Showing posts with label memories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memories. Show all posts

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Stormy Nights are great for talking and cuddling.



When you crawl into bed and notice the flashing of light that lights up your room. Followed by the huge boom of thunder that startles your soul. These makes for a great night to snuggle up your you partner and watch the light show that comes in through that window. The rhythmic sound of the rain tickling your roof. The sporadic fireworks and sound show make a wonderful back drop for some great up late talking. Sit up in bed and touch each other as you discuss things like how storms made you feel when you were little. You can even act like little kids by counting after the lighting strikes and continuing until the thunder booms to see how far away the heart of the storm could be. Hide under the covers and do a little more of the teenage stuff like making out. Storm like this also offer a great sexual mood enhancement and you might find that when the lightning starts so does your libido. Enjoy the storm and all the memories it can create for you.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Coin Collection


Want to do something that doesn't seem romantic but when you partner finds out about it will make them swell up? Start a romantic coin collection. Save coins from the change of special events you go to. Things like movies you attend or romantic dinners you have together. After you pay for what ever it is save the smallest coin from that change and hold on to it. When you get home tape it to a index card and write down on the card what event it was from. Start this as soon as possible in your relationship but don't let you partner see until well into the relationship. After you have been together for a while pulling out a card with the change on it from your first date would be pretty impressive. You can also write your feelings on the card about the event or even put down little trivia things like what she was wearing, what songs you heard, or milestones in your relationship, such as first touch, first kiss, etc. Not only will this seem romantic but it will make it easy to remember all those wonderful times you had together. Just keep it going all through your relationship and you will have the best coin collection ever.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Make special scents around the house.


We all know how wonderful smell can be. They can take us back to our childhood or remind us of wonderful times that we have had. Scents can take us to specific times like Christmas or vacations past. Why not put the amazing power into your romance. Go to the store and find the aisle with the scented plug devices in it and start browsing. Look for scents that might remind your lover of past experiences. Like if you have been to Hawaii or just desire to go then pick up some coconut or pineapple scents. Want to make it feel a little more like Christmas time then maybe some pine scent or sugar cookie scent will take you there. Surprise you partner and put the device in when they won't be home for a while. Upon return watch their face as the pick up the scent. You might be able to take away a little of their daily stress by taking them away with these triggers.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Pictures Pictures Pictures.


One think I cannot express enough is that you need to document your relationship from the start. Maybe this might not be the relationship that is your last but what if it is? Wouldn't it be nice to have pictures from your early days together to share when you get older. Ones that would jog your memory and let you relive those wonderful days all over again. Cameras are great today you can make and save all your prints right at home. No worries about wasting film or having to take the film to the drug store to get them processed. You really have no excuse to not be taking pictures at every event you attend. If you have children you have to take pictures so that when they are grown and gone you can still remember them when they needed you most. Make an investment in your future and buy a good camera and start documenting everything that you can in your relationship and life.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Save thing for sentimental gifts later.


One thing you should get in the habit of doing is saving things that might be really sentimental later on in your relationship. These little reminders of the past work well as presents during the future. Some of the things I have saved and given as a gift are, the movie tickets from our first date, a flyer from the cruise we got married on and our first email conversations that I printed out before even our first date. At the time these didn't seem like important little tit bits but when you present them to your partner on your 5th year wedding anniversary they seem a little more important. Pictures can also be helpful so take lots of pictures when you do anything together. Other things I can think of that would make great gifts are: pregnancy tests from a child (great for a graduation present for your partner), the recorded version of a song that you first dance to, or some momentous of your first trip together. Heck you could even take a picture of the two of you each time you have an anniversary and then each year give it as a present as you add another picture to it. Memories are so precious to us and the simplest thing can remind us of the great times we have had.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Your partners Birthday take it seriously.


As we age we don't want to celebrate another year of getting older. However, there is that little kid in all of us that enjoys being the center of attention and getting things to make us feel special. You can do this for your partner, even if you don't have much cash. Things you can do without much money is number one throw them a party. Invite all their family and friends and just let them enjoy the company of the people that mean the most to them. You can also make their favorite dinner, or breakfast to help them see how special you think they are. The important thing here is to go out of your way a little to show your love. Flowers fade, presents get old but the memories you can build in this manner last a lifetime. Take this from me never let an opportunity pass to celebrate your love for one another. You never know when it could be the last time to celebrate or when it just might brighten your partners life up a little.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Video the two of you.

There is no time like the present to get started making a little video of the two of you for memories sake. Think about it how much you change in a year or 10 years or 20. Take a little video of the two of you each and every year on your anniversary and compile this video footage into a montage. Think about how wonderful it will be on your 50th wedding anniversary to see all the clips in order. Do something similar in each video weather you kiss, talk about things or do something silly. This will make a great memory for the two of you but for all the people who's lives you touch. As time goes by you will be glad you did this, it is a wonderful way to remember how we were.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Hang some pictures of the two of you.


If you want to really show your mate you really care about them, an easy way to do it is to hang some pictures of the two of you up in your house. Pictures from your vacations, or from the holidays it doesn't matter. Get the pictures blown up to an acceptable size and position them around your house in areas that they mesh with. Vacation pictures or Holiday pictures can go in the living area while pictures of you in the rain might work well in the bathroom. Pictures of the two of you in restaurants might work well in the kitchen or dinning area. Save pictures of the two of you kissing or hugging for the bedroom. Keeping images of great times you have had in the past help to cement your relationship and give you a constant visual reminder of how much fun you have together. I would suggest getting pictures you have taken through the years instead of getting some professional ones done, the one you take seem to have a more personal feel. You might have to rely a little on others to take pictures of the two of you, but no matter where you are someone will always be their to lend a helping hand.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Take time from the Hustle and Bustle to show you partner how important they are.


Right now we all are scrambling to make sure we have everything in place for the big day of Christmas. We are wrapping presents, shopping, attending school functions. While this is great and the time is wonderful we sometimes put our relationships on the back burner. Think about it are you giving your partner they attention they need, at this time also. Never put your relationship on hold for the holidays. With that said you can incorporate it into your planning. You can do the twelve days of Christmas for you partner by doing twelve special things for them during this time of year. No!, don't go out looking for a partridge in a pear tree, and you don't have to find a gift each time. Get a calendar out and mark twelve days this month and each of those days make it a point to do something special for the one you love. It can be as simple as a back rub or buying some hot cocoa to share. The little things mean so much and show how much you care. Don't stop there go out and purchase a little naughty gift for the two of you a sexy santa outfit or maybe a new sex toy for the two of you to play with. It is okay to give sex to the one you love for the holidays, go out of your way to show them that you still think they are sexy. Finally do the basics to make them know you care, like holding hands while your shopping, laughing as you spend time together wrapping presents, get a little tipsy with them drinking rum laced eggnog. Memories made at this time of year seem a little more special so don't let the season pass your relationship by.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Puppy Love.


A wonderful thing you can do for your partner this holiday seasons is give them the gift that gives back so much. There are thousands of dogs and cats at your local humane society that could us a wonderful home and would be the most lovable thing you could give your mate. So if you have room in your place or your apartment accepts pets then thing about giving your partner their very own buddy. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors so you will surely be able to match up the right animal for your partner. This gift works well with the children also if you need a little something to get Christmas moving. I would strongly suggest picking a animal from the humane society that way you brighten two lives during the holiday season. Those animals at the shelter have nothing wrong with them beside that no one loves them.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Break out the Christmas Shows from your past.

It doesn't matter if her 18 or 65 you still have some type of Christmas show that you watched when you were younger. The one I can remember the most is "A Charlie Brown Christmas" I couldn't wait of it to come on when I was younger. I even saw that it is still on today. One of my sisters and I would always stay up late on Christmas and we would watch an old Bob Hope movie called "The Lemon Drop Kid" If you go searching now a days I am sure you can find a dvd of your favorite Christmas Show or better yet find out your partners favorite and pick one of those up. Give it to them on Christmas Eve and watch it together before retiring for the night. Sad to say but a lot of people associate time frames with what was on television at that time. This action might just put him/her back into a time frame where magic happened.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Romantic Ornaments.


One of the nicest things you can give your lover each year is a wonderful ornament that means something. You can select a specific thing like snowmen or angels and every year make this the first present you give them each year. Picture ornaments are a great ideas if you have children then way you can see how much they have grown each year. Another great idea is to find ornaments that are attached to a memory. Say for instance this summer you took a wonderful trip to Hawaii then a palm tree ornament might make a lasting memento of your trip. Another great thing to celebrate is having a baby, so mom or dad to be ornaments will always remind you of the year of pregnancy. No matte what type of ornament you are looking for today with the internet you are bound to find what you are looking for. You could even pick up a little ornament that would hold another little gift like an engagement ring or tickets to a romantic destination. You can be creative as you wish with this and no matter how you go about it your partner will know how much you love them, and each year you get to relive this gifts as you pull them out for another Christmas season.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Moving Day!


You know even when you are moving you can find things that are romantic. Finding old pictures or keepsakes you have forgotten about can bring back a lot of fond memories. So as you rush to get everything done make sure to set some time a side to look over these items. Include your partner in on this and maybe make a date of it after the moving is done.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Let the pictures tell the story


I say I am going to do this every time we go on a trip, and by golly next time I am.


Next time you take a trip somewhere together make sure to take your camera and take pictures of everything you do. With today's digital cameras it is even easier to do then ever. Then get an album and place the pictures in order based on how you did them. If you don't do it soon after you get home you will find yourself scratching your head and wondering which event goes where. Place silly captions under each photo and label the front of the album with a specific title, such as "Trip to Italy" Then when you pull the album out in about five years you will have no problem reliving that trip or event.


This may sound silly but as we age we don't always remember things exactly as they happened. So this method will help you and your partner remember all those special times you enjoyed together. With today's advances in technology you can even perform this while you are still on vacation. You can email the photo to your house with labels already attached. If you take a laptop you can even work on the photo album while you are relaxing by the pool. So don't be like me there is no reason or excuse for not getting these memories recorded on your next trip or event.
(Special thanks to For Inspiration Only from flickr for the photo CC)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The family that loves together. (Click in this Title to got to the Free Hugs Campaign Site)


In our quest to have the greatest relationship in the world we sometimes forget that part of our love involves our families. We tend to shy away from some of the things that have helped set our love in stone. Do you know anyone that has trouble getting close to their partner or someone who has self esteem problems? Well, most likely that has stemmed from events in their childhood. Whether it was from an overbearing parent, an alcoholic parent, emotional abuse or physical abuse it can create a monster that may secretly rear its ugly head. A lot of times relationship problems are bred from these memories of youth, and it can take a lot of energy to get over them. With the help of a caring partner it is possible, but this is not my point.


As we set our relationships in motion we are not just facilitating a better state for ourselves, we are affecting the future relationships of our children. If we cannot get over our dysfunctions, our children may be destined to repeat our inadequacies. To help prevent that it is time for us to get our relationships in order and get our family on the loving train. You have to start by showing your children it is okay to be in love and not just for a day, but for a lifetime. You have to explain to them how to put the other person first and how to share. Make sure they know that feelings are important and that caring isn't something to be ashamed off. Let them see you kiss and hug, hold hands as you walk with them and most important show them how to be a rock when someone is having a hard time. I realize that every child won't respond the same to these actions, but you are giving them a great head start on having their own relationships.


Don't stop there. Maybe it's not too late for your parents? Do the same things around them as we have just mentioned above. Maybe you could rekindle something in them that they haven't had in a long time. Show them that your relationship is strong and you’re making it stronger every day. If your parents have a great relationship, then maybe you should be taking notes as you watch them. Family love is a gene, and it can be passed down from generation to generation, but unlike DNA this is one genetic gift you can change if you don't have the right combination. It may take some therapy or even sacrifice on your part, but it will be worth it.