Creative Childcare on a Budget

Want some quality time alone with your spouse but don't have the money for a sitter? Start a babysitting co-op with your friends and neighbors, and you can all reap the baby-free benefits! (Let the date nights begin!)

15 Ways to Spice up Your Love Life

Add sizzle to a slumping sex life even if you're strapped for time and low on energy.

Secret Indulgences

Once you have children, you just don't have that much time to yourself anymore. That's why stealing a few minutes throughout the day for small indulgences is so important for your psyche -- and your sanity!

Sharing Your Passions

Are you completely wild about a hobby, sport, or TV show, and your spouse just isn't into it? Try a "passion swap" where you share your spouse's passion for a day, then your sweetie indulges your passion in return.

Compose Love Letter

In the age of e-mail, Palm Pilots, and text-messaging, there's something so sweet and old-fashioned about receiving a beautiful, handwritten love letter. Why not take pen to paper and write one to your beloved?

Throw a Grown-Up Birthday Bash

If you think you've outgrown birthday parties, think again. After all, this is the one day per year you can be treated like an absolute queen or king for 24 hours and not feel one iota of guilt. Indulge!

Nuts about Notes

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a short note has been known to change the course of history. When sent between husband and wife, notes are the sparks that keep the home fire bright. Whether you use fun and frilly paper or yellow Post-It Notes, it's the message that makes the note.

The Fine Art of Wining

Just because you're married with children doesn't mean you can't wine and dine each other on occasion. Mad for merlot? Charmed by chardonnay? Sip this sweet nectar together and enjoy the finer things in life.

Dance the Night Away

Ready to have a ball with your partner? When you trade in your date night for dance night, you'll have all the right moves. Lose your inhibitions and waltz or fox trot right in your own living room!

The Seven Biggest Driving Mistakes

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. When you're driving with such precious cargo in the back seat, how can you keep your kids safe? Here, a list of dangerous moves you should never make on the road.

Spouse Smarts

Time for you to test your knowledge about your significant other. How well do you really know your sweetie's quirks, likes, dislikes and personality traits? Take our quiz and put your relationship to the test!

Summer Beach Reads...Shared

Sure, we've all heard of Oprah's Book Club, but you and your spouse can create a book club for two that would give Oprah's a run for its money! Or read each other bedtime stories, sure to create the sweetest dreams ever.

Strengthening Father-Child Bonds

The bond between a mother and a child is legendary -- but fathers and children can bond like nobody's business, too. For proof (and inspiration), read on. We think it's about time for some equal-opportunity bonding!

Romance...on a Shoestring Budget

It's amazing what a few hours of kid-free time can do for your relationship. But you don't have to have a big budget to experience romantic adventure. Here, we suggest some great date nights that won't break the bank.

How to Create a Pain-free Work Space

Work can be a real pain -- especially when you're staring at a computer all day or slumped in a stiff chair for hours at a time. Here are four simple ways you can ease your pain.

The Joys of Journal Writing

Documenting your thoughts and feelings about your passions, parenthood, and life in general will help you take stock of the blessings you've got and encourage you to set goals for the future. Write on!

Reach Out and Touch Someone

A rubdown from your beloved can feel so decadent. And it's a lot cheaper than a day at the spa! Here, we offer tips for giving each other a deep tissue (and deeply romantic!) massage to remember.

Indulge in an Overnight Delight

Want to go on a romantic vacation without experiencing the sticker shock that comes with a pricey getaway? Staying in a local hotel for an evening might be all you need to reconnect with your spouse and recharge.