Alfresco Love

With summer quickly setting, what better time to take a cue from the First Family and visit the great outdoors with a trip to one of America’s National Parks! While President Obama wrangled in the West, there are plenty of parks all across the country just waiting to be explored!

Leave life behind for some quiet time with nature and your sweetie. Beautiful scenery and some fresh outdoor air will be more than enough to reenergize summer love!

Lovetripper.com shows a variety of ways to ensure your outdoor romance is as breathtaking as the views!

-Take a long stroll, hand in hand, and watch for wildlife
-Keep each other awake all night and watch the sunrise
-Build a campfire and roast marshmallows

Look at the complete list for ideas that will keep you wanting S’more of each other!

You Are What You Wear?

Lady Gaga, followed for her controversial sounds and style, knows how to don provocative apparel. From spandex suits to barely- there futuristic designs, she has certainly inspired a new wave of glam rock.

But can guys really keep a “Poker Face” when they see women in such scantily clad clothing? Are they looking because it’s real? Or are they looking at dressed up sex appeal?

A study conducted by Princeton physiologist Susan Fiske revealed that men tend to depersonalize a woman when she is flaunting more skin, creating an interaction that is purely physical.

So ladies, remember to leave a little to his imagination and maybe you’ll find a “Love Game” of your own.

Click here to watch a video on how to dress classy, sassy, and a touch of flashy.

Make Love, Not War

Don’t you want somebody to love
Don’t you need somebody to love
-Jefferson Airplane

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, what better time for you and your sweetie to serenade each other with the sounds of the sixties? Woodstock was all about peace and love and how music had the power to bring people together from all walks of life. Why not heat it up with Hendrix or feel groovy with Mr. Guthrie?

Researcher Stephan Pinker says language and music have always been a part of romance and are important elements in the communication process. Music releases emotions and feelings, bringing a natural “high” to dating.

So free love it up with some hippy beats that’ll be sure to put the rhythm back into your relationship! Can ya dig it?

Bon Appetite!

As the old proverb goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The new movie Julie & Julia shows fun and flavorful ways to cook up some excitement in your relationship. Through the life and recipes of the world renowned Chef Julia Child, the movie gives ideas on how a good home cooked meal can be the perfect ingredient for your very own menu of love!

With a pinch of passion and a dash of desire, you can be well on your way to spicing up your romance with any of Julia’s classic dishes from her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Try your skills on the recipes below and your sweetie will definitely kiss the cook!

*Renaissance- Inspired Leg of Lamb
*Roasted Veal Chops and Sweetbreads
*Seared Scallops and Quenelles of Sorbet

Resurrect That Romance

I wanna roo you, wanna get through to you
I wanna woo you, woo you tonight
-Van Morrison

This week is National Resurrect Romance Week and it’s time to celebrate your relationship by putting some labor into that love! What better time, (no excuses allowed), to show your sweetie how much they’re still adored and appreciated!

According to Romance Agent and author Leona Hamel, many people become too comfortable with their partner, therefore not making enough time towards serenading their sweetie with romance.

Need help resuscitating a lifeless relationship? Try these tips from Hamel!

• Spice up their Inbox with a romantic (or racy) E-card.


• Rediscover and repeat that magical kiss.


• Go skinny-dipping.

Check out all these revitalizing tips at www.prleap.com/pr/11743/

SLEEP OR SEX? PARENTS CHOOSE SLEEP

Did you know that only 1/3 couples with kids go on dates once a month?
Or that 63% of women and 49% of men are just too tired to tango with their significant other?
Or that parents' #1 sneak away spot to get it on is the bathroom!

AreYouRomantic.com's newest poll, "Romance & Parenting" discovers most parents want more romance, but just are too tired to get it!

Check out the full report on the poll's findings and find out just how much children affect the romance equation.

Also, for all you romance-seeking parents out there, check out our latest tips for putting the romance back into your couple hood after kids.

Here's a preview:

• Rub a Dub Dub: Wake up extra early in the morning (before the kids) and take a shower together. You'll get to spend some steamy private time with your partner and still be on schedule to get your kids up, dressed, fed and off to school.

Miss Independent

Reality T.V. temptress Kim Kardashian and her NFL superstar, Reggie Bush, called it quits this week with rumors flying that the split was caused by Mr. Bush’s inability to “put a ring on it.” Kardashian, citing the importance of women keeping their independence, was seen looking for a new house all her own just a day before the break-up was announced.

Asking yourself the “move-in” question can be tricky. According to an Ehow.com article, there is an ample amount of cons to consider before taking the cohabitation plunge. Sleeping habits alone can cause issues! Even more so, if marriage is a significant step in your life, your partner might feel it’s an unnecessary one if you’re already living under one roof. Check out some more pros/cons and tips if you’re thinking about movin' on in!

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