Simply Sweet Marriage

Happy 4th of July! (& FREE Shipping)

2011-06-30T17:33:00.001-06:00

Happy 4th of July!!

We hope that you make some sparks of your own this weekend!

Check out our website and enjoy *FREE Shipping!*

PSST...Spread the Word:

Thank you to our loyal fans and customers! We are offering FREE SHIPPING* on Monday, JULY 4th from 10AM to 10PM!! Yes that means that if you have always wanted to try great products without paying more for shipping, here is your chance! We have never done this before, so please spread the word (if we don't break the bank, we can try this again one day).

*United States only. Free Shipping is for Cheapest Method Shipping, which will ship July 5-9th usually by USPS 1st class or USPS Priority, but can occasionally be cheapest by UPS...we will send a confirmation when it ships!

As always, shipping for $100.00 or more is still free. Check our FAQ's if you have any questions. :)

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-07T09:58:00.001-06:00

Hey Guys (and Wives),
Happy Father's Day!! Check out our FREE section to find a fun printable for your hubby! :)

School is Ending...but not for you!

2011-05-25T16:53:00.006-06:00

It's that time of year where the kids and college students are getting out for the summer. We wondered if you might want to do a little summer reading?

We are offering 25% off on all books from today until May 30th!!
(Use code: READ)

**This Sale has now ended, but look for more sizzling sales to come this summer**

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-05T16:48:00.011-06:00

Hey Ladies (and Hubby's) ,
We just wanted to wish you a LOVEly Mother's Day! Head over to print out a FREE CARD for yourself, your wife or a friend! :)

Please VOTE for Marriage on GAC!!

2011-04-18T05:23:00.004-06:00

When The Smoke Clears - Due West - Due West Videos

Due West - When The Smoke Clears: "Forget The Miles"

PLEASE vote for these guys this week on GAC.

The songs are in alphabetical order: "When The Smoke Clears" -Due West
Scroll to the end of this voting link

Marriage Can Improve Your Finances

2011-04-15T00:50:00.001-06:00

Although Tax Day 2011 is actually on April 18th this year...for kicks we thought we'd share this! :)

6 Ways Marriage Can Improve Your Finances
SF Gate
Linsey Knerl, provided by
Investopedia.com
March 29, 2011

While marriage shouldn't be seen as the quick way to riches, financial stability can be had with proper planning and long term commitment to your significant other. Here are the best perks to joining lives and wallets, though marriage:

Save Money on Car Insurance
Raise Your Credit Score
Get Favorable Loan Offers
Increase Financial Stability
Combine Expenses
Share Employer Benefits
For the full article: http://tinyurl.com/4a78w5q

Better Marriage Fiesta

2011-04-05T00:49:00.003-06:00

Early Bird rate extended for Better Marriages Fiesta, July 7-10 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Register by April 15 and receive the lowest rates AND be entered to win a hot air balloon ride for two in Albuquerque, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World. CEUs available through Baylor University School of Social Work and National Council on Family Relations. Visit https://www.bettermarriages.org/?register for more information and to register.

Thanks to Priscilla Hunt
Executive Director

How Sweet!

2011-04-02T00:45:00.000-06:00

Gotta share this one!
from Marriage News: http://www.2-in-2-1.co.uk

The Daily Mail
March 21, 2011

Married at 97!!\ Britain’s oldest newlyweds, with a combined age of 184
When Henry Kerr met an attractive younger woman, he feared she wouldn't give an older man a second glance says the Daily Mail <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1297592/Im-just-married--97.html> . So he embarked on a four-year campaign to win over the object of his affections, writing her love poetry and spending hours exchanging life stories. And yesterday, 97-year- old Mr Kerr proved you can't hurry love, when he finally wed his younger companion - Valerie Berkowitz, 87. He said: 'I would have asked her much earlier, if I had thought such an attractive, witty young lady of 87 would have anything to do with an old codger like me.'

Mr Kerr believed his love life was over following his wife Gladys's death in 2004, but said he was 'struck like a thunderbolt' when he met Mrs Berkowitz at the North London care home they share. He said: 'I thought she found me pushy and conceited - until she acquired an analytical interest in the poems I read at the poetry circle I founded when I moved in here. Then we found our affinities.' When they started talking, the pair discovered they had both lived in South Africa, and both had families scattered across the world. He wrote several love poems in an attempt to win her affections.

Mr Kerr, who moved to the care home in 2006 when he was 94, said: 'When I did ask her to marry me a few months ago she went hysterical - she put her head down on the table and couldn't stop laughing.' Even once Mrs Berkowitz had accepted the proposal, the couple expected to stay permanently engaged to avoid the ' complication' of marriage. But Mr Kerr, who ran an investment company before retirement, said: 'I felt people were whispering behind their hands and gossiping about us moving in together, and that it was important for us to be Mr and Mrs.' The couple finally married in a traditional Jewish ceremony yesterday at their care home in Golders Green, followed by a high tea for 90 guests.

The newlyweds, who have six children, 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren between them, will embark on a one-day honeymoon today but plan to keep its location a secret. The new Mrs Kerr, a former biochemist and counsellor whose first husband Abraham died in 2005 at the age of 82, said: 'Almost immediately after Henry arrived at the home, we started gravitating towards each other, from breakfast on. He is so totally talented and full of fun, yet also very serious. He's different from my late husband in every way, except that they both had enormous brain power. It's absolutely incredible that we found each other so late in life and that we are so loving - and lovely - together. We go to museums and galleries and theatres in groups - but we are off for a day trip honeymoon all by ourselves, and are thinking about a cruise.'

Mr and Mrs Kerr will keep their two rooms at the home, although they will use one as a bedroom and another as a study.

The couple have also walked away with the title of Britain's oldest newlyweds - previously held by Les Atwell, 94, and Sheila Walsh, 87.

Free printable Valentine's Cards!

2011-02-11T17:31:00.002-07:00

Happy Valentine's!

Don't forget to give your sweetie a fun card full of Simply Sweet Romantic thoughts...you can print straight from our website...made by Summer over at Artfulife. :)

Summer does such a great job and is such an amazing artist.

Go to our FREE PRINTABLE page to print :)

PRINT: 20 Questions to Ask on D8-NITE!!

2011-01-24T22:09:00.001-07:00

A FREE Resource to Use on a Date with Your Spouse!
Dates with your spouse should be times when the two of you are drawn closer together. Using good date questions are a really useful tool to help you have meaningful conversation together. In fact, the 20 questions we've put together will be an encouragement in several areas:

memories
future goals
feelings
secrets
problems
romance
and more!

Click Here to download your 20 FREE Questions from a new site "The Romantic Couple" (The same couple that brought you...TheIntimateCouple.com)
~

Schedule a date with your spouse soon! Be sure to print a copy or two of the downloaded good date questions to use on your date. Have fun!

~THANKS TO ONE OF OUR Marriage RESOURCES:

The Intimate Couple

Utah Couples Workshop: Register now!!

2011-01-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Wasatch Family Therapy:
Hold Me Tight 8 week couples class starts March 2, 2011!!

Reserve your spot today! Class runs every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 6-8 pm. Only $450.00 per couple. Based on THE most effective form of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Past participants have said, "We now have the relationship we've both longed for, and the skills to maintain it!"

Discover that your amazing marriage can be even more spectacular!

Get more information HERE

Choose Exciting Over Pleasant

2011-01-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

Recently we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary. We decided to go sledding, yes, snow sledding. Utah boasts the greatest snow on Earth! Although most of our pre-marriage dating was in a beach setting, sledding brought back "the sense of love and passion and excitement and connection" that Griswold preaches. We have added back in simple yet exciting activities to our dating. Small adjustments can create excitement like going to see live theater rather than a movie, , or making a meal that we often ate when we were first married (with greater cooking experience!) or booking a local hotel room instead of staying at home Creating new memories can flourish the old, and make marriage sweeter. Novelty in dating seem to be the key to creating new memories and recreating that loving excitement that we crave. ~SimplySweetMarriage.com

For satisfying marriage go for exciting over pleasant

By JAMIE GRISWOLD
MyNorthwest.com

Aron says couples should try activities that are new and challenging for both parties. "What maintains the sense of love and passion and excitement and connection, is that each of you is feeling that the relationship and the partner is making you grow, and giving excitement to your life, and you associate that with the relationship."

"If you go canoeing all the time, going canoeing again isn't that great a thing," says Aron. "If you go to the opera all the time, fine enjoy it, but if you've never gone to the opera and as long as neither of you hate the opera, give it a try."

Aron says beyond adding exciting activities day-to-day, you should also consider how you can help your partner grow in their long term goals.

"The things that affect you most are things that are new and challenging and exciting. In the long term though it's things that you feel you're growing from, that you have more in your life because of your partner."

Read more HERE=>

Couples Workshop

2010-09-16T06:56:00.001-06:00

COUPLES HOLD ME TIGHT WORKSHOP!

An 8 week Hold Me Tight workshop for couples based on Dr. Sue Johnson's curriculum and book "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love". Dr. Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is the most effective couples therapy to date! This class will be co-led by Dr. Todd Dunn and Clair Mellenthin, LCSW and begins Sept. 28th.
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We just wanted to share this link from Wasatch Family Therapy, one of our many resources! :)

SALE! August 23rd & 24th 2010

2010-08-18T07:12:00.014-06:00

ALL GAMES 30% off!

Enter code: WinWin at checkout

(Ends 8/24/10 at midnight MST)

No Shipping June 23rd & 24th

2010-06-17T02:20:00.000-06:00

Be sure to get your order in early if you need it for next weekend!   

Simply Sweet Marriage will NOT be doing any shipping on Wednesday, June 23rd, and Thursday, June 24th.  All orders made after 8AM (PST) on Tuesday, June 21st, but before 8AM (PST) on Friday, June 25th, will most likely be processed and shipped on Friday, June 25th.

Happy Summer! :)

Welcome! Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

2010-06-07T02:59:00.001-06:00

Dr.Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

As you can imagine, we get A LOT of emails with many questions, and often they are not about the products that we carry, but are more of a more personal nature. Simply Sweet Marriage is excited to announce that we will soon be adding the advice and expertise of Dr. Finlayson-Fife to our education pages! We hope that you will enjoy yet another sweet resource! :)

Jennifer-Finlayson-Fife, PhD is a licensed psychotherapist who received a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston College where she wrote her dissertation on LDS women and sexuality. Dr. Finlayson-Fife has taught college level classes on human sexuality and is currently practicing private therapy in Chicago, IL where she lives with her husband and three children. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also offers coarses for LDS/Christian couples seeking sexual enhancement, for information on her online coarse, click HERE. You can learn more at: www.finlayson-fife.com

Sample: 

Question:

What is the normal amount of times to have sex/week? What does it mean if I (husband) wants to have sex 4x/week and my wife wants to have it once?

Dr. Jennifer:

According to some research reported by the Kinsey Institute, 13 percent of married couples reported having sex a few times per year, 45 percent reported a few times per month, 34 percent reported 2-3 times per week, and 7 percent reported four or more times per week. (Laumann, Gagnon, Michael, Michaels, 1994).

That said, what matters in determining what is the right amount of sex to be having is entirely dependent upon what you desire and what your wife desires. For example, I work with a couple who is having sex 3-4x week and they are both miserable because this is far to seldom for one of them. On the other hand, I work with another couple who is having sex 2-3x/month. This suits what they each desire. In spite of the difference in frequency, the first couple has a sexual problem, and the second couple does not.

If you are wanting sex more than your wife is, what it means is that the two of you have an issue to be resolved---not by determining who has the “right” level of desire and who has the “wrong” level (a tact taken by many), but instead by finding a way to better attend to and respect the needs of one another---just as we ought to do relative to any difference encountered in marriage. While there are many elements to be addressed and understood when there are differences in desire within a couple, the simple answer is to communicate and accommodate both ways. Too often in my experience, one person's needs are being addressed in the sexual relationship and the other person's are not. This is untenable. If one person is miserable (getting far less sex than they want or far more than they want), then for the sake of the overall relationship, the sexual relationship needs to be fundamentally addressed.

We hope that our many resources will help build your marriage and make life sweeter for you and your spouse!

Sizzling Summer Marriage Workshop

2010-06-02T08:51:00.016-06:00

At SimplySweetMarriage.com we look for ways to help make marriages sizzle! After all, it's all about the novelty, so when we were asked to pass on this information, we are happy to share it:

If you are living in the Scottsdale, AZ area or will be traveling to that area August 6th and 7th, there is a great opportunity to get connected with your spouse!

Scottsdale Bible Church has opened registration for the August Passionate Intimacy Workshop from Michael Sytsma, PhD. They are charging only $95.00 per couple for those who register before July 15 but you will want to move quickly. The price jumps significantly after the 15th ($135).

This workshop is designed to help married couples enhance their emotional and physical intimacy. Dr. Sytsma is a minister, licensed clinician, and certified sex therapist. Follow-up research on this workshop has shown it significantly improves overall marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction in the majority of couples who attend.

For information and registration CLICK HERE

Happiness to Mom's Everywhere

2010-05-03T03:18:00.000-06:00

We wanted to wish mom's everywhere a sweet month! :)

The laugh is on us! TODAY ONLY

2010-04-01T02:40:00.002-06:00

*WE are offering 10% off of your entire purchase on Thursday, April 1st 2010!*

At checkout enter this code in all lowercase letters: laugh

*Before taxes, excludes shipping and handling. Code expires 4/1/10 at midnight EST.

Can you guess?

2010-03-31T19:37:00.014-06:00

From: NRO National Review Online
By: ANONYMOUS
March 31, 2010 4:00 A.M.

"Imagine a drug so powerful it can destroy a family simply by distorting a man’s perception of his wife. Picture an addiction so lethal it has the potential to render an entire generation incapable of forming lasting marriages and so widespread that it produces more annual revenue — $97 billion worldwide in 2006 — than all of the leading technology companies combined. Consider a narcotic so insidious that it evades serious scientific study and legislative action for decades, thriving instead under the ever-expanding banner of the First Amendment.

According to an online statistics firm, an estimated 40 million people use this drug on a regular basis. It doesn’t come in pill form. It can’t be smoked, injected, or snorted. And yet neurological data suggest its effects on the brain are strikingly similar to those of synthetic drugs. Indeed, two authorities on the neurochemistry of addiction, Harvey Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth, claim it is the ability of this drug to influence all three pleasure systems in the brain — arousal, satiation, and fantasy — that makes it “the pièce de résistance among the addictions.”'

WOW! Can you guess what "drug" this is? Click HERE to read the read of this article=>

Refreshing Lingerie~Coming Soon!

2010-03-26T06:48:00.002-06:00

Within the next 2 weeks we plan on pulling all of the lingerie off of our website. The popular Mimi Rhinestone Pasties will still be available during our transition!

We look forward to exciting changes in our selection. Be assured that we will continue to give you good quality products in a tasteful environment that you can trust.

April Foolin'

2010-03-22T23:24:00.005-06:00

From Love, Actually: "Research shows that humor can go a long way in a marriage! April Fool's Day is a perfect opportunity to play a little prank and then laugh about it for years to come. Here are a few ideas I've found that you may be interested in trying this year...you've got a week and a half to pull your prank together!"

Click HERE to see lots of ideas for April Foolin' from Cher over at: Love, Actually! (Love, Actually is listed on our resource page)

LUCKY in Love! March Card

2010-03-10T09:03:00.006-07:00

Just in time for your sweetheart!

Click HERE to printout for free :)

March Card?

2010-03-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Yes it is coming! I am told that the March card will be here shortly! Thanks for all of the interests and email requests for it. Summer over at Artfulife does amazing work and we can't wait to see this latest creation! :) Maybe you will get "LUCKY" this St Patrick's day!

IT'S BACK!

2010-02-23T04:57:00.001-07:00

Cultivating Desire in Marriage Workshop for Women

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Led by Julie Hanks, MSW, LCSW

When: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 7-9 pm.

Where: Wasatch Family Therapy 7084 S 2300 E, Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Cost: $50.00

With enlightening lecture and dynamic discussion this interactive workshop is designed to help you understand the differences in how men and women approach physical intimacy, overcome challenging beliefs about your body, decrease emotional barriers to intimacy and learn to communicate your needs and preferences.

Limited Seating. Click Here to register now

Rainbow of Love

2010-02-22T17:35:00.000-07:00

Cher over at Love, Actually (on our Resource page) has the funnest romantic ideas! She had this posted today and we wanted to share this cute, fun, romantic idea...you can make your own, she will tell you how...so head on over to Love, Actually HERE

So adorable!! 2 for 1 Heart Cards

2010-02-12T05:21:00.002-07:00

Summer over at Artfulife has done it again!

Aren't these just adorable!?

We hope you all have a Simply Sweet Valentine's!

Go print your own for free HERE. There are so many sweet things to say, what will you write?

Giveaway at The Mormon Therapist!

2010-02-10T06:37:00.008-07:00

One of our very favorite products and one of our favorite "Advice Column's" is featuring us and giving away The Discovery Game, just for subscribing to her email list!

Natasha Helfer Parker, LCMFT is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has 12 years of experience working with LDS members (a.k.a. Mormon's). Natasha graduated from BYU-Provo with a degree in Psychology and from Friends University-Wichita with her masters in MFT. She also is fluent in Spanish. As you can imagine, we get all kinds of email, and so much of it, we must direct elsewhere. While Natasha's blog is primarily centered on the LDS culture, she is not biased towards any religion and is competant with understanding how religion is intertwined in many marriages. Natasha has the ability to do phone consultations, email, or people can post questions/comments for free on her blog. (However, we've noticed that when our past customers have left a donation, their questions get scooted ahead of the line).

Although there are no questionable images, we did want to warn you that because of the candid nature of Natasha's blog, it is listed as adult content.

You can read about how you can win The Discovery Game, HERE!

Thanks for the Shout Out UVU!!

2010-02-09T05:59:00.051-07:00

WELCOME

WOLVERINE's!!

A big thank you to Meggie Woodfield, Utah Valley University's news Review Editor, for including us in the Valentine Edition special "Sextion". We were honored to be featured! Here is what we read and it's all true:

SimplySweetMarriage.com

"Description and Audience: Best for those who want to spend time purchasing "intimacy enhancers" without having to worry about being seen in a sex shop with their hubby pouring over the label of some strawberry lubricant. As the name of the company suggests, they gear their tasteful products toward married couples with the motto: 'Strengthening Marriage through Intimate Products, Romance, and Sexual Fulfillment'"

Thanks again Ms. Woodfield for the shout out and welcome UVU Wolverine's!

Congrats to Katie who won!

2010-02-02T21:52:00.004-07:00

Congrats to Katie who won a little romantic massage (from her husband) and 2 really fun products for submitting the story of the ultimate romantic Valentine's to The Intimate Couple!

You can read her story, by clicking HERE.

The Great MARRIAGE Manual Giveaway!

2010-02-02T04:05:00.005-07:00

There is a short little e-book that is a great find, and TODAY ONLY * February 2 * the authors are giving away prizes for purchases made.

A portion of the proceeds help raise funds for Haiti Earthquake

Follow these 3 easy steps=>

Welcome E-Zine Readers!

2010-01-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

You're Invited to Participate in

The Intimate-Couple

Valentine's Day 2010 Contest!

Follow THIS LINK to learn how to enter to win The Amazing Hot Heart Massager and a Don't Stop Massage Candle

Welcome E-Zine Newsletter readers! :)

To read the latest E-Zine Newsletter, click HERE.
To subscribe to The Intimate Couple E-Zine relationship newsletter, click HERE.

2010: Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

52 Weeks of Naughty Nights

52 Weeks of Romance

Whether you are sweet or a bit more seductive, you can enjoy a year of sharing with your spouse!

2010: Simple Yet Powerful New Year’s REVOLUTIONS

2009-12-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

~ Jim & Carrie ~

{Simply Sweet Marriage Note: The Intimate Couple encourages healthy marriages and we wanted to share with you, this great article, just in time for New Years!}

Simple Yet Powerful New Year’s Revolutions
written by Jim (& encouraged by Carrie)
originally published in The Intimate Couple E-Zone December 26, 2009

No, this is not a misspelling! A revolution is a resolution that will change your marriage (and by extension, your life!) if you put it into practice!

1. Make romance a regular part of your week.

• Daily: Say, “I love you!” at least three times a day. Most people think they say this more than they actually do.

• Daily: Practice “non-sexual touch”: a soft stroke or caress on the cheek, arm, or shoulder as you’re passing by says, “I acknowledge you and value you!”

• Weekly: Written communication via email, “stick-it” note, love note, message on bathroom mirror or window, Facebook, hidden card in a lunch box, or slipped in a purse.

2. Rewind—dust off and use some old habits practiced during dating—and use them everyday!
Some couples lose the flame in their relationship, because they’ve stopped kindling the fire!

• Open the door for your wife! (both at home and at the car) .

• Kiss your wife/ husband goodbye each time you leave home.

• Hold hands and pray for each other before bed every night.

• Call your wife/ husband during the day for no other reason than to keep in touch.

• Practice the “4-minute rule”: Whenever you meet your spouse after work, take 4 minutes to connect—embrace, kiss, look each other in the eyes, give undivided attention and share mutual news.

3. Sit down together with your spouse and plan a weekend away as your own personal mini-marriage retreat!

When finances are a limiting concern—be creative! Have the kids away for a weekend, and just stay home—but refuse to answer the phone, get distracted by email or Facebook, or watch TV! Use your time to focus on each other and reignite some sparks!

4. Read a marriage enrichment book together.

Check out the resource page on our site for some great suggestions. Read aloud (take turns reading, even when going for a walk together) and make comments and suggestions how you might apply the material to your marriage relationship.

5. Take the 7-Day Sex Challenge.

This 7 day mini course, taken at home through a downloadable eBook, will change your marriage! Based on six key, biblical concepts you will develop skills and experiences with which you can enhance your relationship. Check out the 7 Day Sex Challenge HERE.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T16:33:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your support. This year has been far better than we hoped and we look forward to more adventures in 2010. Enjoy your Simply Sweet Marriage and the love of your life for the Holidays! :)

Holiday Shipping Schedule

2009-12-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

We hope that you are enjoying this festive season! We wanted to let you know that we will not be shipping on the following dates:

December 24th & 25th * Christmas
December 30th to January 1st *Inventory & New Years

Have a Sweet Merry Little Christmas! :)

Baby...it's cold outside!

2009-12-09T13:53:00.000-07:00

Here in Utah, things are getting a bit cold!

Just to warm your hearts (pun intended ;p hee hee) we will be giving away free AMAZING HOT HEART massagers ($10.50 value) with each order $25 or more. Do NOT add it to your cart unless you want two, as it will be automatically sent with each order of $25.00 or more.

Hot Hearts are reuseable and feel oh so good! Many couples enjoy using massage oils with it and others like to leave it on a spot like their back and use a feather to tickle other areas such as hands and feet. Whatever you enjoy together...you will love combining it with other Sensual Products!

Hurry! Offer will expire December 15, 2009 at midnight MST. Merry Christmas!

If we both agree...What's wrong with Pornography in Marriage?

2009-12-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

What does porn do to a couple, family, and community?

By Pat Fagan @ the Family Research Council:

EFFECTS OF PORN

> # Married men who are involved in pornography feel less satisfied with their conjugal relations and less emotionally attached to their wives. Wives notice and are upset by the difference.

> # Among couples affected by one spouse's addiction, two-thirds experience a loss of interest in sexual intercourse.

> # Both spouses perceive pornography viewing as tantamount to infidelity.

> # Pornography is addictive, and neuroscientists are beginning to map the biological substrate of this addiction.
> # Users tend to become desensitized to the type of pornorgraphy they use, become bored with it, and then seek more perverse forms of pornography.

Read More HERE

Let's hear the clapping for Cyber Monday!

2009-11-30T05:50:00.001-07:00

9-30-09: Get Cozy on Cyber Monday!

2009-11-28T17:05:00.027-07:00

Get Cozy

Enjoy a Sweet deal!

Fleur D' Armour

$7.50

free with any purchase of $30+

52 Weeks of Romance
$12.50

free with any purchase of $65+

PLUS you will also get

the Fleur D-Armour
*WOW! Both valued at: $20!!*

Bathtub Love
$15.75

free with any purchase of $100+

You will also get the
Fleur D' Armour
&
52 Weeks of Romance
*SWEET! 3 valued at: $35.75!!*
& even better
FREE SHIPPING*!!

*Select Cheapest Method in Checkout
*****

This offer is only good on Cyber Monday
~November 30, 2009~
(begins at12:05 AM & expires at 11:55 PM EST)

Happy Christmas

Great Deals on Cyber Monday!

2009-11-25T11:27:00.002-07:00

We will be sending out some great deals this weekend in our newsletter/email for exclusive sales on Cyber Monday, November 30th!

To subscribe, click HERE.

(Check your email to confirm your subscription)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Guest Blogger Product Review: Ryan T.

2009-11-16T09:51:00.002-07:00

"I always want to improve my skills in the bedroom, which is why this book appeals to me." ~Ryan T.

"I purchased Orgasms (formerly known as The Big O) by Lou Paget from SimplySweetMarriage.com. This book is jam-packed with great information! Did you know there are 10 ways or places that women can experience The Big O?! There are seven different ways men experience The Big O! This book is the instruction manual that will guide you to these amazing discoveries. Lou Paget discusses common Myths, Physical and Mental sides of orgasm, Female response, Male response, Medical Concerns, and Enhancers. The book is full of illustrations and diagrams to help you understand and visualize clearly.

After almost 20 years of marriage, I appreciate the frankness with which Paget writes. She expounds on the subject quite thoroughly, leaving her readers the choice of what they will incorporate into their own sexual repertoire. I always want to improve my skills in the bedroom, which is why this book appeals to me. I learned many new things, but also discovered (to my delight) that I already have some of the skills she teaches.

Lou puts The Big O in perspective relative to the overall sexual experience: “By thinking of sex as a goal-oriented event, with orgasm as the chief end, you automatically and immediately limit your ability to feel pleasure along the way” (p. 26). Her discussion of goal-oriented sex vs. pleasure-directed sex has already made a big difference in our relationship."

Ryan T.
Provo, UT

Lou Paget has other informative books: “How to Be a Great Lover” (for Her) and “How to Give Her Absolute Pleasure” (for Him).

Classy new products You'll BOTH love!!!

2009-11-10T10:13:00.002-07:00

We are super excited to share with you our newest product line made by Booty Parlor...love the classy labels and the quality is awesome! :)

Check out Skin Honey, Tickle me, or enjoy your personal dessert Melt Chocolate Fondue!

We love the Don't Stop Massage Candles...light them to set the mood, pour the melted massage oil directly on for a relaxing warm massage!

Free Romantic Thanksgiving Card!

2009-11-05T01:04:00.000-07:00

Ta-Da!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

For those of you who have been anxiously waiting for our FREE* love note...here is the sneak preview! This nutty pair is sure to add a little romance into your love life during this thankful season!

When you think about the love of your life, what are you specifically thankful about?
What little things does your spouse do to make you feel loved?
Tell him/her your most intimate grateful thoughts!

*For more FREE cards, click HERE!

Thanks again to Artfulife for another darling card!

Raising Kids Makes Married People Happier: New Study

2009-10-30T09:39:00.001-06:00

Raising Kids Makes Married People Happier: New Study

28 Oct 2009

Having children improves married peoples' life satisfaction and the more they have, the happier they are. For unmarried individuals, raising children has little or no positive effect on their happiness. These findings (1) by Dr. Luis Angeles from the University of Glasgow in the UK have just been published online in Springer's Journal of Happiness Studies.

Previous research suggests that increasing numbers of children do not make people any happier, and in some cases the more children people have, the less satisfied they are with their lives. Rather bleakly, this has been attributed to the fact that raising children involves a lot of hard work for only a few occasional rewards.

Dr. Angeles believes that this explanation is too simplistic. When asked about the most important things in their lives, most people place their children near or even at the top of their list. Contrary to previous work, Dr. Angeles' analysis of the relationship between having children and life satisfaction takes into account the role of individual characteristics, including marital status, gender, age, income and education. For married individuals of all ages and married women in particular, children increase life satisfaction and life satisfaction goes up with the number of children in the household. Negative experiences in raising children are reported by people who are separated, living as a couple, or single, having never been married. Children take their toll on their parents' satisfaction with social life, and amount and use of leisure time Dr. Angeles concludes:

"One is tempted to advance that children make people better off under the 'right conditions' - a time in life when people feel that they are ready, or at least willing, to enter parenthood. This time can come at very different moments for different individuals, but a likely signal of its approach may well be the act of marriage."

Reference:
1. Angeles L (2009). Children and life satisfaction. Journal of Happiness Studies; DOI 10.1007/s10902-009-9168-z
Source: Renate Bayaz Springer

Lingerie SALE extended

2009-10-25T00:31:00.002-06:00

Lingerie sale is now extended until:

November 1st

@ midnight! :)

Doing Dishes May Boost Your Libido!

2009-10-21T12:44:00.003-06:00

Today we read an article that might raise a few eyebrows! Take a peek, what do you think?

"Housework Pays Off Between the Sheets"

Wall Street Journal

Sue Shellenbarger

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

"Housework may seem like the ultimate romance-killer. But guess what?
A new study shows that for husbands and wives alike, the more housework you do, the more often you are likely to have sex with your spouse...." Read More ->

Let's see...I've got a few loads of laundry to do.... :p

Sale Ends October 25th

2009-10-13T00:21:00.003-06:00

Get it while it's hot! :)

Pre-holiday savings end October 25th unless we sell out & then it will end sooner! Right now ALL lingerie (excluding costumes & pasties) is up to 60% off!!

Click here to take a peek:
Take me to the $avings!
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Pssst! Save BIG for Gift Giving

2009-10-01T22:22:00.004-06:00

The best gifts really DO come in small packages!

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Don't wait! Lingerie Sale* going on NOW!

up to

60% off!!

Bonus: 1 pair of thigh-hi's come free with each order of lingerie (not shown)

....HURRY!....

Sale Prices will not last!

~Click HERE to shop now!!!~

*Excludes Mimi Pasties, and Costumes

Last Call for Wednesday

2009-09-28T18:29:00.002-06:00

Hey, just a reminder that Julie Hank's Teleconference is in 2 days! Make room for an hour that could change your marriage for life!

"Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage"

Click HERE for more info.

Characteristics of a Healthy Sexual Relationship

2009-09-25T03:55:00.005-06:00

Simply Sweet Marriage note: We didn't write it, but we really like this post! If you want to read more, follow the link to Laura's blog. To find her book, click HERE.
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"Characteristics of a Healthy Sexual Relationship"
by Laura M. Brotherson

Characteristics of a healthy sexual relationship in marriage include mutual fulfillment, open communication, a satisfactory frequency of intimate relations, and emotional connection beyond the bedroom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

How would you define a healthy sexual relationship in marriage?

While there may be a number of ways, the following represents my definition of a healthy sexual relationship:

Mutually Fulfilling. Lovemaking is mutually enjoyable and satisfying for both husband and wife. (This would include regular orgasms for both husband and wife.)

Open Communication. Husband and wife communicate openly and honestly about sex–including their needs and preferences. This ability allows them to reconcile the many differences that will inevitably arise in the sexual relationship.

Satisfactory Frequency. Both husband and wife feel satisfied with the frequency of lovemaking.

Emotional Connection Beyond the Bedroom. In order for the intimate relationship to come full circle there must be good emotional connection outside the bedroom as well.

How Many Fit?

What percentage of couples would you think fit this description of a healthy sexual relationship? Most research only measures sexual dysfunction rather than how many people consider themselves to have a healthy and fulfilling intimate relationship, so it’s difficult to find accurate information.

Read more->

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Growing Pains

2009-09-25T03:14:00.002-06:00

Please excuse us as we stretch and grow...we have and are changing our inventory to better suit your needs and wants. :)

If you come upon an item on the website that is "unorderable", it's because we either sold out of it faster than we anticipated or have removed it from our inventory, or BOTH!

We think you will be excited with the new shipment of items coming in October! :)

2 Sweet Winners!

2009-09-21T06:25:00.002-06:00

Thank you again to everyone that shared feedback with us. Once again we used True Random Number Generator RANDOM.ORG to choose winners for us!

Drum roll please.....

Congrats to Rachel & Summer!

Free Shipping Winner's

2009-09-20T06:25:00.003-06:00

Thank you to everyone for your "nice" feedback about our website! We wish that we could reward everyone for sharing their thoughts. We are excite to announce the 3 people who will receive free shipping. We are still waiting to hear from the WISHful Thinking winners.
Drum roll please.....

To make it fair to everyone who entered, we used Random.org's True Random Number Generator after listing all entries including the 5 entries for linking our site to your blog. We listed out each name in order and gave them a number.

Congrats to:

{Thank you again!}

America You are Invited & Giveaway Winners

2009-09-19T13:33:00.007-06:00

(Click on the Invitation to download FLIER)

Julie Hanks, LCSW at Wasatch Family Therapy

is doing her FIRST ever teleconference for those who live outside of Utah or live too far to drive, or let's face it...for some people it is intimidating to talk about physical intimacy in person!
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~AMERICA~
YOU ARE INVITED:
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"Cultivating Sexual Desire In Marriage"
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Women’s WorkshopLed by Julie Hanks, LCSW
Wednesday Sept. 30, 7:00-8:00 pm MST
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For less than going out for dinner,
this class could change your marriage!
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$25 pre-registration required
Teleconference call in # will be given at the time of registration
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Whether you just want to renew your love, decrease barriers, learn how romance can be a part of everyday or focus on something else...you can learn from this class done by a professional therapist! We do not make any $ for getting you signed up...we just whole-heartedly support Wasatch Family Therapy and include them on our resource page.
(How awesome is that! Now if you live in Alaska, Virginia, California, or Oklahoma...you can "attend" from the comforts of your own home!)
click & scroll down to September 30th

REGISTER HERE!

{Now for the Giveaway Winners}

:D Hee Hee...sorry for the suspense. I went to my son's football game this morning, instead of finishing random drawer. Hopefully I will get the winners contacted today and posted asap. I give people 24 hours to respond, then I will do random drawer again for anyone who did not respond to my email...so check your email or blog or whichever way you left for me to contact you! :D

Last Day to Win!

2009-09-18T10:35:00.002-06:00

Vote for Due West again

TODAY is the last day to enter the WISHful Thinking Giveaway!

See details below!

Asking for Votes ASAP & Giveaway ENDS Tomorrow!

2009-09-17T06:47:00.000-06:00

If you read THIS POST, you'll know that I am a huge fan of Due West who sings, "I Get That All The Time". I think the song really speaks volumes to married couples, and youth about the value of marriages and families. :)

This week on GACtv, they were voted to #11 and it is ALL fan-based votes. Due West does not have a huge label, so it especially an amazing accomplishment. I am asking for your 10 second vote to tell America that commitments to marriage are valued.

1. Click HERE.

2. The link will take you to GACtv.com. On the left side, songs and artists are listed alphabetically.

3. For the songs, scroll down & click on: "I Get That All the Time," For the artists, scroll down & click on DUE WEST.

4. Click the "+" sign and then on the right, click "VOTE"

5. You are done in less than 10 seconds!

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TOMORROW ends the "WISHful Thinking Giveaway" Its your last chance to win anything you want from SimplySweetMarriage.com

Giveaway Ends Friday!

2009-09-14T11:21:00.003-06:00

WISHful Thinking Giveaway!

2009-09-10T08:07:00.011-06:00

Maybe it is because I am the middle child, or maybe it is the joy that comes from giving...but every once in a while I just have an itch to give away something and brighten someones life (in many cases, a husband and a wife).

If you have your eye on a product at SimplySweetMarriage.com or you have WISHful thinking that you could get a great deal on something we sell...lets make that wish come true!

What do you wish for?

free book? (Which one?)

free furniture?

free game?

free intimate object?

free...

POST your product wish...make sure it is exactly what you want because IF your comment is drawn, you will be getting it in the mail!

Because I am pretty much in charge, I want some feedback about SimplySweetMarriage.com. Sure, I'd love to hear what you like, no LOVE about us, but if you share a "nice" complaint or "I wish SSM had..." that's okay too.

To get your wish:

1. Be or become a follower.

2. Enter as many wishes that you want by posting 1 comment/1 feedback per wish. :)

3. Make sure I have an email address to contact you at or that I can actually get to your blog from your comment.

4. If you post about this giveaway and link back to SimplySweetMarriage.com, it counts for 5 (FIVE!) entries. Just make sure that you comment that you blogged about it so that we can add in 5 more entries.

5. This giveaway ends on Friday, September 18th at midnight.

I will post 2 lucky WISHful winners as soon as we've made contact. We will also give away free shipping to 3 winners! Those are great odds~5 winners! You can win more than once if you post more than once when our random drawer picks you! (Rules above).

Have a sweet time with WISHful thinking!

~THE GIVEAWAY is now CLOSED~

What's your emotional style?

2009-09-03T23:02:00.000-06:00

By Julie Hanks, LCSW, Clinical Director
Wasatch Family Therapy

Have you ever noticed that you find yourself repeating relationship patterns, even if you don't particularly like them? Do you find that you tend to feel similar emotions in your close relationships time and time again? We all have a unique style of relating to others that has its roots in our earliest relationship patterns. In our first few years of life our emotional world revolves around our family and parents (or caregivers). While these patterns aren't set in stone they provide a default pattern for our emotional life and our relationships throughout life. It can be helpful for you to understand your relationship style so you can modify it when it causes distress or it no longer works for you. Identifying your style doesn't mean that you are blaming your parents for the way you are. It can be helpful to understand your early relationships and how they impact your current emotions and relationship patterns so you can choose to make changes. To learn more, click HERE .

Look for Julie Hanks, LCSW on our RESOURCE page: Wasatch Family Therapy.

Love Songs to Live by: DUE WEST "I Get That All the Time"

2009-08-14T21:05:00.006-06:00

A few months ago I heard a song on the radio, that stopped me on my tracks.

(Has that ever happened to you?)
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It had been a crazy day with the kids and I was feeling more like a chauffeur than my kids mom; between swim lessons, scouts, sports practices, and trying to balance out the romance in my marriage. I burned dinner, while helping my kids to work out a squabble, and I was tired. (Boy was I ever tired and I still had laundry to do). I wondered how I was ever going to get into "the mood" later that evening like I promised my hubby earlier in the day. Honestly, I was not feeling very romantic at all. (Anyone else ever feel that way?) After getting the kids into bed, I did a quick run to the store to grab a gallon of milk for the next morning. As I drove home, in sounded this tune from the radio that stopped me in my tracks:

Due West: "I Get That All The Time"

As I listened, I was reminded of what a fabulous marriage I am in. I am in that busy crazy time in life with kids, where romance means taking out the trash with a wink, taking care of those childhood squabbles so that peace abides in our home, a hug with a side of forgiveness for a burnt dinner, a hubby that understands how some days are just tiring and getting in "the mood" may not happen as promised. By the time I arrived home, I was feeling much better...and more romantic. :p

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Tonight I read that this song that helped me on that day in my journey in life and in marriage, hit the top #20 on GACtv at #12, I was thrilled! It is refreshing to see that marriage and family values are recognized by so many people.

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My hat is off to DUE WEST! Thanks for reminding many of us, and especially thanks for reminding me that when it comes to rollin' with the punches and romance...

"I Get That All the Time"

Welcome Love, Actually Followers!

2009-08-03T19:37:00.005-06:00

We just added Love, Actually to our resource page. We think that Cher does a fabulous job of sharing ideas to fan the flame and keep love alive and glowing (on a budget).

If you are already a follower, welcome!

This week we are doing a 1001 Romantic Ideas book giveaway to Love, Actually blog followers. So cruise on over and snag a free book!

Guest Blogger: The Discovery Game for Marriages

2009-07-31T11:32:00.004-06:00

Guest Blogger Insight by: Thad (& Julie)

My wife and I see eye to eye in most of life's important issues, except one: game playing; she's all for it and I tend to drag my feet. Its not that I don’t like playing games, I really do, I just prefer to play more group oriented games and be with large numbers of people. So when she announced she had a new game for just the two of us to play I was less then thrilled, and even more so when I learned that it was one from an "adult-themed" genre. We had tried these “adult” games before and found them to be either too cheesy, too risqué or worse, both. Hesitantly one evening after the kids had gone to bed I consented to play Discovery.

Discovery is different then the other games of this nature we’ve tried. It feels more like an actual game and not just a watered down therapy session translated into pseudo-game format. To compare it to more familiar games we felt it had a flare of Monopoly meets Life. The degree of the “therapy” component is completely variable. The games comes with a board and game pieces that include deed cards that you can purchase and collect rent on when your partner lands on them, love tokens that you earn via a variety of means, and action cards labeled Reality Check and Discovery (again think Monopoly: Chance and Community Chest cards). Play consists of working your way around the board collecting Paydays and rent, buying property and trying to avoid going to the “Dog House” (note: getting out of the dog house is generally much more fun then trying to get out of jail in Monopoly!!!!!) At the end of it all a winner is decided- making it fun for those of us with the competitive spirit as there is the immediate reward factor- of course the reward of becoming closer to your spouse is also a plus!

Discovery is marketed as a tool to help couples rekindle the lost flame, but we feel that it also very applicable and enjoyable to couples that still have the flame and just want to be reminded about what fuels the fire. Where so many other games of this nature fail, Discovery succeeds at getting you to engage in the talking component designed to increase familiarity and intimacy. This is done through completion of Discovery card requests. These request are largely thought provoking questions that you answer or may be joint puzzle tasks that you work together to complete. A few example of these questions include: Addressing your significant ask: What achievement in my life would make you the most happy, and why? Or What first attracted you to your spouse? While many of the questions we already knew the answer to, it was refreshing to revisit some of these most basic and intimate details of our relationship. In one instance my question involved discussing a favorite past Christmas. While my wife knew the answer, she had actually never heard my version of it, having been polluted by my family as to what really happened that morning. She was excited to finally learn my version of it and we laughed that we had actually never discussed it before.

Another great aspect of the game's flexibility is you can dictate how “intimate” you wish to make it. Frequently during the game (i.e., getting out of the Dog House) you have to perform two minutes of a “service of choice” for your partner. Any thing goes at this point and couples are left to be as free or restrained as they wish. By the end of the game we were loving the two minute service opportunities and found they lasted a bit longer!!!! We really enjoyed the game and would recommend it for any couple, young or old who enjoy playing games, want to fan the flame and are desiring a fun way to explore and get to know (or re-know) their lover.

The Discovery Game

System Upgrade & Coupons

2009-07-24T10:35:00.000-06:00

On July 29 to early morning July 30, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. (PDT), we will be conducting upgrades to help improve our system. Shoppers may be unable to use coupons or gift certificates when placing an order during this time.

When shopping you probably will not encounter a problem, if you do, please let us know. Thank you!

Welcome LDSWA Readers!

2009-07-21T09:51:00.005-06:00

LDSWA founder Daryll Jonnson
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We wanted to welcome readers of Latter-Day Woman Magazine. Currently, the magazine is free online! We enjoyed working with the magazine. Julie Lowe does an amazing job with editing. A big thanks to LDSWA for offering the experience to write!

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Click HERE to learn more about LDSWA and the founder.

Love Blog Feature: Love, Actually

2009-07-17T18:12:00.003-06:00

click to visit

We ran across a cute blog that we rather like. It is called

Love, Actually

Ideas for Romance on a Budget

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We loved their idea of a PRE-PAID Love Debit Card and many other posts.

We hope that you enjoy it too. Let us know what you think!

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If you would like to have your "love" or "romance" blog featured, email us and we will check it out!

Lubricant Essentials 202

2009-07-07T23:28:00.004-06:00

Let’s face it, many of us have very busy lives! Sometimes our minds may not be in the “moment”, yet a smooth lubricant can move us into the love making mode! Moisture is essential to any kind of physical intimacy—rubbing dry on dry skin will quickly show you how uncomfortable sexual activity can be without it. (Try kissing without moisture). Moisture prevents micro-abrasions in our most sensitive areas that can happen from sexual friction, as well as heightens sensation. This can create a very negative feeling towards intimacy and love making.

Try the “finger on lip” test:

1. Run your finger over your dry lip.

2. Lick your lips and repeat step #1. Ah-Ha!

Many women need lubricants. But not all women are created equal. What is best for one woman is not always a good choice for another. Many factors contribute to these differences including age, birth control methods, etc.

We encourage couples to remember the Warm-up Phase as a way to get the engine going and the natural lubricants flowing. May we suggest that you read Lubricant Essentials 202 for more information about what type of moisture is best for you.

Make your marriage a Simply Sweet Marriage!

Have a Spectacular 4th of July!

2009-07-02T23:24:00.000-06:00

We hope that you have a great 4th of July as we all remember the freedoms that we enjoy here in the United States.

FIRST (magazine) Interview

2009-06-27T10:56:00.000-06:00

I got an email just before Thanksgiving time asking if I would be interested in doing an interview for a national magazine, First for Women. With my husband's blessing, I agreed.

I was contacted by Lisa Maxbauer, an independent writer who contracts for the column, "Private Confidence". We scheduled a preliminary interview so that Lisa could pitch my story to the editors over at FIRST. The interview lasted over 60 minutes. I told my husband that having to share something so personal was more challenging than I thought that it would be. We had several follow up emails fine tuning a few things. Lisa called me a few weeks later to let me know that the editors liked my story. Lisa and I talked at "the real" interview that lasted over 90 minutes. We continued to email. I really had to think hard about my private thoughts and motivations.

I accepted that being open to 76 million people about my journey might raise a few eyebrows, especially to those closest to me. After a few more hours and 20 some odd emails, I began to get worried. I had no idea about the kind of work that goes into magazine articles. My thoughts were: “All this for 2 or 3 columns?”

In March, a woman from First's photography department, Judy Ramiraz, called me to schedule a photo shoot. I was told that Justin Grant, a local and well known photographer would be doing the photo shots. Judy asked me to set aside 4-5 hours for the shoot. Again, I had no clue that so much work went into 1 picture for a small article in the back of a magazine. April 1st arrived and we met with Justin Grant. Justin is easy going and we had a lot of fun. (There was plenty of kissing and teasing going on from my husband). When the photo shoot was over, things were quiet. In May I was emailed and told that the article would be in the July 17th issue.

There is always more to a story than an article has room for. I am thankful to First magazine for the opportunity that I had to share some of my story with so many. Hopefully, readers found hope and learned that there is always room for personal growth.

Thank you to First magazine, Lisa Maxbauer, Judy Rimaraz, and Justin Grant Photography.
A special thanks to Laura M. Brotherson for taking her own journey and writing her book, And They Were Not Ashamed, which helped sparked this journey.

No Shipping June 26th

2009-06-25T13:21:00.002-06:00

Due to inventory up keep...there will be no shipping tomorrow. However, feel free to order and we will most likely get it sent out on Monday, June 29th.

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Have a sweet weekend!

Welcome FIRST Magazine Readers

2009-06-23T00:42:00.006-06:00

Simply Sweet Marriage owners, Christopher and Heidie Lee were featured in the July 13, 2009 edition of First for Women, in "Private Confidence". Available now! First magazine has over 46 million readers in the USA, and over 33 million readers in Canada. A blog entry about the interview is coming soon! Thank you to First readers for visiting SimplySweetMarriage.com!

Featured!

2009-06-19T08:12:00.004-06:00

Laura M. Brotherson, CFLE

Intimacy Educator

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Yesterday we were featured at Strengthening Marriage about our story! Check out the BLOG about us. Thank you for the post!

Wednesday Workshops help marriages SIZZLE!

2009-06-11T19:21:00.004-06:00

We are believers that education is the key to helping couples have a fabulous marriage and a sizzling physically intimate relationship.

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Julie Hanks has done it again! She is offering Wednesday workshops for couples (in Utah). Space is limited, this workshop will fill up fast!

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Do you long for a closer relationship with your spouse? Talk with other couples in a relaxed atmosphere about marital struggles and successes! If you are in a committed relationship and want to deepen your emotional and physical relationship this workshop is for you.

A great date night! Increase intimacy!

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"Understanding and Navigating Sexual Differences"

DATE: July 15, Wednesday

TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm

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"Communicating Your Intimacy Needs"

DATE: Aug. 19, Wednesday

TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm

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FEE: $100 per couple for each workshop

Registration NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Hold Tight vs. The Magic Stick

2009-06-10T17:54:00.000-06:00

We were recently asked the difference between these two products...and which one is better? Hopefully, this will help:

Hold Tight

Hold Tight is a cream that is applied to the area "down under" just prior to love making. The cream is designed to contract the vaginal walls and give the feeling of "tightness". If you have ever used a pore shrinking lotion that makes your skin feel tight...it is the same concept.

The Magic Stick

The Magic Stick is a tampon-like stick made from all-natural herbal ingredients. The stick is inserted "down under" for 2 to 5 minutes. Within 30 minutes the vaginal area has an increased sensation, giving the user a feeling of tightness.

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Both products are designed to help the user have a temporary feeling of tightness. Women are all different, so depending on preferences, either one works. One is a cream, one is not.

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For a more permanent solution to increase tightness at any age, check out information about our kegal exercisers.

Tuesday Open House

2009-06-08T14:43:00.003-06:00

You can win this at tomorrows

Sample Open House!

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YOU are invited!

Where: Utah

When: 11 AM to 1 PM

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EMAIL us for the exact location

We also have another open house on

Friday, June 12th @ 5 to 7 PM

Happily Married Couples take Classes Together

2009-06-06T09:46:00.006-06:00

Do you want a marriage that sizzles? Studies show that couples who work for it, HAVE IT!! Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!

"A study published in early 2009 titled, "Investigating the Effects of Marriage and Relationship Education on Couples' Communication Skills: A Meta-Analytic Study" by the American Psychological Association, a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists, confirms the importance of government's roll in supporting marriage and relationship-based education. Looking at more than 100 published and unpublished studies dating back to 1975, the study found a significant positive effect on a couple’s communication skills and relationship quality when they attended marriage education courses."

Click HERE to view the full article.

Utah Sample Open House

2009-05-29T20:17:00.003-06:00

During the week of June 8-13, we will be doing open houses in Utah (Utah County) where potential buyers can look closely at select games, and other products. Our newest additions have arrived! The Discovery Game was created by a married couple and tested by over 300 couples! A great game for anyone at any stage of marriage! Swede has 5 (4 pictured) essential oils for a totally relaxing massage and a delicious line of massage warming oil. Other new products will also be introduced! Including Swede flavored lubricant, and summer lingerie, perfect for any get-away! To receive an e-Vite, send a request to us at Contact@SimplySweetMarriage.com

Travel to Utah this Saturday!!

2009-05-21T10:54:00.008-06:00

Past workshop participants have rated this workshop as "extremely helpful" Join in and find out why. Enjoy a small group format with interactive discussions...and chocolate!

Julie Hanks workshop is this Saturday! May 23rd from 10 am to 12 pm and will be limited to only 12 participants. Basically Julie will lead the small group through a guided discussion on the content. One woman said, "It's so nice to know that I am not alone in my intimate relationship struggles!"

A new optional Discussion Group is being offered Saturday, that same day from 1-3 pm where workshop participants can continue the lively discussion in an open forum with other women to discuss intimacy issues. No topic is off-limits. In this group, NO content is presented, its open forum, any follow up discussion from previous workshops, Q & A, sharing personal struggles and successes!

Due to the limited space, separate registration is required for Workshop and Discussion Group. Fee is only $50 each. {Chocolate therapy included!} Pre-register ASAP for workshop or discussion group here. Phone registration 9 AM to 3PM 801.944.4555

I wish SimplySweetMarriage.com had more...

2009-05-14T06:11:00.000-06:00

"Thoughts are but dreams till their effects be tried." ~Shakespeare

Thank you to Rosie Thornock, who submitted our website to BzzAgent_FrogPond. Thanks for the reviews!

noni1959 said, "like the blog portion. It has a lot of good stuff in there from sweeps to help sites."
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sweetheart_999 said, "Simply Sweet Marriage is a very tasteful site. It includes a variety of products with a simple and clean summary of what the product is used for."
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judyindaskyz said, "I'm not married now, but this would have been a great website when I was!! It's VERY tasteful and discretion is a high-point with several of their products. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to spice up their relationship without porn."
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tickledatu said, "Very tasteful and discreet packaging. Would like to see more products offered."
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thothexy2 said, "It looks like a very respectable company. I would like the discreet packaging. I browsed the website and I wish they would offer more!!"
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We want YOU to WISH away! Let us give you what you want (as long as it is tasteful, sexy, and perfect for your sweet marriage!) Please answer this and let's see if we can make your wishes come true:

I wish Simply Sweet Marriage had.....

Marriage Insight Guest: The Green Piece

2009-05-11T14:14:00.008-06:00

{Simply Sweet Marriage Note: This beautiful entry is from our guest blogger Jenny. She and her husband, Marcus, are raising 2 adorable girls. She graciously shared with us insights from her life with a special needs child and life with adoption. Marcus and Jenny have found ways to keep the romance breathing as they juggle their toddlers.}

written by Jenny

Let’s face it…we frequently say that our spouse is our first priority, but sometimes we don’t act that way. When our daughter, Samantha, was born with a rare genetic condition, she became my priority. Though I wanted to think that my husband was still my number one, I don’t think my actions, or thoughts, always proved that to be the case. I had become consumed with my daughter and her needs. I believe that every mom wants to give their children 100%, but when you have a child with special needs, sometimes you feel like you can’t afford to give anything less than 120% because their life may depend on it – and quite frankly, these kids do take a lot more care. Samantha will be turning three in a couple months. Over the past three years I have come to realize that it’s crucial to keep my husband number one all the time…not just 3 days a week. And I have found that as I work on keeping my marriage alive, I am a much happier person, my days run more smoothly, and I am able to take care of all my kids’ needs. My life becomes more balanced as I put my marriage first. Four things have helped me the most to make my marriage number one again.

1. Allow Yourself to Feel: And that may mean grieving. It took me some time to realize that this was our life – that my “ideal” plan was no longer our life. We had a little girl who wouldn’t be doing what every other little girl would do. That was hard for me. But I had to work through those feelings for myself before I could give to my husband and family the way I wanted to. And as I talked to Marcus about that, he understood and supported me through that. And he also understands that there are phases in Samantha’s life that reignite some of those feelings and I have to work through those again.
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2. Make Time: Sometimes I would think that there was literally no time to be alone with Marcus. There was a period of seven months where we took shifts sleeping with Samantha because of severe seizures she was having. That was a very difficult time for us. But we found a way to make time for each other. We just had to plan it out better. And we really looked forward to that time we had set aside for each other. Sometimes our “alone” time was with Samantha on a walk. She was content in the stroller so we didn’t have to pay special attention to her while we walked. We could focus on each other instead. We love our walks!
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3. Try: After a day of struggles with your child(ren), you may not quite feel like being romantic or even giving a hug. But your efforts will be rewarded. I find that as I try to do more little things to express my love for Marcus, I think about him all day long, all week long. My attitudes and feelings change as I make a concerted effort to express my love and appreciation.
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4. Keep At It: Life is so complicated when you have a child with special needs. But if you keep at your marriage like you do your child, your life will feel more balanced. You will feel more support from your spouse, you will be happier, and so will your child.

It is possible to keep your marriage alive and have sparks flying when you have a special needs child. You just may have to change how it happens.

Marcus & Jenny with their darling girls Samantha & Callie

Feel free to visit their blog HERE

Gift yourself {Change}

2009-05-08T22:59:00.003-06:00

We are thrilled that Julie Hanks, LCSW, will be doing 2 classy workshops for women in 2 weeks Saturday, May 23rd. Attend 1 or both! Pre-register by EMAIL or call 801.944.4555

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"Cultivating Sexual Desire In Marriage” Women's Workshop

Combination of lecture and small group discussion. May 23, 10am-12pm

Note the 2nd same-day session:

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Women's "Cultivating Desire" Discussion Group

Open forum to discuss sexual issues in marriage. May 23, 1-3pm

A Seriously wAy FuN Giveaway!

2009-05-05T06:59:00.004-06:00

We are seriously doing a great giveaway over at SeriouslySoBlessed...so go check it out and while you're there tell my BFF TAMNers "hi" for me!

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If you are also a BFF of TAMN, you can share what you like about us here. Even if your not, you should be and you can still share. Happy Mother's Day! Even though you don't want to think of your mom like this. Seriously. Maybe you are a mom...and you deserve to take care of yourself, not to mention have a way-fun lovie dovie marriage. Lurve you!

Thanks Todays Mama

2009-05-01T18:37:00.004-06:00

A great big THANK YOU

to Todays Mama for adding us

to "Expand Your Perspective-Blogs" page!

Today's Mama provides personal, professional, and parenting resources designed to foster a greater sense of identity, empowerment, and connection for women and mothers everywhere.
The idea for TodaysMama came in 2004, when young mamas Rachael Herrscher and Stephanie Peterson searched together for a Mom-n-Tot swim class and lamented the lack of quality central local resource of practical information for mothers.

Do you feel disconnected from your spouse?

2009-04-30T00:22:00.007-06:00

[*Simply Sweet Marriage note: This article goes along with the Rejuvenate Date Night theme...its time to reconnect! Don't forget to poll your interest and try to do at least one of them! Simple pure romance ahead.* Go checkout the other articles over at LovingMarriage.com!* On number 3 below...do you have other ideas?]

by Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT

In today’s fast-paced world, many couples find themselves growing more disconnected through the years. They wonder how they ended up feeling so isolated and distant from their partners. When couples are dating and heading toward marriage, it often seems as if they’re inseparable. Many couples in these early years of courtship can hardly go through the day without spending time together nurturing their relationship. Unfortunately, many couples begin to lose the closeness and connection they once experienced on a regular basis.
Bill Doherty, a prominent marriage and family therapy professor from Minnesota, noted that this drifting apart in marriage is akin to a raft drifting down the Mississippi River without any purpose or direction. Like a directionless raft, if you want your marriage to head south, you simply have to do nothing. On the other hand, if you want it to go somewhere, you’ve got to start paddling.

It’s important to understand the constantly flowing forces that cause marriages to drift apart. Work, children, community commitments, church service, extended family, hobbies, television, and computers are only a few of the forces that can create distance in an otherwise healthy marriage.

Some marriages drift south for years and grow more directionless as time moves on. If you want to stop the drift, here are some suggestions you can try.

1.Identify and write down some of the demands that constantly tug at your time with your partner.
2. Share your list with your partner and see if they agree. Ask him/her to join you in assessing whether or not your marriage is drifting.
3. Decide which of the areas can be modified so they don’t exert such a strain and pull on your time with your partner. For example, you might send your children to their bedrooms for the evening a little earlier so you can have some alone time with your spouse.

(C)Loving Marriage, LLC

Loving Marriage, LLC 437 S. Bluff St. Suite 202 St. George, UT 84770

Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT is a marriage and family therapist in St. George, UT who specializes in turning troubled relationships around. He offers marriage, pre-marriage, and relationship counseling for couples and individuals. He also specializes in treating individuals and couples who struggle with pornography and other unwanted compulsive sexual behaviors.

For more information,visit LovingMarriage.com or contact Geoff via email HERE or at 435-652-4366

Cultivating a Good Marriage

2009-04-28T08:43:00.001-06:00

"Cultivating a good marriage is like two people growing a healthy garden. To achieve a full and satisfying harvest, the gardeners must work in harmony with one another, using the right tools, gardening wisdom, and a willing spirit. The gardening process teaches us vital – and sometimes painful – lessons about life. The struggle is worth it: both good marriages and healthy gardens can enrich and delight us. But neither happens by chance. Let’s break ground!"

For 4 great lessons in love click, HERE.

Date Night Rejuvenation!

2009-04-26T10:18:00.001-06:00

Kudos to many couples who are able to make date night a weekly event! Sometimes with young ones at home...it can be a daunting task just to find a babysitter, and get out the door for a couple of hours. Many couples choose the same favorite restaurant or catch a movie every week...maybe just because its easy. But could we be going about this the wrong way?

Researchers from New York say that this repetition causes couples to become stale roommates in the relationship. Instead, couples are encouraged to "reinvent date night". They have discovered true science behind the notion...indicating that the intoxication from creating or doing new things together recreates the love that made you fall in love.

"The theory is based on brain science. New experiences activate the brain’s reward system, flooding it with dopamine and norepinephrine. These are the same brain circuits that are ignited in early romantic love, a time of exhilaration and obsessive thoughts about a new partner."

Recently, my husband and I had a friend give us last minute tickets to the theater. We loved the generous offer, so we took a seat. We had a great time discussing the play afterwards. Somehow all that talk was an aphrodisiac! Who knew!? Or was it the science behind it all, breaking up the monotony?

So what are you waiting for? Get some scuba diving lessons, go horseback riding, or pick a book and share it at a park over some treats.

For more information about the scientific study and quoted article "Reinventing Date Night for Long-Married Couples" click HERE.

Just a thought here

2009-04-25T01:30:00.005-06:00

I got these quotes from a fellow blogger, and I reeeeally like them!

Enjoy! ...
"In the context of lawful marriage, the intimacy of sexual relations is right and divinely approved. There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself [between a husband and his wife], for by that means men and women join in a process of creation and in an expression of love” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1982], p. 311).
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"Within the enduring covenant of marriage, the Lord permits husband and wife the expression of the sacred procreative powers in all their loveliness and beauty within the bounds He has set. One purpose of this private, sacred, intimate experience is to provide the physical bodies for the spirits Father in Heaven wants to experience mortality. Another reason for these powerful and beautiful feelings of love is to bind husband and wife together in loyalty, fidelity, consideration of each other, and common purpose." (Elder Richard G. Scott, “Making the Right Choices”, Ensign, November, 1994)
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"But we also believe in the good that can be derived from the appropriate use of intimacy in marriage. We are well aware of the joy and unity that can come to a married couple when this particular dimension of the marital relationship is nurtured." (Brent A. Barlow, “They Twain Shall Be One: Thoughts on Intimacy in Marriage,” Ensign, Sep 1986)
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"Some problems in this aspect of marriage occur when one spouse or the other either unwisely limits its use or uses it inappropriately. Sexuality should be an integral part of loving and giving. Any use which doesn’t include these feelings is improper." (Brent A. Barlow, “They Twain Shall Be One: Thoughts on Intimacy in Marriage,” Ensign, Sep 1986)
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Simply Sweet Marriage responds to Modern Molly Mormon subscribers!

2009-04-24T18:09:00.002-06:00

We recently did a giveaway at Modern Molly Mormon...here are some of their comments and our responses. A big thanks to "Untipically Jia" for all of her hard work in making our sponsorship a huge success!

Robert and Hannah says
I love Simply Sweet Marriage! I found them a few months ago and love how you can find some great resources for a marriage in a safe and clean environment.

THANKS for your support!

chelsea says
This is a great site...thanks for helping me find it. I like the magnet kit...poetry is great...but help is also good. Would love to win thanks!

Our Magnetic Poetry is really popular...especially with those wanting to keep the romance alive daily! A great way to share romance~on the fridge! LOL.

Rachel C. says
My favorite part of the site is their games section. They look like fun and not... um... I'm not sure what the word is. Probably nasty?

Our Games are another great way to especially help women set the stage for romance. Our chocolate games are super yummy!

The Caretaker says
I like the variety of products that they have. I just don't like the clothes part because I can't ever find anything cute in my size (even if it is coming off anyways...heehee).

Great News! We will soon be adding more of a variety of Lingerie, including more size options! Feel free to email us for styles you are interested in.

The Barnharts says
my favorite part is the blog- what a great idea!

Thanks! We love our blog followers!

Debbie says
My favorite part of the website is the education area. It's comforting to know that I am not the only one with

Our Education pages are a great way for anyone to understand our products! Questions one might have about the uses for thick or thin lubricants can be answered there and more!

Kritta22 says
I'm digging the quizzes on the sidebar of the blog

We are glad that people "dig" them!

*Marie* says
I just checked out Simply Sweet Marriage, and wow! What a great site! There is so much information on it- even a resource that can tell me how to become a certified marriage educator.

Thank you! Thanks for noticing our Resource page! Go ahead and check it out. ;p

Melissa says
so I checked out their website and I really like that I can buy intimate things for my hubby and me with out having to go to a porn shop.
Laurie says
My favorite part of their site is the products. You can't find stuff like that anywhere without seeing X-rated stuff!

That is one of the benefits of being a non-pornographic site! Enjoy!

Lorrie says
My daughter told me about this site. I can't wait to explore it more. I think the two books would be great to win, since my husband and I are going through this very thing right now.

Thank you to Lorrie's daughter for spreading the word! Check out our Books! We are hoping to add a greater selection soon!

Kemi says
Seeing a sponsor like this on your site makes me feel sad and sick to my stomach. Judging from the amount of comments ahead of mine, I am probably alone in my feelings, but I still feel let down by your site.I think you're walking a fine line. Any advertising by a sex store, whether "spiritual" or not (and really, how can one be? I clicked on the provided link, and I really wish I hadn't), is just one step away from pornography. It's like carefully leading someone down to hell.I've been a faithful reader for some time now, but I'm not sure I'll continue to follow the MMM site. I have to think about it. I feel like I need to go have a good cry. :(

Why the extremes? Why must a couple choose between Porn or Nothing? We are a welcome relief adding the romance back in and enriching the intimate relationship!

When we select our products we have the long term relationship in mind. We have gone through great lengths to make our website clean, tasteful, and safe. While many individuals have not embraced their sexuality in the conservative culture, we do uphold Christian standards for intimacy whether a person is Christian or Non-Christian alike. We completely understand that some couples may not personally agree with using products to enhance sexual intimacy. Many couples do not need them, or want them. (If you take a minute to read our About Us section, you will know that I was once in similar shoes).
**You many want to check out our Free page...fun for everyone!**

However, there are many couples who do need or want intimate products without questionable images. We have helped many couples resolve intimate differences, without the use of pornography. Many hormonal, menopausal, and nursing mother have needed high quality lubricants. We provide that...most of our lubricants have no sugar (often causing yeast infections,etc.), where many lubricants in your local store do have sugars or irritants. We sell lingerie, where both husband and wife can shop together! This is a welcome relief for many. Think of the many body image issues that women face...and looking at lingerie in a catolog with a spouse can often bring up unwelcomed issues.

Many Counselors and Therapists have also found our site to be tasteful. Unfortunately, our bodies are not perfect...and some women need a small intimate object. We know of a marriage saved by the use of one of our small intimate objects. The couple had been married for over 20 years and the wife had not once had the "O". As you can imagine...this caused much distress in the marriage and they were on the brink of divorce. After a few uses...the wife was able to have the "O" without it. We will NEVER include questionable images on our website.

Thanks again for the many participants in the book giveaway!

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Special Needs Child & Marriage

2009-04-20T17:20:00.005-06:00

Julie Baumgardner* wrote an article for The Washington Times about a strong marriage that sets a good example of how marriages can be lasting, despite the challenges of special needs children. Whether you have special needs child or have had a sick one...we recommend reading this encouraging article!

BAUMGARDNER: Special child adds stress to marriage

*Julie Baumgardner is the Executive Director of First Things First, an organization dedicated to strengthening marriages and families through education, collaboration and mobilization. Email Julie HERE.

10 days & Counting to Giveaway

2009-04-15T05:29:00.003-06:00

On this busy tax day...lol...

Reminder that the Utah workshop for women is in 10 days!

"Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage"

We are giving away some great gifts to those who attend!

Cupcake...Honeybun's or Peaches?

2009-04-13T22:46:00.007-06:00

Secrets of the Happily Married...

Studies have found that couples who maintain a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative communications are far more likely to remain happy. "Using nicknames and made-up language is an easy way to inject positive communication into everyday life," says Jamie Turndorf, Ph.D., a New York City relationship therapist.

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~Cutesy nicknames strengthen a couple’s bonds

What nicknames do you call your spouse? After reading this article I got thinking about all of the names I have heard...I think the sugary food names are my favorite. What are yours?

Do you have a secret "love language"? Do you have code words for when it's time to leave a situation or put the kids to bed? Or do you have code words to say..."hey, I am interested in..."? My husband and I have a dialogue...it is actually really nice because it is like reading each other's mind in a single moment and no one else knows!

Do you keep the romance alive with inside jokes or romantic history? A quick cute comment from my hubby of some personal romantic shared history can make me smile. It is often the thing I need to relieve the stress of the day and get right into the moment. How about you?

Easter Surprise! Free

2009-04-10T11:10:00.001-06:00

We are thrilled to introduce to you…

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Free romantic cards!

Happy Easter!

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We had this idea that we wanted to give everyone something free to keep the romance alive. We came up with some fun ideas. We started with free romantic cards for everyone! We have been working with an amazing artist, Summer Swanson over at Artfulife To get to know Summer a little better, we asked her to share her modern day romance story, how she met Dean, the love of her life. In her own words...

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"I started working for a really wonderful lady who was an interior designer. Dean worked for Vern our contractor. After months of working there, Vern, Dean's boss actually set us up. Our very first date we went to the beaches at Lake Tahoe. I remember thinking at one point when he gave me his hand to help me jump from a rock, I could live the rest of my life and feel safe with these hands. Silly right? I had just met him. Dean was so different than any other guy I had ever met. We hung out as friends for 5 months. My mom came to visit & was like Summer he is the cutest guy you've ever dated. I was like, well mom we aren't dating but whatever. I hadn't really noticed until my mom pointed it out how cute he really was. I just thought he was a great guy. Then the rest was history. I fell hard fast. We both did. He had liked me the whole time but was being super patient. I knew that he and I were something special. Dean used to bring me lunch everyday when we worked together on the mountain. One day when he brought me lunch he let me know that someday he wanted to marry me. A few months after that, we got married at a beach at Lake Tahoe. Fitting I thought. That's where we met and then where we married.

Dean & Summer Swanson

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We have a special relationship & marriage, a little different than most I think. We rarely fight and always have a lot of laughter in our little home.

*The things that I love most about Dean are his willingness to say he's sorry (we hardly argue, just not much to argue about around here)
*His sense of humor. He is hilarious.
*He's not very romantic but always does sweet things for me and the girls.
*He's a great provider
*Has a very strong sense of fairness.
*He's a wonderful father.

I just love him so much. Now don't get me wrong, he's not perfect...but he's perfect for me. Some of our favorite things to do together are talking, working around the house and when we are able we try to go on dates."

Summer has some fun artwork that she sells at her Etsy store, click HERE to see. She is passionate about Juvenile diabetes and has also donated her artwork to JDRF and many other causes. (She also works on commisions, contact her HERE)

Welcome Artfulife!

Your Invited to Utah & Free Gift

2009-04-07T11:51:00.005-06:00

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Due to the overwhelming response, Julie Hanks is offering another awesome workshop for women. The class is well worth the time and travel to Utah. Click HERE to find Wasatch Family on our resource page. Space is limited to a small group, so pre-register now!

ALL attendees in April will receive either a chocolate game OR a relaxing massage kit FREE from SimplySweetMarriage.com!

Lover's Dice ($10.50)

Romantic Massage Kit ($12.50)

Book Giveaway

2009-04-06T12:35:00.001-06:00

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Tomorrow we are giving away books over at:

Modern Molly Mormom!!

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What is a Modern Molly Mormon? Modern Molly Mormon envelopes the culture of the conservative life style of LDS Women.

(Not an official site of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

Don't forget to go back and enter to win the giveaway!

Live the Good Life!

2009-03-25T00:06:00.000-06:00

Sometimes, we all need a good laugh.

In dreams & in love there are no impossibilities

~Janos Arney

{Remind hearts to feel young}

YOU only live once~make every second count!

***A kiss that's never tasted is forever and ever wasted!***

TO BE LOVED, BE LOVABLE! ~Ovid

Just a reminder to be spontaneous and enjoy life together!

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