tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:33:08 +0000Thou shalt flirt ferociously each day with thy spouse that thy marriage shall be blessed with strength, joy and longevity. In everyday life its important to take a moment to keep the romance kindled. How can a husband and a wife keep the romance alive? Here are some romantic tips for married couples; including how to have romance in your marriage when there are children.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/blogger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)Blogger412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-2781211861138123479Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:28:00 +00002009-07-01T13:33:08.268-06:00date ideaSimilar to geocaching is a pastime called letter boxing: Letterboxing North America - Getting Started: "Letterboxing is an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity. Letterboxers hide small, weatherproof boxes in publicly-accessible places (like parks) and post clues to finding the box online on one of several Web sites. However, clues to finding some of the most highly-sought boxes are http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/07/letterboxing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-4491325005726803500Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:10:00 +00002009-06-19T10:10:04.606-06:00I subscribe to All-Pro Dad and an article on the Sound of Romance came the other day and it is worth sharing:"How's this for romancing your wife... do you have a song that you specifically remember her by? It could be a song that was playing when you first saw her or the song you two first danced to. There's no doubt that music plays a special role in all of our lives and this is especially http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/06/sound-of-romance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-738672178464303799Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:22:00 +00002009-06-18T15:22:41.024-06:00I came across this video with a bunch of ideas for keeping the flame burning. Check it out:Marriage Romance - How to Keep Romance Alive in Your Marriage Video - About.com: "Sometimes even the most passionate relationships can feel like they're losing heat, but with just a little bit of rekindling, you'll have those flames burnin' once again. Learn simple ways you can add more romance to your http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/06/how-to-keep-romance-alive-in-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-1471208776012747627Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:10:00 +00002009-06-16T09:16:43.222-06:00A&W Restaurants are celebrating 90 years by giving away free root beer floats. Take your sweetie on a date this Friday for free. Maybe bring the kids for a family night. Krispy Kreme also gives away free doughnuts to kids with A's on their report cards. This varies by location so give them a call to find out for sure. Doughnuts and root beer floats, what could be better?http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/06/sweet-deal-free-root-beer-float-at-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-9013996757313040545Fri, 01 May 2009 18:47:00 +00002009-05-01T12:50:21.698-06:00freeebookMichael Webb has been writing for a long time on the subject of romance and has a free eBook: 101RomanticIdeas.pdf. There are some great ideas, some fun idea and some interesting ideas. Check it out and let me know which ideas you try and how they worked out.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/05/free-ebook-101-romantic-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-3330520097379321448Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:18:00 +00002009-02-03T22:18:18.406-07:00Check out the Seasonal Fun Depot: Valentine's Day Freebies: "Valentine's Day Freebies" They have free coupons to print and other fun things.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/02/seasonal-fun-depot-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-8961507011409445858Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-01-14T11:19:16.275-07:00 Jan 20th is Inauguration Day and what could be better for you and your sweetie than a free doughnut. <!-- BEGIN_CLIP_CONTENT ID:506EA80E-1D3D-4432-922A-9651AC86375B:0 CLIPMARKS.COM -->clipped from www.news-record.comKrispy Kreme to offer free doughnut on Inauguration DayNever has patriotism been this sweet.Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced this morning that it will offer a free doughnut of http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2009/01/sweet-deal-free-doughnuts-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-7406319888583226125Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:40:00 +00002008-11-11T10:40:37.554-07:00Meandering Light . . .Originally uploaded by artnwine1If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in theperson. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in thehouse. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in thenation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.Chinese Proverbhttp://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/11/chinese-proverb-light-in-soul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-3229906830233041354Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:21:00 +00002008-10-30T09:21:21.696-06:00Free Halloween MusicThe music includes: Tales from the Crypt The Munsters Addams Family Haunted Mansion Beetlejuice The Thing Phantasm 1 Phantasm 2 Outer Limits 1 Halloween Bewitched Outer Limits 2 Amityville Horror Count Dracula Phantom of the Opera Ghostbusters Exorcist Dark Shadows X-Files Alfred Hitchcock Jaws Star Trek (short) Twilight Zone Darth Vader Pulp Fiction http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/10/free-halloween-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-4503890634504895792Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:07:00 +00002008-10-28T10:07:48.685-06:00Take your sweetie for a free taco today only! Just go to Taco Bell between 2:00 and 6:00 local time and ask for a free taco. What is more romantic than free tacos.Steal a Base Steal a Taco: "HOW TO OBTAIN A FREE TACO If an eligible base was stolen during the Games Taco Bell will make an announcement through selected media channels including a press release and its Web site www.tacobell.comhttp://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/10/steal-base-steal-taco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-4746043250163106165Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:55:00 +00002008-10-16T09:55:40.124-06:00fingerprintOriginally uploaded by mipandaNext time you are holding your sweetheart's hand, look at their fingerprints. Each one is unique. There has never before been a person with those fingerprints nor shall there ever be again. Your spouse is one of a kind, one in billions, your exclusive treasure throughout time. Take a moment and let your sweetie know how special they are.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/10/fingerprint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-6251094942424178628Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:56:00 +00002008-09-29T08:10:52.707-06:00In a recent "Dear Abby" article entitled HUSBAND CONSUMED BY REGRET AFTER DEATH OF BELOVED WIFE we are reminded how short and precious life is and how tomorrow may be too late. In a letter to Dear Abby a man writes of his wife passing away I recently lost my wife to a long illness. When she could no longer work, I tried to give her the best quality of life I could. It took a toll. I worked long http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/09/no-time-like-present.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-5120275975919993419Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:53:00 +00002008-09-25T12:55:32.502-06:00Support a good cause and get some free ice cream.Celebrate the 7th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social and Support the Make-A-Wish Foundation® with Cold Stone CreameryThroughout the month of September, Cold Stone Creamery will be selling Make-A-Wish wall stars to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Be http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/09/sweet-deal-free-ice-cream-at-cold-stone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-5828669930285952061Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:57:00 +00002008-08-26T15:57:13.032-06:00I ran across an article today with some good insights and advice. Here is a bit, check out the rest of the article.Put your marriage before your kids - Yahoo! News: "So here s the solution To raise great kids focus on your marriage. There are three keys to a successful marriage and family: 1 Recognize that we ve already chosen the perfect spouse. No we would NOT choose better next time;http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/08/put-your-marriage-before-your-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-3843999032511252899Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:04:00 +00002008-07-11T13:07:37.652-06:00In honor of 7-eleven day, 7-11 is giving away Free 7.11 oz. slurpees on July 11. Take your sweetee for a nice cool free treat. Check the website go a store locator.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/07/sweet-deal-free-slurpee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-3969656046987750088Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:22:00 +00002008-07-10T07:22:06.228-06:00I came across an article on the new "seven year itch" or the point at which many marriages start having problems. According the the article, it is now down to five years. From the article: Five-year itch: new danger point for marriages - Science, News - The Independent: "Scientists have discovered that couples begin to grow fed up with each other after just four years and are at peak risk of http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/07/five-year-itch-new-danger-point-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-4312779494340574235Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:34:00 +00002008-06-20T09:34:50.616-06:00We here at Ferocious Flirting believe that everyday is reason to celebrate and apparently we are not alone. Over at Bizarre American Holidays Homepage everyday is a reason to celebrate. For today we see that:BIZARRE JUNE HOLIDAYS: "June 20 is . . . . Ice Cream Soda Day" Now there is something you and your sweetheart can celebrate. Commemorate the date with a nice ice cream soda.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/06/everyday-is-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-2232051467569038413Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:33:00 +00002008-06-19T09:33:22.836-06:00I came across this article that really hits the importance of dating your spouse.All Pro Dad | Reinventing Date Night: "Rather than visiting the same familiar haunts and dining with the same old friends, couples need to tailor their date nights around new and different activities that they both enjoy, says Arthur Aron, a professor of social psychology at the State University of New York at Stony http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/06/reinventing-date-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-1371600640725370514Thu, 22 May 2008 13:39:00 +00002008-05-22T08:08:01.099-06:00My kids will often say "I'm bored" to which I reply "Whose fault is that?" Boredom and apathy are relationship killers. Just like my kids, we often try to blame others for our own boredom. And like many other things, we need to take responsibility and address it for ourselves. If you are in a rut, here are two ideas that will make life more interesting. These also work to keep your http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/05/2-steps-to-keeping-it-interesting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-6438309098109370305Fri, 02 May 2008 16:38:00 +00002008-05-02T10:39:21.363-06:00Copyright © 2007-2008 Wesley Berry, AAFThe origin and history of Mother's Day goes back to the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in the United Kingdom where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of day in the United States. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/05/origin-and-history-of-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-7035349812112801559Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:36:00 +00002008-04-30T07:36:43.045-06:00There have been several times that we have wondered what is going on but never really knew where to look. Now, at least for Utah, there is a site that lists many cultural events. From the website:"Whether you’re a local looking to get out and play or a visitor looking for fun things to do during your stay, NowPlayingUtah.com has just what you’re looking for, offering endless ideas of things to http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/04/date-idea-now-playing-utah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-1345337457555730025Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:45:00 +00002008-04-25T14:45:11.434-06:00I like this story and thought to share it with y'all. Click the link to see the rest of the story.Helpless Man! Helpless Man! | I Love You Recipes: "My wife thinks that I wield what she calls the spell of the Helpless Man. According to her, this incantation causes females to rush to my aid. Women, she says, are especially vulnerable inside gift stores, jewelry stores, and the aisles of grocery http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/04/helpless-man-helpless-man-i-love-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-6814155555652230820Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:49:00 +00002008-04-21T08:49:28.098-06:00 IMG_4673 Originally uploaded by mariacaridad HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?(written by kids) ----- You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you likesports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. -- Alan, age 10No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/04/kids-tell-how-do-you-decide-who-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-6609963295192689691Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:21:00 +00002008-04-21T07:18:37.302-06:00Everybody gets thorns or slivers stuck in their fingers every once in a while. Those sharp little splinters that are so easy to get in and so difficult to remove. It is amazing how such a small object embedded in the skin can hurt so much. Sometime they even require tweezers and a magnifying glass to pull it out. But oh the relief once it is out.Sometimes my kids want to leave it in. They http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/04/frogiveness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8261961.post-1751183180026655252Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-05-23T09:25:10.027-06:00Ferocious Flirting: Making Marriage Wonderful is published by the Cleverly Group and is now available for order on Amazon. We are all really excited about this new book. The original content has been grouped into sections to make the ideas really stand out. In addition, each section has an illustration by Val Chadwick Bagley.Thank you all for your kind support.http://m0smith.freeshell.org/blog-romance/2008/04/ferocious-flirting-making-marriage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matthew O. Smith)0