Everyone shows love in different ways. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. There are quizzes you can take to find your love language. It’s recommended that you know your partners language to improve your relationship. There are even books out to teach you about your child’s love language.

I never really thought about this until a few years back when I went to a Hearts at Home Christian Women’s Conference. I immediately bought the book and my husband and I sat down and took the quiz. I pretty much knew where we fell so I wasn’t surprised by our results. We are on opposite ends of the love language spectrum. I think it’s important to know this information and keep it in mind but I think we all show loves in many different ways on a daily basis.

Enter the potato. This is what got me thinking about this post. My kids love baked potatoes. We rarely have them anymore because carbs. But I do make them for the kids on occasion. Typically it’s a quick side that I throw in the microwave. I also do meal prep for people and a few week’s ago the menu included a stuffed baked potato. For those I rubbed them all in olive oil, salt, seasonings, etc. and roasted them in the oven. The lone potato pictured above was a leftover my son ate. Two bites in he said he could really taste the love that I put into it compared to the ones I just throw in the microwave. Since then, anytime he wants a baked potato, I make it with love….aka in the oven!

Next is another example of love. It may look like a pile of mess to you guys but it was my way of showing love. I smoked some pork and my husband loves the really dark/burnt ends so when I shredded it, I set those pieces aside for him. Apparently I show love through food but I don’t think anyone is surprised about that!

So how are you showing love lately? Telling someone you love them is wonderful but we show our love in so many ways. My mom telling me to watch out for deer as we drive home, me telling my kids to be careful when they leave the house, sending someone a funny meme that you know will make them smile, we all spread love in different ways. I know we don’t always think about these things the same as someone saying the words “I love you” but aren’t they just as meaningful? You can tell someone you love them but showing them can have a bigger impact.

In today’s crazy world, we all need to be showing more love. Tell your friends and family that you love them but then go one step farther and do something to prove it. It could be as simple as a hug, a household chore or a few pieces of burnt meat. You decide.

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