My wife & I made an agreement to spend $20 or less on anniversarry presents. But I have no idea what to get??

Question

I never thought less money would be more difficult but it is. Also, the fact that I have next to no time away from her or tattling kids, so being discrete would be difficult.

Answer 1

Ok, I'm a ..Wife..so let me tell you what I would love..(actually, my husband has done this lol ).. and It's cheap..so you shouldn't go over your $20.00 limit !!
have someone ..in-laws, friends, etc...take the kids for the evening or maybe the entire night if that is posible. Buy some nice flowers for a centerpiece, ( you can get really nice flowers at Wal-Mart! ) and fix your wife a romantic dinner at home ! and don't say you can't cook..anyone can read directions from a cookbook or the back of a box. While you are preparing the food, your wife will be in a nice hot bath...that you prepared for her also !!.. you know, most men think that we want material things, but there is no greater gift then a Gift from the heart, and that's what you will be doing if you make her favorite dinner, run a hot bath and etc...for her...Try It, I think you will find that your wife will truely love it!!

P.S. Make sure you clean up all the dishes and etc afterward also!!!

Answer 2

there are many things you can do but i can tell you if your wife came up with the idea of only spending 20 dollars is because she wants you to be creative and make her gift not buy it you can get a photo album and put pictures of your favorite memories like your wedding, the birth of your children and etc. You can also buy some things and make her a card, or get her flowers and chocolates, or you can get a babysitter for the kids and make her a romantic dinner at home, take her on a picnic just show her you love her and that theres no one else more important in the world. Good Luck.

Answer 3

1. Write a love letter then go to your local dollar store and pick out a frame. Most dollar stores usually have a decent collection of photo frames. If not, try a crafts shop or any general department store. Frame your love letter. If you get lucky and find small heart shape frames, break up your love letter into "love notes" and frame each one.

2. Write a little note for each year that you are married, maybe about a special rememberance from each year. Fold the letter into a heart shape. Here are instructions for a simple origami heart fold: http://web.singnet.com.sg/~owrigami/hearts.htm

3. Does she like flowers? Buy a bouquet, then take the heart-shaped love notes (if you did the above, you haven't spent a penny yet) and attach each one to a stem with a tiny piece of tape.

4. No matter how kids react, they love to see their parents showing love to each other. So whatever you wind up buying, make a romantic presentation of it. Light some candles, play romantic music (no vocals) in the background and read a love poem (Google "love poems" or "romantic poems") before you hand her the gift. Are you the performing type? Then do your favorite song together (what about the first song you danced to at your wedding?) karaoke style. Here's a great archive of romantic lyrics: http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/

Answer 4

Try making her a calendar with all your favorite photos together. Any photo processing website would do it. I made one from www.winkflash.com for less than 15$ and it's quick too if you already have your photos uploaded on their site. It's a quick and discrete gift, plus you sorta made it yourself. You can get the calendar delivered to your work address and even make the calendar during your lunch break. Calendars are good gifts especially since the new year is just around the corner.

Answer 5

You could go to a bath and body shop and find a gift basket you will both benefit from. My favorite is a sugar scrub called (Need a Margarita?) That's the whole name of it. Or you can go on ebay and find all kind of brand new gifts that are really inexpensive and have it shipped to where you work or to a relative's home so noone will be the wiser. Good Luck and and Happy anniversary.

Answer 6

$20 dollars is a hard one. You could get her a small bouquet of flowers and a small "sample" kit of her fav chocolates?
Or you could cheat the money thing, get her something you know she would love and hope she takes it as romantic and doesnt get upset with you.Most girls really like to get flowers, it makes us feel special. Maybe shes been eyeing a pair of earrings or a bracelet, or watch? or use the $20 to hire a babysitter and go on a walk to a park, and pack a picnic with things you have at home already!

Answer 7

You can buy potted flowers and plant a flower garden for her. She will have flowers all year round to remind her each time she sees them bloom your love is everyday not just this special day. Target or Home Depot are great for inexpensive outdoor plants. You may even have a little left over for something to toast the next year. Happy Anniversary!

Answer 8

One of the best gifts my dad gave my mom was a cute tall bottle with a cork in it. Inside the bottle he wrote a bunch of activities to do with her on very small pieces of paper and rolled them up really tight. She picks one a week and gives it to him and he follows through with it sometime that week. They range from free activities(feeding ducks in a park) to pricier things(a weekend away at a Bed & Breakfast). It's a great gift because it lasts for a very very long time, and it keeps giving. You can look all over the internet for inexpensive/free date ideas and use those in the bottle. Just an idea.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I think what your wife would love its your appreciation.
take her to dinner! leave the kids wiht your in laws or her family. go to eat, and buy her a box of chocolates or something, and make love at night. that would be a great gift.