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Leading and Loving It

Love Challenge

Ladies, you have 13 days before your challenge begins!!! What challenge, you ask? The February LOVE CHALLENGE! That’s right. I realize that Valentine’s Day is a mass consumer holiday leaving people with feelings of obligation, but you can totally rock your man’s world by beating him to the big day.

What is the February LOVE CHALLENGE?

Fourteen days full of ooey, gooey expressions of love for your husband, beginning on February 1 and ending on February 14. Basically, one purposeful act of love each day for 14 days.

Are you a little rusty at this? Not sure what to do? Here are a few suggestions:

• Write a love note and tape it to his steering wheel, leave it on his pillow, place it by his bathroom sink or put it by his plate at dinner.
• Make him his favorite dessert or snack…something he doesn’t usually get.
• Plan a surprise date. If needed, schedule a sitter and take him out to his favorite place.
• Rent one of his favorite “guy” movies and snuggle up to him.
• Make extra effort to support your husband, vocalize your support to him.
• Put on something sexy and initiate intimacy.
• Give him something that would remind him of your favorite memories together.
• Treat him like your King when he gests home. Let him sit in his favorite spot; serve him dinner in his favorite spot while he watches his favorite TV shows.
• Give him a massage.
• Pick a day and text him 10 things you love about him through the day.
• Surprise him at work with a lunch.
• Buy him a gift.
• Make him a play list of “your songs”. Don’t have any? Make a play list of songs that express how you feel about him.
• Be the you he feel in love with!

Whether you are in a great marriage, a dull marriage, or a marriage in trouble, you can positively impact your marriage by initiating acts of love.

Who wants to join me in this February LOVE CHALLENGE? You have 13 days to get your game plan together. Let’s help one another out, add to the suggestion list and get the ideas rolling!

Brandi Wilson Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 5:36 am

Love this challenge! I’m in!!! Sometimes I get so busy with kids, work, and life that I forget to be intentional in that way. Thanks for challenging us.

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:06 am

Me too. I’m excited to challenge myself!

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april Reply:
 January 30th, 2012 at 5:41 pm

I’m in 150%

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Vanessa Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 5:52 am

What a fabulous idea! I am definitely in. I need to start thinking of some of good ideas. Thanks for the challenge.

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:07 am

Vanessa, let us know f you come up with some great ideas…I may need to use them:)

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Susan Morris Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:02 am

I’m in!! Now to get my plan together Thanks for the challenge!!

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:08 am

YAY!

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Beth M. Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:06 am

I’m in…Pray for conviction and sincerity. My marriage is a challenge at best, but We deserve better and I can do my part to make that happen. I can do anything in Christ who strengthens me!

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:09 am

Let me add, this challenge is for everyone whether you’re married or single. You can adjust the challenge for your kids, your friends, the people you love most…

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Linda Seidler Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:21 am

Oh am I in!! I love this challenge and am extending it to my chicas at Radiate Sisterhood! Thank you for the great idea to keep marriages strong…

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:41 am

Yay!!! Thanks for spreading the word, Linda:)

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Joy Henderson Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:31 am

I’m all in!
I can’t wait.
This is one of my favorite times of year

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Alicia Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:33 am

I’m in! Love the idea of not just making one day special but many. And I’m pretty sure I know which one from this list would be my hubby’s preference. I could probably do that one all 14 days…

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:42 am

Oh Alicia, I’m smiling because I think I know what you’re talking about:):):)

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Anne Reply:
 January 21st, 2012 at 5:52 pm

Hmmm, I think my hubby would be pretty happy with that one too.

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Amy Argo Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:34 am

I’m all in! What a great challenge!

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Lisa Hughes Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:38 am

Sign me up! I’m in!

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Mary Beth Bradshaw Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:43 am

Love it! I’m in. Just something to remember… We tend to give love like we feel loved (I’m so guilty of this!)

Be sure and give love to your man and family in their Love Language… not yours.

Ready for the challenge! Thanks Tiffany.

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Rachel Hines Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:48 am

Count me in! What a wonderful idea!!!

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Shelly Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 6:52 am

Im in ~
Great ideas !

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Chrisy Ennen Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:00 am

YES! I am in, and I think I may just use this idea and encourage my blog followers to do the same, if that is ok. I love this idea!

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Chrisy Ennen Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:18 am

And I will definitely give you guys the credit and link to Leading and Loving it.

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:43 am

That is absolutely okay! I would love for you to challenge other women:)

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Rochelle Palmer Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:08 am

GREAT idea, Tiffany. I am so in. what fun!

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Libby Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:16 am

I am in!! My husband is going to be so suprised (because i am not very romantic)!

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:44 am

Libby, the fact that you are not very romantic makes it 10x better!!! I’m really excited for you, and your husband:)

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Stephanie Shouse Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:21 am

I’m IN! What a great idea! Glad I’ve got 13 days to get my game plan together…

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Lisa N Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:40 am

I’m in!!!!! What a great idea:-)

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Debbie Dixon Barney Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 7:57 am

How fun!! Kinda like a shorter, less intense, version of the Love Dare. Count me in!

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:45 am

Debbie, I’m not aware of the Love Dare…I will check that out:)

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Meredith Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 8:16 am

I’M IN!! Our church is hosting a marriage retreat the weekend after Valentines at an amazing hotel in Dallas. My husband has really encouraged to men to step up and treat their wives like the princesses they were meant to be and get them signed up to go! For my part (my husband has NO idea) Living Social has run a special and Glamour Shots themselves is having a Valentines Day special right now for…..Boudoir Pictures. I sent it out to several of our ladies and close to 20 women have purchased it! This past weekend 5 of us went together and made a day of having our pictures done. There has never been more laughter! to remember what it is like to be a teen playing with your hair and makeup and taking a picture you know your husband is going to LOVE! I encourage everyone to check it out in your area it was a blast and I can’t wait to see my husbands face when he opens up his gift!

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Tiffany Cooper Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 10:46 am

Meredith, sounds like you ladies had a great time. Love that! And I’m sure your husband will love your gift:)

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Heather Steinbeck Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 8:23 am

I’m in! The biggest thing I need to keep in mind is that our “love languages” are opposite of each other (gift giving is my #1 and physical touch is his #1)…be his student, speak his language will be the mantra!

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DeAnna Smith Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 9:00 am

Yay! This is great, I’m in! What fun praise God no babies will come from this challenge! our quiver is FULL! lol

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Tiffany Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 9:37 am

Yeah! I’m in!! Thanks for this Tiffany!

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Darnell Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 9:46 am

Awesome! I’m in! Thanks Tiffany!

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Tabitha Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Great idea! Love it!

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Terri Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 2:06 pm

I am ALL IN! Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday of the year, and I have been trying to make it “memorable” in many ways for my man over the years:) Have also tried to convince other wives to really take advantage of the day/night, and have consistently met with resistance, which kinda grieves me.

Anyhow, a fourteen day lead-in sounds absolutely wonderful! He is SO worth it.

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Heather P Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 2:19 pm

With a marriage in trouble, I am willing to do almost anything right now. Count me in!!

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Jessica cornelius Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 3:08 pm

I love this! My husband is going to love it even more. Our men like it when we pursue them;)

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Michelle Meeks Reply:
 January 20th, 2012 at 9:39 pm

LOVE this Tiffany! I agree Jessica, our husbands love being pursued. Song of Solomon has some good ideas….I might have to learn a little dance
Definitely getting the kids to bed early will be a must.

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Lindsey Gerdes Reply:
 January 19th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

I am in been planning in my head all day…now to get it on my planner!

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Mariely Reply:
 January 20th, 2012 at 8:20 am

I LOVE THIS!!! I’m going to do it:) My husband and I are in the biggest transition of our lives and although God has been moving us forward I have to admit it has been rough on our marriage. I’ve been married almost 12 years and I feel like we’ve just crossed another threshold, were we are learning things about eachother that have always been there but because of this specific move has surfaced. I must THANK GOD for his grace. I believe the best thing we’ve done is to talk it through no matter what and pray for eachother. I believe this challenge will be balm to my marriage. Thank you for challenging me and thank you to my BFF Becky for sending me this link. God is good!!!

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Kristyn VanBuskirk Reply:
 January 21st, 2012 at 5:23 am

I’m SO in!!! Love this! “Be intentional” is my mantra/phrase for this year & this totally fits that!! Now to plan it out! Thanks for posting with enough time to plan! Love you girls!!

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Anne Reply:
 January 21st, 2012 at 5:55 pm

Thanks for this great idea, I am thinking hard and will endeavour to do something every day.

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Pr. Sueli Zuppann Reply:
 January 23rd, 2012 at 9:25 am

Wow, that is nice! 14 days? I am in! last year i surprised my husband by feeling his lunch bag with chocolate and a gift card to get a cool lunch. He never look inside unless it is lunch time:)
I later found out my kitchen’s cabinet covered with small pieces of paper,with sentences that would express love and appreciation for things I do etc. This year we will create a new memory. Sweet!

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Pr. Sueli Zuppann Reply:
 January 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 am

I mean – I did fill up the lunch bag not feeling! LOL

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Susanne Reply:
 January 24th, 2012 at 11:14 am

Let’s do this!!!!

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Beth Webb Reply:
 January 24th, 2012 at 11:18 am

I’m in! My hubby is starting at a new church Feb 1…what a great way to encourage him as he dives in to new ministry!

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Steph Reply:
 January 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm

Yes! I’m in along w my PWs!! Great idea!

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Karis Reply:
 January 26th, 2012 at 8:13 am

I’m totally in! We are almost 2 weeks from launching a new church plant and we have tried so hard to keep focused on keeping the love between us strong, but we can’t get through a single dinner without talking about carpet and chairs and growth tracks. I know it’s a season, but with launching on Feb 12, this is perfect timing to put us (me specifically) back in a routine of expressing love! As far as ideas: a couple of years ago I bought and empty cake box and made him a box of chocolates instead of buying him one. Me and a friend did it together for our husbands and it was precious! (http://www.itsaprettycity.blogspot.com/2010/02/made-with-love-for-love.html)

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April Scipio Reply:
 January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm

I’m in! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

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Portia Scott Reply:
 January 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am

Count me in! I have no idea what I am going to do but I am up for a challenge.

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Karla Hoelscher Reply:
 January 30th, 2012 at 10:55 pm

I’m in!

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Tami Lake Reply:
 January 31st, 2012 at 10:17 am

I love telling and showing my hubby how much he means to me so I am totally going to do this!!! So glad you friended me Tiffany so I can do this challenge!! I’m so pumped!!!!

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Mary Beth Bradshaw Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 9:27 am

In! Think I’ll ‘redo’ the first Valentine’s card I gave him 28 years ago. Make a card on poster board or cardstock… glue on as many conversation candy hearts as possible in the wording of a poem or note. Kids love this too! Just make sure they don’t eat the glued ones.

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Toni McNally Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 12:12 pm

Jumping in today! I’m going to need/use all the ideas I can get. This sort of thing stresses me out sometimes. Initiation (or my lack of) has always been a reoccurring conversation in our marriage. Committing to it because my man is well worth it!!!

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Tam Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 3:16 pm

Almost late to the party but I made it just in time.

SO in!!

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Michelle Bloyer Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 5:00 pm

I’m in too! So excited to get started:-) I’m also looking for new & creative ideas, my husband is definitely the romantic one in our marriage so I want to make this special for him! Especially since our 20 yr anniversary is in a few months:-)

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Pati Baker Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 5:57 pm

Great idea! I’m in! Time to put his two love languages into action. We co-lead a Divorce Care ministry and can be stressful to any relationship. Looking forward to letting know how he has blessed my life. Bring on the challenge!

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Lois McNair Reply:
 February 1st, 2012 at 8:21 pm

I’m in!! Being in ministry is at times all consuming and we have been in ministry 21 years and married almost 23! Thank you for the reminder to step it up!!

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Joy Henderson Reply:
 February 2nd, 2012 at 7:07 am

Determined to start today out right! The first day of the Love Challenge was really rough for me. Our son woke up with croup & fever, our daughter was somehow in the bed with us, I was out of my coffee and it was raining. Needless to say I was in an irritated mood. It was noon before I even realized it was February 1st and that I’d pretty much blown the day! I have determined to start the Love Challenge off with a bang today. I’m not going to let my circumstances deter me from showing my love to my man! How did you all do?

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