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Anniversary Gifts with Staying Power

Anniversary Gifts with Staying Power

By Connection, Quality TimeOne Comment

When it comes to anniversary gifts for your spouse, where are you at? Do you feel energized and inspired to pick out the perfect gift? Or does it feel like yet another occasion to acquire more “stuff” that will end up in next year’s donate pile? Maybe you keep it minimal with a card and flowers (which also just end up in the trash). Maybe for this very reason you’ve decided not to do gifts at all – and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Your wedding anniversary is a milestone to cherish and celebrate, but when it comes to the gift aspect, we’d agree – we can do better! Instead of gifts that seem generic, disposable or expensive with short shelf lives, what if you opted for ideas with a much longer payoff? If you’re wondering what we mean, here are 4 types of anniversary gifts with staying power. Read More

June 17, 2026
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Do You Need Shared Hobbies for a Strong Marriage

Do You Need Shared Hobbies for a Strong Marriage?

By Connection, Quality TimeOne Comment

“What things do you like to do together?”

“Oh, we like hiking, volunteering at our church, watching basketball, cooking…” Some couples have a whole slew of hobbies they enjoy together. Other couples have a harder time answering this question. If you fall into this group, you might wonder, “Is there something wrong with our relationship?”

While having shared interests is a great way to strengthen your bond and nurture your friendship throughout your marriage, maintaining separate interests and your individual sense of identity can be good for your relationship, too. The key is seeking a sense of balance and being intentional about staying connected in other ways. Looking for tips to do that? Keep reading. Read More

May 27, 2026
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Me Time or We Time

Me Time or We Time: Squeeze More Into Each Day

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How much time should you and your spouse spend together? How much time should you spend separately, doing your own thing? Like so many things in life, it’s all about balance. There’s no perfect equation, and every couple is unique. The sense of balance you find during one season of life may also look a lot different during another – that’s normal!

So what happens when you know you’re out of balance? Recognizing you need more “me” or “we” time is one thing, but how do you make the necessary adjustments, in a practical sense? We can’t help you add more hours to the day, but we can share some practical tips to help you fit just a bit more “me or we” time into each day. Read More

January 28, 2026
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Making the Most of the Moment

Making the Most of the Moment

By Connection, Quality TimeNo Comments

Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries – our lives are sprinkled with special moments of celebration, joy, sentimentality, and love that we want to remember years down the road. Ironically, it seems that the more we try to make them perfect, the less present we actually are in the moment. Have you experienced this? The truth is, It’s easy to let the goal of “making memories” distract us from what’s truly important. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the moment – in the moment. Read More

December 24, 2025
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10 Merry and Bright Date Ideas

10 Merry & Bright Date Ideas

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The holiday chaos is in full swing for many couples. Between traveling to visit family, staying on top of the school and church festivities, and managing all the gift lists and shopping, it’s easy to let quality time with your spouse get pushed to the back burner. While it might seem like you have many other time-sensitive priorities on your plate, that doesn’t mean you should miss out on enjoying this special time of year with your partner. Here are 10 festive date ideas to boost your connection in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Read More

December 10, 2025
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8 Date Add-Ons for a New Spin

8 Date Add-Ons for a New Spin

By Connection, Quality Time2 Comments

If regular dates have become part of your routine, congrats! You’ve established a habit that will pay off – strengthening your relationship in both the long and short-term – and that’s something to be proud of. So what’s next? Are you looking for a new challenge or a way to level up your dates? Or perhaps you’re experiencing a (good) problem – things have gotten to be a little too routine and predictable. Whatever the case, you could use some ways to inject some novelty and fun into your usual dates. There’s no need to completely reinvent the wheel, so here are 8 simple date add-ons that will put a new spin on your same old, same old. Read More

August 27, 2025
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40 Ideas for the Perfect Date

40 Ideas For The Perfect Date

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You know that distinct feeling of satisfaction when something hits just right? It could be a meal you’ve been craving for weeks or that first sip of your favorite ice cold beverage on a scorching day. Maybe it’s a song that resonates deeply at a specific moment, or time spent with a friend that soothes your soul. Or maybe it’s the perfect date with your spouse – one that matches your vibe or mood perfectly and leaves you feeling energized, happy, and connected. It’s not always easy figuring out exactly what kind of date is going to check all those boxes. It’s especially difficult if you tend to stick to your usual date night routine. With that in mind, we’ve put together the ultimate list of date ideas, categorized by vibe/mood, to help you and your spouse enjoy a date that hits just right every time. Read More

August 20, 2025
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3-Course Conversation Menu

Your 3-Course Conversation Menu

By Connection, Quality Time2 Comments

Sometimes the date night conversation flows easily – you effortlessly segue from one topic to the next, making each other laugh while still hitting those meaningful and sweet moments – and you only talked about the kids once!

Other times, it doesn’t click as smoothly. Maybe you’re both tired or irritable from a long week or an exhausting day. Or perhaps you’re just blanking on things to talk about. You don’t mind companionable silence, but sometimes you could use a little conversational boost. For those moments, we’ve created this three-course date conversation menu. Read More

August 13, 2025
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What Makes a Date?

What Makes a Date?

By Quality Time2 Comments

Do you have certain criteria that need to be met in order for something to count as a date?

Maybe it has to be somewhere outside the home and last at least two hours. Maybe you have to dress up and a meal has to be involved. Maybe it has to be planned in advance and take place in the evening.

While these are all characteristics of dates you’ve gone on in the past – and probably of ones you will go on in the future – are these the things that truly make a date? Let’s dive into some different perspectives. Read More

August 6, 2025
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How to Make Date Night Happen

How to Make Date Night Happen

By Quality Time5 Comments

A regular, consistent date night sounds great on paper. But when it comes to actually following through, it might feel like there’s always something that can stand in the way. Whether it’s an unexpected last-minute event, your season of life, financial situation, or daily life obligations, you can usually come up with an excuse to skip date night.

But there’s one important reason why you shouldn’t: your marriage deserves the effort, and it benefits from the intentional quality time.

So let’s try to make it easier for you. Here are 5 tips to help make date night happen. Read More

July 30, 2025
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