It’s not often that I recommend marriage resources created by others, and I don’t think I’ve ever recommended something created by a Diva…

But that was before I met The Dating Divas!

When I saw The Divas top the list this year as the Top Marriage Blog, it really got my attention.

And once I spent some time exploring their site and then read this mission statement, I knew these ladies had something truly special to share:

We are wives, mothers, sisters, and friends who strive to enrich marriages everywhere. We want to celebrate the gift of marriage while inspiring others to do the same. It is our goal to provide creative, inexpensive, and innovative dating ideas that will bring joy, fun, and excitement back into the relationship.

We encourage all married men and women to take a conscious and proactive approach to investing in their spouse. By putting our spouses first, we are taken back to the simple magic of being head over heels in love again. We desire to help make lasting marriages, which in return will create everlasting families.

To put it simply, I LOVE what this group of creative women are doing to help busy couples enjoy the most in their marriage and family life!

Let The Dating Divas Help You!

After checking out a few of their weekly date ideas and other tips, I was really pleased to see that the Divas have a really cool e-book available that shares their collective top secrets to a happy and healthy marriage.  I decided to check it out, and I have to see that I am really impressed with The A to Z Guide: 26 Ways in 26 Days to a Happier, Healthier Marriage!

If you are familiar with my own book, 15-Minute Marriage Makeover, you’ll notice some similarities in format and approach.  However, the content is different, and of course the Divas are presenting their advice from the perspective of four women, which really creates a unique guide that I think all wives should read.

As good as the A to Z Guide is, I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that the Divas are working hard on a new book that’s really in their wheelhouse – The Ultimate Date Night Book

I am REALLY excited to get a copy of this e-book in my hands.  If you take a look at all of the amazing date ideas that are already on their site, you’ll understand why this resource is so highly anticipated!

Save 42% on the Diva’s Holiday Special!

If you’re looking for a last-minute gift or, better yet, you want to make 2012 a special year for your marriage, then you’ll definitely want to check out the special package that the Diva’s have put together.

You can get BOTH of these books for 42% off when you order by December 31st.  You’ll get the A to Z Guide instantly and you’ll receive The Ultimate Date Night Book as soon as it’s released.

How great would it be to have a regular, fun date night be part of your marriage in 2012?  Pick up these resources and you’ll be well on your way!

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I am really excited to let you know that Mandi over at Life….Your Way has chosen 15 Minute Marriage Makeover for their October ebook club!

If you own 15MMM and want to join some awesome women and couples as they w0rk their way through it next month, then be sure to check it out.  And if you don’t yet own the book, you definitely won’t find it at a deeper discount.  I love everything that Mandi does and I was honored to share the book with her community, so I am providing a very special major discount as part of the ebook club.

Go pick up your copy, join in the fun and make October a month dedicated to ROCKING your marriage…in just 15 minutes per day!

Click here to get started.

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I’m SO excited today!

It’s taken some time, but I am happy to let you know that your many requests have been taken to heart and my book is now available in your favorite format.

If you’re not familiar with the book, here’s a short overview:

15 Minute Marriage Makeover – Refresh Your Relationship, Add Sizzle to Your Sex Life & Be Happier in Just Minutes a Day

It’s time to refresh your marriage and enjoy each other the way you did before your busy life got in the way… and you can do it in just 15 minutes a day!

When you experience your 15-Minute Marriage Makeover, here’s what you can expect to accomplish together:

- Control over your time so you can put your relationship first & keep it there

- A renewed connection that leaves you both anxious to talk like you did when you were dating

- A plan for everyday romance that will keep the passion between
you strong even when “life” tries to get in the way

- A deeper, more powerful and more frequent sex life that satisfies you both

 

If you agree that your most important relationship deserves an investment of 1% of your time, then you are ready to take the next step toward a happier and more satisfying marriage. This practical and powerful guide will show you exactly how to experience the power of a 15-Minute Marriage Makeover in your own busy lives.

The Available Formats & Pricing

There is MUCH more detail, FREE chapters and really cool interviews available on the 15 Minute Marriage Makeover page.

This is also where you can see all of the new formats that are now available.  These include:

• Paperback – perfect for yourself, as a gift or for small groups who want to work through the lessons together
• Kindle
• Nook Book
• Apple iBook
• Premium Digital Package – the original PDF PLUS 6 awesome bonus interviews with experts you’ll love

The best part of having all of these formats available is how it allows this message of investing in your marriage to spread much wider.  And the best part for you?

The price has been drastically reduced!

You can pick up the paperback for less than $15, the Kindle, Nook or iBook for just $9.99 and I have slashed the price on the Premium Digital Package (with all of the bonuses) to just $16.99 to make sure this is affordable and available to everyone who wants it.

Thank You So Much

Without this incredible community and your support, this book would have never been possible in the first place.  And it was your consistent requests for different formats that would allow you to share 15MMM or enjoy it yourself at your convenience that pushed me to get this done.

You are seriously important to me and Bethany, and we can’t thank you enough for your support!

If you’ve been waiting for the right format or a sale price, now’s your chance to experience the incredible power of a 15 Minute Marriage Makeover in your own life.  If you already own it, it would be HUGELY helpful if you could leave a quick review on Amazon or Kindle, as this is the primary way to get them to highlight the book for others to discover.

Thank you!

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As you can imagine, I’m a big fan of utilizing technology to improve our lives.  This is especially true in our relationships where it’s so easy fall into patterns where we rely too heavily on our electronics and let it have a negative impact on our roles as spouse and parent.

Of course, as an Engaged Marriage reader, you’re taking the initiative to use the power of the Internet for good.  And I am excited to share the work of a friend who “gets it” and has found a way to combine her abilities as a therapist with the power of online availability to help many couples – from engagement through marriage refresher.

Meet Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT

Lisa is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Marin County, California.  Through her practice, she’s able to help many couples in the San Francisco area, and while that’s fantastic, it’s also limiting.

So, Lisa has found ways to make a positive impact on many more marriages by taking her expertise online.  I probably first encountered her on Twitter, and I was immediately impressed by her site and the resources available there.

Therapy-At-Home Workbooks

While she is quick to note that these resources are not a replacement for face-to-face therapy for those who need it, Lisa has developed several fantastic resources to help couples right from the comfort and convenience of their own homes.

There are currently two e-book based courses in this series:

• The Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples

• The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook for Couples

I had the privilege of reviewing a copy of The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook, and I definitely recommend it for couples who are looking for a therapist-led refresher on the big issues that are impacting their relationship.

This workbook is intended to help couples:

• Remember Why You Married in the First Place
• Strengthen Your Communication Skills
• Increase Your Emotional Safety
• Explore Your Relationship Balance
• Identify Problematic Family of Origin Issues
• Explore Your Marriage Logistics and Roles
• Develop or Revisit Your Personal, Couple, Family Goals and Marriage Vision
• Learn Tips about How to Work Through Three Common Marriage Problems

As you can see by the topics listed, The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook is really intended to get back to the basic (and vitally important) foundational issues in your marriage and strengthen your relationship from there.  For many couples, this kind of focus will have a dramatic impact on the quality of their marriage and family life.

I encourage you to go check out the overview page for The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook for all the details.  If you’re not married yet or are newly married, check out what Lisa’s offering with The Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples.

These are great resources available in a super-accessible format.  I love that!

Win A Copy of The Marriage Refresher Course!

Lisa was kind enough to agree to a giveaway of The Marriage Refresher Course for Couples for one lucky Engaged Marriage reader.  All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below sharing your answer to this question:

What is one area that my spouse and I could have used better marriage preparation?

That’s it!  I’ll choose a winner randomly on Monday, April 4th at Noon CST so enter before that time.

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Want to take advantage of an awesome deal that will not only help you out in all areas of your family life, but support a fantastic cause in the process?

My friends Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life…Your Way have brought together some of the top authors in the family life space with 30 ebooks covering a variety of topics related to family life.  Seriously, when you look through the list below, you’ll see all of the top experts in marriage, parenting, organization, food and cooking, minimalism, finances, personal development and everything else that’s key to helping you live your best life.

When purchased separately, these ebooks are worth over $450, but for four days only, you can purchase the entire collection for just $47!  I’ll do the math for you…that’s about 90% off.

A portion of each sale will also be donated to The Mentoring Project, which seeks to rewrite the story of the fatherless generation.  This is a cause that I think we can all be proud to support.

PLEASE NOTE: This collection is only available from 2 p.m. on March 21st to 2 p.m. on March 25th. There will be no late sales offered.

Get 90% Off Today & Support The Mentoring Project…and Get My Bonuses!

If you were ever thinking of buying even 2-3 of these resources (including my new e-book 15 Minute Marriage Makeover), there will never be an opportunity like this again.  For the price of a couple of books, you will have instant access to pretty much every popular resource available in topics related to your family life!

MY BONUS OFFER: As a participant in this project, I get a portion of the sales that come through my referral.  Considering I’ve used many of the resources and know most of the authors personally, this was a no-brainer for me to endorse.  You’ll likely see many people sharing this today, so I wanted to give you a little extra incentive to make your purchase through my link.

All you have to do is click my affiliate link and make your purchase.  Then just forward the email receipt you receive to me at Dustin [at] EngagedMarriage.com and I’ll send you ALL FIVE of the 15 Minute Marriage Makeover Bonuses that are usually reserved only for those who buy my book directly.  These are powerful programs on intimacy, communication, romance, finances and time management, and you can see the details of what’s included on this 15 Minute Marriage Makeover details page.

Click here to purchase your collection today!

Do You Like Details? Check Out What’s Included!

When you purchase the Simplify Your Family Life collection, you get instant access to each of the 30+ ebooks listed below:

Family Minimalism

• Inside Out Simplicity by Joshua Becker @ Becoming Minimalist ($11.99)

• Simple Guide to Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta @ Zen Habits ($9.95)

• The Minimalist Mom by Dusti Arab @ Minimalist Adventures ($17)

Food & Cooking

• 5 ingredients, 10 minutes by Jules Clancy @ The Stone Soup ($37)

• Healthy Snacks to Go by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship ($6.95)

• Healthy Eating Handbook by Melanie Thomassian @ Dietriffic ($27)

• Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home ($18.97)

• The Real Food Cleansing Guide by Lisa Byrne @ Well Grounded Life ($29)

Green Living

• Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel @ Rowdy Kittens ($9.95)

• Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home ($12.95)

• Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide by Michele Augur @ Frugal Granola ($8.95)

Intimacy & Marriage

• Stripped Down Marriage by Tony DiLorenzo @ One Extraordinary Marriage ($12)

• A Simple Marriage by Corey Allan @ Simple Marriage ($18)

• Buck Naked Marriage by Corey Allan @ Simple Marriage ($9.50)

• 15 Minute Marriage Makeover by Dustin Riechmann @ Engaged Marriage ($27)

• Getting Lucky With The Wife by Sarah Baron @ Anonymous8 ($18)

Money

• The Super-Charged Guide to Financial Freedom by Jeff Nickles @ My Super-Charged Life ($14.60)

• The Hybrid Homemaker by Melissa Gorzelanczyk @ Peace and Projects ($17)

Organizing

• Organizing Life as Mom by Jessica Fisher @ Life as Mom ($9)

• Tell Your Time by Amy Lynn Andrews @ Blogging with Amy ($12)

Parenting

• Parenting with Positive Guidance by Amanda Morgan @ Not Just Cute ($9)

• Finding Educational Activities in the Most Unexpected Places by Angie Kauffman @ Many Little Blessings ($7.50)

Personal Development

• Your Life. Live It. Love It. by Sherri Kruger @ Serene Journey ($19.95)

• The Gratitude Journal by Sherri Kruger @ Serene Journey ($5.99)

• Flying By the Seat of My Soul by Tess Marshall @ The Bold Life ($5.97)

• The 7 Week Life Cleanse by Katie Tallo @ Momentum Gathering ($20)

• How to be Rich and Happy by John Strelecky & Tim Brownson @ How to be Rich and Happy ($19)

Travel

• Family Camping Handbook by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship ($4.95)

Work at Home

• Smalltopia by Tammy Strobel @ Rowdy Kittens ($27)

Holidays

• Christmas Your Way + Planning Printables from Mandi Ehman @Life…Your Way ($4)

• Thanksgiving Your Way + Planning Printables from Mandi Ehman @Life…Your Way ($3)

Don’t Wait Around & Miss Out!

Personally, I think this is about as no-brainer of a deal as you’re going to find for those of us who care deeply about our families and want to be proactive about doing all we can to have a happy home life.  If you can find even just three resources above that might be useful to you, I’d go ahead and grab this bundle before the sale ends on March 25th at 2 p.m. EST.

Click here to purchase your collection today!

One last note: The sale ends promptly at 2 p.m. ET on March 25th, and there will be no late sales offered.  If you procrastinate and forget, there won’t be any way to extend the offer to you.

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