February 2009
6 posts
Musical cards
Guys - Mix it up
Remember that song that was playing the first time you kissed your wife? She does. Make a mix CD for her of some of the significant songs from throughout your relationship. Even better, record an intro to the music and queue it up in her CD player so when she gets in the car she has a special message from you and then a trip down memory lane.
Girls - Surprise greeting Even...
Cooking up some ice cream
Guys - You don’t have to be the top chef
Give it a try anyway though. Now is your chance to really show your wife how much you love her. Plan out an entire meal for her. And then cook it. Every bit of it. Imagine her heart all a flutter as she sees you in the kitchen, toiling away. Candles and fresh flowers always make a nice touch. And you might make sure it’s something she likes to...
The bacon cheeseburger picnic
Guys - Make Yogi Bear proud
Remember that walk you went on yesterday? Now let’s step it up a notch. No matter where you live, there is a park or lake nearby. Tell your wife you’re planning a special lunch date. Pack a picnic basket with all her favorites and hit the road. Make sure you’ve scouted out the location ahead of time. Something quiet and mildly romantic. Don’t...
Walking through a gun fight
Guys - Sometimes you don’t need the beach
What woman doesn’t like long walks on the beach with their hubby? A little secret for you, the beach is nice but it’s really the “walk with the hubby” part that they love. Imagine her surprise when you take her out for a romantic walk. Nothing big. Just walk hand in hand and talk to her. Even better, listen to her. A good...
Girl gets guy, guy gets neck massage
Guys - Crying optional
Get on the internet and do a little research. What’s the latest chick flick release? Go rent it and surprise your wife by actually watching it with her. It also helps to not roll your eyes when any of the following happen. Guy meets girl. Girl falls for guy. Girl and guy seem happy. Girl finds out secret about guy and angrily leaves. Guy wins girl back just before the...
Notes and games
Guys - The art of the note
Buy a pack of Post-it Notes, write romantic notes and leave them around the house for your wife randomly. One a day. Several a day. It’s the thought that counts.
Girls - The art of the game
Spend some time playing your husband’s favorite video game with him. Win, lose. It doesn’t really matter. He will think you are the most amazing woman ever. He...
January 2009
3 posts
Setting sail soon
In a few days we’ll start posting ideas of things you can do to love your husband or wife. In the mean time, send us your ideas. Email to theloveboat [at] me.com for follow us on Twitter and send them there.
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