OT - First Anniversary Gift Ideas

blasting

My vote is go really big on the paper, while setting the bar very low.

Cashfan

Legume

I’m waiting for @Lit to weigh in.  Seems to have some good suggestions today.

caliking

Get her an egg!

The receipt will be paper

StillH2OEgger

Kayak said:

Hand her $200?

Depends. Will she take it the wrong way if you leave it on the nightstand?

milesvdustin

Just get this, you know what to do. The box is paper. 

sumoconnell

Make paper statues cut from her favorite book.. look up "book  art".  I'd like to guess "pride and prejudice" is a good bet.  Mr Darcy and Elizabeth statues, made of paper of their own book, standing in the open pages of said book. 

Paper. 

CPFC1905

Surely you, and your Egg, are the greatest gift she could have hoped for?

I suggest you take some time to remind her just how fortunate she is that you chose her - despite several strong alternatives.  Then go on to sincerely explain that while she has shown some development in her new role, you remain confident she can overcome the shortfalls and hopefully save you having to seek supplementary support.

You have nothing to fear from this approach as you will either;  never have to go through this anniversary gift selection process again, or, you will meet a mercifully swift and painless end.  

Actually - thinking a bit more about it,  you might like to warn neighbours that if you are unseen for a few days but the Egg is working 24/7,  not to accept any cooked meat. 

All that aside, have a great day. Never is there a better example of investment return if you go for it.

My wedding anniversary is looming, too -after nearly 30 of them the gift choices do get simpler.   My daughter celebrated her 1st a few weeks ago and son-in-law had 'their wedding song' printed and framed as a the paper element.  

Sea2Ski

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

DoubleEgger

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

That’s the antithesis of managing expectations. You’re screwed and tattooed for the rest of your life. 

StillH2OEgger

I always recommend this approach.

dmchicago

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

My own thinking. 

Im a romantic. 

billt01

dmchicago said:

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

My own thinking. 

Im a romantic. 

tarheelmatt

Make something.  Those are the best.  A photo book from your favorite print place of all things done in that year (new car, house, kid, dog, whatever).  

Also, get a nice canvas print of your wedding photos.  

dmchicago

billt01 said:

dmchicago said:

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

My own thinking. 

Im a romantic. 

I don’t know what that is but I would put red sprinkles on it in the shape of a heart and put it in the picnic basket.

DoubleEgger

dmchicago

DoubleEgger said:

I don’t want to pick nits but Cheez Balls are more appropriate for the 5th year anniversary. 

DoubleEgger

dmchicago said:

DoubleEgger said:

I don’t want to pick nits but Cheez Balls are more appropriate for the 5th year anniversary. 

The container has paper sides. Does that count? 

dmchicago

Depends. How good does your right hand feel?

Legume

I can’t remember what we did on our first anniversary.  I am no help.  Maybe ask those that have had multiple 1 year anniversaries what worked best.

Botch

dmchicago said:

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

My own thinking. 

Im a romantic. 

You have a can of Febreeze in your truck too, don't you?     

dmchicago

Botch said:

dmchicago said:

Sea2Ski said:

dmchicago said:

A kite. Paper. Tie misc. copies of your wedding photos to the tail and take her to a park for a nice picnic, wine, whatever. 

Fly the kite together and talk about the heights of your lives together still to climb.

After, frame the kite and hang in the bedroom.

Dude....  did you think that up? Or get that from  someone else. 

My own thinking. 

Im a romantic. 

You have a can of Febreeze in your truck too, don't you?     

Ozium. 

Foghorn

Legume said:

I can’t remember what we did on our first anniversary.  I am no help.  Maybe ask those that have had multiple 1 year anniversaries what worked best.

Brilliant.

TexasRebel

CPFC1905 said:

Surely you, and your Egg, are the greatest gift she could have hoped for?

I suggest you take some time to remind her just how fortunate she is that you chose her - despite several strong alternatives.  Then go on to sincerely explain that while she has shown some development in her new role, you remain confident she can overcome the shortfalls and hopefully save you having to seek supplementary support.

You have nothing to fear from this approach as you will either;  never have to go through this anniversary gift selection process again, or, you will meet a mercifully swift and painless end.  

Actually - thinking a bit more about it,  you might like to warn neighbours that if you are unseen for a few days but the Egg is working 24/7,  not to accept any cooked meat. 

All that aside, have a great day. Never is there a better example of investment return if you go for it.

My wedding anniversary is looming, too -after nearly 30 of them the gift choices do get simpler.   My daughter celebrated her 1st a few weeks ago and son-in-law had 'their wedding song' printed and framed as a the paper element.  

I'm going to try this one I think.  Kinda like an annual review approach...."here are the things I think you could improve on" type deal.  I'll let you know how it works out!  What could possibly go wrong!?!?!

BBQBuddy

Flowers, dinner out, and make a  "coupon book".  Like a coupon for another dinner out, movie night, girls night out, manicure, trip to the mall, several coupons for things she would enjoy and she can "redeem" when she wants...and for God's sake, champagne!!
Hubby and I just celebrated out 25th.  I told him I wanted a fishing trip...

CornfedMA

All I can say is Card. Don’t forget the damn card. I could get my wife a Maserati for our anniversary and the first thing she’d do is open the door and look for the card. 

Sea2Ski

CornfedMA said:

All I can say is Card. Don’t forget the damn card. I could get my wife a Maserati for our anniversary and the first thing she’d do is open the door and look for the card. 

Yours too, huh?
About 4 years ago I did not buy one. I was a dead man walking. So I ended up making one. 
She loved it.

Now I can do that for every holiday or even and she is fine with it. 

jonessteave

Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc visit website.

I have until August but dont want to do my usual and run around trying to sort something the day before.

Any ideas welcome!

Canugghead

outdoor kitchen

MasterC

In my experience, no matter how nice and expensive, don't give her a vacuum.