Ideas for Romantics
The Intricacies of Intimates
I remember feeling emboldened by the fact that I was hundreds of miles away from home. Guys didn’t go to places like this where I came from. In fact, I was pretty sure we didn’t have a place like this at home. I stepped across the threshold, one foot, then the next, my heart racing…. »
#RC50 – The Holiday Proposal
It’s proposal season. I’m not sure if it is simply the fact that there is time to really be together, if gifts are already being offered, there is time to get away, there is a lot of family is around, or if it is just a time for new beginnings, but a lot of couples… »
#RC03: Romance on a Toonie
Romance Challenge #3: Your have $2 & no other supplies; you can be anywhere in the world. Create a romantic gesture for your significant other.
@Nuk3dawg: Send a mushy postcard she’ll get on return home.
A great time-delayed gesture!
@o0omunkieo0o: Easy- write down 50 reasons you love them on notebook paper. Make a blanket bed on the… »
#RC02 & #RC04: Romance me when I’m ill?
A while back I had the flu and it inspired this challenge.
Romance Challenge 2: Describe something romantic to do for someone feeling ill.
@AirJunkie Two words: Sponge Bath!
An especially good idea for someone whose love language is physical touch.
@allisonroesberr A comfy place to sit/lay down, favourite beverage and snuggles work here, along with soft tissues!
Sounds fabulous.
@lottloft… »
#RC01: Romance Me with Chocolate?
Romance Challenge #1: What is the most romantic G rated thing you can do that includes chocolate?
@Smoph: Make a little corsage of chocolates.. Those are cute! And tasty! ^.^
I’m intrigued. Can’t say I’ve seen one! Sounds like an idea for someone with Love Language: Gifts.
Difficult to Get Right
My own experience is that… »
Setting a Romantic Bath
A Special Guest Article by Joy Nordenstrom
Joy of Romance, Inc.
Is your love stressed out? If you want to help her unwind, de-stress but not CRASH, one of my favorite suggestions is a romantic bubble bath…
f you know you are going to surprise her, get started the day before. Take time to turn the bathroom… »
Gift Challenge: Male, LL:Physical Touch, $200
Looking for a great birthday gift for:
A younger married male
Love language: physical touch
Interests: marines, flying, boating, traveling, spontaneous, scuba
Looking for something in the $200 range.
I’ll post some thoughts after my report cards are in. In the mean time, please leave your ideas as a… »
Romantic Sunshine Songs?
It was a beautifully sunny day here on the wet coast and I was savoring every moment. I asked for suggestions for romantic “sunshine” songs and here are a few of the suggestions I got from friendly Twitter folk:
lenejohansen At the River by Groove Armada, its like falling asleep on the beach in the sun, but… »
The Romantic Side of Tinfoil
Romance Challenge: What is the most romantic (rated G!) thing you could do or have done with tinfoil?
What my Twitter friends said:
@phire42: Make tin foil hats & ensure that the government doesn’t read your minds – together! Conspiracy Theory Couples are romantic! – LOL
@phire42: While camping you can cook potatoes in an underground oven, wrapped… »
Seeking Ideas: How to Date When Money is Tight
Over the last few weeks dating on a budget has come up a few times on the RatedGRomance Twitter feed. Here are some of the ideas from my Twitter Friends:
@allisonroesberr: Hubby and I grabbed the camera, found a high spot and spent one hr taking pics of a beautiful sunset. Cost=nothing.
@guitarpink22: Play the guitar? Own horses? Live… »