Anniversary Gift Ideas for People on a Budget
Sometimes we don’t have the money to get our partners that expensive gift from the store. Whether it’s a new set of golf clubs for a boyfriend/husband or a diamond necklace for a girlfriend/wife, people sometimes feel that they must get these expensive gifts to show their love for that person, but that just isn’t true. You can give the perfect anniversary gift, even if you are on a budget. Too often people buy expensive gifts, present them to their partners, and then that’s it. The night might also include going out to dinner, but it’s not the special day that it should be. So what kind of an anniversary gift can you give on a budget that will make your partner fall in love with you all over again?
Gifts for Women
Love Letters are the perfect gift for a woman. Some men either forget to say the words women need to hear, or simply can’t say them. Writing a letter that tells your girlfriend/wife how much you appreciate her, what you love about her, and why you love her will mean much more than a diamond necklace, unless you have a shallow partner, in that case you’re better off without her. The best part is, if you’re one of those guys that find it hard to say the things women so desperately need to hear, you can write it all down and leave it for her to find and read while you aren’t around. She will love you as much as she did the day she first fell in love with you and you’re bound to have a nice anniversary night, if you get my meaning.
Love Coupons are a great anniversary gift because you can offer your services to your partner. Offering to do things you partner hates will make her very happy. Make coupons for a week’s worth of dish washing, a night of watching all her favorite romantic comedies, a back massage, or anything else you think she might enjoy. Offering to spend time doing the things she enjoys will make her very happy and she’ll make you very happy for it.
A Romantic Dinner Prepared by You will mean so much more than taking your partner out for your anniversary. If you aren’t good at cooking inside then cook steaks on the grill and place some potatoes in the oven to bake. The key is to provide the perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner. Place candles on the table and turn down the lights. Pick up a small bouquet of flowers at the super market and give them to her when she gets home. Tell her that dinner is taken care of and she can sit down and relax. When dinner is ready ask her to come join you at the table. Pull her chair out for her and place a napkin in her lap. Treat her like a queen. For dessert dip strawberries in whipped cream or melted chocolate and feed them to her. This will melt any icy exterior she may have and she will be yours for the night. The most important part of this night is to do the dishes afterwards. Nothing will ruin the romantic night faster than leaving a sink full of dirty dishes for her to wash.
Gifts for Men
Love Letters men don’t need to hear the same things we do, but they do need to know that they are appreciated. Tell them how much it means to you that they are there for you. That you feel safer knowing that he is there to take care of you. Tell him why you love him. How handsome he is. How you love his laugh, smile, eyes, etc. Let him know that he is truly the man of your dreams and that no other man can compare to him. This is a wonderful anniversary gift because we sometimes forget to say the things that should be said everyday and by putting them down on paper, your partner can read them over and over and feel better about themselves, knowing they have someone who truly appreciates them and loves them for who they are.
Love Coupons are also a great anniversary gift for men. Of course the number one coupon would be one that offers a night of doing what he wants to do. You could make coupons that say you will watch action movies with him all day, give him a foot massage, a back rub, a night out with the boys, a coupon that allows them to get out of going to something he really doesn’t want to go to, such as a family reunion. There are tons of coupon ideas. It just depends on what your partner enjoys.
A Bath given by you will be a very relaxing way to end an anniversary night. Run a warm bath, being sure to not run the water as hot as you like, men usually think the water temperature we prefer is way to hot. Add nice smelling bath beads or salts to the water. Turn down the lights and light several scented candles. Help your partner get undressed and then get a cup and start gently pouring water on their hair, getting it wet enough to wash. Add shampoo and work into their hair, taking the time to massage their scalp and neck. This will truly relax your partner, especially if it’s been a long day. When you have finished washing the other parts of your partners’ body allow your partner to stand and the water to drain from the tub. Begin drying your partner off and allow the night to take you wherever it may lead next.
Gift for Both Men and Women
Love Books are notebooks filled with love quotes, poetry, and song lyrics. Find the lyrics of songs that make you think of your partner. Search the internet for love quotes that fit your relationship. Write a poem about your partner or your relationship. Just make it special and fill it with what makes you think of your partner and will mean a lot to them on your anniversary.
A Love CD filled with all the love songs that remind you of your partner is another great anniversary gift for people on a budget. Songs that you have danced to, the song that was playing when you met, the song you call your song, etc.
There are several other ideas; you just have to put your heart into it. Think about what your partner really enjoys. Maybe they really enjoy a meal that you cook, but you don’t make it very often because it’s a lot of trouble. Maybe they enjoy going to football games, but you never want to go with them. Do the unexpected, make them smile, make them feel loved. It’s your anniversary, not just another day. Spend the day falling in love all over again, not just exchanging expensive gifts that will be forgotten about within the next few months.
