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Aug 17, 2002 Present your plan to your spouse, explaining how long you’ll be away, what you’ve arranged for the children and what his responsibilities will be. Assure him that you’ll return the favor when he wants to go on a fishing trip or a golf outing. Agree to a plan that best suits the girlfriend with the most restrictions. If money is a concern for one pal, keep her budget in mind. A camping trip or at-home slumber party can accomplish the same thing as a night in a four-star hotel. Decide beforehand whether you’ll cook or eat out, and then agree on what to bring. See a chick flick. Whether that means going out to a movie or renting one, viewing a film your husband would have no interest in will feel good. Pick a coordinator. If there are more than two of you going on the trip, let one person be the organizer who handles all the details. Use e-mail to make communication easier. Although any change in your routine will have benefits, if you can build around one shared interest or hobby, you’re apt to enjoy it more. Think about a post-trip activity to make the memories last. Try writing a journal to send to each other. Each person writes something in it then sends it on, keeping their getaway alive and building excitement and anticipation for the next one. ------------ Teresa Cook is the official "home" columnist for Useless-Knowledge.com. Teresa is a 25 year old homemaker who lives in Idaho. She is married and has two children. Email Teresa: tdcook92@hotmail.com Comment on this column in the forum. ------------ |
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