tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post2386448065112593920..comments2023-09-05T10:20:13.196-04:00Comments on motley moms: The Love BudgetFawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-34180732562854554882010-04-12T21:08:20.844-04:002010-04-12T21:08:20.844-04:00When I first read your hubby's post about this...When I first read your hubby's post about this on your blog, I thought this was an intriguing idea. Maybe you could include a link to that post to further clarify what you mean by "Love Budget". I thought he explained it pretty well. <br /><br />And I would love to read more of your ideas on this topic!<br /><br />Donna, you made me smile when I read your comment. Yes, our weekly date night is our "Love Budget"! The money and the time that we set aside to make this happen is our way of trying to maintain and value our marriage/relationship. I don't think that is exactly what Fawnda is talking about here, but it is another kind of "love budget". I would highly recommend it!!Karlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704404677897329220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-39947549315273356632010-04-12T19:58:48.335-04:002010-04-12T19:58:48.335-04:00A Love Budget sounds like a great idea, Fawnda--I ...A Love Budget sounds like a great idea, Fawnda--I can't wait to hear more about it. The Five Love Languages is a great book--we did a DVD class on it at church a few months ago, and it really makes sense, especially when you figure out your own languages and those of your spouse. It was pretty enlightening around here! :)<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing your ideas!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366323661246879308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-29288140872251000172010-04-12T18:31:33.733-04:002010-04-12T18:31:33.733-04:00Tell us more, Fawnda. I still have no idea what a ...Tell us more, Fawnda. I still have no idea what a "love budget" is...all I could think of was Karly and Paul's absolute insistence on budgeting for their date nights, including $ to pay their sitters, every single week. I always thought that was pretty awesome. It basically translated to "time spent" on each other.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-19424728207721854182010-04-12T13:16:58.878-04:002010-04-12T13:16:58.878-04:00Wow, Lindsay, that is a terrific idea.Wow, Lindsay, that is a terrific idea.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248351772305460335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-26974249170912278412010-04-12T12:22:27.355-04:002010-04-12T12:22:27.355-04:00Your post made me think of the book "The love...Your post made me think of the book "The love dare" based off the movie Fireproof. I have the book although I haven't actually followed it all the way through, but it's a great starting point.<br /><br />Years ago (when we were older), my mom decided that she would "tithe" to God, not only with her money but also with her time. So every day for 24 minutes she gave back to God. This did not include her daily devotion time. This was always done with actions. For 1 month every single day she did some kind of act of service (other than the normal acts of service a mom does everyday). I remember her weeding an elderly neighbors flower beds, feeding people at the homeless shelter, volunteering hours at the local homeless shelter, babysitting for free for a family with several small kids.... You get the idea. It always make a big impact on me. And although it's not really possible with small kids at home to take care of. I think it's a wonderful way to show love.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200720166892342059noreply@blogger.com