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10 Simple Ways to Say I Love You To Your Spouse

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It’s easy to say “I love you,” but how often do you show your significant other just how much they mean to you?  I’m sharing 10 simple ways that I show my husband how much I love him.


Before my husband, there was only one other person that I’ve ever said “I love you” to.  Now that I know what love truly is, what I felt before doesn’t even come close to what I feel for my husband.  Honestly, what I felt before was merely a case of lust – or something like that.  That relationship was toxic from the very beginning.  It only lasted a few months, but they were tumultuous – an up and down roller coaster of emotions, immaturity, insecurity, and manipulation that should have been shut down at the first sign of derailment. 

But if there’s one thing that I can take away from that previous relationship, it’s how much more I appreciate the love and relationship that I now have with my husband. 

Love isn’t just about saying it.  Like I know now, it’s so easy just to say it.  Love is so much more than that.  It’s also the little ways you show it to one another. Looking back on that past relationship, a lot of those little things were missed and there was a lot of selfishness involved.  I am so freaking grateful for the caring, loving man that I’m sharing the rest of my life with. There’s no one I could love more and every day I try to show him just how much I love and appreciate having him by my side.

10 Simple Ways to Say I Love You to Your Spouse

 
Say “Thank You”

It seems so simple.  Right?  But a “thank you” can go a long way.  It lets your spouse know that they’re appreciated.  My husband does a lot for me, so I like to make it known that I’m grateful for everything he does.

Start a simple evening tradition

My husband works outside all year ’round.  Since it’s been so cold these past few weeks, we’ve started an evening tradition of having tea together when he comes home from work.  He walks in the door, I turn the kettle on, and we sit and sip together.  It’s just something little that allows us to connect and spend a quiet moment with one another.

Bake them their favorite treat 

This is one of my favorite things to do for my husband!  My husband has a sweet tooth, so I love the look on his face when he comes home to a plate of homemade cookies or his favorite pie!  

….or better yet, plan and cook a meal together!

This is another one of my favorite things to do together!  We’re lucky to have a grocery store just a short walk away from our home.  So we’ll go grab some ingredients and work on a dish together.  It doesn’t happen often (cooking is my jam), but when it does, it’s always fun! 

Snuggle

Let me just channel my inner Elf and say that I love to snuggle!  Snuggling is my favorite!  It’s the best way to keep warm in the winter and I love getting close to my boo! So grab a warm and fuzzy blanket (we love this one) and snuggle up, buttercup!

Laugh at their jokes – even the bad ones

One of the first things I remember my husband telling me is that I had an awesome laugh.  Laughter is a big part of our relationship!  It keeps us smiling and gets out of those not-so-fun times.  So give each other something to laugh about, even if you’re pulling out those dad jokes.  Trust me, we’ll still laugh just to make you happy!

Leave them a note to find when they wake up in the morning

I’m a big fan of leaving notes on the table for my husband to find when he goes to have his bowl of cereal before work in the morning.  If jotting down a love note isn’t your thing, send your significant other a sexy text during the day.  Give them another reason to be excited to come home, if you know what I mean! 

Go for a long walk together

Slip on your walking shoes and take a long stroll together.  We’ve been missing out on this lately since it’s been so frigid outside, but there’s nothing I love more than spending time together.  Get some fresh air, some exercise, and spend a little time walking and talking.  You’ll feel so good afterwards and be thankful for the time together. 

Listen to them – like really listen

Put the phone down and give your boo your full attention.  Do you know how many times I’ll ask my husband about something he’s working on and have no idea what he’s talking about?  A lot!  But I love listening to him explain the projects he’s working on.  Taking interest in the things he’s interested in makes us both happy!  I’ve even learned a thing or two in the process!

Give them a big squeeze

Hug, butt, whatever!  Just saying, a little pinch on the tush never hurt anyone!  And there’s nothing better than the feeling of wrapping your arms around a loved one and having them envelop you in return.

What special way do you say “I love you” to your spouse?

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Simple Valentine’s Day Floral Wreath

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Show your front door some love with this Simple Valentine’s Day Floral Wreath!  It’s pretty in pink and an easy way to dress up your door for Valentine’s Day!


The weather in New Jersey has been crazy lately!  It’s been in frigid single digits, way back up to 60 degrees, back to normal temperatures, and it’s been a roller coaster of weather ever since.  Because of this, I ended up with a week-long cold and completely bored off of my ass.  So I placed a ship-to-store order for Michaels when I started feeling better.  A little craft time always makes me feel better!  I figured that I could get in and out of Michaels without distraction.  

I was wrong.

First of all, I’m not a big fan of the ship-to-store option, in general.  I like choosing my own items to bring home with me (that’s at the craft store, grocery store, etc.).  But I did it for the discount I was getting.  Forty percent off every single item in my cart was a deal!  So I went to Michaels the next day to pick up my order.



Two items were canceled from my order.  The woman at the pick-up counter told me that she couldn’t find the items I wanted in the store since the floral section was currently divided into seasonal and everyday items.  Then she said, “But maybe you could find them.”  So why did I even do the ship-to-store option if I’d end up shopping for myself anyway?  Not a big deal because I ended up finding some really pretty spring florals to use in my wreath!

Red is the signature color of Valentine’s Day, but I wanted a wreath that was bursting with pink and a touch of vintage inspired romance.  What I ended up with is a wreath that I want to show off well into springtime!  I’ve made a lot of wreaths this past year, but this might be my favorite!

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STEPS

  1. Start by positioning the wreath how you would like it to hang on your door.
  2. Heat a hot glue gun and begin clipping the flowers off the stems with wire cutters.
  3. Arrange the flowers around the wreath.  Start with larger flowers and add the smaller flowers after.  Glue into place, leaving enough room to add the birdhouse later.
  4. Add China Dollar leaves, or other greenery, to fill in empty spaces around the flowers.
  5. Glue the birdhouse into place, making sure it’s securely in place, and hang! 


Previous wreaths I’ve made have been minimal with one side of the wreath left empty. This time around, I wanted to fill the entire wreath with lots of flowers, covering every inch with lots of blooms and color. 

This wreath is pretty pink making it perfect for Valentine’s Day and to make that transition from winter into spring.  Even if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day, you can still show your front door a little love with a gorgeous floral wreath!

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Get Cozy with Boho Inspired Decor for Valentine’s Day

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Feel the love with boho inspired decor for Valentine’s Day!  Make your house warm and cozy with candles, blankets, lighting, and more!


Snuggle up, buttercups, because it’s the season of love!  And if one thing’s for sure, it’s that I love changing up our decor as the seasons change.  With Valentine’s Day coming up, you’re sure to find hints of pink, purple, and red throughout our house.  Actually, I’ve kind of made purple a permanent decor staple in our living room.  But for Valentine’s Day, it totally works! 

When it comes to home decor trends, these days it seems like people are on one of two sides – farmhouse or boho chic.  I used to think our house could rock the farmhouse look, but let’s be real – we’re from New Jersey.  Sure, it’s the Garden State, but we live in city setting.  It doesn’t really work for us.  Our home doesn’t really have a theme, but there’s a definite boho vibe all throughout it (hello, crystals, plants everywhere, and natural textures and materials).


 
I love creating a cozy ambiance with candles and having warm throw blankets over all the couches for snuggling. You can add some major boho vibes to your home this Valentine’s Day with these items from Amazon!  In fact, most of them could probably stay out beyond the holiday!

Get Cozy with Boho Inspired Decor for Valentine’s Day
  1. Let’s Get Cozy Candle
  2. Blooming Flower Wreath
  3. Love You Llots Llama Throw Pillow
  4. Love Her But Leave Her Wild Art Print
  5. Deer Flannel Fleece Luxury Blanket
  6. Valentines Felt Ball Garland
  7. Heart Shaped Cement Planter
  8. Set of 5 Succulents
  9. Boho Tassel Dream Catcher
  10. Rose Gold Geometric String Lights
  11. Boho Macrame Heart Wall Hanging 

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Which one of these Valentine’s Day decor items is your favorite?

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Meringue Hearts

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Skip the box of chocolate this Valentine’s Day and bake up a batch of these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Meringue Hearts instead!


It seems like I can’t go grocery shopping without seeing an entire aisle devoted to Valentine’s Day this time of year.  But there’s only one reason I keep venturing down these aisles – my husband.  Every year for Valentine’s Day, I buy him the same small box of chocolates.  It’s become a yearly joke between us. 

My husband loves Blue Nose Pitbulls.  So five years ago, when I stumbled across a box of chocolates with a couple of blue pits on it, I knew I had to get it for him.  He ended up loving it so much that he kept the cover of the box.  

Year after year, I kept seeing the same box of chocolates.  So every year, I’ve bought it for him.  This year, I haven’t seen that box of chocolates yet, but I’m determined to find it!  In the meantime, my permanent Valentine gets to help me test out recipes for Heart Day – you know, just in case that box of chocolates doesn’t show up this year!


These chocolate dipped meringue hearts are better than a box of chocolates!

 
During the holidays, I did a lot of baking! Most of it was semi-homemade from cookie mixes, but I did manage to bake a batch of homemade meringues.  I had misplaced my star tip, so I affectionately called my holiday meringues “snowman poop.”  They were vanilla meringue cookies decorated with a snow inspired sprinkle mix.  The cookies turned out so good that I decided to make them again for Valentine’s Day.  This time, I made them into pink hearts and dipped them into dark chocolate.

I figure these cookies will easily keep me from nosing around those Valentine’s Day aisles for myself, as tempting as they may be.  My sweet tooth will stick to meringue.  After all, a plain meringue cookie is only 10 calories.  It might be a little more dipped in dark chocolate, but it’s so worth it.  Especially when you compare it to the candy hanging out in those seasonal aisles in the store!


These cookies are light, crispy, and have a subtle vanilla flavor. You could definitely swap out the vanilla extract for a strawberry or raspberry extract.  I dipped them in dark chocolate because that’s what I had on hand.  Plus, dark chocolate is basically the healthiest chocolate you can consume.  Despite the sweet temptation of the Valentine’s Day season, I’m still trying to keep my healthy eating habits in check. 

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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Meringue Hearts

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Meringue Hearts

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • Dash of salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • Red food coloring
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • Valentine's Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Add egg whites to a small bowl and let them come to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat with a whisk attachment until the eggs become foamy.
  4. Gradually add the sugar. Once the sugar is incorporated, add a couple drops of red food coloring.
  5. Continue mixing on high until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  6. Add the mixture to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe heart shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake the meringue cookies in the oven for 45 minutes. Then, turn off the oven and let the meringues sit in the oven for an hour.
  8. Once the meringues are baked, melt the dark chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until the chocolate is smooth and melted completely.
  9. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Then, sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
  10. Let the chocolate set in the fridge (or at room temperature) and enjoy!
  11. Store the cookies in a sealed bag or container in a cool, dry place.
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Have a Galentine’s Day gathering coming up or want a special treat for your Valentine?  Whip up a batch of these cookies!  As long as you make sure that your egg whites come to room temperature before whipping up these meringues, you’ll be good to go! 

Don’t forget to share your meringue hearts by tagging me @lavidaholoka and using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats! 

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