Any suggestions for an anniversary gift for my husband--aside from standard 'cotton' (2nd anniversary)
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I like the idea of getting an "adventure" or "experience" day.  You can find all sorts of things online, depending on where you live.  You can set up hot air ballon rides, white water rafting, a helicopter tour of New York or another major city, or pretty much whatever you want.  It's a unique gift and it's something that you two can do together, which makes it all the more special.  I recently had a set of posey rings made for our fifth aniversary, and he seemed to like it.  A posey ring is basically a ring with an inscription around the outside of the band.  They're based on old English traditions and you can find many different sentiments in various languages to get on the ring.  I had a Latin phrase written on the outside of the ring and it's English translation written on the inside of the band.
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Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift List\nAnniv.  Gift \n1st  Paper \n2nd  Cotton \n3rd  Leather \n4th  Fruit, flowers \n5th  Wood \n6th  Sugar \n7th  Copper, wool \n8th  Bronze, pottery \n9th  Pottery, willow \n10th  Tin \n11th  Steel \n12th  Silk, linen \n13th  Lace \n14th  Ivory \n15th  Crystal \n20th  China \n25th  Silver \n30th  Pearl \n35th  Coral \n40th  Ruby \n45th  Sapphire \n50th  Gold \n55th  Emerald \n60th  Diamond \n\nModern Wedding Anniversary Gift List\nAnniv. Gift \n1st  Gold jewelry \n2nd  Garnet \n3rd  Pearls \n4th  Blue topaz \n5th  Sapphire \n6th  Amethyst \n7th  Onyx \n8th  Tourmaline \n9th  Lapis \n10th  Diamond jewelry \n11th  Turquoise \n12th  Jade \n13th  Citrine \n14th  Opal \n15th  Ruby \n16th  Peridot \n17th  Watch \n18th  Cat's-eye \n19th  Aquamarine \n20th  Emerald \n25th  Silver jubilee \n30th  Pearl jubilee \n35th  Emerald \n40th  Ruby \n45th  Sapphire \n50th  Golden jubilee \n60th  Diamond jubilee
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According to Hallmark...Wedding Anniversary gifts are specified for each year up to the 15th.  After that, it basically gives something specific for every 5 years, 20th, 25th, etc. The 20th traditional gift is China and the Modern is Platinum.  The 25th traditional is Silver and the Modern is also silver.  I suggest a personalized engraved item or some type of jewelry (A new watch?). It really depends on the likes of the person. An engraved beer mug, a lighter, pen set or desk set.  Also, don't forget a great dinner somewhere. Maybe there's a show coming to town or concert and you could also get the tickets in advance  (Or give an IOU when they go on sale) and put them in a card. Whatever you do, enjoy yourselves.  It's not just about material things. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on keeping it together this long.
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i can give you some examples of what i've sent to my hubby, first of all i sent him off with an xbox 360....games, ipod, he insisted on ramen noodles (have no clue), sports illustrated, twin sheet set, comforter, pictures in frames, made him a yearly calendar with our pictures on each month, bath supplies, dvd's, coffee, plastic bowls/utensils, hopefully you don't have to replace his wedding ring like i do....he lost it the 1st week there taking off his gloves....new DC boots, shirts, socks, foot powder....i think that's about it. i also had the kids in my sons class make him cards or write letters to him and his soldiers, they really get a kick out of reading 'em. i wish your hubby well, good luck to ya, stay strong and don't forget to smile ( even if its fake, lol )
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colonge.\nbatch of homemade cookies.\nthrow in some boxers and a sexy note telling him how much you love him.\n\n^get him exactly that.\nNEVER A TSHIRT!!\n<3
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tell husband you have been saving up for something special.
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I sent my husband a pillowcase once that I had slept on.  Shampoo, perfume, all of the familiar scents of home.\nLittle refrigerator magnets with cute sayings or that hold pictures.  Candles with promises of romantic dinners or baths by candlelight.  A book of poems with handwritten notes along some that remind you of him.  Coupons for backrubs, strip teases etc.  Use your imagination.\nHave fun!!
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When it comes to men and gifts nothing brings them brimming like a something that is masculine. For instance getting something to do with his fishing hobby will be great. They are generally not particulary jazzed by clothing - you could try food too but I bet you want to give him something more lasting than that..\n\nCheck this website out..has funny ideaologies about mens gifts which I would say is somewhat true..men like tough looking stuff not the fancy stuff us women would prefer.\nhttp://www.cojoweb.com/Mangifts.html
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I don't know your spending limits, but how about a teapot/cup deal in greens & purples?  Maybe with a couple of bags of funky tea.  Be nice, it is your husbands family and it is Christmas...feel the love!
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Traditional 3rd wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Leather. Contemporary or modern 3rd anniversary gifts have a theme of Crystal or Glass. \n\nWith that in mind here are a few suggestions:\n\n1.) Wow Factor 4 Business Professional! ~ Leather Briefcases from Forzieri in Italy. They ship worldwide in three days. (See Link 1 Below) \n\n2.) Functional AND Personal! ~ By lifting the clasp, this watch can reveal your special picture or personal statement behind a crystal and stainless steel frame, as well as an engraved message on the watch casing. (See link 2 Below)\n\n3.) Relive the Memories! ~ Real2Reel Multimedia can take your paper photos and/or digital pictures and put them on DVD in a romantic musical photo montage video. The video can be played on any DVD player... VHS available too! (See 3rd link below)\n\nIf these ideas don't suit you, you can also search Amazon or ebay... just type in "leather gifts" or "crystal gifts" minus the quotes in the search window on their site. \n\nHappy Anniversary!
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Slowly....buy him something you want him to wear. Make a suggestion to him. You can convince without being obvious. Gingerly putting suggestions out there at the right time. It won't happen overnight, but eventually it is possible if you are patient!
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something like that is cool for like christmas night,something romantic after every thing dies down,thats a gift he can get all year long LOL but christmas morning you should really try something else.only you know what his tastes are.good luck and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ps.men are like little kids,they want to be excited and unwrap stuff too LOL what better time than christmas.just ask my hubby LOL.i say do both
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give him personalized things, like shirt,card.. it doesnt need to be expensive.. the more it is unique the best way to show your love for him..good luck!
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The silver 25th anniversary is a milestone wedding anniversary. And rightly so!\n\nSpending a quarter of a century in love with one person is to be celebrated.\n\nHere are some 25th wedding anniversary ideas and symbols to help you choose gifts associated with your 25th silver marriage anniversary that will be both personal and meaningful.\n\n25th Anniversary Traditional Gift: Silver.\n\n25th Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift: Silver.\n\n25th Anniversary Gemstone: Silver, for its radiance and brilliance.\n\nSome alternatives: Tsavorite, Green Garnet.\n\n25th Anniversary Color: Silver.\n\n25th Anniversary Flower: Iris\n\nIf you want to give a rose symbolic of the silver anniversary, here are a few to check out:\n\n      Happy Anniversary\n      Silver Jubilee\n      Silver Star Rose\n      Stainless Steel\n      Sterling Silver\n\nWays to Celebrate Your 25th Anniversary: \n\n    * Use sparkly silver glitter on flowers, cards, centerpieces, gift wrap, balloons, etc. Set the table with a paper silver tablecloth, rent china and crystal with a silver or chrome trim, use silver looking votive candles, place flowers in silver colored vases.\n\n    * Renew your marriage vows.\n\n    * Toast one another with Champagne.\n\n    * Plan a picnic with paper silver-colored plates and cups.\n\nGift Suggestions to Purchase for Your 25th Anniversary: \n\n    * Purchase tickets for a movie, sports event, concert, theatre, etc. and wrap with a silver ribbon or place in a silver box.\n\n    * Silver Photo Frame\n\n    * Silver Paper Weight.\n\n    * Plan a trip to Silver Springs in Maryland or Florida, Silverstrand Beach in California or Ireland, or to a Silver Mine.\n\n    * Silver Key Ring\n\n    * Silver Jewelry\n\nGift Suggestions to Make for Your 25th Anniversary: \n\n    * Put together a CD with songs from the era of the marriage date.\n\n    * Assemble a memory photo album with pictures highlighting 25 years together. Include the wedding, children, grandchildren, friends, trips taken together, homes lived in, etc. A nice addition is to include stories from children and friends.\n\n    * Create a poem, write it in silver ink, and display it in a silver colored frame.\n\n    * Put together a family quilt comprised of each square done by a family member or close friends. \n\n    * Make a wish tree. You can use a big branch that you paint silver and decorate with silver ribbons, ornaments etc. Fill the branches with pictures of major events in your life, people who love and cherish you as well as tickets for a trip, travelers checks, gift certificates for different events and restaurants you could use on a trip, etc.\n\nTime Capsule Ideas for Your 25th Anniversary:\n\n      Fact Monster\n      New York Times\n      Info Please\n      History channel\n      On This Day\n      Movies by Years
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Here are a couple cute ideas all under $2. or you could check out some other sites for other ideas. The dollar stores are your best bet. They usually have nice stuff that can be dressed up cheap. Since it's summer a package of flower seeds in some tulle(wedding colors) in a mini flower pot would be cute, classy and inexpensive.
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I don’t know how sentimental you both really are, but something that comes directly from the heart would mean more than a materialistic item.  I would make him a book of all the things you both have done over the last 2yrs.  Including pictures, funny sayings, “remember when’s” saved emails, love letters, etc.  An anniversary is a time to recap all the wonderful moments you have shared together!
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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  :)