Celebrating Your Marriage
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We both enjoy watching the birds in our back yard. He likes to sit in the chair at our table that looks out at your yard. So I found a terrific coffee mug that he can use in the morning while he drinks his coffee and eats his breakfast. I chose one that says "Sharing the nest for 20 years." I won't show you a picture of it because they are just about sold out of that one. There were several options for an anniversary sentiment if it is something that you would like to give to your dear hubby. Getting a mug might seem a rather silly choice but in this case it fits with the tradition of the 20th anniversary being the year for giving china as a gift.
My sweet man wears a lot of t-shirts so I found one that fits our anniversary for him to wear. It has the sentiment of "Cruising together for 20 years". We don't go on ship cruises but we have cruised through life together quite happily. We used to cruise down the back roads just enjoying the ride and each other so that shirt just seemed to fit. I am sure you could find one that fits your marriage, too.
In my search, I have found some key chains and different items that have anniversary sentiments on them that I think you will find easily too. Personally, most of those 20 gifts that I will give him are not necessarily traditional gifts for an anniversary. Instead, they will be little things that I know he likes. Something silly like his favorite candy bar. Think about that, when I give him his favorite it tells him that I know him well enough that I know that it is his favorite. To me something like that screams "I love you" even more than the words do. I know when he comes home grinning and hands me my favorite chocolate treat that it is yet another way that he is telling me that I am still the love of his life. He doesn't need to say the words at that point. I know because he obviously thought of me and wanted to make me smile.
So, I guess my point is that when it comes to finding anniversary gifts for him that it doesn't have to be something one might think of as a traditional gift. It honestly, doesn't even have to be something that you purchase. Perhaps fixing him his most favorite meal is something he will find very romantic because you made it for him and knew that it was his favorite. I think that it becomes easier when you think of your man and why you fell for him and still fall for him and know what will make him happy.
Oh what lovely ideas you have come up with Bev! I love the wallet with the inscription on it. My sweetie could use one of those for sure. His old one has a picture of me inside that he pulls out on a regular basis to show people, I was 16 at the time. His wallet is probably that old too! Happy Anniversary to you and your other half, may you spend lots and lots of time in laughter!
ReplyDeleteTerrific gift ideas for your milestone anniversary, Bev. You are right that giving favorites (favorite candy, favorite meal, etc.) is a thoughtful remembrance, telling a hubby you remember what he likes the best. Congratulations to you both.
ReplyDeleteI do love the idea of giving 20 gifts, understandably some small, for the 20th anniversary. Knowing that you both think of what you can do for each other goes a long way in explaining why you have been together for 20 years. You are both truly blessed. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of mugs, my husband loves the writer's mug. I didn't purchase the exact one you recommended a few weeks ago, but one very similar. It was a big hit and he grabs it first now for his coffee, when it is clean. Your gift ideas are always great!
Oh I am so glad to hear that he liked the mug!
DeleteHappy Anniversary! 20 years is awesome. I love your idea of giving 20 gifts.
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! Congrats and I'm sure he enjoyed the unique and thoughtful 20 you picked out for him!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the suggestions considering almost my entire family are boys and men. The wallet you featured above, one of my sons has it, so yep, have to agree, it's a good idea.
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