Anniversary Gifts for Wives Buying Guide
There is no doubt that anniversaries are important. They are milestones that mark the longevity of your relationship, as well as the increasing depth of your connection (hopefully). However, anniversaries often end in tears and slammed doors. Why? Well, many men claim that wives take anniversaries more seriously than they can handle. While a trip to Hawaii every year may be a bit much for a wife to expect, most wives just want a little thought on their anniversary (such as actually remembering the date). While we can teleport ourselves through your computer screen (yet) to examine exactly what your wife is expecting, we can offer you popular gift ideas that have "I care" written all offer them.
Tips
- Remember the date. This is the most important thing about an anniversary. In this modern age, chances are that you have a mobile phone or a PDA
that has a reminder system (usually found in the calendar or tasks application). Program your anniversary date in, and set it to remind you a few days before. If your device offers it, have it remind you every year. Many computers also offer a reminder function, so take advantage of it!
- Don't wait until the last second. If you come home late on the day of your anniversary and mysteriously have an item from the store around the corner, she's going to think you remembered at the last second and just picked out something randomly on your way home. Take a few days to look around and pick out something that contains more thought than a Snickers bar from the local deli (even if she really, really likes Snickers).
- Don't feel like you have to empty your bank account for an anniversary gift. While there are some women out there who really do expect diamonds and pearls every anniversary, most women understand your budget and don't mind a pair of fake diamond earrings . Decide your budget before shopping. It's important to be generous (you should probably buy her something more expensive than you bought your dog for Christmas), but within reason.
- Sometimes couples decide not to buy each other gifts for their anniversary. This doesn't work at least half the time. If you are discussing that idea, make sure you both agree to stick to the "no gift" rule. You may want to go on a date instead, or have a picnic together. That's fine, but just know that most of the time someone gets nervous and grabs a gift last minute, and thus makes the empty-handed spouse feel guilty.
Quick Pick Gift Ideas
Plants, Flowers, and Gardens
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One Dozen Roses - Classic and romantic.
- Send her a dozen or two at work and have her coworkers gush at what a great husband you are.
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Daisy Plant - Lasts longer than cut flowers.
- Usually less expensive than a bouquet.
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Herb Garden - Super cute and useful for the culinary loving wife.
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Indoor Tree - Decorative and lasts longer than bouquets.
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Vegetable Seeds - The gift that keeps on giving. Watch your veggies grow together and then enjoy the stew or salad!
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Jewellery
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Initial Pendant - Look for necklaces, bracelets and earrings with her initials on it. You may even be able to buy your initials and hers and put them both on a charm bracelet!
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Heart Necklace - Simple and gets the point across.
- Makes a great gift for most women.
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Heart Bracelet - A heart bracelet is super romantic and feminine.
- Make sure you get her a bracelet in the right size! Take along one of her other bracelets to make sure it's a good fit.
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Gemstone Earrings - Elegant and timeless, gemstone earrings are a great gift for a wife.
- Look for gemstones that are her birthstone or the stone of your anniversary month. You could also find earrings that have both your birthstone and hers in one for added meaning.
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Ankle Bracelet - Ankle bracelets are sexy and cute.
- Again, make sure you have the right size. If she has other ankle bracelets, take one with you or measure it to make sure you buy the right size.
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Music
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Jazz - Set the mood with a little jazz.
- Not recommended as a gift for wives that hate jazz, of course.
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Classical Music - Get her a collection of her favourite classical music! It'll sooth and expand her mind, as well as get you an A+.
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Broadway Musicals - If your wife adores nothing more than singing and dancing drama, then a musical soundtrack will make a great gift.
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Movie Soundtracks - Look for soundtracks to romantic movies that you've seen together. Did you watch Pretty in Pink on your first date? She'll melt when she hears that song from the prom scene.
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Love Songs - A classic gift. Whether she loves soul, jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic, or heavy metal, there are songs in every genre written to express that tug on your heart.
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Pampering
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Foot Bath - Is your wife constantly on her feet all day? Show her you care by giving her a relaxing foot bath.
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Aromatherapy Candles - Give her candles for every occasion! Whether she wants to relax, get happy, energize, or study hard, it's all here.
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Silk Pajamas - Silk PJs are romantic, seductive, and, well, useful.
- Make sure you buy a cut that she's comfortable with. She may not like wearing that skimpy silk something as much as you'd like.
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Perfume - Ah, a classic gift that never fails. Whether you get her that scent she wears every day or buy her a new perfume that you're sure she'd love to try, perfume makes a great gift.
- Check out our guide to Fragrances for more information.
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