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Tip #151: Accumulate GREAT Memories

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:31:00 +0000

Tip #151:

Accumulate GREAT Memories

Remember, as a couple, you and your spouse want to accumulate great memories together. So do your part. Have funny jokes ready. Know your wife's favorite takeout orders. Her favorite flower. Be ready to create a GREAT memory at a moment's notice.

Tip #150: Crock-Pots

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:19:00 +0000

Tip #150:

Crock-Pots are your friend.

You and your wife both work hard. You both come home tired. No one wants to make dinner, and take out costs too much. Well, your Crock-Pot is your friend. When you wake up, fill the pot with some meat or chicken, some potatoes, and an onion or too. Whatever you like. Baby carrots are easy to throw in. Pour in some water or better yet, beer. Some ketchup or BBQ sauce too. And when your wife comes home, there's a hot, homecooked meal waiting for her. That's being a Better Husband!

Tip #149: Water

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:15:00 +0000

Tip #149:

Water.

When you take water from a Brita filter, be sure to refill the pitcher. You should make sure that the pitcher is always full. Your wife will be happy to never have to wait for water.

Tip #148: Don't Finish

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:13:00 +0000

Tip #148:

If you notice that there is only 1 left of your wife's favorite anything, don't finish it, save it for her.

Whether this is food, drink, or anything else. Maybe your wife likes small glasses and not large glasses. Don't use the last small glass in the cabinet. Take a large glass.

Tip #147: Find a Mentor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Tip #147:

Find a mentor, someone who's marriage you admire, and ask them for advice on how to keep your marriage strong

There is never an end to learning. You could be the best husband ever, but as the title of this blog indicates, you can always be a better husband. Find someone who can help you on this journey. It can be a friend or a relative. Someone young or someone old. It doesn't matter. It can be several people. But regardless, finding someone to ask questions to, or get advice from, is an important step in becoming the aforementioned better husband.

Tip #146: Car Spot Cleaning

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Tip #146:

Clean the bird droppings from your wife's car

Tip #10 and Tip #69 were about general car cleaning. But if the car is clean except for where the birds have gone, grab a rag and some water and spot clean the car for her.

Tip #145: Cell Phone Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Tip #145:

If your wife gets a new cell phone, make sure to buy her the necessary accessories

Sometimes none are needed. But if your wife needs a new car charger, or an extra battery, etc... be sure to pick one up for her. You can find accessories for all phones for cheap on ebay.

Tip #144: Food Prep

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +0000

Tip #144:

Help your wife prepare her food (and the kids' food) for the next day.

The job goes faster when you help. Peel vegetables. Clean containers. Put food away. Pre-heat the oven. There is always something happening. Be around and help your wife as she prepares for tomorrow.

Tip #143: Make Life Easier

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Tip #143:

Always ask yourself if what you're doing will make life easier for your wife.

When doing something for your wife, think about all the steps. And make sure that each step along the way makes life easier for your wife. It's great you put something away, but if your wife has no idea where it is, you might not have helped. Or when putting away paper towels, for example, on a high shelf, make sure to leave one roll in an easily accessible place. Making life easier for your wife has to be a constant goal.

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Tip #142: Newspaper Mess

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Tip #54 encouraged you to throw out old magazines and newspapers. Taking this a step further, don't let newspapers and magazines accumulate. Read and Remove. Don't wait for the accumulation to occur.

Tip #141: Reassure

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:44:00 +0000

Tip #141:

Reassure your wife you're there.

This tip has been sent in by a loyal reader.

Suggestion: If you know your wife might have trouble with something (like going to supermarket and cooking in time) reassure her that if she needs help your there for her or ask if your could help before she needs you be there to help her.

Tip #140: Dish Dry

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Tip #140:

When washing dishes, dry them and put them away.

Tip#13 suggested washing dishes, and parenthetically, drying them. Now I'm taking the drying out of the parenthesis. Next time you wash the dishes, dry them too and then put them away.

Tip #139: Put Something Away

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Tip #139:

Find one thing that's been lying around and put it away.

Has something been out for awhile? Or, has it never had a home? Find a place for something that has been lying around.

Tip #138: Meter Maid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:43:00 +0000

Tip #138:

Make sure your wife's car is stocked with quarters for parking meters.

Surprise your wife with some quarters in the car. She'll be happy not to have to go into a store to break a dollar.

Tip #137: Hangers Be Gone CLARIFICATION

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:33:00 +0000

Tip #137:

Before getting rid of excess hangers, make sure your wife doesn't want them.

A friend of mine, who is a very loyal reader, brought this to my attention. Before surprising your wife with throwing anything out, be 100% sure your wife has no use for them at all.

Tip #136: Drinks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:50:00 +0000

Tip #136:

Make sure there is always a steady supply of your wife's favorite drink on hand.

Your wife should always have her favorite drink available. And, if she likes it cold, make sure there is always a supply in the refrigerator too.

Tip #135: Wife First, Friend Second

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Tip #135:

When you are going to do a favor for a friend, make sure you have done what your wife needs first.

Your wife is your priority and her needs and requests have to come before other people's.

Thanks to a friend for this tip.

Tip #134: Hangers Be Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Tip #134:

Get rid of the excess wire hangers in your closets.

You'd be surprised how much space unused wire hangers could take up. And how fast they accumulate as well. Its the negative side effect of dry cleaning. So get rid of them. Most dry cleaners will accept the old hangers back for recycling. But get rid of them. Your wife will appreciate the lack of clutter and additional closet space.

Tip #133: Out for Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Tip #133:

Take your wife out for dinner.

It is important to remember to go out with your wife every now and then. Group gatherings don't count (family events, weddings, etc...). Have you taken your wife out on a date recently?

Tip #132: Change the Sheets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Tip #132:

Change the sheets on your beds.

Surprise your wife by changing the sheets on your beds if they haven't been changed in a while. She'll be so happy with you, and will ask where you're getting all of these great helpful ideas!

Tip #131: Vacuum

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Tip #131:

Surprise your wife by vacuuming the carpets.

Or, if your carpets, rugs, etc.., are really dirty, surprise your wife by renting one of the carpet cleaning devices from your local supermarket, and shampoo them clean.

Tip #130: Quiet She's Watching

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +0000

Tip #130:

When your wife is watching TV, don't bother her.

Your wife is relaxing. If it can wait, don't ask that question right now. At least wait until a commercial.

Tip #129: Keys

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Tip #129:

Put the keys away in their proper place.

When you come home, make sure to put your keys in their appropriate place. Especially car keys. Imagine your wife needing the car, but can't find the keys because they're not where they belong. Or even worse, they're still in your pocket.

Tip #128: Going Away? Clean First

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:29:00 +0000

Tip #128:

Before going away, clean up the home.

If you're going away, for the weekend, or for a longer vacation, clean up the home first. No one wants to come home to a messy apartment, especially your wife. So clean first.