I am throwing down the gauntlet my friends, the time has come for the 2009 Smart Mama Valentines Day Challenge. As we all know, smart mama is a big fan of love. As a professional in the field, by this I am referring to my graduate degree not my amazing kissing abilities, I am here to entreat you to engage in more "loving behaviors". Yes, I could enumerate from a psychological standpoint the importance of acts of care, empathy, affection, intimacy, but I will spare you the gritty details from old grad school papers in emotional and moral development (it was a great class Dr. Scoresby- no slight intended).So this year smart mama is signing up participants for the 14 days of valentines challenge. Yes it's still January, I am just giving you a heads up so you can formulate ideas or pickup a few extra things as you do your shopping this week. Which means everyday from the first through the 14th of February you do something nice, something extra for your spouse, your kids, or your friends- or all of them. It's about personalizing our lives and putting more effort into the thing that matters most -- relationships. You can chose to take this your own direction, give it your own personal flair-- some like it cheesy (Like my friend emily of heart shaped hot dog and mac n cheese fame) or my friend becky with her stuffed animal bear with photobelly. Some like it sweet, others spicy-- pick your flavor. Your call. All that matters is that you do something. Here is a link to smart mama's 250 ways to say I love you page because I will not leave you idealess. And seriously if you can't think of 14 nice things to do for the people you love well it might be time for smart mama to take you on in the ring mano y mano for a real smackdown.
So bring your A game-- or rather you L-O-V-E game. Suit up and show me what you're made of!
Let me know if you're in...there will be prizes for participants--because oh how smart mama loves prizes!
Let me know if you're in...there will be prizes for participants--because oh how smart mama loves prizes!
So yes- keep track, take pics if you want. And either tell me at the end or as you go along about some of the great things you do! I want to feel the love and reward you!!
1. pie=love 2. a challenge 3. deserving recipients
1. pie=love 2. a challenge 3. deserving recipients
Love it, love it, love it. Count me in! I'll e-mail you with more details. :)
ReplyDeleteSign me up! Sounds like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm in. totally and completely. so... I'd better take photos if I want a prize eh?
ReplyDeleteyes michelle I want some of your glorious pics of the "love".
ReplyDeletefeel free to challenge your friends and family memebrs- a great FHE challenge.
I am sure there will probably be a painting or two in the prize mix and few other things- so go--fight-win-- I mean LOVE!
Funny, I've been thinking about this as I realized that we'd be away for most of the time. Not that we can't do things then,but just an extra complication to throw into the ring. This year I'm going for cheap, thoughtful, free, inexpensive, not much money involved, etc etc. Better get creative.
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW i'm in...how can i not be when I have HEART TOILET PAPER in my home :) THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, reminds me of our convo the other day in the car. Good good stuff...
GAME ON love cupid!!!
just what my family--and I--need this year. Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeletehey swimming mom - no excuses you cans till do it- there are plenty of cost free ideas...I expect good work from you
ReplyDeleteand you LL- after taking last year off to train-- glad to see you stepping into the ring tis year
so glad you can feel the love even in your bathroom- C was tempted to save it as a february surprise he must not have been able to resist- many thanks for the scripture delivery service!
Is family exempt from participating? :)
ReplyDeleteI need to do this. And it doesn't hurt that my bday is at the end of Feb, so after feeling all that love the first half of the month, dh should be in a reciprocating mindset. Yeah, its all about the prizes. :)
ReplyDeleteooops. I did not mean "exempt" I meant ineligible from participating!
ReplyDeleteI guess I can be in............
ReplyDeleteIf there are prizes involved!
mom- family is eligible to participate but not eligible for prizes (nepotism and all)
ReplyDeleteglad to see you guys throwing your hats in the ring.
This is a fun idea. I'll be participating.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the LOVE! What a great idea, Smart Mama! I'm IN. And thanks a million for the school supplies--got them yesterday from JJ, and Roger was so appreciative. He was amazed that someone who doesn't even know him would do that! THANKS.
ReplyDeleteglad to help roger- I hope he has a fabulous time- when he goes and sees the need I am sure he'll understand why you can't help but give to such causes!
ReplyDeleteWell, I was going to do the 14-days of love anyways, but a challenge commits me! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous idea~ count me in too!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide if I'd rather participate or go mano a mano in the ring. They both sound fun honestly.
ReplyDeleteandrea you know I could take you mano y mano
ReplyDeleteyou are so cut out for the challenge if you do it I might even do my montezuma impersonation as a prize just fot you!
twist my arm. I'm in.
ReplyDeleteCount me in too! I was on the fence until Alyssa left me a sweet note with my pjs so kindly left out for me. It made my heart happy and that's what I plan to do for others!
ReplyDeletefo sho!
ReplyDeleteyou had me at "smackdown"
ReplyDeleteokay I'm in.
ReplyDeletebut I'm a little nervous. I'm so bad at this kind of thing.
YES! johnna- you can do this- just give it your own style- it's just making an extra effort for 14 days-
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to LOVE! :) This is a no-brainer for me.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm in! I already have my 14-day Love Marathon planned out... my husband won't know what hit him.
ReplyDeleteI'm in!
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I'd love to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteCount me in. I'm Becky's sister and Jennifer's twin. Wish I was closer to meet such a smart mama. I love your blog! I admit, I've been peeking. I will dedicate February 14th to my 14 acts of love. Really, really, love this post. Amy Jo
ReplyDeletewelcome amy jo- glad you are in- I wish i go to meet you too because your sisters rock!! hence you do my association- shared genes
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