Year of Dates || 12 Months of Pre-planned dates with your Husband

I've been seeing the infamous 'Year of Dates' idea floating around social media and pinterest for years now but anytime I thought "I should do that" it was right before a holiday or anniversary with not enough time to actually get it done, so I moved on and decided not to do it. Last year was a really hard year for us, I lost a baby. And a lot of things went on the backburner, including date nights. So towards the Fall, I thought, I NEED to do that 'Year of Dates' idea! Marriage IS important! … [Read more...]

Quiet Nights! Stop Snoring Naturally

  Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Sometimes certain subjects aren't exciting to talk about, but they affect our lives in more ways than we know. One of those is snoring. Yes, snoring and this is something that I have had to deal with in my 15 years of marriage. After 15 years of trying almost every way to eliminate this problem, it is FINALLY solved and we've had two months of snore-free nights. Now, I want to share with you how we got to this amazing place of peaceful and restful … [Read more...]

10 Gifts for my Husband

Our church is going though a marriage series titled, I Still Do" which couldn't be more fitting since we celebrated 10 years of marriage a couple weeks ago and remembered the vows we exchanged. Something I'm continuing to learn is that marriage isn't about making us happy but making us holy. Well, we definitely have had some unholy arguments as well as treasured, happy moments AND I'm so glad that God had a plan when he crossed our paths because HE knew that us together would point us to HIM … [Read more...]

Loving Your Husband With A Newborn At Home

Written by Karli @ Feed Me Mama, Contributing Writer This month, we are focusing on loving others well. Having just given birth to my daughter last month (our first!), it became very apparent to me that one of my biggest priorities is to be intentional with my love for my husband- especially now that there's another little life in our family! The Lord called me to be his wife first, and my daughter's mother second. I want to share with you some easy but meaningful ways to show your husband … [Read more...]

Union 28: Marriage Apparel {Review & Giveaway}

Union 28 is an awesome company that "celebrates your spouse in style!" Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer One of my favorite traditions growing up was one I shared with my cousins.  For Christmas we used to exchange fun t-shirts with clever messages.  As a history teacher mine were typically historical jokes (ie: A picture of Jefferson Davis labeled "Most like to secede", or a picture of someone with furry bear arms that said "The Second Amendment")... I know lame … [Read more...]

7 Ways to LOVE Your Husband

Before you start reading this, I just want to let you know that I do not do all these things with blissful glee. I want to, I'm a work in progress with the intention of being a more godly wife, probably much like you. Sometimes when I read about the Proverbs 31 wife, I feel in adequate, that I'll never measure up and that I've failed A LOT! At times, instead of lifting my husband up, I put him down. I've been quick to reply with harsh words, and since my nature isn't touchy-feely, I've … [Read more...]

Dressed to Bless {Blessing our Husbands with Outward Appearance}

Written by Kristen, Contributing Writer It's Marriage Month over at my blog, and I'm excited to share a little bit of it here at Day2day Joys! My husband and I are celebrating our tenth anniversary this month, so marriage is on my mind. I think it can be really easy to fall into the mindset of not worrying about our outward appearance as much once we've settled into married life and become moms. Comfy old t-shirts, workout clothes, and ponytails might be the standard, but does it … [Read more...]

DIY Father’s Day Aftershave

Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer As much as your Dad or husband might want another tie for Father's Day ( ha, ha)...Perhaps he may get more use out of this homemade gift! My husband has very sensitive skin and has tried several aftershaves and lotions hoping to find one that does not irritate his skin. Of course, the best ones are all so expensive! So why not make your own? It is super easy to personalize to your skin type and scent preference. So here's how to Do it Yourself … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Love your Husband

Written by April, Contributing Writer Romance is a two-way street. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special occasions the men in our lives can feel pressure to meet our expectations and hopes. What would it look like if we freed them of that pressure and, instead, looked for intentional and meaningful ways to shower them with our love, admiration and respect? What if we loved our men extravagantly “just because?” “Let no debt remain outstanding except to love each … [Read more...]

How to Love Your Husband… Dirty Toilets and All

Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterI remember that day so vividly. It was a day of revelation for me. I was pregnant, homeschooling our two sons with a toddler under toe and trying to keep our house tidy for the sporadic showings we had while our little ranch was for sale. Life was so busy and my temper was unpredictable. You know that phrase, "If Momma ain't happy..."?? You know the rest... that was me. This day in particular, I was cleaning a mess my hubby made. OK, let me just be honest, it … [Read more...]