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Weekend getaways… Worth it?
Spoiler alert: yes. Weekend getaways have some benefits and some drawbacks. We’ll start with the hard part: Let’s face it, weekend getaways can be expensive It can be tough to find the time If you have kids, childcare can pose a problem Now that’s out of the way, here’s why they’re worth it: We’ve already talked about how marriage is your most important relationship. A weekend away together gives you the time and space to check in on your relationship and spark a fresh connection over shared experiences. You’ll benefit before you even leave. Studies show that anticipation and planning lead to joy. Plan your getaway together to jumpstart the…
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Why you need to date your spouse
Keeping the spark alive It is so easy to put your kids ahead of your spouse or work ahead of your marriage. All of these good goals, like being good parents, responsible employees, and good friends, demand our energy, attention, and time. We’ve heard so many reasons for letting your marriage drop lower on the priorities list… I just need to focus on my career so I can reach this level of success. I’m doing this for my family. The kids come first. They’re only little for so long. I just need some “me” time. I can’t do everything for everyone all the time. We’ve said all of these things…
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Dating your spouse when your budget is tight
Doing it on a budget Money can be a big factor in keeping spouses from dating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few ideas for fitting date night into your budget. There are lots of dates that cost little to nothing. Picnics in the park, fire nights at home, all you really need is intentionality and a little creativity. Approach an ordinary afternoon with connection in mind and boom – date! Date night swap – one of the biggest barriers for parents is the cost of babysitting. Set up a monthly swap with friends so that you can get a date night in and give a date…
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Finding time to date your spouse
Spoiler alert: Dating your spouse is super important to a happy marriage. Feel like you don’t have time or money? No matter your schedule or budget, you can date your spouse to keep the spark alive. Fitting it in It can be TOUGH to find time for a date night. For most of our marriage, we lived a 4 hour drive from Sarah’s mom and a 23 hour plane ride to Clement’s parents. We were living life just the four of us and it was tricky to find time for each other. Here are some ways that we squeezed in fun and romance. Do your kids play sports? If so…
