I'm looking for interesting ideas, both for our anniversary and for "just because."
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Romance is sweet,wonderful,and exciting!\nOn our anniversary,I always get a babysitter to take the kids overnight. I make a very romantic dinner including candlelight and our china place settings from our wedding. I have it down to a science! I have the bubbles ready for the tub,the massage oil ready by the bed,and also pick up a few little things that we can enjoy together! Top that off with some whipped cream and a cherry and you're all set to go!\n\nThe other thing we do that is soooo romantic and special just for the 2 of us is to rent a room,we have our own special one!  It's a honeymoon suite,complete with a whirlpool and a fireplace. Use your imagination here,but the possibilities are endless!  And you don't have to clean a thing in the morning!\nYou 2 have fun and enjoy your anniversary!  ZOYA.\n\nThank you for your note!  You are welcome. ZOYA.
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Go to this web site:\n\nwww.lovingyou.com \n\nI have gotten loads of creative gift ideas here. It's helped me more than you could possibly know! When you get there click "romantic ideas" at the top. That will briing you to a new page. On the left hand side of that new page click "romantic ideas" again in little letters under Sweetest Day. That will take you to another page that will show you "featured ideas". I like these because these are ideas that people have actually done themselves! Hope this helps!
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How funny -- my husband has done all of the things you listed (the song is still top of the list).  \n\nHe gave me an awesome b-day present of a hot air balloon trip for my 30th b-day (don't know if I could stomach it now) and another great gift was a surprise gondola ride (wine and chocolate covered strawberries as we cruised Coronado bay as the sun set..)  Horsebackriding was also a fun gift -- the trick is that these were all surprises and the fun part was in guessing where we were headed and then the fun of getting there to see what we were in for!\n\nSo try a neat "experience" like these.  Another cool thing (but you have to really know your wife) is a big household project that you could care less about but you know your wife would love (a fancy new front door that you install -- or have a professional insall -- a cool new chandelier or modern light to replace the old one above the dining room table - just be sur eto get advice from her mom or friend on the taste / appearance of what you select).\n\nGood luck -- you sound like a great husband and I know that takes hard work and dedication  :)
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Photo albums engraved with their last name or initials on the cover, those are nice.  Or how about some nice silver photo frames in 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 sizes?  My other idea is to think of something that they both enjoy doing together (for example, camping, tennis, etc) and get them something that involves that.  If they both like the outdoors you could get them a BBQ grill set.
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This may sound a little cheesy but how about a book about how much you love him or what you love about him?\nYou could write something like this:\n\nI love the way your soft lips feel on mine\nI love how you say the right things at the right moment.\n\nJust a little idea to start off with. Be creative!\nHope you guys stay together forever. Good luck!
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I'm going with concert tix too, but that will probably blow your budget so maybe go with a committment ring, they can be gold or silver & it is a way of showing your appreciation, fondness & loyalty to her without proposing marriage :o)
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Congratulations on your second anniversary!  Two years is quite an accomplishment these days. :-)\nI believe that the traditional second anniversary gift is supposed to be cotton, although there is a revised anniversary gift chart that lists gemstones as the gift for almost every year.  This list must have been made by a woman. Lol.\nWhile all of the responses here sound absolutely fantastic, I think that most couples who are in love appreciate something personalized as a loving momento of the occasion.   A personalized gift can be cherished for many years to come.  \nMy thoughts are maybe an inscribed watch for a man and maybe a personalized anniversary throw for a woman.  My husband gave me a personalized throw for our second anniversary and I adore it.  Best of luck to you and your Honey!  (There is a link below to a site that makes personalized gifts for any occasion.)
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How about a nice romantic candlelit dinner, followed up with some relaxing music. Than maybe go for an evening stroll outside when all the stars are shining bright n' the moon is out. Than propose.\nThat's just an idea.\n\nGirls love that stuff though. IF you don't wanna go to the extreme, like annoucing will you marry me up in da sky or at a baseball game. Than the first thing I mention would be a special moment between the two of you.\nDon't forget some flowers! We love that too...
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Ah...your first wedding anniversary...  did you save the top layer of your wedding cake in the freezer?  Don't forget to eat it!  :)\n\nThe first year of marriage is often considered the year of adjustment. As you celebrate this special 1st wedding anniversary, reflect on the both the delicate and hardy aspects of your marriage and of your love for one another.\nHere are some first wedding anniversary ideas and symbols to help you choose paper or clock gifts associated with your 1st marriage anniversary.\n\n\n1st Anniversary Traditional Gift: Paper. It symbolizes the strength in paper that comes from the interlaced connection of the paper's individual threads.\n\n1st Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift: Clocks. Henry Van Dyke wrote, "For those who love, time is eternity."\n\n\n1st Anniversary Gemstone: Gold Jewelry, Pearl, or Peridot\n\n1st Anniversary Color: Gold or Yellow\n\n1st Anniversary Flower: Orange Blossom or Pansy. \n\nThe meaning of a pansy is that the receipient is being thought about. The pansy's name comes from the French word pensée which means thought or remembrance. \nThe meaning of an orange blossom is purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, and fertility.\n\n\nWays to Celebrate Your 1st Anniversary: \nEat the top layer of your wedding cake.\n\nPurchase tickets for a movie, sports event, concert, theatre, etc. to attend together. \n\nPlan a picnic with paper plates and cups. If you saved any of these items from you wedding reception, use them!\n\nHave a paper treasure hunt for your spouse. Leave clues throughout the house that eventually lead to a romantic location.\n\nUse paper flowers for a centerpiece for your anniversary dinner. Or use the dried bouquet from your wedding.\n\nGift Suggestions to Purchase for Your 1st Anniversary: \nAn anniversary journal to record your memories of your anniversaries throughout your marriage. You may think that you will never forget how you celebrated your anniversaries, but the chances are you will! Write down how you spent your anniversary together, and what gifts you gave to one another.\n\nPurchase a framed share of stock in a major company that has meaning to the both of you. \n\n\nStationery.\n\nPostcards.\n\nCalendar.\n\nMagazine subscription.\n\nJigsaw puzzle.\n\nPaper weight.\n\nBook.\n\nArt print.\n\nSheet music.\n\nRoad map describing a trip to take together.\n\nEgg timer.\n\nKitchen timer.\n\nWrist watch.\n\nOutdoor sundial.\n\nGift Suggestions to Make for Your 1st Anniversary: \nStuff a pinata or pretty box with new paper money, confetti, love note, book on romance, magazine, love coupons, paper flower, picture of the two of you, etc.\n\nLove note.\n\nLove coupons.\n\nPrint tickets for a movie night and watch your wedding video.\n\nTime Capsule Ideas for Your 1st Anniversary:\nFact Monster\nNew York Times\nInfo Please\nHistory channel\nOn This Day\nMovies by Years
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Take lots of pictures, you'll really treasure these later, Take video, too. It's really fun looking back at these...We still do!\nMake it fun! Laugh and talk and enjoy your time together\nLook up restaurants on the computer, that you'd like to try.\nLook up the interesting points to visit in the area, and see them and take video\nHave champagne and bubble baths together ( no photos!) \nDo leisurely things, watch a little tv, go have a cappucino together,  see a play if any in the area, have cocktails, go dancing!\n\n (I'm making myself wish I could run out and get married, just so I could have another honeymoon!;~)\nHave  a  wonderful  and  romantic  Honeymoon!
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this year i got my boyfriend a really nice watch. i've framed pictures of us as a gift before. one time he gave me an engraved photo album filled with pics of us so you can try this too. make it something meaningful, maybe buy tickets for his favorite baseball team or a concert for a band he loves.
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the traditional 1 year anniversary gift is paper, so maybe you could make a scrapbook detailing the first year. that way you could incorporate pictures of your son and all sorts of other things.  your partner would probably really enjoy it and you would get extra points for the time and effort put into it.
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LOL.... personally speaking i dont think i have EVER celebrated a 2 year anniversary... and actually, i dont even think i did anything for my 1 year (go figure that we didnt make it to 2).\n\nI think something special, romantic and not REAL expensive would be to just have a romantic evening in- candle lit dinner, soft music- and make sure to dress the part in either a nice dress or some sexy lingerie and have him do the same. send him an invitation and see what kind of reaction you get. Maybe even buy him a sexy pair of boxers to wear to the occasion. You can also buy some wine or champagne or some drink of your choice. The dinner should be what his favorite dish is. Also, if you could make some kind of scrap book of your years together and show that to him, i know its kind of mushy, but it would let you guys remember why you are together and in love!
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All your ideas are GREAT! The trip to the film festival sounds intriguing. A fun trip with another couple or group of mutual friends sounds like a lot of fun. \n\n I think I would leave the large party and renewal of vows for the 25th Anniversary.
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For my 1 year anniversary, I did the basics: a nice restaurant, flowers and a limo, but what made the night unforgettable was when I took her on a walk to a nice, clear spot and showed her the star that I picked out for us. You can have a star officially named for you from the Star Registry (do a search for the phone number). It's one of the most unique ideas I have heard of and only costs about $20. Good luck!
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write/find some good poem, and use your creativity with some flower pictures in powerpoint and make a nice image out of it. Then get a real good Frame sold especially for anniversaries, and insert the printed image(poem) in the frame. that wud be a nice thing with a jewel and flower gift. Also get some nice yankee candles...
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That sounds like a great idea!How sweet!I think it would be even nicer if you put a picture of both of you together in the box as well.