• Monday, December 8, 2008 - Only 6 more nights... free SHMILY Time ideas
Some of you have written asking for some ideas at little or no cost for The 12 Days of Christmas. I understand COMPLETELY what it's like to be "strapped for cash", especially this time of year as gift giving is in full swing.
Here are some FREE ideas for you to love on your hubby...
Massages are a great gift to give! You could even make a coupon to give to him in the morning (so he would be looking forward to it all day) or mail it to him at work. To take it a step further, you could even make this a gift for the entire 12 days, picking a different body part to focus on each night (uh... I don't have to tell you what to save for last right?) A good massage is at least 30 minutes. Sometimes it may seem longer to you than it really is, so be sure to look at the clock by your bed before you begin so you don't cut your sweet husband short!
Breakfast in bed with a smile (and nothing else but a smile).
Making coffee every morning and greeting your hubby with a cheerful "good morning". How we start our husband's mornings have a HUGE effect on the rest of their day, as well as how eager they are to come back. (I know that I wouldn't want to come home to me some days!) Make it your goal to be cheerful each day for the 12 days. Start his morning with a happy wife. If you work outside of the home and leave before him, then having the coffee pot with coffee and a sweet note would be a thought too.
Pray for him each day. You could use The Power of a Praying Wife for this as well. Whatever you choose, and regardless if your husband prays with you or not, get out of bed each day with your knees hitting the floor before your feet do. Pray for the man God has blessed you with. Thank Him for your husband. Even if you're struggling in your marriage, ask God to give you the strength to get through the 12 days with love and compassion and to renew your marriage. You might be surprised what happens when he finds out that you're praying for him every day. Cover your husband in prayer each day... it may seem crazy, but YOU will become a better woman for it.
Hmmm... this next one... well, it's REALLY simple and may get one of the biggest reactions from your sweetie... but if you can't afford to get some "blessings" to wear... you can always do what God intended from the beginning! That's right... NO panties. Be sure to whisper it in his ear at the grocery store, church, or before he leaves for work.
One of my personal favorites (and my Beloved's)... Clean Lovin'.
Take a marker and write SHMILY somewhere on your body for him to search for.
Ice cream in bed together naked... one spoon. For the ice cream lover, you could get the pints of ice cream and have ice cream in bed every night. Don't worry about the diet... this is only 12 days... get fat on each other's love!
Some "Christmas socks" you wear... and that's it!
12 pair of sexy panties... one for each day.
Misletoe (need I say more?) You could used this throughout the 12 days as well by having it show up in various places in the house... or various times... and it could mean more than just kissing. Write up a note and let your hubby know... you may want to even make it a "treasure hunt" by hiding it in various (obvious) places... and then follow through when he finds it!
Three bows (or other wrapping ribbons for all over your body and hair) and place strategically on your body for him to "unwrap".
Remember, the whole idea here is to do what HE would like you to do. Some men may like to talk walks. Some may like to stay home and watch TV. You may bless your hubby with a coupon that says he can watch his favorite sports team uninnterupted, or it may be by letting him read a book. Find out what it is that HE would appreciate... and then do it!
I have been giving our bedroom an overhaul. My hubby is a pack rat. I used to be too, but one of us had to give it up as we could not afford a storage building so I did. Our bedroom was full of computers and computer parts. So much so that I had no room in the closet for more than a few things and no shoes. I explained to him that coming in the room zapped all my energy so the computers had to go, so that I could clean. We had so much junk in here I could not even dust, it took an hour to clear the clutter so I could get to the dust.
I have been cleaning for a week, re organizing, putting his stuff where he can get his hands on it quickly, filing his receipts, etc. Last night I bought some tea light candles, we have a huge tub and that is one of the fun things for 12 Days I have planned. Now that I have surfaces to put the candles on I am also going to get some good scented ones. I may or may not pick up some more blessings for my drawer, I already bought one, creating a room that makes me feel romantic may be more of a blessing right now.
This goes along the lines of hiding a message on your body. My girls get those temp tattoos. Maybe place one of those someplace on your body and have your hubby 'find' it.
~Jen W
and a woman seeking the Lord's Will (daily), a wife (striving to keep the romance alive), a "Smamma" (Step- mother) of one and a homeschooling mom of seven (I was never going to have children), who starts every day over (after messing SOME thing up the day before), knowing God's grace is overflowing (just like my laundry), and so thankful He's blessed me more than I'll ever deserve.
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•Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - ideas
The kids come running to him when he gets home from work to say, "Hi Daddy."
Foot massages (I don't do very often, feet creep me out) But I may do it one of the twelve day.
I think I picked the wrong time to ask him though, because he made lots of inuendos.