12 Days of Love

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Much like the 12 Days of Christmas, the 12 Days of Gratitude are very similar. However, you play with your spouse and this can be done any time of year! Take 12 days (or however many you would like) and thank your spouse for something they did that day, or something they continue to do. So Day 1, one thing you are thankful for and work your way up to 12 things on the twelfth day. Try these ideas on how to tell you spouse thank you:

• Random text message
• Post-it note in their car, lunch, work bag or bathroom mirror
• Hand written note (especially useful if you struggle verbalizing your feelings)
• Poem or Song if you possess those talents
• Make your own thank you card (or buy a cute one)
• Make a toast to them at dinner; it is a good idea if you have children so they can see how much you appreciate each other
• Make a video of you listings things you are grateful for (get as creative as you desire)

These are some ideas to help you think outside the box. Remember, to be creative when thinking of things you are grateful your spouse does. Maybe you dislike taking out the trash and your spouse has always done that. Think big and small when it comes to this activity and have fun!

Slip N' Slide

Set up a Slip ‘N Slide in your backyard. Old tarps and a hose should do the trick. Not only is this silly date a sure success, but it’s refreshing way for the two of you to cool off in the heat of Houston.

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Relationship Reconnection:  Physical touch is an important way to reconnect with your spouse. On the date take time to give him a huge hug.  A long hug can help you relieve stress and help your worries flow away.  After the Slip ‘N Slide you guys are going to be sore.  Take some time to give them a nice back rub or neck massage. A nice massage can go a long way in rekindling love and romance.

Gratitude Date

 With it being close to Thanksgiving, ask yourself, when was the last time I thanked my spouse? Thanked them for making the bed, mowing the lawn, taking out the trash, or just being them? What if you incorporated thanking your spouse as part of weekly date night? When you think of things you are thankful for write them down! At the end of the day tell your spouse all the things about them that you are thankful for. Expressing gratitude towards your spouse will go along way! When someone is expresses gratitude it shows them how much you care about the things that they do! We don't have to just express gratitude this time of year! Make it a habit of doing it all year long!

S'more fun!

 As the weather is cooling off we were feeling adventures and decided to build a fire pit in the backyard. We have been out there a time or two with the kids and they have loved to roast smores. That gave me a great idea for our next at home date. We decided to have "smore" fun with one another in the backyard. We went out there started the fire and roasted our marshmallows for a tasty treat! We sat by the fire snuggled and just talked. It was such a nice relaxing night! So grab the graham crackers, the chocolate, and the marshmallows and head outside on your next stay at home date!
If you are feeling adventurous substitute your chocolate bar for other tasty treats like Cookies and creme bars, peanut butter cups, or kit kits to name a few. Trust me! You won't be disappointed!


Relationship Tip!

While making smores, talk about each other's day and really listen to one another.  One way to connect is to be present and know about what's going on in the life of your spouse.  So, go ahead and show "smore" interest.

Date in a Box Series #1- Unbox Love

Are you ever too busy to go on a date or even plan a date? It seems like we all have become so busy that sometimes we simply forget or don't have time to plan! Well, there are some great companies out there that are willing to do 100% of the work for you! They are Date Night Subscriptions where every month they send you a dat in a box and you take part and have fun with your spouse! We are going to run a series on some of the Date Night Subscriptions and give our honest opinion on just how well we think it works and if we felt like it was worth the month that they charge!

Up First! Unbox Love My husband and I received the November box from this great company to try out! It came at a perfect time because I had just found out I was pregnant and was suffering from terrible morning sickness and did not feel like going out and spent many days in bed.
I opened the box prior to Ty coming home from work. I love that they provided me with Time Saving Tips and a recipe to try! Along with that, Unbox Love sent directions on just how to go about our date with 4 simple steps. They sent for His Eyes Only and Her Eyes only Cards as well, which you will use during the date on the Appreciation step!

It asked us to "pop" our snack and while we did this appreciate one another with various things that it told us to do in the directions. After this. we got to get competitive, who doesn't love a little competition? They sent us Tummple Time A challenging twist on Jenga. And Yes, we did have a little side competition going and I won! They encourage you to share using #unboxlove! After the game they give some wrapping up ideas.
Overall, we really loved our Unbox Love Date Box. It was so nice that everything was planned out for us and gave us ways to connect as well as ways to have some friendly competition. If you are a busy couple who needs a pre planned at home date this is a good company to go through.

There are three subscription options: Month to month, 3 months, or 6 months. The prices vary depending on which package you choose. from $39.00 to $34.00. You can also gift these boxes, but that does cost a little bit more. For the pricing click here! Shipping is free and arrives right on your door step and is all ready to go! I would recommend this Date Night Subscription Box to others based on the box we received for November!

Be sure to follow Unbox Love on Twitter! #UnboxLove


*These opinions gave are the honest opinions of Date Night Rewards. We were in no way paid for our opinion. We did receive a complimentary box to try and and review.