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Live theater is available in most cities and it is always fun to take advantage of. We have two in our community. One is your typical small playhouse that you see in most communities and the actors are usually local people. The other is run through our community college and is a professional conservatory. Actors from all over the United States come to hone their craft here. Both are very reasonably priced and it is a wonderful way of seeing some great live theater.

When we first moved from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, CA we couldn’t believe how inexpensive it was to see wonderful professional live theater. The first summer we moved here we seen three plays in one week. Granted it is a different experience but it is still quite enjoyable.

If you want to have a lovely evening out, your local community theater is one way to have a fun evening date that isn’t too expensive. Our local theater is only $15 per person and the community college starts at $28 per person. Also, check to see if they have student or senior’s rates.

That is all well and good you say but you don’t even have $15 to spare let alone buy a ticket for your partner. Did you know you can still see a play and not pay a cent? That is right. Most local theaters are running on a tight budget and can’t afford to hire people to usher or work the concession stand. They need volunteers.

I know of a couple who love to go and watch live theater and see all the plays for free! They sign up to volunteer and are assigned duties before the play starts. They will hand out the pamphlets or take tickets at the front door. Sometimes they usher or work the concession stand during admission. They are helping support the community theater and they get to have an enjoyable evening out.

This is something you might be able to do for your local symphony or concert that is coming to your city. Call the place where the venue you want to see is going to be playing and see if they have a volunteer program where you can help out and still be able to watch something you thought you couldn’t afford.

So don’t sit home complaining you can’t afford to go out on a date. Grab your partner and see live theater because it won’t cost you a penny!

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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Ok it is the weekend and you are trying to figure out what to do with your sweetheart. Something that isn’t too expensive but you feel like you have really went out. Well you may want to try what Larry and I have done on occasion.

Make arrangements to have the kids spend the night at friends or family. Get dressed up and go to the nicest hotel in your area and enjoy a drink or two and if you are hungry order hors d’oeuvres. Relax, listen to the music and talk the evening away with your sweetheart.

Larry and I have enjoyed an evening doing this exact thing. You feel like you have gone out of town.

Plan ahead and make sure when you get home your bedroom is set up for a romantic evening together.

• Clean, Crisp Sheets
• Music
• Massage Oils
• Candles

Have a homemade or store bought dessert on hand to enjoy later that evening.

You don’t always have to get out of town to feel like you have.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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“Your marriage is a gift from God; how you treat it is a gift to him.”

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Are you so stressed and tired that you are seldom in the mood for love with your sweetheart? Then you will want to watch this video with Kathy & Hoda as they talk to psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor & therapist Hal Runkel. They both have some great ideas about on how to keep the love alive between the two of you.

Therapist Hal Runkel has some very wise advice that you need to listen to toward the end of the video.

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So what was your take on what the psychiatrist and therapist had to say?

I have said it before and I will say it again, “It is so important to treat and respect each other first then the children second.” You are teaching your children how to have a good marriage and your children will thank you once they are adults and married.

So who comes first in your relationship, the children or your spouse?

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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If you keep saving $5 a week for a year, a romantic weekend away will happen for you and your sweetheart.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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“Your marriage is a gift from God; how you treat it is a gift to him.”

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You have the power to make positive changes in your relationship. Saving $5 a week for a romantic weekend is one way you are doing that.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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“Your marriage is a gift from God; how you treat it is a gift to him.”

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With winter rains on the West Coast and snow on the East Coast it is a weekend to stay home. But you still want to feel as if you have done something special with your sweetheart.

You can make it special even if it is at home by making it an evening neither of you will forget for a long time.

• Order Chinese Takeout
• Chill the Wine
• Shower Early
• Turn on the Music
• Slip into something sexy

Slip on something sexy, turn on the music, pour a glass of wine for each of you and enjoy your Chinese takeout right out of the box and feed each other with chopsticks. It will get messy and the best part is when the food falls on to your body you can lick it off each other. Things may get hotter than your food but that is the point. Let the fun begin.

Neither of you will ever look at Chinese food the same way again. Your sweetheart may enjoy it so much it may become a weekly ritual.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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“Your marriage is a gift from God; how you treat it is a gift to him.”

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This week one of our local supermarkets had small frozen lobster on sale for $5 each. We bought 2 and for $10 we plan on making a Lobster Sandwich.

Our plan is to have a romantic picnic dinner overlooking the Avila Pier this weekend.

Here is our recipe:

Lobster Sandwich

Lobster Meat, cooked & chopped
Mayonnaise
Black Pepper
Salt
Lemon Juice (optional)
Romaine Lettuce
Green Onions (optional)
Hot Dog Buns – toasted

Combine chopped Lobster Meat, mayonnaise, pepper, salt & lemon juice. Place the romaine lettuce inside the toasted hot dog bun and add the lobster meat mixture and sprinkle with the chopped green onions.

There are no exact measurements because it really is to your taste buds. It all depends on how many you are making and how much mayo, salt and pepper you like.

Add coleslaw, bring your drink of choice and chocolate dipped strawberries for desert and take your picnic dinner to the beach, lake or overlooking the city lights. You will have the romantic quite time you both so desperately need.

There will be no one bothering you, just the two of you enjoying a romantic picnic together.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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The Today Show recently talked about the Central Coast in California as becoming the hotspot for wineries. Since we live in the area and you have read about how close we are to so any wineries I thought you would enjoy seeing the beautiful scenic area we live in.

Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards, Santa Ynez – We live approximately ½ hour from this winery.

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Daou Vineyards, Paso Robles – We are about 1 hour from this winery.

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Larry and I haven’t been to either of these places but you can bet we will check them out one weekend. This will be another great date for us to look forward too.

If you research I am sure there is something interesting about the area you live in that you haven’t visited or seen in quite a while. Make a date with your sweetheart to play tourist in your area and enjoy its uniqueness.

That is what makes your relationship interesting.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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Did you know Sunday is National Tortilla Chip Day?

So let’s celebrate it by making salsa, guacamole and margaritas to enjoy while watching Netflix or renting a video over the weekend.

Don’t have a salsa recipe you like? My husband, Larry, makes the best salsa in town. When we need to bring something to a potluck dinner everyone ask for Larry to bring his salsa.

Whip up a batch and let me know how you liked it.

Larry’s Sexy Salsa

1 Medium Can Whole Tomatoes
1 Small Can Diced Green Chilies
1 Chopped Onion
Salt, Pepper & Garlic Salt (to your taste)
3 Tablespoons Water

Mix all together and let set to bring all the flavors together

*For hot salsa add a few Jalapeno Chilies (Diced)

Want Guacamole?

Mash up some avocados and add a little bit of salsa you just made. Delicious!

When Larry and I were young and had no money we would make up some salsa, guacamole and margaritas and of course add tortilla chips to scope up all the deliciousness while enjoying TV after our daughter was sound asleep.

It was our little ritual. We would take showers and get into something comfortable then relax together with our inexpensive easy feast we made.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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So it is your birthday or your spouses and you want to do something special but you don’t have a lot of money. Well check out the list full of freebies I found on AARP’s wesbsite from FrugalLiving.TV.

**You need to be aware that some of these places will ask you to show proof if it is your birthday and also check to see if their policy has changed. So please check and make sure that they are still offering these specials or if they have discontinue their freebie policy.

P.S. Sign up long before your sweetheart’s and/or your birthday so the company has plenty of time to process your subscription and send you the coupon by mail or via email.

Keep those sparks flying!
JoJo

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