books Puzzle ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=41 Scissor-less Valentine Crafts for Toddlers Valentine’s Day is a wonderful holiday for crafts.  Kids of all ages can get involved in the preparations and celebration.  Toddlers are too young to use scissors safely on their own, but they can still participate in craft making with the family.  Here are some ideas ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=27 Ways for Busy Moms to Build Romance into Their Day Moms, don’t lose yourselves in your kids.  That husband of yours needs to know that you care for him as well.  It’s hard to carve out time for love and kisses when the kids are screaming and the pots are boiling ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=50 "Human nature if it is healthy demands excitement. And if it does not obtain its thrilling excitement in the right way it will seek it in the wrong. God never made bloodless stoics, He made passionate saints." ~Oswald Chambers~ My Utmost for His Highest http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=18 A Big, Fluffy, Fresh Blanket or Quilt Audio Tapes of your favorite LOVE music! Balloons Box of Chocolates Breath Mints Bubble Bath Candles Candy Cards CD’s with your favorite music Cheese and Crackers Chocolate! Cologne Feathery Pillows Flowers Games Hot Chocolate IOU’s Lingerie Lotions Massage Oil Movies Nighty Notecards Oils Paper Picnic Basket Perfume Planning Calendar—your own ROMANCE CALENDAR! Poems Ribbons Roses Silk Sheets Sparkling Grape Juice, Chilled! Stereo Stickers Sweet Trinket Gifts Valentine Cards VCR Yummy Foods! http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=15 Quick Dating No-No’s... TV! Cell phone calls! Email! Internet Bickering Complaining Criticizing Forgetting special dates Saying, “No chocolate for you dear!” Family weigh-in No Richard Gear or Sandra Bullock flicks—or Arnold Schwarzenneggar PLEASE! No bass fishing—or golfing! No scrapbooking! No passing gas! http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=12 Did You Know... Did you know that Chocolate contains a large amount of Phenylethylamine,a chemical your body also produces when you feel love? GO AHEAD! DEVOUR THE CHOCOLATE! http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=17 And…you thought that Chocolate was “bad” for you??? OH! It is great for romance! Just think of how much your sweetheart will love indulging in the following: Hot Chocolate! Sip a big mug of Hot Chocolate together! Get big mugs for a special time together. Fill them full of yummy Hot ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=11 "And so faith, hope, love abide [faith...conviction and belief respecting man’s relation to God and divine things; hope...joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation; love...true affection for God and man, growing out of God’s love for and in us], these three, but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=16 Needing a few ideas for romancing your woman??? Well, these are sure to bless her! Give them a try! Open the door for her! Yep! Take that extra step to make her feel special! Make a CD collection of “YOUR” love songs. Treat her to a Bed and Breakfast for a weekend! Let ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=10 "If your relationship were a painting, what would it look like? ~Gregory J.P. Godek~ http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=14 Ok! Got your attention? Wondering if I have gone off the deep end? No...this one is JUST FOR FUN! SPECIAL NOTE: No ideas shared in this article are intended to be used in any way! We guarantee results—so beware of implementing them unless you want to fail in marriage and totally ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=9 NOW we are talking! OH! Beloved! If there is ONE person that has made ALL of the mistakes on the last page and can only thank God for His grace, it is ME! I praise God every day for the blessing that I have as the wife of my very ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=8 "Love is like a friendship caught on fire.In the beginning a flame, very pretty,often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals,deep-burning and unquenchable." ~ Bruce Lee ~ http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=13 How are you doing in your marriage? I remember when we began homeschooling. For the first time in my life, I had finally found the fulfillment that God had planned for me from the foundations of the earth. The only problem was that I found myself either entirely too child-centered, ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=6 "Romance is about the little things. It's much more about the small gestures--the little ways of making daily life with your lover a bit more special--than it is about extravagant, expensive gestures (although the outrageous certainly has its place in the romantic's repetoire." ~Gregory J.P. Godek~ http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=5 Welcome! During the past few weeks, we have experienced an influx of letters and emails from many different families sharing about deep, deep concerns about the state of their marriages. Many are teetering on the edge, seeing nothing in sight but a crash. Others have expressed that they ... http://RomanceToolbox.com/?p=4