BList. Best Advice Bloggers on Romance.

It’s not often that I need advice. 

That’s the one benefit of being rock-your-socks-off awesome at everything too dumb to care.

But, occasionally (and by occasionally I mean pretty much not ever) the situation arises that I’m stuck for information.

It’s really only when Mimi is out of town and being all dodgy about answering her cell phone.  But, when that does happen, I need resources.

And that, readers, is what this special holiday edition of the BList is all about.

Usually, when I compile a BList it is a surprise, not only to my lovely readers, but also to the fantastically lucky winners of the unique honor of inclusion.

But, because I needed something from them wanted to do something special for this BList, I decided to reach out and get them to do what they do best for all of us today: share some advice.

And, as today is Valentine’s Day I figured I’d force them to share a love and relationship related piece of advice by asking them all to respond to the following question (in 140 characters or less just because I’m mean like that): How do you keep romance alive?

Simple question right?!

Wrong!

At least for me, romance is something that pretty much just lives on the pages of smoldering vampire themed loved stories and romantic comedies starring some actress named Jennifer (seriously, I can name at least 5).

But, every now and then, I remember why I fell in love with Dumb Dad (he used to let me beat him in Mortal Kombat sometimes) and I try to remind him why he fell in love with me (because I’m smokin’ hotness) by watching a full episode of Modern Family with him without Tweeting, texting, or pausing it to go get a snack.

So, what do my favorite advice bloggers do to bring all the boys to the yard keep romance alive?

Let them tell you on this edition of the BList!*

Rita Fighting off Frumpy:  Wine. Removal of excess body hair. And sometimes, batteries.

• Other useful advice: How NOT to Potty Train

Seriously A Homemaker:  We hold our budget meetings in the shower.

• Other useful advice: How NOT to Become a Dog Owner

Angry Julie Monday:  Time apart with different schedules keeps our marriage sane. Along with date nights where my mom watches our son keeps the romance alive!

• Other useful advice: How to have a great first blog conference experience

Blog Conference Newbie (aka the (UN)Experienced Mom):  Easy. We lower our romance expectations & then we’re always able to meet them! We realized it’s the little things that really keep it going.

• Other useful advice: How to get a blog conference sponsorship

Before the Baby Wakes:  Fight often. Make up often. Good bottle of wine, sexy mixed CD and all night sh!$ talkin’.

• Other useful advice: How to dress like a mom star

Mom in Management: We are mystery shoppers on date night. Get paid to eat dinner together & we can’t bail because we committed to it.

• Other useful advice: How to manage your money wiser.

Things I Can’t Say: Remembering why I not only love my hubs but like him too. Saying yes to lovin’ even if I’m tired. Occasionally shaving my…

• Other useful advice: How to beat mom guilt

A belle, a bean, and a Chicago dog: Thursday Night Date Night! DVRed NBC shows, maybe a Grey’s Anatomy, and a sausage & cheese BBQ plate from the local BBQ joint.

• Other useful advice: How to use a public restroom with toddlers in tow

Mommy Needs a Vacation:  Keeping the romance alive with lots of laughter, butt slaps, and wine. All of which is followed by a good roll in the hay.

• Other useful advice:  How to know if you’re a rookie mom

The Family Trifecta:  Well,we heard that ‘swinging" helps people keep it alive – so we installed a swing in the basement. So humor and being able to laugh together is
our secret.

• Other useful advice: Throwing an awesome party for a 5 year old

Now, should all of this sage advice from the well meaning blog people I love who probably don’t have a clue what they’re talking about fail, here is a little background music from #3 to make your Valentine’s Day all romantical and what not.*

That’s Amore…

 

*Please note: If you are actually trying to get lucky, do NOT play this.  His singing voice leaves a lot to be desired and he improves the words.  He’s not the next America Idol, but he sure does love to sing.  And fish.

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