Creative Anniversary Gift Ideas, Romantic Anniversary Ideas

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Romantic anniversary ideas become memorable celebrations by adding a thoughtful twist.

By your first wedding anniversary you have already found a thousand small ways to please....and be pleased by....your new partner.

How to refresh those pleasures and discover new ones each year?

Consider leaving traditional wedding anniversary gifts to your friends and family (see the complete list of anniversary gifts by year).

Instead, create enduring memories with one of the creative anniversary gift ideas below.

Tip #1 - Time, The Rarest Gift

Remember how it feels to be the undivided center of attention?....when your special someone gazes steadfastly into your eyes....waiting expectantly for your next words?

"No," you say?

Close your eyes and try to remember....

It felt delicious didn't it? You felt loved from head to toe, didn't you? You felt....no you were....extremely special at that moment.

You can give that pampered feeling to someone you love. Here is one way:

Gift wrap an ordinary timer. Attach the following instructions:

"Make a wish I can fulfill for you. It can be a chore you would like performed, any special activity you would like to share together, or a fantasy you would like to enact together. Set the timer for two hours. Enjoy."

An unconditional gift of time and attention, a most romantic anniversary idea!

Imagine....

One of these days, your grandchildren are going to think the two of you are so cool :)

Tip #3 - Learn Your Partner's Number One Wish

We’re so busy with work, home, and children that we can race along for years without defining what we really want.

It’s no wonder we haven't a clue what our
partner wishes for....

This year on your anniversary, ask your partner to write down on a piece of paper his/her single, most important wish.

You may not be able to “grant” the wish, but you will have gained great understanding.

And if you are lucky, you may be asked for your most important wish.

Win – win.

Who knows?

Free, Printable Anniversary Cards

Have you given or received a refreshingly original, decidedly different anniversary gift that delighted you? Our readers would love to hear ... and respond to ...your personal story!

Your story becomes a web page about you and your "most special anniversary gift," a page which everyone can enjoy ... and comment on. It's easy (and might be fun)!

Your Favorite Non-Traditional
Anniversary Gift

Describe your most delightful anniversary, when you gave (or received) a creative, out-of-the-ordinary (the less expensive, the better) gift that made you feel wonderful!

Which anniversary was it? What was extraordinary about the gift, the celebration, the people, or the day in general which made it memorable?

Your Anniversary Stories

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Creative Anniversary Gift Ideas

How to refresh those pleasures and discover new ones each year?