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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men They Will Love

January 25, 2017 by Mrs. Hudson

Valentine’s day gifts for men can be a challenge! I asked the blogger world to share with me their ideas for Valentine’s day gifts for men and I have put a list together for you below! I try to do something special and thoughtful for my husband on Valentine’s Day. It isn’t always something that cost money either. I find that a heartfelt note or a thoughtful action goes a long way.

Make it a priority to spend purposeful time with your husband. Maybe that means having someone watch the kids for an hour so you can have an uninterrupted conversation. You might need to have an in home date night… ours are a lot of fun!

Here it is… the list of Valentine’s day gifts for men:

A coffee table book of something that would interest them, a subscription to a product of the month club of some kind, a fiction book (if they are a reader. I recommend my own book, No Longer Broken, haha), a Swiss knife. http://ackerandacker.blogspot.com/

Bonnie and bud ‘gentlemans box’ (out of charlotte but they ship!) I’ll put the link below but the owner is so sweet and I love their boxes!! www.vintagesimplylove.blogspot.com

Similar Valentine’s day gifts for men are The Man Can, Man Cave Candles, ManlyCans, and Luxury Grooming Box Set:

A similar product is a FaithBox! It is full of encouraging words and products that would make anyone feel Loved and appreciated.

Product Description

Renew Water Bottle – Nearly 90% of plastic water bottles are not recycled, taking thousands of years to decompose. Using this reusable water bottle is a great alternative and serves as a reminder to stay refreshed and renewed in mind, body, and spirit.

Kutoa Snack Bar – These delicious bars provide a meal to a child in need via the World Food Program for every bar sold. Kuta means “to give” in Swahili and are truly snacks with a social impact.

RuMe Bag – These wonderful, reusable bags are a great alternative to plastic bags and can be used as a daily tote or as a convenient shopping bag. They are lightweight, durable, washable, and extremely strong!

Shaklee Organic Cleaner – This powerful cleaner is safe for you, your home, and our planet. The sampler capsule has enough solution to make a full bottle of all-purpose cleaner. Proceeds from Shaklee sales are donated to their own nonprofit that helps people directly affected by natural disasters and emergencies.

Lifter Music CD – This CD has some new tracks from inspirational artists like Third Day, I Am They, and Matt Maher. We hope these songs encourage and uplift you!

Everyday Faith, Resurrection Edition – our beautiful Christian devotional with short form content to keep your faith at the center of your life every day based around the theme of resurrection.

In addition to the impact that the products inside each box make, for each box shipped, we donate 3 meals to feed hungry kids via our partnership with RiceBowls.org. This is a single purchase box and will ship out within a day or two of your order.

I don’t know a man who doesn’t like jerky! There are tons of options… from sampler packages to exotic jerky! Take your pick and show him some Love:

What about a practical gift? I know most of us would probably love a mattress upgrade! What better time than Valentine’s day to get The Love Bed for your Love?!

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If you can’t go out and you have a minimal budget, his favorite meal is always a winner! Favorite meal, a movie that you loved when you were dating and a card or a note expressing your appreciation for him! 🙂 www.theaccidentalnomadlife.com

A great Valentine’s day gifts for men suggestion was ManlyCans! They are packed with tons of snacks and/or gadgets! You can even build one for specifically for your special man! If a can is not his thing then a book for Father and Son won’t disappoint.

I like making chocolates from scratch! Here’s the tutorial I put together: http://www.sustainingthepowers.com/how-to-make-your-own…/

Whatever you do be sure to celebrate the Love God has blessed you with! His Love is poured out in our lives through our husbands daily. We must be sure to pour Love back on our husbands as well!

The best Valentine’s day gift for men from their wives is Love.

1 John 4:11-13

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us

For the Wife Who Thinks “My Husband Doesn’t Satisfy Me.”

January 16, 2017 by Mrs. Hudson

Let’s say you and I are sitting together chatting enjoying a nice cup of coffee and you tell me “my husband doesn’t satisfy me.” I imagine most women would expect and want a response along the lines of “how selfish of him… why won’t he change to make you happy sometimes?!” However, if you and I were having coffee…that means we are friends… and I share the truth in Love with my friends. Because I care about them and their marriages BUT also because I care about their eternity more than I do their feelings.

In that moment I would have to tell you that it isn’t your husband’s job to satisfy you. That is something only God can do and your husband will always fall short. And that as long as you are looking to your husband to satisfy you and fill the void you have…. you will continue to say “my husband doesn’t satisfy me.”

For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. (Psalm 107:9)

We must be careful to remember that the “He” in the above verse is NOT our husband but God.

Yes we can (and should) find joy and pleasure in our husbands. However, the satisfaction we desire deep down in our souls can only be fulfilled and made full in Jesus.

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In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)

Lysa Terkeurst says it pefectly in her post at Proverbs31 .org:

To expect another person to make you feel happy, secure and fulfilled will leave you disappointed at best and disillusioned at worst. Even a great husband makes a very poor God.

Only God Himself can settle those deep heart-needs. Our key verse, Philippians 4:19 reminds us of this, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

If a husband could meet every need his wife had, we’d have no need for God.

The sooner a wife accepts that her husband doesn’t satisfy all her needs because he can’t…that that was never his job… the sooner their marriage can grow to become all that God intended it to be with Jesus at the center.

If you long for God to be your satisfaction pray with me:

Lord, I realize I have been searching for satisfaction in the wrong places. I have been complaining saying “my husband doesn’t satisfy me” when that was never his job. Please help me to seek You as my source and the only one who can fulfill and satisfy my soul. I desire to trust You to meet my needs. Help me to not put the pressure of meeting all my needs and desires on my husband. I pray that he would seek You as his source of satisfaction as well. Help us to keep You first knowing that You are able to do more than we can ask or imagine. We Love You and thank You for all of our blessings. Give us Your wisdom and direction as we seek to be more like You and help us Love like You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FOR THE WIFE WHO THINKS “My husband doesn’t listen to me.” | Better Than Newlyweds | Stacy Hudson

January 9, 2017 by Mrs. Hudson

If you have ever thought “My Husband Doesn’t Listen to Me” you are not alone. I think every wife feels this way at some point. I do not think that every husband intends to make his wife feel this way. Most of them do not know how to listen well. And most of us do not know how to talk in a way that can help them listen well. Learning to communicate effectively in marriage can be a game changer.

How to help them listen well

Be sure you have their attention before you start talking a mile a minute about your day
Ask them if it is a good time to chat with them without distractions
Do your best to not jump around from topic to topic … even though our brains are full of interconnected wires…their brains operate more like opening one box at a time.

If you have been married for any length of time you have probably figured out that communication in marriage is not always easy. In fact, most of the time it is difficult. Men and women do NOT communicate the same way. This often leads the wife to think “my husband doesn’t listen to me” while the husband thinks nothing is wrong. He thinks nothing is wrong because we often choose to huff about or silently fester our hurt. That doesn’t solve anything and it ends up hurting the marriage.

If you need to tell someone “I feel like my husband doesn’t listen to me” … tell your husband! Go to him first instead of your best friend, your mom, or your sister. Your husband Loves you and if he knows that you do not feel like he listens to you he will probably ask how he can fix it. Men are fixers right? They want to find a solution. Just in case that happens have the answers to the questions below ready.

Why it is important for you that he gives you undivided attention?
What does it make you feel when he doesn’t give you attention when you are speaking?
What does him listening look like to you?

When you think “my husband doesn’t listen to me” turn to the Bible.

It is important that we go to God’s word first over any google search or book. Listening in marriage is important but Loving even if you don’t feel listened to is more important. This yields your heart to God and softens it towards your spouse. Keep these verses in mind the next time you think “my husband doesn’t listen to me.”

“Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.” Proverbs 18:13

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.Matthew 18:15

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Family Traditions for New Year’s Eve | Stacy Hudson | Better Than Newlyweds

December 31, 2016 by Mrs. Hudson

We do not have family traditions for New Year’s Eve…yet! I asked around and had some of my friends share their traditions in hopes we might be able to copycat and combine to create our own family traditions for New Year’s Eve!

Our yearly tradition is to go for tea at our friend’s cafe, then head over to church for a countdown event called “Come Bless The Lord”. We sing worship songs throughout, and countdown to the new year together! Read more from Jacinta’s here: www.snugglesandkisses.net

We just started a tradition where our friend comes over to xbox with my hubby on New Years Eve. His wife isn’t big into New Years. We then try our best to catch the fireworks. I also try console my one dog during fireworks. Read more from Ailie’s here: www.P3Alive.com

Spent many years volunteering for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade – making floats. Weeks of work. Petal by petal. Seed by seed. Then celebrating New Years Eve by sleeping a few hours on the curb – awaiting the Rose Parade! Loud cheers always going up as our float went by. Afterwards, a big party and then tag football and frisbee golf.

Definitely recommend the experience. Many schools and non-profits have annual fund-raisers working floats. Cherished memories. – Pamela Nishimoto

I’ve got little ones so we pick a place in the world that is counting down at their bed time (or a place that already has) and watch the count down on the computer. We celebrate the new year at that hour with sparkling cider and snacks then off to bed. The hubs and I then watch a movie and celebrate the real count down, if I can stay awake that long though because mommas of little ones that still wake up in the middle of the night to nurse need their sleep! Read more from Jamie Lath here: http://gracewalking.com

What family traditions for New Year’s Eve do you have? Please comment below and share with the rest of us!

Gift Ideas for Wives by Wives | Stacy Hudson | Better Than Newlyweds

December 5, 2016 by Mrs. Hudson

I asked wives what they wanted for Christmas from their husbands. The following is Gift Ideas for Wives by wives. A few of the gift ideas might repeat but I decided to leave them so that husbands would see that a lot of wives simply want time alone with the man they Love. They want to relax and reconnect and just enjoy one another. ( I will continue to update this list as I hear back from wives! ) Affiliate links included in this post for your shopping convenience.

Here are the Gift Ideas for Wives by Wives:

DAY OFF TO HERSELF

I want a true day off. No one touches me or talks to me for one whole day.

TIME ALONE WITH HUSBAND

To be honest. I would LOVE time away with my husband. Just a weekend, just he and I. We have been married almost 7 years and never been anywhere together. And it gets so hard. I just want time with him and here lately I have been feeling very lonely. I am around my kids 24/7 so my husband and I really need that time together. Just give me a weekend with him without any distractions, no tv, phone, internet. Nothing but he and I.

Some time with my husband where we can just talk and laugh together.

A night away would be amazing, without phones or distractions. He is the go-to guy in his group of shooting enthusiast friends and they are constantly blowing up his phone with questions and pictures. I absolutely adore his passion for the sport – but sometimes mama needs some attention! A cut/color/massage gift certificate would be nice as well!

A weekend away with just my husband. To be able to shop, snuggle, and do some kind of winter activity like skiing or ice skating

I would really love a weekend away

ENJOYMENT OR HOBBY

Any kitchen gadgets (2 said A dishwasher!)

Woman of Faith Mixing Bowl

Women of Faith mixing bowl with Scripture trim; features handle and convenient pouring spout, safe for microwave, and dishwasher. Oven-safe ceramic; eight cup capacity, for batters, mixes, salads and more.

Blessed is a woman of seasoned prayer, generous spirit, and overflowing love..for she shall be called a Woman of Faith.

Around the rim with floral trim: Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace.2 Timothy 2:22. Boxed.

Blessed Beyond Measure, Measuring Spoon Set

Ceramic measuring spoons in trending bright colors add inspiration to your baking! Sentiment: You are blessed beyond measure. Measure up to 5.5″ long; includes 1 Tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, and 1/4 tsp.Hand wash recommended. Kitchen essential. Gift idea for the cook or baker.

Created exclusively for the Gift Collection at Christianbook.com.

We Are Blessed Rolling Pin

Ceramic rolling pin with ceramic base and wood handles. Decorative design and sentiment on the rolling pin. Unique gift for a special baker; baking essential and a kitchen accent as well. 19.5″ long; 3″ in diameter. Comes with matching 6.5″ x 2.5″ ceramic stand for display. Hand wash only. Boxed.

We are blessed by your presence, Lord, and grateful for your many gifts.

Photography gear

Uggs

Mug

Mr. & Mrs. Mug Set, Marriage Takes Three

Apple watch

Perfume

A remote starter for our van

Ulta gift card

Boots

Kitchen stuff

He Fills My Life With Good Things (Psalm 103:5), Cotton Apron

New purse

Wedge Shape Bible Cover, Mint Green, X-Large

Journal

God Be with You, Red Journal with Charm

Jewelry

Proverbs 31:30–Sterling Silver Mobius Necklace

The urban decay naked 2 pallet (make up)

Adult coloring books

NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible, Hardcover

EXPERIENCES

I want him to just do the honey do list and the things I asked.

I would love a trip together as a family… Doesn’t have to be far or expensive just a nice little get away!

Tickets to a musical or something

A maid for a day!

For him to get kids ready for bed and let me wait for him in bed instead of vise versa.

Marriage counseling and a two night stay at a spa, just for me. I have PPD and a high needs child. My sanity needs a break.

He plans a date to go out to eat then get me Starbucks and then he walks around Barnes & Noble with me

Some kind of winter activity like skiing or ice skating

A day where I can ask him for anything and he wouldn’t complain he would just happily do it without question

HOME DECOR

Family pictures framed

Stone Blessings Photo Frame

Something thoughtful to celebrate our marriage

Devoted Praying Couple Figure

Throw pillows

With God All Things Are Possible Pillow

OTHER GIFT IDEAS FOR WIVES BY WIVES SUGGESTIONS

I pick everything out & he gets it

I would like a mommy gift basket with slippers, some things from bath and body works, a gift card to my favorite coffee spot and some just for you (seriously don’t spend it on anyone else!!!) cash lol

I just give him a long list so he has a lot of options to choose from(I know I don’t get everything) but that way it still leaves a little surprise in it for me

I don’t want anything honestly. I find joy just in giving gifts to others and seeing their excitement. He really wants to buy me something though. Because gifts is my love language. But I’d be happier with a sincere love letter than something materialistic.

Trust, Lux-Leather Notebook and Pen

Handy notepad with pen in luxurious faux leather; screen printed Scripture verse, 96 lined sheets of paper. 3″ x 5″. Pocket notepad for office or home; desk, purse or briefcase.Trust design; purple.