Chore / practical help
- Free car wash and interior detailing such as washing, vacuuming, cleaning the windows, and waxing the exterior.
- One lawn mowing or a yard cleanup session
- Errand-run day I’ll pick up groceries or run a specific errand.
- Household chore pass you pick a chore I’ll take care of for a day
- Tech help hour such as setting up a new device, organizing files, fixing a hiccup.
Food and drink
- Breakfast in bed such as a tray with coffee/tea and some toast.
- One homemade dinner night where the person gets to pick the menu or you surprise him.
- Craft beer or coffee tasting at home.
- Dessert night
Experiences and fun
- Movie or game night, with snacks you choose
- Co-op video game session where they get to pick the game.
- Outdoor adventure day hike, bike ride, or a shore stroll.
- Local outing to a new restaurant.
- Sporting event
Pamper Coupons
- One-on-one date night out of the house.
- Home spa night using face masks, or a relaxing foot soak bath prepared and ready for them with a good movie to watch while their feet soak.
- Unplug and unwind with a tech-free night with a simple activity planned.
How Many to Make
- Keep 8–20 coupons to start. Make only as many as your budget can handle.
- Include a mix of small, thoughtful gestures and a couple of bigger experiences.
Ready-to-use coupon wording to use on paper or digital coupons.
1) Traditional coupon
Coupon for: __________
Good for: __________
Expires on: __________
Redeemed by: __________
2) Specific activity coupon
This coupon entitles the bearer to: __________
Details: I will __________
Valid until: __________
3) Gratitude/theme coupon (great for a relationship)
A small token of appreciation for you, because: __________
Redeemable for: __________
Expiration: __________
Optional design and presentation tips
- Card stock: Print on thick cardstock or cut into sturdy rectangular cards
- Design: Keep it simple. Use his favorite colors, a clean font, and a short tagline.
- Personal touches: Add a nickname, inside jokes, or small illustrated icons for each coupon.
- Packaging: Bundle 6–12 coupons with a ribbon, or tuck them into a small gift envelope or a homemade coupon book.
What Kind to Include & How many to include and how to offer them
- For a special occasion such as birthdays and anniversaries 12 to 20 coupons plus one weekend road trip.
- Precise language and terms he’ll understand.
- Valentine’s day Gift Coupon. Make coupons to equal what you would spend on a valentine’s present or evening out.