Wife appreciation day is coming! We can’t talk about Husband Appreciation, as we did in April, without also giving equal time to the wives. Of course, we just had Mother’s Day, but that only addresses a percentage of the married women out there. Not all wives are mothers, so we need to do better.
There is a Wife Appreciation Day. It’s the third Sunday of September. This year, it falls on September 18, 2022. This is great for two reasons. One, it gives me the opportunity to give the all-important women equal time here on my blog, and two, it gives you spouses plenty of time to plan something very special for your wife.
You know your wife better than anyone does, so you can best decide on the best way to show appreciation. My goal here is to give you some fun and creative ideas. Of course, if you want to keep it simple; buy some flowers,candy and a card, you can certainly do that. I’m sure it will make your wife feel appreciated and loved. 
However, I’d like to challenge you to dig a little deeper and think of some other meaningful ways to show appreciation for the woman who chose you. Remember, this is a woman who puts up with you day in and day out. I know you probably think you’re a delight, but we all have our moments. Our wives deserve to be appreciated for not only all that they do for us in our daily lives; the caring and nurturing they provide, but above all, for sticking with us through everything we put them through. Our wives see us at our best and worst, and they still support and love us.If we’re lucky, they still like us. Surely, they deserve a day that celebrates them!
Wife Appreciation Day is not a widely known day, so you will more than likely have the element of surprise on your side. This is a great opportunity to do something completely unexpected and wonderful and let your wife know how very much you love and appreciate her.
Since you have so much time to plan, you can do some stealthy investigating now without tipping your hand. Bring up questions in a casual conversation to find out what’s in her heart. What kinds of things is she wishing for? Is she feeling regret about something she missed out on? Does she have a secret “bucket list?” Is there a friend or loved one that she has expressed wanting to see or missing a great deal? Maybe it’s a concert or theater event she wants to attend. If you pay attention, you can learn a lot about what would make your wife truly happy.
If you get stuck for ideas, here are a few:
The Gift of Time
One thing that busy women never seem to have enough of is time. If your wife is a stay at home mom, if she attends school or works outside the home, she is probably always busy with more on her plate than she would prefer to have. Give her the gift of time.
Give her permission, for just one day, to do whatever she wants to do. No obligations, no appointments, housework, or study. Let her know that it is her day. She can choose to spend it however she wants. She can sleep in, take a walk, see a friend, order food in so she doesn’t have to cook or you can cook, if you’re able, but be sure to clean up! However she wants to spend the day, it is hers. You will make yourself available to her on that day.Be prepared to fill in for your wife and take care of her daily duties. You’ll want to tell her the day before her special day so that she can have time to think and plan how she would most like to spend this priceless gift of time.
A Spa Day
Show appreciation to your wife by booking her a spa day. Drop her and a friend at a full-service spa and tell her that you’ve arranged to pay for hair, nails, massage, “the works”, including cocktails and dinner afterwards. This is her day to be pampered and treated like the queen she is. This is especially meaningful if pampering is something she would not normally do for herself. Give her carte blanche to get a full makeover if she wants one. Your wife takes care of you and everyone in the family, she deserves to be the center of attention for at least one day. Make sure this is something she would appreciate and won’t dont assume that. My wife, for example, does not like massages so this wouldn’t work for us. You must be in tune with the kinds of things your wife would find meaningful.
Wine Tasting
Take your wife on a wine, beer, or whiskey-tasting adventure. You can be the designated driver for your wife and a couple of friends to go tasting, or, rent a car and driver and participate. Spend the day enjoying each other’s company and having an fun adventure together. Book a sweet spot for lunch and make a day of it. Early fall is the perfect time to spend a day in the country enjoying the tastes and serenity of your surroundings. Pace yourselves and make the most of your time together.
Take a Road Trip
Leave early for the weekend and take a road trip. Book an AirBnB or hotel at your destination and make it a romantic getaway. You make all the arrangements and tell your wife to pack her bag with a day’s notice, but keep your destination a secret until you’re well on the way. Plan out some fun but optional activities in the area, with points of interest along the way. Remember, this is not about where you want to go, it’s for your wife, so make it a place that you’re certain she will enjoy. Include some sweet romantic touches and be sure to take lots of pictures and grab some souvenirs. This is all about making memories while you show appreciation for your lady.
Staycation
If travel is not possible, a romantic weekend in can be a great wife appreciation event. Plan a game night pizza party with friends for Friday, a sexy day and romantic dinner and a movie for Saturday, and a lazy Sunday in your PJ’s to top off the weekend. Turn off your devices and commit to being together one on one. Experience the joy of just being with your spouse with no pressure, no demands, and no place to be other than together. Make love to your wife in everything you do. Not only sexually, but in every way. Find ways to make it all about her and let her know that you see her, you hear her, and you appreciate her; for not only what she does, but for who she is. See where the days take you and just enjoy each other. It’s all about showing appreciation for this woman and cherishing her in your life. Don’t forget to plan a day and night for the children. You need to make all of the arrangements and phone calls. See the smile on your wife’s face when you tell her its all arranged. Make sure you are confident that she will be comfortable with the plans you don’t wont her worrying about the children’s safety all evening.
No matter how you decide to show appreciation to your wife, make it special and meaningful for her. Remember, when you love your wife unconditionally and show her how much she shines for you, she will glow from within and become even more beautiful. She deserves all this an more, don’t you think?
