The Wows Collection
Buy her a book by her favorite author—and a timer with a promise that you will take over runÂning the household for thirty minutes every day so she can enjoy her special time.
Tell her specifically what you like about her at the moment, make her feel special. For instance, instead of saying, “You look nice for a change,� say, “I love the way your hair looks tonight� or “That dress is really spectacular on you.�
If she usually makes coffee in the morning, surÂprise her by getting up early so she wakes up to a fresh pot.
Bring her breakfast in bed occasionally.
Put fresh flowers by her bed stand to remind her of how special she is in your eyes.
Give her a manicure or a pedicure.
Call her office and ask what YOU can pick up at the grocery story on your way home.
Make up a special nickname for her, and use it every chance you get.
Schedule and coordinate attendance at “family nightâ€? when you turn off televisions and teleÂphones so you can actually talk to each other as a family.
Find out her favorite things and indulge her. Some ideas: movies, CDs, wine, cookies, ice cream, designer clothing, flowers, plants, artist, song, perfume, candle, book, skin lotion, shoes, time to exercise, time to relax, bubble bath, coffee, doughnut, newspaper, fruit, yoÂgurt, junk food, etc.
Contribute to family bulletin boards or refrigeraÂtors. Clip cute comic strips or inspiration sayings and post your favorite photos.
Spend an afternoon planning a perfect trip toÂgether, even if it’s years away. Decide whether you’d rather spend a month on a sailboat or the season in Aspen, explore ancient Egypt or Rome, tour wine country in France, or visit Scottish distilleries.
Show her how confident you are in her taste and let her pick out your clothes. Nine times out of ten, she has a better sense of style and it’s a real “wow� for her when you acknowledge that.
Pretend you’re shopping with “Pretty Womanâ€? and wait outside the dressing room so you can comÂment. Always remember—she looks her best when she feels her best, so watch her eyes as closely as the clothes.
Make reservations for her at a day spa on SatÂurday and stay home with the kids so she has a relaxing day off.