Happy Hubby House Rules Explained- Rule 2

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

The statement is old, but still true. It hasn’t changed since it was first written hundreds of years, or perhaps when it was spoken thousands of years ago.

Want to say you’re sorry in a more meaningful way? For a girl, send flowers or chocolate. For a man, make his favorite dessert.

Want to say thank you for something? For a girl, send a personal note or card. For a man, make his favorite dinner.

Breakfast in bed? A girl will feel bad about it and share it with those who served her. A man will feel special, and enjoy it with relish.... as long as you don't leave the room.

For a candlelight dinner, a girl will notice the candles and the room, the man will remember the food they ate.

See. The way to a man’s heart IS still through his stomach.

So what does all this mean for your hubby? How do you use it to keep him happy??

Follow these suggestions:

• Always have dinner/ lunch/ breakfast ready at a consistent time he can count on. My hubby works nights, so lunch is always at one. It is consistency he counts on.
• Be prepared for what you are going to make that day. Be sure you think in the morning of what will be for dinner that night. Or, get breakfast preparation done the night before if that is a big meal. And if you prepare early, you will know if you are missing the lasagna noodles before you start to assemble it. (Do not ask me how I know this!)
• When you plan your shopping trip, plan the menu. Ok, I hate being tied to a schedule, but want to be sure I have all I need. So when I plan two weeks’ worth of meals, I plan twelve days’ worth of meals (two days of left-overs) without scheduling them for a specific day. Most of the time, I don’t use all of the meals, but I have all I need for the pay period.
• When you plan your meals, be sure you plan your husband’s favorite meals for every week or two. My hubby loves Mexican and Italian. If he’s had a bad day, it’s pizza. So, I make sure to plan with that in mind. My hubby also dislikes beans, but I can get away with them if I make tortillas (yes I make my own... kinda. Maseca is wonderful stuff). Even in the poorer times, I try not to do them more than three times in a two week payday. In times when we can afford it, I try not to use them at all. Serve your hubby’s tastes. Not your own.

Just so you know, I’m not perfect. I have not made a meal plan in a year. Ever since life was turned topsy turvey and we moved. But this is what I want to get back to. The thing I miss. I want to get back to my hubby’s heart… through his stomach. Hope this helps you find your hubby’s heart too.