Dollar Store Crafts (77377)

Be a little crafty and inventive on this date as you make something to put in your own home. Use the website Pinterest.com to search for “Dollar Store Crafts.” Browse through the many options and pick something you both would like to create together or choose something for each of you to do. 

Examples might include a 'do it yourself' flower ball bouquet, a 'do it yourself' mason jar solar light, or a 'do it yourself' cupcake stand to show off at birthday parties. There are so many options! Make a list of all the supplies you will need and head to Dollar General. Be creative while you’re there since you might not find the exact items you are looking for. Bring everything home and work on the projects together.

While you’re crafting, answer these questions: 

1.      Do you like to do crafts? Why or why not?

2.      What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever made/ created? 

3.      If you could completely customize your home or apartment, what would you change? Is there anything you would keep exactly how it is? 

4.      What would your favorite color or color scheme be if you were styling your home? 

5.      If you could have a themed room just for yourself, how would you decorate it? What kind of stuff would you have in it? 

Learn Glass Blowing (77377)

Come and watch a free demo on glass blowing at Houston’s open access studio, Three Dimensional Visions. The demo is performed and narrated by artists. Afterwards, browse through the art gallery filled with beautiful, original glass pieces. If watching isn’t enough for you, sign up for a glass blowing class where you can make and take home your own pieces of art. 

On the way there or while browsing the art gallery, follow John Gottman’s counsel of nurturing your fondness and admiration for each other by thinking of 3 positive characteristics your spouse has and an instance where he or she showed that characteristic. Maybe you love your wife's sense of humor after she was able to laugh at herself when she tripped down the stairs in public. Or maybe you noticed how thoughtful your husband was when he sent a random text in the day just to say "I love you." If you are having a hard time coming up with characteristics, start thinking more loosely. Even if your spouse has shown that characteristic only ONCE, share it anyway!