After being married for 15 years, my husband and I took our first-weekend getaway alone! It was the most fantastic time we have ever had. We laughed, explored, loved, and learned new things about each other. It was a time of reconnecting and well needed.

That weekend showed us how much we had neglected ourselves as a couple without intention. So we vowed to make weekenders a regular investment.

If you have not had a weekend alone with the hubby, find a trusted sitter and take the plunge. Invest in your intimacy; there is nothing like rekindling a fire and watching it burn.

Weekenders: Need to plan and save.

• Somewhere warm, NOT close to home (we went to St Pete’s Beach and did all the things)
• Camping (if you like the woods)
• Local – weekend honeymoon sweet room service and relaxation

Day Trips: Send Kids away for the weekend

• Spend the day hiking
• Go to a show and dinner
• Get a couples massage and movie night
• Explore new areas, new towns… somewhere you have not been

No matter which way you choose to spend the time. The key is to send the mice away so the cats can play. Enjoy each other with no distractions.