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An Affair with Your Husband: A Great Escape

While the kids are in school, why not plan a romantic date with your husband?

Attention all moms out there—do you remember romance?

For parents of young children especially, romance often takes a back seat to the children’s needs. When your day includes running the kids to school, sports and other activities, working, making dinner and helping with homework, where’s the energy left for just you and your sweetie?

Your relationship with your husband is primary, though it can often get ignored when raising children. It’s important for your children to be raised with two parents who foster their own loving relationship—not only does it set a good example for their future relationships, but it also provides them with security.

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Believe me, your kids will be off on their own before you realize it. After years of putting your relationship last, you may discover you have forgotten who your partner really is.

What better way to take some time out for each other than an afternoon getaway? The kids are in school, so there’s no worry about babysitters or guilty feelings from leaving the kids.

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Did you know that The Champagne Lodge in Willowbrook offers a fabulous Mimosa special in February? This afternoon getaway features a four-hour stay in their Premium suites, complete with champagne, orange juice and rose petals for only $135—all the makings of a romantic afternoon. Other afternoon getaways range from $90 and up.

Why not make an afternoon date a regular monthly event? It will be like having an affair with your own husband!

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