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What does it mean to spend "quality time " with your spouse? The answer may vary depending on who you ask. There is, however, one consistent comment that I routinely continue to hear, "Technology is killing the romance." Imagine curling up next to your spouse, wanting his or her full attention to talk about the day, vacation, weekend plans or life in general while he or she sits in front of the television and plays a lively game of Scrabble on the cell phone. Like the rest of society, couples are relying more on electronic messaging to convey their thoughts, but there should be some etiquette boundaries between you, your spouse and your technology.

As a mom, finding ways to stay connected with our daughters as they reach a legal age can be a challenge. They have so much going on in their lives, and it gets harder everyday to maintain ongoing family activities. When budget is a challenge it can be even more difficult to find ways to motivate young adult kids to hang out and truly enjoy each other's company—so, we took a trip together where we could balance activity with relaxation.