You've heard of the honeymoon and the babymoon, but have you ever been on a marriagemoon? We have been on a lot but until now, we've never called them that. At least twice a year, we take a night or two and get away for a romantic weekend, or I guess a second honeymoon together. We usually stay close and we don't spend much money, but we make it special and we use the time to connect with each other. We've been doing this since the beginning of our marriage and it's always been a game changer.
I received my MarriageMoon package for free. But am posting this because I feel strongly that it’s something every couple could benefit from. All opinions are my own.
You’ve heard of the honeymoon and the babymoon, but have you ever been on a marriage moon? We have been on a lot but until now, we’ve never called them that. At least twice a year, we take a night or two and get away for a romantic weekend, or I guess a second honeymoon together. We usually stay close and we don’t spend much money. But we make it special and we use the time to connect with each other. We’ve been doing this since the beginning of our marriage and it’s always been a game changer. After our getaways, we feel refreshed, more in love and ready to tackle what life throws our way. In the future, we’re hoping to plan a week long adventure to someplace farther from home. But for now, our relaxing getaways are perfect for our busy pace of life.
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Whenever we get away together, even if it’s just for a night, we look for ways to make the most of that time that we have to spend with one another. It’s time when we don’t have to worry about work, house projects, personal projects, the kids, the dog, etc. We’re free to set aside the business side of life and focus on our relationship and the love that we have for each other.
We usually splurge on eating out. And look for a fun activity to do that we wouldn’t normally do for date night. Sometimes we’ll take advantage of not having to stay home after the kids are in bed and go on a late night walk. Like we used to do while we were dating and early on in our marriage. But we most often just relax together. Because life is crazy and we keep a busy schedule and having that amount of time to just be together is rare.
Earlier this month we got away for a night to celebrate our anniversary. My husband planned the whole thing and booked a room at one of our favorite romantic bed and breakfasts. We love going there because the rooms are cozy, romantic and don’t feel like your normal hotel. They have an large tub to soak in, provide you with sparkling cider and cheesecake for free. And they bring breakfast right to the room each morning so you can snuggle and sleep in late. When we’re looking to get away while sticking to a budget, this is always our first choice. Because we know that it provides a romantic atmosphere, gets us away from our regular routine and encourages us to put our focus on our relationship.
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My friend Chelsea from The New Wifestyle just launched a book that will only increase the benefit that romantic getaways have on our marriage. MarriageMoon is three day guide that will add intentional quality time to your “marriage moon” getaway. No matter where you or or what you’ve chosen to do together. I love this guide because it doesn’t take up more than an hour of each day. And its activities are spread throughout your day. Despite the short time you will spend with MarriageMoon each day, it will have a big impact on your relationship and the love that you have for each other.
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The great part about MarriageMoon is that you can bring it anywhere. Whether you’re going on an African Safari or to Antarctica. (Both are trips that Chelsea and her husband, Ryan or “Ravery”, have taken together.) Or if you’re choosing to stay closer to home, like we do most of the time. Simply slip your books into the suitcase with the rest of your necessities. And head off on a fun adventure filled with quality, uninterrupted time together. There are a couple of things you’ll need to think about beforehand. And you’ll be provided with the information you need to do those. But for the most part, the MarriageMoon is simple and requires very little planning. Just a willingness to invest in your marriage and each other and a determination to be intentional with it.
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I always look forward to our time away together. And am grateful for the increase in connection we experience even after we’ve come home. Our getaways seem to help us become a better team, remind us why we fell in love in the first place, increase our intimacy and leave us feeling rejuvenated in other areas of our life. Now that we have MarriageMoon, I know that our getaways are going to make our relationship that much better. Because I plan to pull it out and use it every time we plan to getaway together. Which should be at least twice a year, hopefully more.
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