Guarding the Heart of Your Marriage

Now that we are in the empty nest, we are so glad we invested in each other while the kids were still at home.

We encourage you to do the same, even if it means staying home, putting the children to bed early, and enjoying a shared bowl of popcorn while you sit on the couch and talk about your week.

Here are some other ideas you might try for your weekly date night, and they're all free!

♥  Take a walk around the block.

♥  Stargaze on the deck.

♥  Take a picnic to the park.

♥  Play a game by the fireplace or other cozy area.

♥  Window shop (remember to include stores you both enjoy browsing).

♥  Play tennis at the park.

♥  Rake leaves and jump in them.

♥  Go on a hike.

♥  Carve a pumpkin together.

♥  Prepare a meal or special recipe together, then enjoy eating it.

♥  Plan a candlelight dinner after the kids are in bed.

♥  Use exotic oils to pamper each other with a massage after a long workweek.

♥  Take a baked good to a new neighbor.

♥  Ride bikes around town.

♥  Write each other love notes, hide them around the house, then see how many you can locate within a certain amount of time. Read them together.