6th anniversary

[fouttyw]

Ok, so I have just over a month to come up with something for our 6th anniversary. I would love suggestions, since I can't really think of something right now. I also seem to wait until the last second, then I am late getting her a present..

TIA.

Comments

[wendye]

What's your budget?

[so_says_ali]

Are you crafty at all? Maybe you can make something special that appeals to her interests. A nice bookcase if she's a reader, a kitchen cart if she's a baker / cook / etc...

[hbpen]

Various ideas here.

[squid_ink]

New iron, if he likes to iron

this one made me laugh. Our 6th is coming up too, and the though of my husband ENJOYING ironing... ha! We both hate it! ;)

[sweetmadnes]

we do the traditional gifts every year, and sometimes we don't spend much money on them at all. we are casual in our interpretation of the metals. so anything metal was ok for iron. but he found me a cast iron sculpture/candle holder and an antique chinese glass and metal lantern for our 6th. we also shop at the thrift store for good ideas to go with the theme. one metal year i got him a traveling bar (from the 50's) for $2. he was thrilled.

[jenny_1981]

you don't necessarily have to get her something, you could do something for her? clean the house, or cook a candle lit dinner. Maybe have soft music playing and the lights dim when she gets home from work, a warm bubble bath and some scented candles. you could give her a nice massage and then have some strawberries and sparkling cider (cheaper than wine or champagne)

or you could get her a gift certificate for a spa day, treat her to dinner out, or take her on a romantic picnic somewhere.

[belleweather]

Are you looking for a physical gift, or for something to do together? Generally for our anniversaries my husband and I do something together -- we've gone to concerts (Local bands, irish groups and municipal or college orchestras are cheap and can be a lot of fun...), gone on picnics, played tourist in our own city, gone to a movie and had really decadent dessert at a resturant we couldn't otherwise afford, and even gone camping. I guess our theory is that since we're poor we'd rather spend our money on experiences than things.

Also, if you can find a friend who does massage, that's always a great gift. Or, if your sweetie has any hobbies for which she's missing a tool, those can be very romantic gifts because they're SO thoughtful. (Best valentines day ever was when I got a collander and sewing scissors)