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April 23, 2003

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April 23, 2003

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I N    T H I S    I S S U E

* From the Editor – heavenly chocolate
* Sponsor – staying home with children?
* It’s the Little Things – washer and dryer
* Contest – chocolate surprise
* Sponsor – better than bears
* Tip of the Week – beat it with a stick
* Romantic Resources – 300 date night ideas
* Who is Michael Webb?
* Removal & Change of Address Instructions

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F R O M    T H E    E D I T O R

A representative of Chuao Chocalatier sent me a box of their
chocolate last week.  I have traveled in Belgium and France, both
famous for their chocolate and sorry Francophones, but this chocolate
was even more glorious.  And a box of these delights made from famed
Venezuelan chocolate is the prize in this week’s contest.  It will be
shipped 2nd Day air in a ice-packed box to maintain the delicate
flavors.

Have a sweet week.  — Michael

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I T ‘ S    T H E    L I T T L E    T H I N G S

Washing and drying dishes together, with his arms wrapped around her
waist.

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C O N T E S T

I finally got around to reading and sorting and uploading the stories
from the contest two weeks ago on ROMANTIC CARE PACKAGES.  The winning entry came from Anastasia and I named it *Queen of Care Packages*.

Most guys would do anything for a woman like that.  You can read her
ideas and 29 others at:
http://theromantic.com/stories/carepackages/main.htm

Last week’s winner of the Korean translating contest was Chris Walker.

This week’s contest is on ROMANCE WITH CHOCOLATE.  I’m NOT looking for stories how someone bought you a wonderful box of chocolates.  Entries
must have some element of creativity, uniqueness or something that
makes others think it beyond nice.  And of course it has to involve
chocolate in some way.  As mentioned above, this week’s winner will
have a box of decadent Chuao Chocolates shipped to him or her.

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T I P   O F   T H E   W E E K

Bust It Up
by Michael Webb
http://www.TheRomantic.com

I have one disappointment in life.  I have never been able to bust up
a Pinata and have candies and prizes fall all over me.

I have witnessed them in real life and I have seen them on television
shows and in the movies.  I just never personally experienced the
thrill of being showered with cool treats.  I might also enjoy being a
bystander who swoops in when the break is made and the person with the
stick is still blindfolded and disoriented.

One doesn’t have to go with the traditional “party Pinata.”  It can
also be made clear that what is inside doesn’t have to be shared.  A
Pinata would be a wonderful addition to an adult birthday party, an
anniversary celebration or a way to give a Christmas present.  Just
think of the items you could put in a Pinata (besides an engagement
ring box).  Here are a few examples.  Nothing breakable of course.

# Sports theme: Tickets to a game, baseball cards, peanuts
# Cracker Jack theme: Candied popcorn and silly prizes like plastic
animals and fake tattoos
# Turning 40 theme: Fix-o-dent, hair dye, arthritis pills, Ex-Lax
(not extremely romantic unless your sweetheart enjoys that sort of humor)
# Chocolate theme: An assortment of wrapped chocolates and packets
of hot chocolate
# Come up with your own theme special to the two of you

Have fun!

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~~~     Romantic Resources      ~~~

Draw closer together with 1000 Questions for Couples at
http://www.questionsforcouples.com

Spice up your love life with 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secretshttp://www.500lovemakingtips.com

Learn the 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships at
http://www.50secrets.com

Discover 300 Creative Dates at http://www.300creativedates.com

There is A Better Way To Date
http://theromantic.com/abetterway.htm

Read about The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question at
http://www.howtoproposemarriage.com

You can purchase Michael Webb’s bestseller, The Romantic’s Guide:
Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love, at bookstores
nationwide, Amazon.com or BN.com
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~~~  Who is Michael Webb?     ~~~

He is:
Athena’s loving husband
Father to Ashton and Ireland
Best-selling author
* The Romantic’s Guide: 100s of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love
* The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question
* 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 50 More Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 300 Creative Dates
* 1000 Questions for Couples
* A Better Way to Date
* 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secrets
Founder, National Resurrect Romance Week (second full week in Aug)
Syndicated Columnist, “TheRomantic.com Column”
Romance/Relationship expert on over 500 TV/radio stations
Founder, TheRomantic.com
Founder, Love One Another Foundation