Ok, ya'll, Valentine's Day is this month! If obligatory holidays make you grumpy or stress you out, we can relate. But look, don’t let your stress, cynicism, or pride keep you from capitalizing on this opportunity to show love to your spouse. You have two weeks until the big day. That is plenty of time to plan something special and unexpected. Think about what would really bless your spouse and go the extra mile to do it.
Here are some ideas…

•Leave a love note in an unexpected place
•Give your spouse some cash or a gift card and tell them to go spend it while you watch the kids
•Send her flowers at work
•Surprise your spouse with a weekend getaway
•Surprise your spouse with tickets to a concert or sporting event
•Take your spouse on a marriage retreat
•Take a walk and hold hands
•Get a couples massage together
•Give the gift of quality time—Take your spouse out, leave your phones in the car, and ask your spouse how they are doing, then really listen
•Take the kids and give your spouse some alone time
•Organize the storage room or attic and do a surprise reveal with blindfold
•Clean the fireplace, open the flu, and make a fire
•Buy your spouse’s favorite snacks and stay up late playing cards or board games

May God bless your efforts to intentionally love your spouse this Valentines Day.