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Valentine’s Day soon approaches. And with that come so many opportunities and options for Valentine’s Day date ideas! In this post, Katie of My Sweet Home Life shares 10 lovely Valentine’s ideas with us.

Valentine’s Day – the 14th of February, A day of red roses, romantic words, chocolates, and large soft toys.

But let’s be honest. While such things are exciting and romantic when you’re a teenager, they become a little cliché once you hit adulthood, and even more so once you’re married.

Life pro tip: your man loves to hear how much you care about him. (Don’t we all?!) Part of keeping romance alive involves showing your love for one another each and every day. And one of the easiest ways to do that is to send one of these super sweet love messages for him. 

Texting has become a huge part of our everyday lives, and part of our relationships. This makes it one of the easiest ways to share loving messages with your spouse or partner. 

While other occasions will call for a fli...

It’s the spoooookiest time of year! But who says Halloween can’t offer some romance for couples as well? With these 17 clever, creative Halloween date ideas, you and your significant other can celebrate the season in a special way.

Grab some of your favorite liquors and get experimental with your cocktails. You could make delicious, classic cocktails if you choose, but why not try some with a twist? There are so many ways to turn a typical drink into an A...

Are you looking for deep questions to ask your boyfriend? Whether you’ve just started dating or you’ve been together for years, sometimes it’s helpful to have a template of sorts to help you dive deeper into the relationship and each other.

There are many different guides out there that provide great conversation starters for couples and relationship games like Never Have I Ever questions, but this one has a very specific intent: to help you get right into the deepest, most authentic parts of yo...

This is a guest post by Melissa from Thrifty Family Travels.

With so many stunning tropical islands, South East Asia is the ideal place for a romantic getaway. With it’s gorgeous white sandy beaches, crystal clear warm waters and delicious food it is the perfect setting to spend precious time with your soul mate.

Couples can spend their days being pampered having massages on the beach or at a luxury day spa, private dinners on the beach by candlelight, enjoying stunning sunsets with cocktails in...

Looking for romantic things to do in Barcelona, Spain?

This is a guest post by Tendelle of Travel a la Tendelle.

Barcelona has got to be one of the most romantic cities in Europe, if not the whole world.  It’s also one of the most beautiful places in Spain. Where to begin? I could talk about its dim, winding streets in the old quarters. Or I could gush about the gorgeous panoramic views to the ocean from the many vantage points in the city.

And let’s not forget the amazing gastronomy that never...

Are you looking for a way to have fun as a couple and see how well you and your partner know how each other? 

Playing a game that involves how well do you know me questions is always an interesting way to get a little closer!

There are lots of cute couples games that can help you dive a little deeper, like would you rather games for couples, or never have I ever questions for relationships, but couples how well do you know me questions might even take it a little further.

Some of these how well ...

When I proposed a spur-of-the-moment road trip to my husband at 9:30 the night before, all I knew was I was dying to see the San Antonio River Walk, and this is where I wanted us to stay: Omni La Mansión del Rio.

I had come across the website for this gorgeous San Antonio hotel time and time again when I searched for where to stay on the San Antonio River Walk, and I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stay there.

My husband said he’d be down for an 8-hour road trip the next morning, so I b...

Are you looking for the best places to see Northern Lights in the USA?

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a fascinating natural phenomenon that can be seen in certain regions of the United States.

Living in Alaska for seven incredible years, I was able to witness the northern lights many times, and each encounter was truly wonderful!

Planning a trip to view the Northern Lights isn’t just an opportunity to capture some phenomenal photographs, but it’s also a romantic idea...

There is no doubt, there’s a lot of power in both how we feel about ourselves and our significant others, and how we speak those feelings to life. How we feel about ourselves begins with how we think about ourselves, and even if you’re the only one listening, positive relationship affirmations will have a positive effect on you and your relationship.

In fact, this could even be the beginning of a beautiful new relationship ritual for you and yours. Building healthy habits with our significant ot...