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Hey, Husbands – You\u2019re screwed! Yep, a new holiday is upon us (well, mostly on you) and it\u2019s called National Wife Appreciation Day<\/strong>.\u00a0 Wow, and you already have to contend with your wife\u2019s Birthday, Anniversary, Mother\u2019s Day (if applicable), Valentine\u2019s Day and Boss\u2019s Day (if you know what\u2019s good for you).<\/div>\n

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The origin of National Wife Appreciation Day is not entirely known – cough – cough – Hallmark<\/em> – but just so you don\u2019t drop the ball, it is this September 21, 2025. <\/strong>For future reference, it is always on the third Sunday in September.<\/p>\n

Although National Wife Appreciation Day is not well-documented, it’s widely believed to have emerged in the early 2000s.<\/span> It is a “national day” that is not a government-recognized holiday, but rather one that has gained popularity through social media, online calendars, and promotional efforts by greeting card and gift companies.\u00a0<\/span>A common theory about its origin is that it was created as a counterpart to Mother’s Day, specifically to honor wives who do not have children.<\/span> This provides a special day for all married women to be appreciated for their contributions to the relationship and family, regardless of whether they are mothers.<\/span> Since 2006, the day has been more widely celebrated by all couples, with or without children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to blow this holiday off, but there are men out there (your back-stabbing friends) who will follow through on this holiday because it\u2019s shiny and new; not like that old and busted Anniversary. Plus, if you forgot your last Anniversary, now is the perfect time to redeem yourself and score many happy-wife-happy-life brownie points!<\/p>\n

To my gay friends who are married and each of you are a wife – this will be a contest of who can do this better! I appreciate You. No, no, I appreciate You more!\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some easy ideas to get through this surprise holiday quickly, sanely, and without spending a fortune.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Say It, Show It\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This particular Sunday will inevitably be Football Sunday. Take time during one of those long commercial breaks and do a household chore you normally wouldn\u2019t do.\u00a0 Unload the dishwasher, fold laundry, vacuum, etc. Order dinner (with advance notice) and set the table, do the dishes. You\u2019re going to get weird looks followed by machine-fire questions from your wife. Simply smile and say that you appreciate her.<\/p>\n

Ok, Now You Can Say It<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Go buy a card, but preferably a pretty one that is blank inside. Write your own appreciative thoughts in there. A pre-coined \u2018Happy National Wife Appreciation Day\u2019 card signed with Love, Hubby <\/em>at the bottom is totally offensive to Womankind. Don\u2019t do that. No. If you can’t buy one, make one. We love that – so adorbs.<\/p>\n

Now Show It With Swag<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As this is a holiday that is not well publicized, you don\u2019t have to go crazy with the gifts. A tasteful item, such as a photo puzzle you can do together<\/a>, coupled with the thoughtful card and act of unsolicited housework is the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance! I recommend a quality candle set because it will be used, it’s pretty, and when lit it masks the smells of everyday life that your wife wants to escape (cat poop box, sweaty children, smelly dog, your gym socks, and the neighbor who just put fertilizer on their lawn), etc. You get it.<\/p>\n

The ball is now in your court. Run with it!<\/p>\n

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