When was the last time you said "thank you" to your wife or girlfriend? This week, I want you to write down at least 5 things for which you should thank that special lady in your life. For example:
Thank you for being a great wife/girlfriend.
Thank you for being a great mom.
Thank you for inspiring me.
Thank you for putting a smile on my face.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for being the family chauffer.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you for letting me be me.
Get a pen and piece of paper and write down the things you should thank your wife for. Put it in an envelope, after you seal it, write "S.W.A.K" on it (Sealed With A Kiss). Then without saying a word, slip it under her pillow and see what happens. Quick and Easy.
This Week's Video: WORDS ON WOOD
This is a great last minute gift for Valentine's Day or any day for that matter. You can either use some wood you have laying around the house, like I did with my first one for Laura, or head to the hardware store. She can add phrases/words on it too like Laura did. The first board I made her, which was about 4 feet long, has phrases that have been written by both her & I. Our kids even got into the act and added their own messages. You might even inspire your own little ones to get creative, like my Madison did when she made this for me:
How cute is that?
If you have any questions about the Words on Wood project you can leave a comment or email me at kandleman@madisonavecandles.com
The Little Things
They say it's the little things that matter and I have to agree. Start doing some today and over time you'll find that they will make a big difference. It can be as simple as making the bed one morning before you head to work or do the dishes one night. How about not leaving the empty roll of toilet paper on the spool...is it really that hard to change it? Whatever it is..just do it. Clean up the sink after you shave and brush your teeth, don't just throw your dirty laundry on the floor.
There is a line in a movie where the couple is arguing and the woman says to her boyfriend, "I want you to want to do the dishes" and he responds with, "Why would I want to do the dishes?" The point, of course, is not that you have to enjoy doing the dishes, you should just do them because it would make her happy. That's all.
Think about that little thing you could do that your wife or girlfriend wishes you would. Do it this week and see what happens. And share your story by posting a comment. We could all use some good ideas.
Candles, Costco and You
And finally, a little something that has absolutely nothing to do with Valentine's Day or being romantic.
I have been a HUGE fan of Costco for about 23 years. When I was growing up my family would shop there. After college, I moved back home to South Florida and got a job there as a caller. That of course was back in the days when Costco wasn't fully automated and someone had to "call" the item numbers to the cashier. When I decided to move to California I wrote a letter of recommendation from the Florida Costco that I sent to every Southern California warehouse and headed out to the West Coast. Upon arrival, I visiited some nearby Costcos and wouldn't you know it, there was a warehouse waiting for a guy from Florida. Turns out they were waiting for a different guy from Florida, but it didn't matter. We both got a job.
Costco was good to me. They paid me well , gave me benefits and when I finally landed that full time TV job that paid dirt, they still let me work weekends. Lucky for me, I only had to keep up that 7 day work week schedule for a year. But I never forgot how good they were to me, and how good they were to my fellow employees. From medical benefits, to a 401K and ESOP, and a positive working enviroment, they treated full and part time staffers like decent human beings. More than 15 years later, many of the friends I made there still work there.
I, of course, have remained a loyal Costco customer ever since my early days shopping there as a teenager with Mom & Dad. Heck, one my first born's words was Costco. I kid you not! She would howl the word with her cute little baby voice. I can still hear it. And when I travel, I go to the local Costco to see what they have that the warehouse I shop at does not. My family & friends may kid me about this affinity for my favorite store, but I am hooked.
Why in the world am I sharing this with you, you ask? Well, besides being Mr. FeMANine Side, I make these kick ass candles & own a candle company with my wife. And I know that my candles would be perfect for a Costco Roadshow. Surely you know what these are? You walk in Costco and you'll see a jewelry show, or a pottery show, rugs, art, furniture. One time they even had lotions & aromatherapy products. They are there for a limited time and the people who work them don't even work at Costco. I called Costco corporate a while back to inquire about it, and let's just say the person I dealt with was not very Costco like.
Anyway, I want to do these roadshows & I have made a ENORMOUS Costco candle for Jim Senegal, the founder of Costco, in hopes that when he sees it he too will realize how well my candles could do at a Roadshow. So if anybody knows anyone that might know Mr. Senegal, please forward this to him because the Costco candle is in the Words on Wood video. Thanks! I appreciate it.
Have a great Valentine's Day.
Todd
myfeMANineside.blogspot.com
"Changing the way men think, one blog at a time."
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