I got this fabulous idea here and I have been so excited ever since!

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On each of the 12 days before Christmas, I am leaving little presents for my husband with personalized notes.  I think this would be a great idea for kids as well!  Since I get up earlier than he does in the morning, I am going to leave them in a spot I know he will see them (next to the coffee pot!  LOL!)

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I spent this last weekend getting the presents ready, and I will just place them before I leave in the morning.  Some of them I wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper, and some I am leaving unwrapped.  I am starting this today, 12/13, and I will have presents leading up to December 25, when I will give him the "main" present I got for him.

These are the notes that I created that will go with the gifts.  I plan on writing different things inside the cards:  things I am thankful for, the different ways I appreciate him, and just little fun stuff!

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I am not spending a lot of money on this, but mainly getting (or making) small gifts, and just making a big deal about it!  I know he will love it!  My husband is so supportive of me, and keeps me going day after day.  I want him to know how much he means to me!

For the first day, I made some chocolate covered pretzels for him.  He loves the yogurt covered pretzels that you can buy in the store, and I like to get them for him as a treat.  I decided to make some for him instead!

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Candy Coated Pretzels

Candy coating (vanilla and chocolate)

Mini pretzels

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In a double boiler, melt the chocolate.  Dip the pretzels in the chocolate, and place on waxed paper to cool.  As the candy coating cools, it will solidify.

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These are not gluten free, and not the healthiest treat.  I did NOT have any as I was making them.  I was proud of myself!  LOL!  They do look and smell good though!  I know he will love them, and that is all that matters to me.

Question:  Would you consider doing this for a loved one?  I can't wait to give him the rest of the gifts I have lined up!  (And quite honestly I can't believe I managed to keep this a surprise!! I already told him what part of his birthday present is, and his birthday isn't until May!)