These conversations should happen BEFORE marriage or living together!! You can avoid a lot of financial loss and heartache by asking financial questions while dating. If your date thinks these questions are intrusive or they dodge them in any way.... RUN!!!
Our Valentine's Day tradition is family pizza/movie night! We make heart-shaped pizzas, have a bit of chocolate and strawberries, and celebrate together. (Hubby and I celebrate our Halfaversary, which is the 19th instead!) I've also written letters to my sweet family to tell them just what they mean to me.
There are so many free things you can do to show your love. Hugs, back rubs, getting a snack or beverage for him when I'm getting one for myself, taking a walk or bike ride together. He loves riding his motorcycle so I've overcome my unease and now ride along with him on shorter trips.
My husband's favorite meal is one of my least favorite meals. I make it for his birthday, when he's been out of town for work (on his first night home), and in between just to show him I love him and am thinking of him. It's not cost free, since groceries do cost money, but there are savings over eating a meal out.
The best free gifts I get from my husband is his help with yard work - all of the exhausting jobs that would take me a long while, but can be done in a day or so with his help.
Since both my partner and I like to cook, making a fun dinner together is a low-cost event. Cooking something we don't normally make, such as chicken Parmesan, makes this special.
I show love without spending money through little things like listening, telling people I appreciate them, cleaning up after myself, and cooking. The best free gift I received was a foot rub. I show love year round with lots of little thoughtful actions.
It's the little things that matter most. Like bringing someone a cup of coffee. Sometimes just finding a single Hershey's kiss in front of a computer can really brighten up someone's day.
I totally agree that the sandwich generation is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with their finances.
This generation is known to be pressured to raise and help their children while they support their aging parents with their long term care needs. They are in a difficult position and now and can use all strategies they can to stay financially afloat.
This is a very comprehensive list of strategies that the Sandwich Generation can use. I think they should explore tax benefits more. Tax breaks for caregivers are often overlooked, and since it’s still tax season, they can explore tax deductions from expenses not covered by insurance like preventive care, treatments, vision care, surgery, insulin, dental care and more. I also read a post from ALTCP.org that they can also get tax breaks by providing care for their aging loved ones provided that they can prove that they are their dependents and they are shouldering at least half of their living expenses.
I hope this information can help those who are doing itemized deductions and about to file their income taxes.
I usually make food. The past couple of years we had a heart-healthy meal followed by heart-shaped strawberry shortcakes and homemade whipped cream, which canceled out the healthy. This year, chocolate chip cookies.
Just by spending time with loved ones, talking, listening, being there for them.
you can make stuff or do something for/with that other person
I show love by smiling and giving a great big hug.
My favorite gifts are the drawings my nieces and nephews have made me through the years. I still have them.
These conversations should happen BEFORE marriage or living together!! You can avoid a lot of financial loss and heartache by asking financial questions while dating. If your date thinks these questions are intrusive or they dodge them in any way.... RUN!!!
A home-cooked meal and a free valentine in our local arts weekly paper.
Being supportive.
Our Valentine's Day tradition is family pizza/movie night! We make heart-shaped pizzas, have a bit of chocolate and strawberries, and celebrate together. (Hubby and I celebrate our Halfaversary, which is the 19th instead!) I've also written letters to my sweet family to tell them just what they mean to me.
Kiss and hug.
I like to plan a hike with a picnic in the middle. It's a nice way to enjoy nature while also sharing it with someone special.
There are so many free things you can do to show your love. Hugs, back rubs, getting a snack or beverage for him when I'm getting one for myself, taking a walk or bike ride together. He loves riding his motorcycle so I've overcome my unease and now ride along with him on shorter trips.
My husband's favorite meal is one of my least favorite meals. I make it for his birthday, when he's been out of town for work (on his first night home), and in between just to show him I love him and am thinking of him. It's not cost free, since groceries do cost money, but there are savings over eating a meal out.
The best free gifts I get from my husband is his help with yard work - all of the exhausting jobs that would take me a long while, but can be done in a day or so with his help.
Since both my partner and I like to cook, making a fun dinner together is a low-cost event. Cooking something we don't normally make, such as chicken Parmesan, makes this special.
The bext valentine's gift I got was my long distance love driving to see me
I show love without spending money through little things like listening, telling people I appreciate them, cleaning up after myself, and cooking. The best free gift I received was a foot rub. I show love year round with lots of little thoughtful actions.
It's the little things that matter most. Like bringing someone a cup of coffee. Sometimes just finding a single Hershey's kiss in front of a computer can really brighten up someone's day.
Foot massages!!
I show love by cooking romantic dinner
We save money on Valentine's Day by having breakfast at home and making homemade crafts for each other.
We make a nice dinner at home
I show love by cooking special meals (not expensive, just time-consuming) and receive great massages that show me love in return!
I totally agree that the sandwich generation is facing a lot of challenges, particularly with their finances.
This generation is known to be pressured to raise and help their children while they support their aging parents with their long term care needs. They are in a difficult position and now and can use all strategies they can to stay financially afloat.
This is a very comprehensive list of strategies that the Sandwich Generation can use. I think they should explore tax benefits more. Tax breaks for caregivers are often overlooked, and since it’s still tax season, they can explore tax deductions from expenses not covered by insurance like preventive care, treatments, vision care, surgery, insulin, dental care and more. I also read a post from ALTCP.org that they can also get tax breaks by providing care for their aging loved ones provided that they can prove that they are their dependents and they are shouldering at least half of their living expenses.
I hope this information can help those who are doing itemized deductions and about to file their income taxes.
Lots of hugs! And good conversations.
You can show love without spending money by helping with household chores.
I usually make food. The past couple of years we had a heart-healthy meal followed by heart-shaped strawberry shortcakes and homemade whipped cream, which canceled out the healthy. This year, chocolate chip cookies.
I have automatic bill pay set up so I never pay bills late.