Put Some Fire Into Your Marriage (Giveaway!)

February 8, 2009 by AmyS  

The winner for this giveaway will be announced on Thursday, February 19.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, we couldn’t think of a better time to introduce new MONTHLY giveaway’s from Heart of the Matter! These will be bigger and better than our previous weekly giveaways. Although loving our spouse should be daily on our minds, February is synonymous with LOVE and ROMANCE. This month, we are giving away a package that is guaranteed to delight you and your sweetheart. You will receive:
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To enter…tell us three things that you can do (outside the bedroom) that would show your spouse just how much you care. Big or small, there is no better time to look past your own desires and speak your spouse’s love language! Leave your comment before Monday, February 16th at 10pm EST.

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130 Comments on "Put Some Fire Into Your Marriage (Giveaway!)"

  1. Lisa V. on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:03 pm 

    Great giveaway! Three things would include show respect, show appreciation, and take him to his favorite restaurant.

    Lisa V.’s last blog post..Total Money Makeover

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  2. Tiany on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:08 pm 

    Great Giveaway! Thanks for sharing it on THL! :-)

    Tiany’s last blog post..Shauna replied to the discussion Mark Kistler – Online Art Lessons

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  3. Nikowa@KHA on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:24 pm 

    I love leaving him little notes around the house…
    I also try to make his plate (& favorite dessert)…
    and I like to remind him that we appreciate all he does.

    Nikowa@KHA’s last blog post..That kinda day

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  4. Angela on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:28 pm 

    Woohoo! Love this giveaway. Hm..3 things to show appreciation. The first would be to cook a homemade meal. I know this would be his first choice. The second would be spend more time with him outside. The third to show appreciation would be to remind him how much I love him.

    Angela’s last blog post..Put Some Fire Into Your Marriage Giveaway!!

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  5. Anna-Marie on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:39 pm 

    This is an awesome giveaway!

    1) c\Cook him his favorite meal

    2) Give him time at the driving range

    3) Give him a foot rub. He’s always doing that for me.

    Anna-Marie’s last blog post..Finishing is where it’s at

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  6. sprittibee on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:44 pm 

    I actually added an item in to my resolutions this year: Find 16 ways to please my man (since in January we celebrated 16 years as married people). I’ve already found a few… but each man is different.

    1. Cook at home most of the week. My man doesn’t mind taking me out to eat, but he would rather save it for special occasions, payday, or when we are really busy doing some project that doesn’t allow for us to take time to cook. This saves us money and shows that I care enough to make him his favorite foods. I love to hear him say he likes my food better when we are out at restaurants anyway, so when you give – you get back!

    2. Keep the kitchen clean. The biggest pet peeve my man has is a dirty sink. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t contribute to the chaos and dishes that pile up there… but if the kids and I keep the sink and counters clean, he’s usually a lot less bothered by other clutter or school papers/supplies that haven’t been put away.

    3. Clean the garage out. Yeah, I know the garage is a man’s cave… but after moving as much as we have over the years, we tend to never get out of boxes. Having a clean garage makes my man super happy. We were going to tackle it today together, actually… but he ended up staking a tree and working in the yard instead. Maybe next weekend. I vowed to make that one of my anniversary presents for him this year… to put in cabinets, a work table, and to paint the concrete and walls in there to make it feel like “His Space”.

    I’m still working on my list this year. I figure by December, I’ll be in a bright and shiny new spot in our marriage if I keep focusing on one or two things each month to make him smile.

    sprittibee’s last blog post..Food for Forgiveness

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  7. Carolyn G on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:49 pm 

    The things I can do are:
    Telling him I love him everyday and then showing him by the way I behave
    Cooking him his favorite meal
    Doing something special like doing his usual chores and giving him a break from them

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  8. Jenifer on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:03 pm 

    My three things, and I try to do these a few times a year, are this:

    1. Mail a note of appreciation to his work. He never even mentions that he gets them but he keeps them in his car so I know they mean a lot to him.

    2. I talk to my kids about how special he is and all the things he does for our family even when people aren’t watching. He may or may not be around but the info always gets back to him somehow.

    3. When he goes on a business trip we go out of our way to have the house totally spotless when he gets home. Sometimes in the rush of day to day we get caught up and housework gets left behind. I know he takes pride in our home and this shows him that we care too.

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  9. Chris Worthy on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:04 pm 

    Fun giveaway! I’ll be very specific on this one: Prime rib, peach cobbler and chocolate pie — but not all at the same time. :)

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  10. Mandy Mom on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:07 pm 

    Other than what I already do:

    1. Give him my undivided attention when he walks through the door- I’m sure a big hug and kiss would be appreciated!
    2. Make fish for dinner, even though I hate seafood… lol!
    3. More cuddle time, just sitting with him, hugging him, etc… instead of being a “Martha”… busy around the house.

    Mandy Mom’s last blog post..Overheard…

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  11. Bethany L. on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:08 pm 

    What a great give-away! The ways my husband most appreciates me showing I care are these: say I love you frequently; give him my complete attention when he talks; make steak and potatoes for dinner.

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  12. Marine Corps Nomads on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:09 pm 

    Things that I do to show my husband that I care:
    1) Greet my husband with a hug and kiss when he arrives home from work.
    2) Make sure that my husband always has good, homecooked food to eat.
    3) Leave little notes and/or messages telling him how much I love him and appreciate all that he does.
    In other words, I make him feel like the king of our home.

    Marine Corps Nomads’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Baking Day

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  13. Michelle on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:19 pm 

    1) Give him a backrub that lasts longer than a minute
    2) Back him his favorite cookies and pack them for him to take to work.
    3) I always wanted to send him a flower/candy basket at work so this year, I’m sending him a candy-gram at work since he works Saturdays.

    Michelle’s last blog post..Happy Valentine’s Day to The Goob

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  14. Karin Katherine on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:32 pm 

    The three things that I could do to show my spouse that I care would be:

    1.) Take an interest in his interests—such as golf. His biggest dream is for us to golf together on vacations and such.

    2.) Praise him in front of others. I know my husband needs to hear my praise. Unfortunately, he doesn’t hear it as much as he should. As important as it is for him to hear it to me, I think it would be nice if I praised him in front of others.

    3.) Make coffee for him in the morning and bring it to him. It’s a small gesture that would mean a lot to him. I often put my husbands needs behind our children’s. It’s not right.

    Karin Katherine’s last blog post..Things I never thought I’d say…

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  15. JoAnn on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:36 pm 

    I like this giveaway. Show him I respect him, stop correcting his grammer (it’s a habit, homeschool mom you know)and continue to watch the movies he likes even when I don’t like them.

    JoAnn

    JoAnn’s last blog post..Can’t think of a title

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  16. Megret on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:40 pm 

    - Get up early (or set the timer) to make and bring him a cup of hot coffee before he’s even awake yet.

    - Rub his feet (it works both ways — I just haven’t learned this yet!)

    - Compliment/esteem him verbally IN FRONT OF friends and family

    Thanks for the chance,
    Megret
    musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. lori@allyouhavetogive on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:40 pm 

    Three things eh? Well, I had MY list but I decided to ask HIM what I do that shows I care…

    1. “You allow me to indulge in my “obsession” with the Clemson Tigers and you usually act interested:)”
    2. “You laugh with me, not at me”
    3. “You make me feel as if I’m the only person in the world…you ALWAYS put me first.”

    hmmmmmmm…..
    I’d have to agree with those, but I had on my list that I show I care by CLEANING out his car and those yucky cup holders, and
    go fishing with him….

    He’s MY man!
    lori

    lori@allyouhavetogive’s last blog post..

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  18. Erica M on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 7:41 pm 

    1. Speak well of him at all times, even when he’s not listening.
    2. Go out of my way to run an errand for him, or pick up something he likes to eat.
    3. Dress nicely every day, even if I don’t plan to go somewhere. I can still do it for him!

    Erica M’s last blog post..Targus Grypton Tripod Giveaway

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  19. Liz on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:03 pm 

    1. Don’t nag at him for dropping his clothes right in front of the hamper.
    2. Don’t complain about my day. He had a hard day too.
    3. Cook something he likes for dinner, even if it means a little more work.

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  20. Jodi Davis on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:04 pm 

    Wow! Great giveaway!
    1. Get up before you have to and make him breakfast.
    2. Keep a tidy and orderly home.
    3. Great him with a hug and kiss every day when he comes home from work.

    Jodi Davis’s last blog post..Spices

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  21. Marybeth Whalen on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:33 pm 

    1. Get up and hug him when he comes home– welcome him like the conquering hero he is.

    2. Don’t criticize him or speak disprespectfully to him.

    3. Keep the house organized and clean so that he doesn’t walk into a mess.

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  22. Kendra on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:43 pm 

    1. Steak
    2. Corona
    3. Another steak

    But his love language is physical touch…

    Kendra’s last blog post..The Brand New CIRCLE TIME ebook is Here!

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  23. Heidi on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:50 pm 

    Great contest! Fireproof is such an awesome movie!
    3 things I can do for my hubby to show how much I care are: having a nice supper ready for him when he gets home from a long day at work, having the house looking fairly presentable, and listening to him when he talks about his day.

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  24. Megan on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:53 pm 

    Oh, I always think of more than I sadly actually do. Maybe I do more than I think I do too so it all balances out? Here are my feeble attempts:

    1) I try to respect his desk. Our house gets taken over by stacks and books every day and he’s communicated that if we can just leave his desk clear he will breathe easier.

    2) That said, I know he appreciates a clean house. I can’t keep it clean 100% of the time, but do try to scramble before he gets home to put it back in some semblance of order for him. When I know I don’t have time and he’ll get home before I do I send him an email to let him know what to expect so it’s not a huge shock/disappointment for him.

    3) I do as much grading of papers for him as possible. He teaches New Testament and Biblical Ethics and of his assignments are things I can’t grade, but for things I can I do. It seriously helps.

    Megan’s last blog post..7 Quick Takes Friday

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  25. chickadee on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:54 pm 

    cook meals he likes, keep my van clean, not watch tv while he sleeps (oops sorry that was in the bedroom).

    chickadee’s last blog post..Walking and looking

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  26. Amy on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:58 pm 

    Rub his back, make sure the laundry is done, get up and make coffee in the morning.

    Amy’s last blog post..So, funny story…

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  27. Lesley on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 8:59 pm 

    Awesome give away!! :0)

    3 Things:

    1.) Keep the house clean. His love language is acts of service, and having a clean calm house is something he would definatly appreciate.
    2.) Listen to him. I have a tendency to talk fast and listen slow, my listening to him shows respect.
    3.) Stay on top of the bills. He desires that I do the monthly bills, because he is so busy. I tend to get sidetracked and let things slide. It would bless him if I was more organized and focused in the bill paying.

    Wow!! Win or not, I have three things that do need to be improved upon. Thanks for getting my wheels spinning in the right direction instead of just spinning in place. :)

    Lesley’s last blog post..Plans for the Week

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  28. Kristina on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 9:37 pm 

    um, wow! what an excellent give-away!
    I loved the movie (saw it last weekend and cried the majority ofthe time).
    the thing I have liked the most, so far, is a box we bought from family life today called simply romantic nights
    http://www.stl-distribution.com/details/?id=9781602000964

    you should buy it, too … you won’t regret it ;)

    Kristina’s last blog post..friday freefall

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  29. Stephanie'sMommyBrain on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 9:43 pm 

    1. Watch a movie with him after the kids are in bed.
    2. Take out the trash (normally his job).
    3. IM him at work through out the day with flirty messages.

    Stephanie’sMommyBrain’s last blog post..William, The Future Blogger

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  30. Quinne on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 9:50 pm 

    Hi :) What a lovely giveaway! The top three things I could do would be… to stop whatever I am doing when he comes through the door from work to greet him and give him a hug… to spend some time outside with him working or playing with our sweet little ones … to proof read his sermon for Sunday without his having to ask :)

    Quinne’s last blog post..Remember…

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  31. HopiQ on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 9:50 pm 

    #1 Meet him at the door with a kiss when he gets home from work
    #2 Have sweet tea in the frig
    #3 Scratch his back

    HopiQ’s last blog post..Oh, How I Need that Still and Quiet Heart

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  32. Christy on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 10:01 pm 

    I love this giveaway!!! Marriages are on my heart so much right now.
    1. Hubby is a truck driver and gets up at odd hours to leave. So, I fix the coffee the evening before so he just turns it on and it makes.
    2. I try to make something homemade each weekend for him to be able to heat up in his stove while on the road, so he has a home cooked meal even though he is far away sometimes.
    3. When hubby is home, I fix his plate of food first and hand it to him. He always gets the best.

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  33. Alexis on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 10:40 pm 

    1. Put him second in my life,( first being God)
    2. Respect him
    3. Encourage him and say ” I love you…” often.

    Alexis’s last blog post..12 Years Ago today…..

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  34. Tara on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 11:11 pm 

    Three things… SHMILY, give him the day out, away from the kids with some peace and quiet to do some writing, take the time to stop and REALLY talk to him.

    Tara’s last blog post..One Month

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  35. Alison on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:15 am 

    The three things I would (and DO) do to show my husband how very much I love him are:

    1. Put both kids to bed while he rests (even if that includes playing the Wii) downstairs.

    2. Give him a massage without receiving one in return…pampering him the way he usually pampers me.

    3. Not nag him, but instead tell him how much I appreciate spending my life with such a wonderful man.

    Alison’s last blog post..I.Am.Overwhelmed.

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  36. Beth on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 1:34 am 

    Good reminder for the week. Now I just have to follow through!
    1. Massage or backrub.
    2. Make his lunch for him.
    3. Turn off the computer and have some quality time with him after the kids go to bed. What a concept!

    Beth’s last blog post..ABC book: DEF

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  37. Beth on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 7:05 am 

    Anything that involves my full attention. He loves it when…

    1. I get my work done before he gets home so we can have “time” together at night. So this means I have to manage my daytime well so the night time can be about us.

    2. I think every man’s love language is “Food”. When it’s made from scratch he notices that I took extra care. I like quick and easy meals. He loves the kind that take “planning” and a lot of “preparation”. So, a really great meal that was planned out and prepared and I would get bonus points if it was a new recipe. : )

    3. Remembering to think, “How will this make Him feel if I do this?”

    Love the giveaway,
    Beth

    Beth’s last blog post..Capturing Creative Portraits of Your Kids: Part I

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  38. Janine on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 7:16 am 

    Well, ok here they are:
    1. Cook him dinner
    2. Clean his car
    3. Get a babysitter for a night so we can chill out at home.

    I would love to win this! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    janine at lovegiveaways.com

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  39. April E. on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 8:46 am 

    I can love my husband by:

    1) Having a clean house and hot meal ready when he gets home
    2) Chatting with him on the phone as he drives home, giving him my full attention
    3) Greeting him with a kiss and hug instead of being occupied in my own tasks

    April

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  40. Terri W on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 8:53 am 

    My husband loves simple ways to show I care:

    1. I get up with the kids much earlier than he does, so I turn on his coffee machine to warm up so it’ll be ready to go when he walks down the stairs and he won’t have to wait.

    2. I keep the thermostat about 10 degrees higher than I would like it in the winter so he will be comfortable.

    3. My husband will say that he “likes everything” to eat and has no preferences, so I have to watch closely to see what he’s actually more enthusiastic about, and what leftovers he’ll reach for in the fridge to craft menus that he will enjoy the most. In the same vein, I’ll watch him as he makes various choices around the house — does he always reach for a favorite towel? Always look for a particular favorite pair of socks? Then I’ll make washing those items a priority so they are always available to him.

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  41. Abi on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 8:54 am 

    This is a wonderful give away. I’d love to win.

    Things to show my hubby I care are:
    1.) Tell him and appreciate the things he does for me
    2.) Leave him little notes and candy for treats
    3.) Make his favorite foods for him

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  42. Kathy on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 9:38 am 

    OOH, I love this giveaway!

    My 3 things are:
    1. Keeping a clean kitchen sink. One thing he does not like is coming home to a sink full of dirty, stinky dishes – so I try my best to have it cleaned out and dishes put away or in the dishwasher when he is coming home.
    2. Sharing hobbies – skiing, scrabble, hiking, camping – just being together and having fun.
    3. Choosing a cheerful attitude and greeting him with a smile – no matter how my day has gone I need to choose cheerfulness when I greet my husband.

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  43. Katrina on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 9:39 am 

    Wow – what a great giveaway! I still haven’t seen the Fireproof movie yet – this would be wonderful!

    Three things….
    1. be actively interested in his fantasy sports team, not just the “uh-huh” response
    2. let him know (by taking time to tell him) how much I appreciate how hard he works to take care of our family and enable me to stay home with the kids
    3. send treats and desserts into work with him – things he can share with the guys

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  44. Ruthanne on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 9:39 am 

    What a fabulous giveaway!

    My hubby’s love language is service, so let’s see . . .

    (1) Make sure the laundry doesn’t get too piled up – and actually put his clothes away for him.

    (2) Make his lunch for him – everyday for a week. :D

    (3) Have dinner ready when he walks in the door.

    Ruthanne’s last blog post..Complete Hodge-Podge

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  45. Renita on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 10:13 am 

    Wow, what a give away!

    Three things that I could do for my wonderful husband that I care…

    1. Would have to be to let him have a little time to unwind or decompress from work before inundating him with home stuff. He would really appreciate a few minutes of adjusting his thinking towards home.

    2. Really listening to him. Actively listening to him when he is talking and needing to sort through things at work and just being available for him.

    3. Praying for him and letting him know that I am praying for him. Asking him what his needs are and what he would like me to pray for.

    I am working on the first one! The other two are ones that I am actively working on, so the love of my life will be happy and content in our marriage and our home.

    Thnaks for doing this give away! :)

    Renita’s last blog post..I touched it

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  46. Sara on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 10:47 am 

    This looks really good. I send my husband goodies in his lunch, rent movies he will like (netflix), make foods he likes for dinner. Thanks

    Sara’s last blog post..Homemade Instant Oatmeal

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  47. Maddy on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:09 pm 

    Meet for lunch! [no baby sitters required during school hours, no washing up, cheaper than dinner all round and no other distractions]
    Cheers

    Maddy’s last blog post..Magic Marker Monday

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  48. Nicole Hale on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:15 pm 

    Wow! We haven’t seen the movie Fireproof yet either – even though I’ve been strongly “hinting” at it for months now!!!! :-) And a nice romantic dinner suggestion would be perfect!!! Please enter me in the drawing!!!!!

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  49. Nicole Hale on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:18 pm 

    Three things I could do (and usually do) is show him I love him by tring to see that all the little things (trash, chores, laundry – all right, laundry is a BIG thing!, etc) are done before he comes home, have a nice dinner ready for him, and greet him with a hug and a smile (even when I don’t feel like smiling!)

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  50. Michelle on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:22 pm 

    For my husband, doing one of his chores for him, cooking his favourite meal, and creating a tidy, relaxing haven for him to come home to, would all show him that I cared.

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  51. Jennifer @ Quiverfull Family on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:36 pm 

    Make him meat, gravy and potatoes – he loves that.
    Beat him to making supper.
    Make sure the living room is clean :) .

    Great giveaway!

    Jennifer @ Quiverfull Family’s last blog post..Book Review: The Husband Project – 21 Days of Loving Your Man, On Purpose and with a Plan by Kathi Lipp

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  52. Vicki S. on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 12:42 pm 

    Great contest – would sure love to win! These are so domesticated…

    1. Hubs appreciates when I program the coffee pot for very early (when he gets up) and with non-flavored Colombian coffee, instead of my fave flavors. I have done it at least twice this year…

    2. He really, really likes meat at our evening meal. If there’s meat at dinner, he’s a happy man. I eat meat a few times a week; not a few times a day! Bleh…(Yeah – Hubs’ heart and tummy are actually connected.)

    3. I (should) iron his work shirts. Maybe even all shirts? ((sigh)) Even the wrinkle resistant ones…

    Vicki S.’s last blog post..Cleaning Up Some Created Chaos

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  53. Lori TenHaken on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 1:58 pm 

    My heart is to love and serve my husband. The first thing I do every night before bed is make his lunch for him to take to work the next day. I know he really appreciates me doing that for him. And then, the second thing I do for him is to be waiting for him when he comes in the door from work and greet him with a kiss and a hug and take his belongings for him. He really loves that one…
    I also like to surprise him once in awhile by leaving an “I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE THAN YESTERDAY” email to encourage him through his day. These are just simple but loving ways that he loves and I love doing in return.

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  54. Monica Spence on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 2:09 pm 

    I just saw “Fireproof” and loved it. My husband is a wonderful provider and father. I should do a lot more than three things, but these are some at the top:

    1. I already do this one: When I drive his car I always turn the radio back to ESPN and move his seat back where he likes it.

    2. I would make the first meal I ever made for him almost 15 years ago. He talks about it every once in a while and I have never done it exactly the same.

    3. Give him a full body massage. He LOVES backrubs and is always saying how a full massage would be even better.

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  55. Painted Maypole on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 2:23 pm 

    my husband seems to really need to be appreciated, so I can tell him specific things I appreciate – make his favorite foods (like meatloaf) – plan a date night

    Painted Maypole’s last blog post..Ode to a hand-me-down two wheeled bicycle

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  56. Timounyo on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 4:48 pm 

    I get up early to make his coffee…I try to have a hot meal cooked up and ready by the time he gets back…I give him some time every evening to just unwind and relax before the kids have their fun with him. Great giveaway!

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  57. Mary on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 5:41 pm 

    I can’t do anything to show my spouse I love him anymore (he passed away two years ago) except to continue to take care of our family — and my son and his wife could really use this giveaway right now!

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  58. Christina on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 6:06 pm 

    Great giveaway! I just found you on twitter. I just recently heard of the Love Dare and am intrigued.

    Three things I’d do to show my hubby my love are:
    *make his favorite meal
    *send him little messages while he’s at work to let him know I’m thinking about him (he works at night and is often bored)
    *take the kids out of the house for a couple hours during the day so he can get better sleep.

    Christina’s last blog post..Breaking the Cycle

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  59. Stacy Smith on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 6:52 pm 

    Fun giveaway!!
    1. smile at him at all times :) (be joyful)
    2. write notes to stick in his lunch/coat pockets
    3. always being one step ahead of him helping him out wherever/whenever possible!
    georgesdaisygirl@charter.net

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  60. Carrie-Grace Washer on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 11:00 pm 

    I know the directions ask for what I “can” do but for me the following three things fit the bill and they are things that are ongoing for us!

    1. My husband coaches select soccer and though I’ve never played the sport, to show him that I love him, I can continue to do my best to attend all of the games. I believe that while the players need to be cheered on, the coach needs his own cheerleader sometime too!

    2. To love my husband and to show him I love him is to love his family as if they are my own family.

    3. This last one seems silly but it so important to us! I hold his hand all the time. Physical touch and reassurance means so much… that physical symbol is a reminder of our connection in so many other areas of our life – from our spiritual to our day to day routine. We hold hands during quiet time, during drives in the car, at our church service, and even in our sleep sometimes!

    Carrie-Grace Washer’s last blog post..New Year

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  61. Lorri on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 11:09 pm 

    Cooking a fabulous dinner for my husband, praying with him, and following his lead in regards to money. These are all ways that show my husband that I honor and respect him and his leading.

    Thanks for a great giveaway offer!

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  62. Marissa on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 11:14 pm 

    For my hubby,
    1. Have the downstairs (esp. the kitchen) straightened up when he gets home from work. Clutter makes him stress.

    2. Have dinner ready when he gets home, even if its something quick and easy (he always forgets to eat lunch and comes home starving).

    3. Give him a backrub.

    What a great giveaway!

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  63. Untypically Jia on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 11:48 pm 

    Oh wow! Okay, my husband and I rented Fireproof and I’ve been sad ever since we sent it back cause it was so great I wanted it. I want everything else in this giveaway too, so please enter me in!

    Here are my three things:

    1. Have dinner ready right when he gets home now that he has a strict work schedule.
    2. Pray for him daily.
    3. I’m going to try and play video games because it’s his hobby and I know he’s been wanting me to learn so we can play them together.

    Untypically Jia’s last blog post..13 Reasons Why My Husband is My Own Edward Cullen

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  64. Allison Overmon on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 9:44 am 

    Three things…

    1). Go mountain biking with him. He loves it – I’m more of a runner, which he can’t do because of his knees, so he really loves it when I switch it up and go mountain biking with him.

    2). Clean my study area. It tends to always be cluttered, and this sounds selfish – but it really is more for him since I don’t care much about it, and he REALLY does.

    3). Cook for him and take out the garbarge are tied. He hates it when I don’t pitch in with taking the trash out, but he also loves loves loves it when I cook for him too.

    I’d LOVE to win this giveaway. We both loved the movie Fireproof.

    Allison Overmon’s last blog post..More hilarious for your afternoon

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  65. Jessica on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 10:13 am 

    1. I send notes with him in his lunch box daily
    2. I make sure to have the house in order before he gets home from work so we can spend more time together
    3. Pray for him daily

    Jessica’s last blog post..Chores…

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  66. Melissa Jenkins on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 10:15 am 

    How I show him my Love!
    1. Unconditional RESPECT (not earned! but as required according to Eph. 5:33)
    2. Prefer him above others (Honor his God given place head of our family)
    3. Daytime physical touch (rated G – holding his had, a kiss, a hug etc.)

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  67. Kimberly Kovach on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 10:25 am 

    My husband REALLY appreciates when I show my love by
    #1. Staying within the budget or even under:)
    #2. Getting rid of clutter by the boxloads.
    #3. Having lasagna and garlic bread ready for him when he walks in the door.

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  68. Bobbie Jo on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 10:25 am 

    What a great giveaway!
    My 3 things:
    * Pray for him
    * Have dinner done or very close to done when he gets home.
    * Let him take a nap without nagging him-I am working on this one. It is tough!

    Bobbie Jo’s last blog post..31 Days of Prayer for my Husband – Day 9

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  69. Stefanie Griggs on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 10:27 am 

    Three things I can do for my spouse outside of the bedroom to show I care…

    1. PRAY for him.

    2. Verbalize to him how much I appreciate what he does for ME.

    3. Make sure I provide him with daily “I love you”’s, hugs, and kisses.

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  70. Bonnie on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 11:09 am 

    The 3 things I try to always do for my husband to let him know I care:
    1. Always ask his opinion about whatever I’m wearing that day. Would he be embarrassed to be seen with me?
    2. Always check with him before making plans.
    3. Never say anything negative about him to anyone, no matter how angry I am.

    Bonnie’s last blog post..An Impressionable Day

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  71. Jessica on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 11:11 am 

    Three things OUTSIDE of the bedroom:

    1. Encourage him in his ministry by being flexible
    2. Give him words of affirmation…even in front of others
    3. Pray for him daily

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  72. Sherri Smith on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 11:43 am 

    What an awesome give-a-way… I love this idea!

    Three things OUTSIDE of the bedroom:
    1.) Always make sure to kiss him good night before he falls asleep!
    2.) Be sure to ask him everyday how is day was at work… and let him be able to vent about it if need be!
    3.) Offer back rubs and foot rubs more often!

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  73. LaVonne on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 1:04 pm 

    Thanks this is great giveaway! I hope I win ;)

    1. Give him compliments about how good he looks now that he is exercising. He loves compliments especially when he works hard.

    2. Make his favorite foods even if they take a little while to make. He loves food!

    3. Offer to let him have some free time to watch sports, and take dd shopping with me.

    LaVonne’s last blog post..Daddy Misses His Baby

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  74. Laurie Ann on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 2:46 pm 

    Fun giveaway! Still not sure what love languages are. Must read that book!

    My three things:

    1) Let him hear me speaking positively about him to others – I love to brag on how handy he is around the house and how he keeps everything fixed at home.

    2) Watch Planet of the Apes, even though I’m not a fan, with him, and not let him see any eye-rolling or sighs of boredom.

    3) Cook his favorite meal when he leasts expects it.

    Laurie Ann’s last blog post..

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  75. Shawntele on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 4:13 pm 

    I hopped over from THL, what a great giveaway!
    I can show my husband how much I care by doing the following:
    ~make the coffee after dinner for him, instead of asking after he has already started it :O
    ~sit and watch one of his favorite TV shows with him
    ~get up even earlier to make him breakfast before he leaves for work

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  76. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 4:22 pm 

    Three things I can do for my husband:
    -greet him at the door, when he comes home from work, with a big hug and “romantic” kiss
    -make him his favorite meal -chicken fried stead, gravy and mashed potatoes
    -look him in the eyes, tell him how important he is to me and what a good provider he is, for our family.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Lisa@BlessedwithGrace’s last blog post..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday….. Valentine Chocolate LOVE for you!

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  77. Tani on Tue, 10th Feb 2009 6:37 pm 

    I Love to go and clean my husbands semi,Hes an over the road truck driver,Clean the windows,vacuum,everything,Leave little love nots all over the truck for him to find all week while he’s away..Cute pictures of our kids too.A phone call just to let him know how much we appreciate him…A special book of love poems I wrote,

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  78. Dawn Morrison on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 6:21 am 

    Three things to show my hubby love would be 1) clean off my cluttered desk (one of his pet peeves) 2) make him dinner for a week in a row (he does the majority of cooking) 3)Be a better steward of the blessings the Lord has given us (*I like to shop!!!) This is a great giveaway! Hope we win!

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  79. Heather L. on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 10:19 am 

    Three things I can do to show my husband that I love him. Hmmm.

    1) Being a help meet to him. Praying for him and doing all that I can to help him in his day to day struggles as the leader of the home.

    2) Have him come home to a clean house and making it a sanctuary away from the world.

    3) Clean clothes in his drawers! I fall short in that area and I know that it would bless him if I did it faithfully.

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  80. Jenn Wells on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 1:24 pm 

    I love this giveaway.
    Three things I would do for my husband to show my love for him is:
    Have dinner ready when he gets home
    Drive up and have lunch with him one day during the week
    Clean out and wash his car- as it is needed desperately

    Jenn Wells’s last blog post..Love as an Action

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  81. Christie on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 1:35 pm 

    Ooo! Fun!
    1. Resist the urge to finish his sentence when he’s speaking in Spanish and gets stuck.
    2. Compliment him in public.
    3. Keep his clothes washed and the dishes done and the dinner warm.

    Have housework done early enough to play a game of cards in the evening.

    Christie’s last blog post..Car Woes and Whoas!

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  82. RuthMarie on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 2:56 pm 

    Three things:
    1. Keep up on the ironing of his shirts.
    2. Work on better organizing the house.
    3. Have dinners planned in advance.

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  83. Helen on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 3:11 pm 

    1. Take time for my own personal devotions every day.
    2. Pray for him and the children every day.
    3. Lovingly minister to his needs and wishes :)

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  84. Jess Jordan on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 3:23 pm 

    Three things that I do for my husband to show I care are:

    1. Show him patience by not saying anything negative to him.

    2. I find one unexpected gesture as an act if kindness each day.

    3. While I don’t always “buy” him something each day, I do something that shows him I have invested either my time, my energy, or my “allowance” in him.

    I LOVE the LOVE DARE! This book has been such a blessing to an already fabulous marriage!

    Thanks for the opportunity to “say” out loud three of my favorite “dares”!!

    Jess Jordan’s last blog post..The 3’s About Me!

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  85. Jennifer on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 3:29 pm 

    Greet him at the door. Have dinner at the table (that is big for him). Have the house clean when he gets home so he can relax.

    Crossing my fingers.
    Smiles!

    Jennifer’s last blog post..Hives Go Away!

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  86. Rebecca Hallsted on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 4:11 pm 

    I love this sight:) I would give him that full body massage that was promised months ago; I would iron his clothes, including his jeans and T’s :) , out of the blue one week; and I would afirm him more in his roles at work and home….ohh, how we could use this giveaway, the new baby has put a bit of a damper in our red hot department:)!!!

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  87. Megan R on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 4:30 pm 

    I think the things I need to do more often to show my love for my husband is to let things go and not bring up the past, speak softly instead of harshly, and look past my husband’s faults and see the wonderful ways the Lord blesses me through him. Those are all things I don’t do nearly enough, especially when I am squeezed. All of these things require a great relationship with the Lord and when I love and serve the Lord, I can better love and serve my husband.

    Megan R’s last blog post..This Is What We Expected

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  88. Marie Pickrel on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 4:45 pm 

    Three things I could do to let my husband know I love him:
    1. Be more affectionate. Random hugs and kisses would be encouraging to him because I’m not naturally affectionate, but I wish I were. I’m so strange.
    2. (hopefully this isn’t breaking the bedroom rule) Cuddle everynight, not just occassionally. It’s hard for me to cuddle because I get hot and it takes me awhile to go to sleep…he goes to sleep as soon as his head hits the pillow and he loves to cuddle.
    3. Help him without having to be asked. He hates making phone calls and typing things but his job requires both of these tasks. If I offered to do these regularly it would be an outward expression of my love for him.

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  89. Charlotte Brodt on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 5:18 pm 

    There are definitely a ton of things I could do to further show my spouse how much I love and appreciate him, but here are just three off of the top of my head.

    1. Show him I love him not only through words, but also through my actions. Be kinder and more patient with him even in difficult or stressful times.

    2. Help build his confidence as the “Rock” that he is in our household and be more complimentary of him in general in order to help show him how important he is and that his being is essential in my life and in our family.

    3. And of course, do something special for him like cook him a nice meal and do an activity that he truly enjoys regardless of if it is something I truly love or not. Kind of a selfless act to give him a great day!

    Charlotte Brodt’s last blog post..Love….

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  90. Amy S. on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 6:56 pm 

    What a fun giveaway! Three things I do for my guy….

    I always meet him at the door when he comes home with a smooch and a hug.

    Listen to him…whether he’s venting, or chatting about work, or even football(blah!), really making an effort to listen isn’t something I’ve always done, but I really notice a difference when I do.

    It may sound strange, but since I’m such a clutterbug keeping the top of our dresser clean is hard for me, but means a lot to him. I do my best to keep his dresser cleaned off at all times. It’s just become a “no-drop zone” for me. Weird, but little things mean a lot sometimes! :)

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  91. HSB Suzanne on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 7:01 pm 

    Wow! Looks like an AWEsome giveaway!

    Here’s a “housekeeping” fyi… please remove “NOSPAM” before emailing me. Thanks! ;)

    Now, for the three things I could do (outside the bedroom) for my husband:

    1.) Look at him when he talks to me.
    2.) Honor and respect him.
    3.) Give him little (yet meaningful) gifts and notes.

    Thank you for having this giveaway! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  92. Michelle Tymm on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 8:08 pm 

    Thanks for the super cool giveaway!!
    To show my husband love:
    1. Clean the house
    2. Thank him for taking care of us
    3. Have a snack ready when he gets home from work

    Michelle Tymm’s last blog post..Winter Fun!

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  93. Becky on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 10:11 pm 

    Wow! Great give-away!

    1. Fix his lunch the night before so he doesn’t have to do it when he gets up for work in the morning.
    2. Clean his car out.
    3. Gulp. This one is hard. Stop complaining about his job and be so very thankful that he has one, that he works and that he is a very, very hard worker.

    I seriously have the best husband. I <3 him!!

    Becky’s last blog post..Christmas Time is Near

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  94. Michelle on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 10:36 pm 

    3 things I can do for my Dear Hubby.
    (1) Speak well of him in front of others
    (2) Be forgiving of him and remember to speak kindly even when I disagree.
    (3) Buy some Bath `n` Body lotion and rub his back.
    -He loves Bath `n` Body products too!!

    Joyful@JoyfulJourney

    Michelle’s last blog post..Space Exploration Facts by `D`

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  95. Teresa on Wed, 11th Feb 2009 11:22 pm 

    Wow! What a great give-a-way!

    Three things to show love to my husband:

    1. Make him his favorite foods.

    2. Spend time truly listening to him talk, and not just listen while I work…

    3. Respect the decisions he makes and abide by them without complaining.

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  96. Dawn Pruyn on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 7:50 am 

    Three things I do to show my sweetie I love him…
    1. Make sure he has a lunch packed for work.
    2. Wash his camo when he’s going hunting.
    3. Make him cheesecake for a sweet treat.

    Dawn Pruyn’s last blog post..One month down…

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  97. Mary on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 9:25 am 

    Tell him I love him every chance I get
    Buy his favorite treats for him for his road trips
    Pray for him daily

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  98. Vicki Arnold on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 12:04 pm 

    Wow, what a great giveaway and love the way you gain entry. Here are my three:

    1. Keep up with my household duties so we have the weekends to play as a family instead of playing catch up.
    2. More touch. Back rubs, the stuff he normally does for me.
    3. Praying daily, even when I have my own junk going on.

    Vicki Arnold’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – What is It?

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  99. toni jensen on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 2:49 pm 

    1. I make his favorite dinner
    2. a nice back massage
    3. i rent a movie he wants and make a couple night at home always fun

    toni jensen’s last blog post..I was Awarded A blog Award!!

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  100. Cariann on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 3:14 pm 

    1. Read together! this is a new thing we like to do… it is quiet time together.
    2. Cook his favorite dinner (it is not one I’m a fan of but he loves it…)
    3. Beating him to the dishes… (he usually does the dishes after I cook dinner, but it is a treat if I beat him to it..)

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  101. Cher on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 3:38 pm 

    To show I care I would:

    - Let my husband have the remote for a night and watch anything he wants with him

    - Make him his favorite dinner

    - Send me a loving quick email or text message

    Cher’s last blog post..EcoStore: “No Nasty Chemicals!” Review & Giveaway! (Ends 2/23)

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  102. Jennifer on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 3:49 pm 

    The 3 things I do outside of the bedroom that shows my husband how much I care for him is:

    1. I do these quirky little dances that just makes him laugh so hard. I love to hear him laugh.

    2. I make sure the house is clean, dinner is made, and the kids are quiet when he comes home from a long day of working.

    3. I fill his love tanks up with words of gratitude and encouragement, because he’s such a wonderful provider, godly man, and has such a heart of compassion for his patients.

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  103. Dee on Thu, 12th Feb 2009 10:27 pm 

    1.Always have several loaves of fresh baked whole wheat bread in the freezer for when he runs out!
    2.Pray for him.
    3.Get healthy and workout with him:)

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  104. Katrina on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 2:05 am 

    Prepare the house to welcome him home, though he’s so understanding when it’s not all done!
    Let him know I have been praying for him.
    Send him messages during the day to tell him how thankful I am to have him in my life.

    Katrina’s last blog post..Leafy Creatures…

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  105. Kelli on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 7:32 am 

    1. Don’t complain about my day.
    2. Curl up with him on the couch.
    3. Listen to him go on and on about politics even if I want to tear my hair out listening to it I won’t show it.

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  106. Ashley on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 10:02 am 

    I would:

    1.) Continuously encourage him by telling him what a good, respectful, man he is by telling him that he truly is being molded and changed to love me like Christ loves the church (I know that whenever I have told this in the past he glows for the next week or two – and it’s SO true, that’s the best part!) As well, I need to do this more in public – I know it really encourages him and builds him up as a man of God.

    2.) He loves it when I get up extra early to cook him breakfast, especially since I have issues with getting up in the mornings. :) It really respects him much.

    3.) His love language is gifts (especially surprise gifts), so I really would like to give him a day of surprises – whether it’s a trip to mountain bike (which I don’t care to do, but I know he loves it), or frisbee golf, maybe a book that he’s been wanting for a while (there are quite a few!), or a night where I plan what we are going to do and he just sit’s back and enjoys the night. He would love that!

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  107. Teresa on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 12:03 pm 

    1. Cooking foods he likes for dinner.

    2. Surprise him with an Iced Coffee from his favorite place.

    3. Acknowledge the help he gives to me on a daily basis.

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  108. Bobbie on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 7:02 pm 

    What an awesome giveaway.

    Three things would be:

    1. Show him respect
    2. Do special things for him like his favorite meal, extra attention when he comes home from work.
    3. Free time to do guy things.

    Bobbie’s last blog post..We have us a………

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  109. sarah morgan on Fri, 13th Feb 2009 9:02 pm 

    1) Make him his favorite meal
    2) Turn his clothes right side out when I do his laundry
    3) Meet him at work and bring him coffee

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  110. Angie on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 10:59 am 

    1. Make something that he likes to eat even if I don’t care for it.

    2. Send him text messages just to say I love you.

    3. Let him have some time to himself.

    Angie’s last blog post..More to come… I promise

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  111. Christin on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 2:24 pm 

    Wow! That is quite a package!! I would love to enter for a shot!
    I think a great way to show my hubby how much I love him is to set aside my own self when we’re both having a “bad day” and just focus on him, his needs and lightening his load, rather then my own bad day and what I need.
    Ok, the truth is, I’ve done this…this week. It was not easy at first, but I tell you what…when I started serving him and just helping him out without nagging him to listen to me or do this or that, his spirits lifted and the stress drained from him – and then from me, too!
    Definately something I will do next time!
    Great giveaway!

    Christin’s last blog post..Secret Keeper Girl {Giveaway!}

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  112. Lynda Baldwin on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 4:26 pm 

    What I think speaks of love is that I keep on trying to care for my husband who now has Parkinson Symptoms and Dementia even when it is difficult. He hung on to me in the other years no matter what so I am gonna do my best for him!

    Lynda Baldwin’s last blog post..If you are married:

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  113. Misty (elvisgirl) on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 5:30 pm 

    This has to be the most popular contest at HOTM, ever! And no wonder…WOW, ladies!

    Three things to show my husband I love him would be:

    1. Clean the house…ALL of it.

    2. Make him fried chicken.

    3. “Let” him play tennis & not complain about him being gone.

    Misty (elvisgirl)’s last blog post..Learning Should Be Fun!

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  114. Lori on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 5:31 pm 

    1. Be respectful
    2. Fix his lunch
    3. Fix his coffee

    Lori’s last blog post..A Chocolate Pedicure

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  115. Ketty on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 6:43 pm 

    1. “Kidnap” him once in a while. I did it once, pick him up from work, arranged a babysitter, packed and came back the next day. He had a smile for 3 months. (I need to do it more often).
    2. To have his food ready on the table when he comes from work at night, and he is tired, and kids in bed waiting for his night kiss or story.
    3. To respect him even when I don´t agree with a decission he made. (very difficult sometimes :-) )

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  116. Yolanda on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 7:26 pm 

    The package is awesome! Of course their are several things I can do to show how much I care outside the bedroom but the bedroom is very important! HAHAHAHAH!

    1. Show affection everyday(call to say I love you, kiss before spouse leave for work and when he returns)

    2. Spend time together to talk at night or even watch a movie when kids are in bed.

    3. Support him with everything he inspire to accomplish!

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  117. Rebecca Beck on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 7:34 pm 

    Great website! I can’t wait to browse more later tonight.
    Three things:
    1. Support him. In front of the children, in front of friends, in front of his peers, in front of the church (I’m a PW)
    2. Encourage him. nuf said! Being a pastor can get harry at times!
    3.Help keep him organized and informed. Remind him of appointments, hospital visits, counseling schedules or any cancellations. Bring prayer request to his attention. Inform him of what’s happening within our own home. (Children’s accomplishment and drama)

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  118. Sharon Yocum on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 8:44 pm 

    Three ways:
    1. Getting up at 5 am to make him coffee and breakfast.
    2. Bake him his favorite cookies.
    3. Take him on a date to do something that he enjoys/interests him.

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  119. Melissa Free on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 11:30 pm 

    What do I do for my love, outside of the bedroom?
    I try not to interrupt while he is talking about his day.
    I try not to wake him during his afternoon nap (even if he has promised to take us to dinner and it will be crowded if we don’t leave soon…).
    I wait until he is finished with his devotion time (even if I really want to start school-we share the same space).

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  120. Amy on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 11:36 pm 

    I will tell you the top 3 things that I can do for my Beloved are:
    1)Talking him up, telling him how thankful I am that he washes the dishes, takes the dog for a walk or plays with the kids so that I can get stuff done. It earns extra love points if these verbal affirmations are given when someone else hears me say them!
    2)He loves it when I show him that I am attracted to him and make even the smallest advance at all. Let me tell you this will get him out of a sour mood instantly. He loves to be loved and wanted.
    3)Being cheerful when he comes home… this is hard because he travels a lot, and when he comes home, happy as I may be to see him, I’m usually flat out exhuasted from having to handle it all on my own. But if I can pull it off, it is thoroughly rewarded because he is always happy to see me and when well received he is willing to do whatever it takes to help me recuperate.

    I would love to win, but I thoroughly enjoyed thinking about this. My Valentine is on a 18hour bus ride tonight/tomorrow and will be gone for 10+ days… I really do appreciate him, and I become vividly aware of that fact when he’s gone.

    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Amy
    Trujillo, Peru

    Amy’s last blog post..K is for Kiss

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  121. Judy Joiner on Sun, 15th Feb 2009 4:55 pm 

    Three things I do for my husband is 1. Show him respect and honor. 2. I had his truck detailed for him when he wouldn’t have it done for hisself. 3. Admire and ask his opinion on just about everything!

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  122. Cindi on Sun, 15th Feb 2009 5:40 pm 

    Hi, Fabulous book collection! It would be fun to share with my family and friends. My husband and I take care of each other when we are sick, share the responsibility of raising our two sons to be good human beings and respect each other. Many thanks, Cindi

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  123. Mrs. U on Sun, 15th Feb 2009 11:32 pm 

    Hi! I just (somehow) stumbled across your blog! Great timing on my part!!!

    Three things that show Mr. U how much I love him… encourage the children to get excited about Daddy coming home (he LOVES this!!)… I try to cook anything for him that he would like to have… I listen and pay attention to him.

    Just today he mentioned the Love Dare book. What a neat surprise it would be to win and be able to give this to him!!

    Congratulations to whoever wins!!!

    His,
    Mrs. U

    Mrs. U’s last blog post..Making a house a BEAUTIFUL home??

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  124. Nimmi on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 4:07 am 

    Three things I do for my Prince:
    1. Go for a long walk with him.
    2. Cook his favorite meal, set the table with candles and really enjoy the meal.
    3. Give him a back massage.

    Nimmi’s last blog post..Why I love my Prince Charming

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  125. Amy Baker on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 9:31 am 

    3 things….

    1.) encourage him to take a hot bath and relax. I then bring him tea and oranges.

    2.) wake with him each morning to help him off to work.

    3.) just hugs..lots of them.

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  126. Josée on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 11:00 am 

    1) Cook his favorite dinner when you know he’s had a rough day at work

    2)Plan to go somewhere nice (without the kids) as a surprise

    3) He really appreciates it when I am careful not to spend too much.

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  127. Jennifer Kahla on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 1:23 pm 

    1. Give him space when he 1st comes home from work-not ‘bombarding’ him from the moment he walks in the door.
    2. Keeping up my appearance-my best shouldn’t be just for those outside of my home.
    3. Loving his family, quirks and all. Remembering that he was a package deal just like I was.

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  128. Bridgett on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 1:39 pm 

    1. Always ask him wow his day went and listen attentively.
    2. Always keep his clothes clean and ready.
    3. Prepare his favorite meal at least once a week.

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  129. Lesley Glenn on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 2:05 pm 

    1. Greet him at the door when he comes home from work.
    2. Making sure I look my best for him.
    3. Telling him thank you for working so hard for his family.

    Lesley Glenn’s last blog post..{justin turns 16}

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  130. Renee Willard on Mon, 16th Feb 2009 2:39 pm 

    Great giveaway, thanks for sharing on THL.

    1) By telling him that you love him.
    2) By leaving notes and writing him a note and stick it in his pocket so he can find it later.
    3) We like to spend quality time together by taking walks and we try to do things by ourselves at least once a month without the kids. Go out to eat or go to a movie.

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