SMALL THINGS

Little things go a long way

When we think of random acts of kindness, we usually think about how we can brighten a stranger’s day. But little acts of kindness can go a long way in helping us create a stronger marriage too.

It’s easy to let life get in the way and slowly erode our relationships. We start to take our spouses for granted, because they don’t demand our time and attention the way other responsibilities do. But just as small, seemingly insignificant things can break down our bond, the right ones can help us create a stronger marriage.

Here’s a list of small acts to inspire you:

1. Draw a heart on the steamy bathroom mirror while your spouse is in the shower

2. Get up early and make breakfast for your husband

3. Clean your wife’s car

4. Tell your spouse something you appreciate about him

5. Call your spouse unexpectedly during the day just to say “I love you”

6. Give your spouse a scalp massage

7. Watch your husband’s favorite show or sporting event with him

8. Arrange a guy’s night for your husband

9. Surprise your spouse with a warm towel as he finishes his shower

10. Create a playlist of songs you and your spouse enjoyed listening to when you were dating

11. Make a list of all the things you love about your husband and leave it on his pillow

12. Ask your wife about her day and listen with interest

13. Make lunch for your wife

14. Do one of your husband’s chores for him

15. Leave a Post-It note on the steering wheel with a nice message

16. Tell your wife something you admire about her

17. Give your wife a neck massage

18. Read a book your wife has recently read and discuss it with her

19. Get ready as if you’re going out for a party, just to greet your spouse at the end of a long day

20. Surprise your spouse with a small gift “just because”

21. Tell your spouse your favorite memory of the two of you together

22. Prepare your husband’s favorite dinner

23. Compliment your spouse

24. Hide a love note in your spouse’s wallet

25. Give your spouse a back rub before bed

26. Help your husband with a project he is working on

27. Print photos of you and your spouse and place them around a bedroom or bathroom mirror

28. Give your spouse a hand or foot massage

29. Text or e-mail your wife throughout the day to let her know you are thinking of her

30. Plan a date or getaway with your spouse

Snack

Popcorn

Popcorn is over 5,000 years old.

Popcorn is the official state snack of Illinois.

Americans eat about 17 billion quarts of popcorn a year.

Popcorn can reach up to 3 feet in distance when popping.

In 1949, popcorn was temporarily banned from movie theaters for being too loud of a snack.

Popcorn kernels are 4% water, which causes popcorn to pop when heated up.

In the 1800’s, popcorn was eaten as a cereal with milk and sugar. The world’s largest popcorn ball weighed about 5,000 lbs.