When I was newly married, one of my favorite books was called More Hours in My Day by Emilie Barnes. I learned so much about homemaking from that book! As a young wife it was wonderful to have such an encouraging and inspiring resource for setting up my own home and establishing healthy habits for my family.
Emilie shared a sweet idea for showing love to her husband called “The Love Basket.” I know, it might seem a little bit sappy, but creativity in marriage is a surefire way to keep the sparks alive, right? We all tend to be a bit more sappy and sweet when we are dating, but can so easily forget that important element of romance later on in our marriages.
My husband and I have been married for 25 years so we know how easy it is to slip into the everyday routines and forget the importance of still being playful and fun!
So what is this Love Basket about?
Emilie shared in her book how she would pull out her picnic basket and fill it with special little things to show she cared. For instance, if her husband had a rough week at work, she’d fill the basket on Friday night with tasty things he would enjoy, like his favorite drink and maybe a special dessert. Then after the kids went to bed for the night, she’d surprise him by inviting him to join him for a little date!
The creative ideas and applications for a Love Basket are endless!
I think the Love Basket is a very fun way to create special dates on a budget. When my kids were very young we didn’t have money for dates we’d have creative “at home date” after the kids went to bed. Start this Love Basket date tradition in the summer and carry it on all year round. You can use your basket for dates inside or outside, depending on the weather and the theme of your basket. I bet it will become a very special tradition in your home!
During the summer your Love Basket could be filled with favorite magazines, books, cold drinks and a blanket to sit on. Then you can invite your man out for a reading date at the park or if you don’t have a sitter, take him out to the backyard while the kids play in the sandbox!
Or how about filling your Love Basket with favorite card games and fun coupons for prizes? Instant game night date for two on the living room floor! A movie themed Love Basket date would be fun too. Or if you really want to make your man smile, how about a romantic Love Basket date? {blush} I’ll leave the ideas for that one up to your imagination.
The fourth of July isn’t the only day of the year for fireworks, you can create a lasting spark in your marriage and build fun memories into your relationship with a Love Basket!
What other date ideas do you have for a Love Basket?
How about using a Love Basket to show you care about your kids and friends too?
This adorable picnic basket (i.e. the perfect Love Basket!) and sweet chalkboard for your love notes is available from the Redeemed Collection at DaySpring! You can see the Picnic Basket here and the Chalkboard here. And today is the last day to enter a giveaway for both items at The Inspired Room!
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