• 5 Ideas for Low Cost Couples Getaways | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments #wifey #ihsnet
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    5 Ideas for Low Cost Couples Getaways

    Marriage Moment: Prioritizing Time Together Just like I think it’s important to plan date nights throughout the year, I also think it’s important to plan some couples getaways every so often in your marriage. Once every year or two is a good rule of thumb, but of course you must determine what works best for your own family.   Perhaps the biggest hindrance for being able to do this is finding someone willing to watch the kids overnight. Believe me, I understand. We do not live close to family, so we often must rely on friends when we want to get away. Consider offering a reciprocal overnight option to your closest…

  • Printable Love notes to Print for Your Spouse | Marriage Moments by Renée at Great Peace
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    Printable Love Notes for Your Husband

    riting love notes for your husband can be a simple gift that can ignite the fires of romance in your marriage. When my husband and I were in college he spent a year at a college that was about a 19-hour drive from me. We wrote love notes to each other, sharing our love with a few written words. We ended up getting married. I can’t say it was completely because of the letters, but the truth is they had an impact on our love for each other.  In this Marriage Moment I’ll discuss how love notes for your husband can ignite the love and bring a closer bond to…

  • 10 Things to Not Do When Your Husband is a Loner | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments #marriage #husbands #wives #lonerhusbands
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    10 Things to NOT Do When Your Husband is a Loner

    When your husband is a loner, you may find yourself struggling with certain situations. From social gatherings to your own personal needs, it isn’t uncommon to feel frustrated as you attempt to navigate your marriage. The truth is though, your loner husband may also be feeling a little lost, especially when you try to force certain issues.  There are some things not to do when your husband is a loner. Avoiding doing these things will make your marriage that much easier for both of you to navigate.

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    5 Date Night Ideas When Your Husband is a Loner

    If you are married to a loner, you may be craving a date night. Especially if you are an extrovert. You see, while your husband may prefer to stay home and away from social situations, sometimes you just want to get out and participate in some fun and romantic time, even if it is just the two of you. So how do you come up with fun date night ideas when your husband is a loner? The truth is, it isn’t that difficult. In fact, overthinking it will only add undue stress. While many believe that a date night has to revolve around crowded restaurants, or participating in big events…

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    15 Autumn Date Ideas to keep the Spark in Your Marriage

    Autumn is such a gorgeous season if you happen to live in an area where the leaves turn vibrant colors. The cool crisp air coupled with warm mugs of hot tea, coffee, or cocoa make for a thrilling time to date your man. Why not call him up today and ask him out on an autumn date? This post contains advertisement links to 3rd party sites.   Fall Fun Date Ideas for Married Couples ▬ Take a Trek through a Corn Maze. Anytime you can get lost together it’s fun and what better way to get lost in the fall than in the middle of a corn maze? Meandering through…

  • A Year's Worth of Date Nights | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments
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    A Year’s Worth of Ideas for Marriage Date Nights

    For the first 12 years of our marriage we were just us. Every night was like date nights because we sat down just the 2 of us for dinner. We grew close to each other. We learned to rely on each other for everything from emotional support to warm toes under the covers. And we’d enjoy date nights often! Our life was filled with marriage moments! But, our little man came along. He brought an amazing amount of joy into our lives. He is a great blessing. Yet the focus of our marriage changed. We went from focusing on each other to focusing on parenthood. Which is, as every parent knows,…

  • 5 Simple Ways to Keep Romance Alive in Marriage | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments #marriage #romance #ihsnet
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    5 Simple Ways to Keep Romance Alive in Marriage

    With the new year it’s the perfect time to consider your marriage and determine what you might need to do to keep romance alive. Have you been focused on each other? Are you letting life get in the way of living your life with your spouse? Do you prioritize each other? This marriage post is a sponsored post and contains information relevant to the content which advertises products, services, or information for public knowledge. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites.   Even if you are doing a good job sometimes we need to be reminded of ways we can keep romance alive. Perhaps, consider adding a few…