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Keep the romance alive with these
simple love ideas:

Write a love note and place it in your spouse's car, day-timer, lunch…anywhere they will find it during their day.

Call him/her and leave one of your favorite romantic songs on their voicemail.

Find one thing each day to tell your partner you appreciate about him/her (could be as simple as taking out the garbage, they are a wonderful parent, you admire how they handled a situation, you like their sense-of-humor…)

Call him/her just to say how much you appreciate and love him/her.

Surprise your partner with theatre, concert or show tickets of a movie or event you know they'd love to see.

While your partner is traveling, send a fax to their hotel, telling them how much you miss them and can't wait to see him/her again. OR Make arrangements with their hotel to deliver a small gift (ie: rose, chocolates) with a note, telling them how much you love and miss them.

When your spouse comes home, drop what you are doing to greet him/her with a nice,
prolonged hug.

Find a small puzzle (5” X 7”, 6” X 9”) many gift stores have them, assemble it, write a love note on the back of it, take it apart and mail it to them.

Make your own small, gift basket of your partner's favorite snack or treat and deliver it to their work.

Send your sweetie a text message or photo of yourself, (if your cell phone has the technology). Many cell phones these days even have stock smiley faces you can send.

Call your partner at work in the morning and tell him/her you would like to take them out for lunch, and then take them on a picnic.

Make a list of handful of things you love about your partner and leave it where they will find it, or mail it to them.

Plan a night to play a game, cards or build a puzzle together. Get in touch with your silly and playful side.

Plan an overnight trip with your spouse to a local Bed and Breakfast, hotel or cabin and make arrangements for a babysitter if needed.

If your spouse has to work late, tell them you will bring him/her dinner.

Surprise your partner with dinner, a card and balloons on an ordinary day (like you would on a birthday) just because they are special.

Sign up for a class (ie: dance, crafts…) of something you've always wanted to do together. No time like the present.

Allow your spouse to sleep in one weekend day, while you take care of their normal morning chores. Then bring them breakfast in bed.

Read a devotional together. This is a great way to start each day or end each evening together.

Attend a conference or seminar together, specifically for couples. There are many to choose from depending on your interests.

Write your partner a love letter stating how you fell in love with him/her.

Rent one of your partner's favorite videos, along with their favorite snack, and have a relaxed movie night at home.

Find out what ‘really' makes your partner feel loved, and do it.

When your spouse opens the blinds or curtains in the morning, have a love note or card there to greet them.

And Finally….Make and keep those regular date nights. Time away from kids and distractions is not only necessary but crucial in keeping your intimacy alive.