by Bethany Auchter

Created on: August 07, 2008   Last Updated: February 16, 2010

How to Shop for a Great Anniversary Gift

Our six year anniversary is tomorrow. Maybe he will surprise me this year and premeditated that he is going to get me a gift and he went ahead and ordered something online ahead of time (wise man).

It's The Thought That Counts

Truly, a woman just wants to know that her husband knows her intimately and thinks of her often. Think of places you have been with her and moments you have shared. A mixed cd or a picture collage are examples of special, intimate moments that you can give again to your partner to say "yes, I know you, I love you." Making a gift for your anniversary is a budget saver and a marriage saver.

Never Fails

Flowers and jewelry are popular anniversary gifts for a reason: they work! A sparkling jewel or a beautiful flower is something no woman can resist. However, I would suggest to not rely on these every year and to make the act of giving them to her a little different. Disguise jewelry in a bigger box. Hide the gift somewhere and go on a treasure hunt with clues provided by you that reference things that only you two would know (i.e. you will find your gift in the place where we last made love.) Flowers are nice, but it shouldn't be your main gift. Sending flowers to your wife at work will make her feel extra special. If you want to get her roses, I suggest giving her a rose massage later that evening. Take a single rose and make sure you caress her with the petals everywhere on her skin. It's a wonderful, warming, romantic act.

Take Her to Places She's Never Been Before

A new experience, a new place, can be a good gift. An anniversary present doesn't necessarily have to be tangible or something she can unwrap. Visit www.XperienceDays.com for some fresh ideas.

Think Unique Thoughts

Internet Shopping has been a lifesaver for men. It provides them the opportunity to browse without feeling out of place, especially with lingerie or adult shopping. Take care in choosing lingerie and make sure you are buying it with her in mind, not you.

The following are some good online resources to locate that perfect something for your perfect someone:

www.uncommongoods.com
www.mymms.com
www.bookbyyou.com
www.indigonight.com
www.redenvelope.com

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