Printable Love Coupons that You Can Make

A wonderful birthday, post-argument, anniversary, Christmas or just for the fun of it gift a persona can make for a partner is a coupon book of love notes, each good for one month. A coupon book centered on a partner's needs or one that relieves a partner from annoyances will be appreciated more than all the money in the world. It will make anyone pay attention to potential troubled areas in a partnership. It will act as a monthly reminder of the special relationship that the couple shares in the face of children, family and social duties.

To make a monthly holiday love note coupon book, start by listing areas that cause your partner a lot of work, causes them annoyance or pain, or that they truly appreciate. Promise them something that you can offer without qualms about your ability to deliver. Use the holiday to find a theme that blends well.

Example:

My husband has benign growths in his feet that cause him pain after exercising. He loves foot massages. Often we're so busy during the Christmas holidays visiting other family members, shopping, decorating and the like, it's easy for me to forget about him. Giving him a month of Friday foot massages acts as a potent reminder to take care of him and relieve him of some of his pain.

Details of How To Make Your Coupons

MS Word can be used to create colorful, decorative coupons that blend well with the season.

1) Start by opening a new document in MS Word.

2) Set your margins to 0.5 inches on top, bottom, left and right

3) Create a 3 column wide by 4 row table.

4) Number or type in the name of the month in each cell.

5) Insert a picture from clipart for each month:

6) If you don't have many clipart pictures, import new one's by clicking on the clips online button at the top of the menu.

7) Size each picture to be no more than 1 inch wide and 2 inches tall.

8) Write a one line promise.

9) Click on the table, then select table properties and select a heavy outer line and light inner lines.

10) Click on the table, then set the alignment to left side. If text reaches the first half inch of the cell, insert a line break inside your message.

11) Print out two copies of the coupon books, one to give to your partner, one to store someplace to remind you of your promise.

12) Cut the edges off the coupons and staple them together on the right side.

Choosing Monthly Themes

1) January and New Year's Day-keywords: new, rocket, baby, fresh.

Examples: Good for a promise to walk off an argument together. Good for a promise to visit the new restaurant in town.

2) February and Valentine"s Day-keywords: love, kisses, hugs. This one is so easy I think anyone can find something to offer but maybe a love poem a day will add sizzle.

3) March and St. Patrick's Day-keywords: beer, green, pinch. Promise to make or eat salads, take on the recycle duties or a sampling of beers.

4) April and April Fool's Day-keywords: joke, laughter, rain, garden. Promise to provide a joke, take over garden duties, walk in the rain or a special viewing of Singing in the Rain.

5) May and Cinco de Mayo-keywords: Party, tequila, flowers. Promise a bouquet a week, a get together with friends, a vacation to Mexico.

6) June and Moon-keywords: wedding, moon, stars. Promise to not discuss marriage or marry. Promise to stargaze. Promise to have an adventure.

7) July and Independence day-keywords: independence, sparkle, parade. Promise to not shop. Promise time alone. Promise to make something sparkle.

8) August and Summer-keywords: summer, lazy, beach. Promise to swim together. Promise to go to the beach weekly. Promise to be lazy or not nag.

9) September and Labor Day-keywords: autumn, labor, football. Promise to watch a sporting event. Promise to empty the garbage. Promise to spend time together alone.

10) October and Halloween-keywords: witch, brew, leaves. Promise to rake leaves together. Promise to not be a witch. Promise to brew something special.

11) November and Thanksgiving-keywords: thankful, plenty, harvest. Promise to cook with fresh vegetables and nuts. Promise to walk through a pumpkin patch.

12) December and Christmas-keywords: candles, warmth, cuddle. Promise to snuggle under a blanket together. Promise to stock up on power outage equipment. Promise a candlelight dinner.

Whatever you promise, be sure to add a lot of variety. Include exercise, emotional feedback, artistic events, time together and alone. Make your offer varied by making it a one time event, weekly event, or good upon request. Have fun and enjoy the new experience provided by the coupons.