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Okay all, so today is the one-year anniversary of the date that I proposed to my fiancee. And next week is Valentine's Day. We agreed that we weren't going to "celebrate" V-day, but rather celebrate our "anniversary." We're going out to a play tonight, with a happy hour beforehand (I'm buying).
Last night, I happened to mention that it is very difficult to buy a proper "anniversary" gift for my fiancee, because (a) she doesn't need any jewelry, (b) she doesn't like "things" (trinkets and such) and (c) she's very picky. She then said:
Oh, I have such great gifts for you... I can hardly keep from talking about them! One is in the $50-100 range; the rest are small. Some you'll get [today], others won't get here until Valentine's day.
Okay, so now I'm panicked. I'll get her a huge pile of flowers for V-Day, and chocolates too (she loves chocolate). But I feel like I need to get her something I can give today. Any thoughts?
She likes: Reading, Fitness, Going out, Beer, Woody Allen Movies...
She's not super "girly" (i.e. makeup perfume are probably bad)
She's got plenty of necklaces, rings, and earrings.
Maybe a nice watch, to mark the years with?
Good ideas.
I did the spa thing for Christmas. She hasn't used it yet!
I did the "certificate" thing for Christmas, too... (although they were for other things like weekend trips, etc.)
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Damn this is difficult. I'm not a girly girl either. . . . but even us regular chicks like to feel worshipped every now and then.
I know you want to get her something she can probably remember - so maybe Ashley was onto something. Get her a Spa gift certificate for a massage and a facial. A whole lot of places have great Valentines Day specials right now, packages with a bunch of stuff. But beware, if she goes on or close to V-day it'll probably be horribly crowded.
Also, first anniversaries (typically for wedding, not engagement, but who cares) are paper or clocks. So the watch thing was a good idea, but the last anniversary I shared with someone I got a really nice $400 Movado watch and I've worn it like twice in the last few years. If she doesnt normally wear a watch, dont burden her with the gift because she'll want to wear it to show she appreciates it, but it may be uncomfortable.
I suggested this to someone else recently - make homemade gift certificates on the puter. Like you could make one for a no-strings-attached massage, and another one for a home-cooked candlelit dinner (cooked by you, of course), a couple saying something like "A complimentary evening of control over the remote" so that if you all are fighting over what to watch she can bust one out and get what she wants, make one for shoe shopping, one for a 'yes, dear' in an argument, etc. etc. You know her better than we do. It's a cute little idea that you can tailor to your lives.
You could also maybe do something crazy with chocolate, although it's a little too close to the date to get something super custom, why dont you ask your local chocolatier what they can do (Godiva store, See's, etc.) with personalization.
If all else fails. . . . tandem skydiving is only like $200. Unforgettable experience.
Damn this is difficult. I'm not a girly girl either. . . . but even us regular chicks like to feel worshipped every now and then.
I know you want to get her something she can probably remember - so maybe Ashley was onto something. Get her a Spa gift certificate for a massage and a facial. A whole lot of places have great Valentines Day specials right now, packages with a bunch of stuff. But beware, if she goes on or close to V-day it'll probably be horribly crowded.
Also, first anniversaries (typically for wedding, not engagement, but who cares) are paper or clocks. So the watch thing was a good idea, but the last anniversary I shared with someone I got a really nice $400 Movado watch and I've worn it like twice in the last few years. If she doesnt normally wear a watch, dont burden her with the gift because she'll want to wear it to show she appreciates it, but it may be uncomfortable.
I suggested this to someone else recently - make homemade gift certificates on the puter. Like you could make one for a no-strings-attached massage, and another one for a home-cooked candlelit dinner (cooked by you, of course), a couple saying something like "A complimentary evening of control over the remote" so that if you all are fighting over what to watch she can bust one out and get what she wants, make one for shoe shopping, one for a 'yes, dear' in an argument, etc. etc. You know her better than we do. It's a cute little idea that you can tailor to your lives.
You could also maybe do something crazy with chocolate, although it's a little too close to the date to get something super custom, why dont you ask your local chocolatier what they can do (Godiva store, See's, etc.) with personalization.
If all else fails. . . . tandem skydiving is only like $200. Unforgettable experience.
Did I pick out the right v-day gift?
rubyredcow
My boyfriend has had my v-day gift 4 like almost 3 WEEKS! I got his like 1 or 2 weeks ago! If he knew what to get me already is mine as good? He loves playing his Guitar! So I got him a pack of picks and sweet little card..... So tell me Did I pick out the right v-day gift?
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I think you have done well with his gift. At least it is something he will use and enjoy.
Also it doesn't matter if his is better or more expensive than yours it's the thought that counts.
Wow you are both so organised my husband just got back from shopping for me and is now frantically wrapping my gift.
Just enjoy the day and have fun together. ;-)
I think you have done well with his gift. At least it is something he will use and enjoy.
Also it doesn't matter if his is better or more expensive than yours it's the thought that counts.
Wow you are both so organised my husband just got back from shopping for me and is now frantically wrapping my gift.
Just enjoy the day and have fun together. ;-)
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