The art of true romance is keeping the spark alive. It means making time for each other. And in the hectic world in which we live, that is not often easy. But if we want our relationships to survive, we must put a little effort into “keeping the fires burning.” When we don’t, we can find ourselves in the doghouse for extended periods of time. To everyone who loves someone, I dedicate “101 Ways to Stay Out of the Doghouse” to you. – Heidi Richards Mooney (author of Romance on a Budget ~ 199 Cheap Thrills, Romantic Antics and Love-changing Experiences)

1 – Give her/him flowers for no special reason, just because you love

him/her. – www.EdenFlorist.com.

2 - Plan a specific night each week or each month for a special date.

Make it a priority and don’t break it.

3 - Take out a “love” ad in a local newspaper.

4 - Act like children, run through the sprinklers together or take a walk in the rain.

5 - Write “I love you” in chalk on the sidewalk or driveway of your home.

Read the rest of the 101 Ways to Stay Out of the Doghouse and Create Your ROMANCE on a BUDGET (pdf download)