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Memorable Words Monday : She Decided
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Things to tell your husband daily.
-Josephine Angelini
I think the key to any successful relationship or marriage is being verbal with each other, every day.
Words of affirmation go a long way when it comes to love. And some times, it just feels really good to get a compliment or know that we are appreciated. This is also the same for our husbands.
When I was asking Mr. Fresh Heart about what are some of the things that he wish I would say or do for him more, he talked about acts of service. If you are familiar with the five love languages, then you know what I'm talking about. However, if you don't and want to check it out and maybe even want to see what your love language is, head on over to Gary Chapman's website for the five languages of love here.
Anyway, acts of service is what he said. Basically he feels love when I do things for him without him asking. He's a man of action versus words however, not everyone's husband or partner seek acts of service. Because we are human we are all wired differently and interpret love differently. But there are others ways to express your love for your partner for example:
- I love ____ about you or I love that you do ____.
I feel that saying "I love you" just simply isn't enough. Being specific about a certain trait or thing that your husband or partner does goes a lot further. Like for instance, I tell Mr. Fresh Heart that I love watching him be a father and interacting with our children. Or when life just gets super busy for me and he takes the trash out for me. When he comes back in, I immediately let him know that I love and appreciated him doing that for me. By doing this it lets your husband know what you are acknowledging what he is doing, even if the act seems so little. Remember, even small acts leave a much bigger impact.
- Letting your wants and needs be heard and acknowledged.
Though our husbands and partners posses many super talents, mind reading just isn't one of them. So we can't assume that they know what we want or need. We have to be verbally honest and open with them. If we are vocal about what we need or want we can avoid any negative outcomes there may be by assuming. When we are verbal this strengthens our bonds with each other.
Ultimately, we have to love our husbands or partners the way that they need or want to be loved. What are some of the things that you say and do for your husband or partner daily?
Do It Yourself Wednesday: Upcycled Dresser.
My daughters room has been my biggest DIY project to date!
I have my moms old vintage furniture and for a while I wasn't sure what to do with it. I'm one of those if I can re-use it I'm happy. For Chloe's room it's very girly and colorful and I wanted her furniture to match her very bubbly personality.
Here is the dresser before and after, I sanded, primed and painted this dresser into a custom vibrant pink color.
Removed the knobs and painted the drawers, I used Folkart metallic gold for the design and also used their stencil.
Finished results!
Primer // Zinsser
Chalk Paint // Americana Decor
Stencil // FolkArt
Gold Paint // FolkArt
Primer // Zinsser
Chalk Paint // Americana Decor
Stencil // FolkArt
Gold Paint // FolkArt
Memorable Words Monday: Never Stop Doing Your Best
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10 Inspiring Quotes on Love
Like any woman, I love to hear how much my significant other cares about me. Here are ten other great quotes on love I found to inspire you today- enjoy.
"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. If was not my lips you kissed, but my soul."
"I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours." -Nicholas Sparks
"It is a risk to love. What if it doesn't work out? Ah, but what if it does." -Peter McWilliams
Brief is life but love is long." -Alfred Lord Tennyson
"Love is the beauty of the soul." -St. Aurelius Augustine
"We loved with a love that was more than love." -Edgar Allen Poe
"Love is friendship set on fire." -Jeremy Taylor
There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice." -F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same."- Emily Bronte
"Love; it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you. It will set you free." -Mumford & Sons
"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear." -Oscar Wilde
If you find a quote you love or think of one yourself, write it down and text a "love quote" (the new love note) to your partner while they're at work. It's a quick, personal way to say I love you!
What's your favorite quote on love? Share with me in the comments below!
Ezra + Chloe
One thing that I learned last week is that I need to start taking more photos of my children.
Before, I was worried about not being present and made more present memories and stopped photographing everything. But I realize if I don't photograph those memories, they are lost or forgotten. And I want to remember everything. From now and beyond I'm going to make an effort to take more pictures.
Before, I was worried about not being present and made more present memories and stopped photographing everything. But I realize if I don't photograph those memories, they are lost or forgotten. And I want to remember everything. From now and beyond I'm going to make an effort to take more pictures.
