April From aperire, Latin for “to open” (buds) Couple Appreciation Month Being in a long-term relationship (marriage, life partners) can sometimes lead us to a state of complacency with our significant other.  Use this month to tell and show your other how much you appreciate them and how you don't take them for granted. Use your imagination when showing them appreciation -make their favorite foods, do the tasks they normally do around the house before they can get to them to give them a little break and to let them know that you do see their contribution to the household, leave them little love notes, etc. This month I also think it's great if there are some couples in your life that you have learned from, been inspired by, etc that you show them appreciation for the investment that they have knowingly or unknowingly put into your own couple relationship. 10 ways to shower your spouse with appreciation Here's my personal Pinterest board just for couples - you may fi...

Hula in the Coola Day Tired of the long, cold winter you have been experiencing?  Then why not try to chase away the winter cold by donning a grass skirt, a lei, some coconut knockers and doing the hula outside?  Crazy right?  I'm not sure it actually works. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, maybe that will work? Baked Alaska Day The Invention of Baked Alaska Baked Alaska Recipe Ever had a Baked Alaska? I never had. Ben & Jerry's is way easier to "make"! *wink* Decorating with Candy Day I'm not sure what you decorate with candy today, unless it is a February Gingerbread House? Or you throw a special party that is candy themed? Maybe it's just an excuse to indulge in your favorite candy! Dump your Significant Jerk Day How to Identify a Jerk How to Dump Someone...nicely.  They might be a jerk but don't sink to their level! How To Break Up With Someone Without Drama, Pain and Remorse Note: Most articles, if not all, that I looked at consist...