It is that time of year that everyone is thinking about Christmas and how to add some excitement to the holidays. That is why we created 12 Days of Christmas.
This is a busy time of year and as couples we can get so busy that we will forgo “quality time” because we say we will make up for it on Christmas or after the holidays. Well, we are here to tell you not to forgo quality time. So we invite you to participate in our spin on 12 Days of Christmas.
12 Days of Christmas Still Dating My Spouse way:
Day Number 1: Give your spouse a card/note about the one thing that caught your eye when you first meet. Make it cute & even rhyme if you can.
Day Number 2: Things that come in two! Give your spouse something that comes as a set & will remind him/her of your marriage. (Example: I would give my spouse Reeses cups. With a note: We are as good as peanut butter and chocolate! (yeah I know corny but it would put a smile on his face).
Day Number 3: Give your spouse 3 different small tokens today that would make them remember your third date, third anniversary. Spread the gifts out: give one in the morning, give one midday, and the last one before bedtime.
Day Number 4: Today give your spouse a gift that is especially FOUR them. This gift should be something that they can use or enjoy only. Examples: their favorite perfume, golf balls, a video game, etc.
Day Number 5: Give your spouse a gift card in the amount of $5 to their favorite place.
Day Number 6: Give your spouse a 6 pack/gift bag of their favorite drink/puzzle book/snacks.
Day Number 7: Give your spouse a gift that weighs 7 pounds. (I told you to get creative)
Day Number 8: Give your spouse a note with 8 clues about their gift today. Play the guessing game all day, but make it fun. Give them their gift when they get home.
Day Number 9: Send your spouse a text message & tell them to meet you at 9am or 9pm at your local hotel/motel for a naughty morning or night. Make this fun. If you can’t do the hotel have them meet you at your favorite go to spot!
Day Number 10: Fix your spouse a dinner with samples of their favorite 10 foods and drinks. Make this a fun night.
Day Number 11: Give your spouse a CD with 10 of their favorite songs and one song of you singing a song to them. Ok Ok, well put a song on their that reminds you of them. Now remember you only get to put one song that you like on the CD. Make sure the CD is full of the music they like.
Day Number 12: Give your spouse a calendar (go to Dollar Store & buy a pocket/wall calendar) & you write in 12 “coupons” he can redeem each month. So each month will have something that your spouse can ask or get from you. Make this fun.
Have fun…be creative…but just do it!
We would love to see your creativity, tag us @datingmyspouse and use hashtag #SDMS12DaysofChristmas if you post on social media.
Have fun,
Stephon and Pamela
Carol Cassara says
These are such cool ideas. But I think the most important part of this post is the concept of keeping the relationship fresh by dating your spouse. It’s such a good reminder of the kind of “work” that is actually fun.
Cathy Chester says
What a wonderful idea and a great way to keep your marriage even more happy and loving! Wonderful, Pamela. Truly.
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
After 33 years of marriage, I feel like he’s still my boyfriend too. I love your ideas!!!
Haralee says
Great creative ideas! I love them!!
michelle says
This is a fun idea!!
Still Dating My Spouse says
Love it!!!!