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May 5, 2004

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TheRomantic.com Tip of the Week

May 5, 2004

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~~~    In This Issue    ~~~

* From the Editor – picnics and moms
* It’s the Little Things – bring good cheer
* Sponsor – marriage makeover
* Contest – saying/writing I Love You
* Sponsor – money makeover
* Tip of the Week – Shakespeare in the park
* Romantic Resources – get even closer
* Who is Michael Webb?
* Removal/Change of Address Instructions

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~~~    From the Editor      ~~~

One day last week instead of having lunch at the table, I put down a
blanket on the front lawn and we all had a picnic instead.  It took
maybe 5 extra minutes of effort but it made the meal ten times more
enjoyable.  This weeks tip is a great picnic idea.  Tis the season!

If you are searching for great Mothers Day ideas, I have a collection
of stories on my site at:
http://theromantic.com/stories/mothersday/main.htm

Have a fun week.  — Michael

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~~~   It’s the Little Things   ~~~

Picking strawberries or baking cookies and taking them together to a
friend or neighbor who could use some cheering up

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~~~  Contest     ~~~

Thanks to everyone who voted in last weeks contest for the best Garden
Romance story.  *Two Peas in a Pod* was the clear favorite.  The
winner can claim her prize and from all who voted I picked out the
name of Kristina Feist.  Both can go to the prize vault and pick their
prizes.

If you want to read the winning entry, go here:
http://theromantic.com/stories/gardens/main.htm

This week’s contest is on *Creative Ways to Say I Love You*.  I have
written it on the snow and on the bathroom mirror with rubbing alcohol
(shows up when steamed).  What unique and creative ways have you seen
been used to say or spell those loving words?

Entries must be received by Monday from all the entries I will choose
one person as the winner who will win TWO prizes from the prize vault
since I have had so many new prizes recently added.

TheRomantic.com’s ever growing PRIZE VAULT is filled with books,
several board games including Romantic Sensations, An Enchanting
Evening and others, CDs, dance lessons and other fun stuff at

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~~~    Tip of the Week    ~~~

As You Like It
by Claire R Morris
http://www.TheRomantic.com

I decided to throw a surprise picnic for the guy I was dating.
However, having done picnic before, I wanted to somehow make this one
different.  And so, I decided to use the wonderkind of romance
himself, Mr. William Shakespeare.  I grabbed one of his great works,
As You Like It (although any great romance or romantic comedy will
do).  I then told my significant other to meet me in this park at a
certain time.

I arrived early and set up all the picnic things.  The best part,
however, was that I dressed the part.  I came in a long white gown
from the era and was daintily reclined on the blanket when he arrived.
In the car, I also had an outfit for him to change into when he got
there.  We spent an afternoon dining on fine food and reading romantic
scenes from Shakespeare in “authentic” garb.  Quite romantic.

More picnic ideas here:
http://theromantic.com/stories/picnic/main.htm

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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