The Book of Shawn: 10 Life-Changing Online Christmas Gifts for Married Couples

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Based on the popularity of last year’s 10 Awesome Gifts for Married Couples (newly updated), I knew I needed to follow-up with another super-useful and fun gift list for Christmas 2010. I also wanted to provide you with some unique ideas that (mostly) won’t be found just browsing around on Amazon.

So, I decided to put together a list of the top online resources for busy married couples. Whether you are shopping for your spouse or another married couple, I’m sure you’ll find something on this list that will be well-received as a meaningful gift that will help to improve the recipient’s life!

While you might not immediately think of a digital product as a great Christmas gift (after all you can’t gift wrap most of these suggestions), keep in mind that more and more people are consuming their information electronically. Plus, these e-books and other online goodness are delivered instantly, so they’re perfect for an awesome last-minute gift!

Without further ado, here are my Top 10 picks for 2010:

10 Great Online Christmas Gifts for Married Couples

10. Stripped Down

In this great book, Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo deliver a powerful look at intimacy in all areas of marriage, both in and out of the bedroom. In a uniquely candid way, they share their personal struggles and give us real, practical ways to improve the intimacy and closeness in our own marriage.

Go check out Stripped Down for yourself and choose between the e-book, audio book and even an autographed physical edition.

9. Your Life. Live It. Love It.

I think the subtitle of this super-inspiring book by Sherri Kruger really says it all: “Hundreds of ideas for focusing on yourself, your relationships and the little things in life.“ That’s exactly what this book provides, and it is delivered in an easy-to-read (and hard to put down) style.

Go check out “Your Life. Live It. Love It.” for yourself or read my review here.

8. You Need A Budget

When you think of an awesome Christmas gift, budgeting software may not immediately come to mind. However, I can tell you from very personal experience that building a budget and communicating about money is one of the best things that a couple can do for their marriage.

And You Need A Budget (YNAB) is the best software I’ve found for bringing this valuable tool to your family with as little pain as possible…you might even think it’s fun!

Go check out YNAB for yourself here or read my review here.

7. A Simple Marriage

This first book by popular relationship blogger Dr. Corey Allan really is designed to help married couples get to the core of their relationship and work to make it better. It’s less of a sit-down-and-read book and more of a workbook that will bring positive change to those that seek it.

You might also want to check out Dr. Allan’s newest e-book: Buck Naked Marriage: Strip Away the Unnecessary and Focus on the Bare Essentials

Go check out A Simple Marriage for yourself here or read my review here.

6. Regain Your Balance

In Regain Your Balance, Ali Hale offers real, practical advice to help you find the right balance and achieve all that you want for your life.

It has really helped me make better use of my time and feel more fulfilled in my life. It’s not a theoretical book, it’s a book of action and practical advice you can actually use. And I love that!

Go check out Regain Your Balance for yourself here or read my review here.

5. The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life

Everything that Leo Babauta of Zen Habits writes is fantastic, and this book on minimalism is no exception. The sole focus of this book is to help you lead a happier, simpler life. If you like Leo, don’t miss our great interview on finding time for fitness (and MUCH more) over at Fit Marriage.

Also check out Leo’s other great e-books listed below along with his bestselling “real” physical book on productivity The Power of Less.

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Zen Habits Handbook for Life

Zen to Done

4. Love Everyday: Thoughts on Loving Amidst the Chaos of Life

Love Everyday is a totally FREE e-book that represents the collective talents of 27 of the best relationship writers on the web…and the planet. I was honored to be one of the editors and contributors to this project along with some incredible folks from a diverse set of backgrounds. This is an awesome resource, and more than 65,000 people have already downloaded it!

Go check it out for yourself here or read my overview here.

3. Kindle E-Books

Recently, Amazon made its Kindle e-book reader accessible to most folks when they introduced an awesome 6″ wi-fi enabled version for just $139! Of course, there are hundreds of thousands of great, affordable books to choose from from the Kindle store.

If you’re interested in rocking your marriage (in a good way), I’d recommend the classic bestseller The Five Love Languages. Don’t miss my exclusive interview with the author Dr. Gary Chapman.

2. Thrive90 Couples Fitness Program

This resource, which I’ve developed alongside super-fit marriage guru Tony DiLorenzo, will help you improve your physical fitness and enhance your family life at the same time. This 12-week, video-based exercise program was designed specifically for busy couples who want to get fit and build a thriving relationship in the process. With over 20 workouts that are all home-based and less than 30 minutes, you’ll finally be able to look and feel awesome while maintaining your busy life!

The Thrive90 program will be released very soon, and we feel there’s simply no better way for busy couples to start off the new year the right way. Sign up now for the Fit Marriage newsletter so you won’t miss the release announcement, and we’ll send you our exclusive audio program 7 Secrets to Look & Feel Awesome Without Wasting Your Precious Time Together… for free!

1. 15 Minute Marriage Makeover

The first e-course from Engaged Marriage will be coming very soon as well. The 15 Minute Marriage Makeover is designed to help you Refresh Your Relationship, Add Sizzle to Your Sex Life and Be Happier Together in Just Minutes per Day.

This is a guide designed for couples to work through together in less than 15 minutes each day. Over the course of several weeks, the lessons and practical exercises shared will lead to better sex and deeper intimacy, communication that counts, real romance for real busy couples, and new-found control over money for any couple.

Sign up now to be the first to know when 15 Minute Marriage Makeover is released (in a few weeks) and get a nice discount, too!

So, what can’t-miss online resources for married couples would you add to this list?

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