Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This is a great article I’d love to share with you that offers tips on how you can enjoy the holiday no matter what! Even if you are not married, there are some good tips that everyone can soak up 
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The Valentine’s Day Gift of TimeIn these tough economic times we think it is important to again remind folks that the best things in life are free. To love, to be loved, and to give the gift of time is the best gift you can give to someone. This is an especially important message on Valentine’s Day 2012.
In our book, Building a Love that Lasts we report the findings and practical tips from our 27-year study of successfully marriage couples in the USA and around the world. In fact, we have interviewed couples on SIX continents of the world.
We found in our studies that there are seven pervasive characteristics that thread throughout all successful marriages. For our Valentine’s gift to you, we are pleased to offer suggestions related to each of those “seven surprising secrets” for saving your hard-earned money on Valentine’s Day by giving the most precious gift of all — your time!
Here goes, the Gift of Time just for you.
1. The Gift of Time for Turning “Two Into One” without Losing Individual Identity
• Share ideas for what you would like to do together in 2012.
• Talk about the dreams you share for yourself as well as for your marriage.
• Find several favorite old photos and relive those precious moments together.
2. The Gift of Time so there are No “Sacred Cows” in your Marriage
• Engage in an extended conversation about why you love each other.
• Write your lover a note with three things you admire most about him or her.
• Tell your lover something that has been a nice “secret” of yours over the years.
3. The Gift of Time to Show Respect for the One You Love
• Treat her like a princess — treat him like a king.
• Write an email telling your lover what you believe to be their greatest strength.
• Make a note to put on the refrigerator door with a thank you for something special your lover did for you.
4. The Gift of Time for Good Health and Health Promotion
• Cook a special healthy dinner and serve it by candlelight.
• Take a long walk with your spouse for Valentine’s Day.
• Hit the “snooze” button on your alarm clock at least three times so you can snuggle a little extra in the morning.
5. The Gift of Time for Marital Financial Health
• Don’t go to the movies, make your own romantic movie together.
• Forget the $60 bouquet of roses — instead paint or draw a bouquet or write a love note to your lover.
• Don’t waste your money on jewelry or chocolates. Just tell why you love them.
6. The Gift of Time for Touching and Intimacy
• Take a long walk together holding hands.
• Make romantic time for intimacy.
7. The Gift of Time To Make Your Marriage Spontaneously Exciting
• Have breakfast in bed together.
• Read a romantic bedtime story to your lover.
• Shut off all electronics for Valentine’s Day — no phones, no cell phones, no computers, no PDA, no television — just the two of you.
You see, the best things in life are, indeed, free. In these tough economic times, people are looking to save money at every turn. And the truth is, love — true love — should never be about money. As they song says, “Money can’t buy you love.”
Our 27 years of research on successful marriage has revealed to us that true love, true commitment, and truly successful marriages are based on many things, but how much money you spend on the one you love is almost never an indication of real love.
In life, love, and marriage, the most important gift you can give to the one you love is the gift of time. Why should Valentine’s Day 2012 be any different?
We have been married for nearly 44 years. Valentine’s Day has always been special for us. We make a point each year to NOT spend money on each other on this special day. If you follow our advice to you, expect the most wonderful Valentine’s Day ever!
Simple Things Matter in love and marriage. Love well!
About the Author:
As America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts, award-winning authors, and the SelfGrowth.com Official Guides to Marriage, Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz help international audiences answer questions about love, marriage and relationships. With 26 years of research on love and successful marriage across six continents of the world and their own 43-year marriage, the Doctors know what makes relationships work.
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I’m always tossing watermelon with fresh mint, so I decided to see how the two would blend in a smoothie. The result is like a cross between a sweet mint tea and a watermelon agua fresca.
2 cups, tightly packed, diced seedless watermelon
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon sugar, agave syrup or vanilla sugar
3 to 4 ice cubes (more to taste)
Watermelon balls for garnish
1. Place all of the ingredients except the watermelon balls in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Pour into a glass, and garnish with watermelon balls. Serve right away.
Yield: One serving.
I’ve been on a cleanse for the last week and I really am noticing how organic and healthier foods do cost more, however I feel that it’s worth it in the end. I had to ask myself, “What would you rather have an $80 grocery bill for grains, veggies and fruits or an $80,000 hospital bill for some surgery or extensive treatment?”
It’s truly a good feeling when you pay attention to what you put into your body…I’m feeling great and so far 6lbs lighter and I really enjoy eating like this all the time now. It’s true folks, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. Check out this interesting article about super foods and how to save when making choices in grocery shopping.
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Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible—even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges.
Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found that 93% of adults report paying more for groceries now than they did a year ago.
So how can we supercharge our grocery dollars and get them to do overtime for us?
Yes, some foods are obviously a better nutritional deal than others (think apples vs. potato chips), but there’s another class of foods that blows the rest of the field away in terms of nutrients and health-protecting qualities: superfoods.
Superfoods can help prevent diabetes and heart disease, repair damage to your body’s cells and more. But before you go piling them into your cart, know that some “superfoods” are better nutritional bargains than others. As a doctor and a mom, I’ve sleuthed out which ones are worth the extra cost in terms of their long-term health benefits. Below is the scoop on which ones may help you age better, ward off cancer and more.
Before we dive into what to buy, there are a few important things to remember about consuming these foods:
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