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101 Frugal, Low-Cost and Romantic Ideas for Anniversary

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admit I never did enough on our anniversaries. We have spent 8 anniversaries together, so far. SMB, like most girls, is attracted towards jewelries and clothing but, what shes most interested in is spending time with me, on a vacation.

Although I do buy things for her, the gateways do not easily materialize, last time it did in 2008. I mostly look for frugal, low-cost and yet romantic ideas for our anniversary. I admit I often fail and resort to cutting down the celebration to cut cost. Now since I am a part-time blogger, the week-ends seem busier for me. I look for opportunity to write my posts for the whole week during week-end. Where as the few hours I get to spend on my blog on week days, I remain occupied with commenting, reading other blogs, social networking with bloggers, article promotion and dealing with advertisers. Now, with a 10 hours-a-day-job and 3-hours-a-day blogging, I really struggle to find time to spend with my wife. When I wrote the post 16 ways to show your wife you care, SMB thought I was exaggerating our story. Nevertheless, I am hoping to create some more time for her in my daily routine going forward. But not quiet convinced that Ill be able to. We celebrate our anniversary in the month of July (8th July, to be precise), which is still 10 months away. The last anniversary, 2 months back, was the dullest one we celebrated so far. We didnt go out anywhere, we had a cake cutting at home with no one to cheer around us. If things go well, next anniversary is going to be very very special. So I started planning, and thus came this post idea. (related - How to feel richer and happy with things that are free and abundant) Here are some 101 examples of frugal and romantic ideas that couples can use during their anniversaries. This contains research items, inspired items and some innovative ideas coming out of my gray cells. Hope you find some thing that can interest and motivate you. 1. 2. 3. 4. Create a romantic video testimonial and post it on the Internet You can videotape yourself singing a love song to your partner Send a love letter that would commemorate and look forward to wonderful experiences. Do a voice recorded message about how you enjoyed his/her company through the years

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Compose a poem that would evoke emotions and feelings towards your partner Have a videotape and record messages from people close to your loved one. Invite some friends to serenade your woman. Take your partner to the spot where you first met. Greet your spouse during a live radio broadcast Request that your anniversary be mentioned to your partners favorite TV show Make a music video commemorating your anniversary. Kiss your partner in a romantic place. Plant your own flowers to give during your anniversary day. Learn how to make origami flowers and make an effort to that to your partner. Create 101 reasons why you love your partner Make a canister that includes daily messages of the number of months or years you were together. Participate in discounted yoga classes Go to an inexpensive beauty and wellness spa Design your own anniversary card Customize a picture that shows couples happy growing old together. Create a playlist of the partners favorite songs. Offer services to charitable institutions during your anniversary Spend time watching your husband/wife favorite all time movies. Bake your own specially designed cake Make pastries or deserts that are preferred by your husband or wife. Participate in a one-day activity sponsored by a particular organization or group Go on the roof and enjoy the sight of stars in the night Make a candle-lit dinner for two. Read your partner a romantic and unique poem. Cuddle up on a blanket with hot chocolate. Enjoy a stroll around the park in the morning with formal attire and stand out among the crowd. If you are familiar with a music instrument, serenade your partner with the most romantic piece you can come up with. You can pick up a flute and play them a song they will never forget. Create a song with romantic lyrics to your partner. Use different instruments to say I love you (e.g. mobile phone, email, text, and face-to-face). Write a letter to your partner to be opened a year from now and emphasize how the love just got stronger. Make a collage of symbols that depict your feelings to your partner and how it continues to evolve. Create numerous couple portraits and make a hodgepodge that would be framed and posted on the wall. Leave a message to your partners voice mail equal to the number of years you had been together. Construct a map that requires specific task. The last task should be the one that leads to your ultimate surprise. Fill your partners vehicle with love letter post-its. Buy your partner a special toy that you will both enjoy. Ask favors from ten people to follow your plan to surprise your partner during the anniversary Ask an artistic friend to make a caricature from your picture collection. Commission an inexpensive artist to create a portrait Enjoy a candle-lit date in a bathtub with champagne and strawberries

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Have a picnic date on a warm sunny day. Try out new cuisine as a couple using discount coupons. During a rainy day, rekindle your childhood and play with your partner in the rain. Whisper something sweet to your partner every hour during your anniversary date.

50. Highlight different love passages in the Bible and put a special note that is written by you. 51. Bake a heart-shaped cupcake to add a romantic feel. 52. Prior to celebrating your anniversary, make a letter that depicts your story for preparing to this actual event. 53. Place some glow-in-the-dark star stickers with messages on your partners ceiling and enjoy night watching while reading romantic letters. 54. Take your partner on top of the highest landmark in the city and shout how much you love him/her. 55. Buy some balloons and write down your positive wishes in the next few years and let the object fly in the air. 56. While your partner is sleeping, use a marker and write down one to three liners that best describes your relationship. 57. Create a game wherein you compose a love letter in each balloon and your partner has to burst them or you kiss him/her. 58. Dont spend too much on fancy restaurants 59. Look for other alternatives to expensive jewelries. 60. Familiarize with how to make simple necklaces or pendants to give during the anniversary 61. Try to find cheap couples shirts. 62. Kiss your partners hand every 30 minutes and whisper something romantic in his/her ear. 63. Treat your partner to a discounted massage center 64. Search for good gift vouchers that your partner can use in the future. 65. Change your computers wallpaper to something sweet that your partner can see 66. Make a sweet presentation disguised as a business lecture and let your partner watch in the process. 67. Ask the department store a favor and page something sweet to your partner. 68. Go to your favorite coffee shop and request the owner to post a greeting and a specialized

message to your partner. 69. Try to go on top of the highest building in the city. In the roof deck, play a music and slow dance to the tune. 70. During your anniversary, make a customized shirt saying lucky to have found the woman I love beside me 71. Have a bonfire together and eat marshmallows and hotdog. 72. Look for cheap camping trips and experience nature. 73. Give your partner a mouse pad as a gift to always look at you when times seem to be tough and challenging. 74. While waiting for your partner to arrive, wear a sign saying Im lost without you. Remove it only when your spouse arrives and gives you a kiss. 75. Try taking your partner to a Ferris wheel and hug when in the top. 76. Find a carnival where couples can enjoy different games and rides. 77. Try to go bowling together and wear couple shirts. 78. Read to your partner wonderful passages that invoke a romantic feel in the situation. 79. Make a delectable breakfast in bed 80. Try to watch independent films with popcorn and the intention to cuddle in the process. 81. Make a way to learn how to massage and give your partner a good one on the back. 82. Learn some foreign language (French or Spanish) and say romantic things to your partner using this lingo. 83. Pamper your partner by giving her your own version of manicure or pedicure. 84. Pretend you forgot the anniversary and ask your friend to invite her to a place especially catered to make her feel very special. 85. Choose an inexpensive yet memorable present to commemorate the event. 86. Plant a tree together during your anniversary and watch it grow through the years. 87. Edit different couple photos and make it into a multimedia clip. 88. Play in the garden and roll around the grass. 89. Try to make a love letter and place them on every course during the anniversary dinner. 90. Talk to your partner in the webcam and write down sweet notes. 91. Leave a voice recorded message stating reasons why you fell in love with your partner and this should be commensurate to the number of years or months together. 92. In the morning of the anniversary, ask your partner what she wants to do or the first thing that pops in his/her head and then do it. 93. Make your partner a magazine and write some articles on important features that made you fall for him/her. 94. Try to have a good laugh during your anniversary either by playing around or watching something funny. 95. By 12:00 AM of your anniversary, surprise your partner by giving him/her something she doesnt expect. 96. Surprise your partner by taking a day-off from work and spending it all helping him/her accomplish specific tasks. 97. Give simple gifts commensurate to the number of months or years together. 98. Make a cardboard mask and decorate it. Give it to your partner and act like you were the characters of the Phantom of the Opera. 99. Try to help your partner conquer his/her fear by being there when it happens. 100. 100.During this special day, treat your partner like a prince or princess. 101. 101.Buy a fish bowl and place different inspirational messages that your partner can read until your next anniversary. I am not sure which of the ideas I would implement but few hours of brain storming and searching on the net produced the above low-cost and romantic anniversary ideas. Now its the time to put

one of the ideas in practice. Here, at this blog, we grow richer in monetary, spiritual and social life One Cent at a Time. Theres no over night success, its also true that even if you do something great on your anniversary and fail to show your love the other 364 days, any of these ideas wouldnt amend your relationship. Only your true love towards him/her can keep you together. Give a big surprise on your anniversary but, also remember to give love year around. Readers, do you want to share your experience about spending a romantic anniversary together? Do you always go for costlier and pricier options to make the day memorable or you look to cut cost? SB is a husband and working as a software professional for a Fortune 100 corporation in Florida. Thanks for visiting the blog. You can receive free full-text articles from One Cent at a Time in your email inbox, on the days we publish fresh content, by entering your email below. Your email will only be used for subscription, and each email will include a link you may use to unsubscribe at any time. You can also become our Facebook fan or follow us via Twitter Go

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34 responses to 101 Frugal, Low-Cost and Romantic Ideas for Anniversary

Jai Catalano Septemb er 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM My girlfriend made a video testimonial for me. Then I married her and had 2 kids.
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 8:14 AM Did she make it on your anniversary? A dating anniversary may be
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Nancy Septemb er 3, 2012 at 9:32 AM This is a very helpful list with something for everyone. I will save it for future reference. My husband is the one who usually brings in the mail, so one year I mailed him a letter every day for the two weeks leading up to our anniversary. Each letter gave one reason why I love him. Long ago we agreed not to buy gifts, but we do dress up and go out for dinner.
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:58 AM Thats an example of a perfect couple Nancy.

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Edward Antrobus Septemb er 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM Most of these wouldnt appeal to my wife. Shes not really the romantic type, I guess. Our three anniversaries have pretty much been identical except for the exact location. Spend the night at modest-priced motel out of town with no computers or internet for distractions.
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:56 AM My wife would love this type of celebration very much. And if thiss not the romantic anniversary then, what exactly is a romantic anniversary celebration?
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Lance @ Money Life and More Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM Ill have to keep this list in my pocket for our dating anniversary later this year I see you like making these 101 item lists a lot eh?
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:57 AM Thanks lance! yes, these are kind of pillar posts for the blog, if I may..
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DC @ Young Adult Money Septemb er 3, 2012 at 12:14 PM Wow that is quite the list. I need to steal some of these1 year anniversary coming up quick!
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 12:15 PM This is for everyone to steal from. Let me know what you end up with.
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femmefrugality Septemb er 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM Great ideas! If you know your girl, youre bound to be able to find something to cater specifically to her off this list.
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:08 PM Thanks a lot! I do think so too.

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Jennifer Lynn @ Broke-Ass Mommy Septemb er 3, 2012 at 9:05 PM This was completely free one year we nuzzled beneath the stars to watch a meteor shower. Coolest. Date. Ever.
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:07 PM I did add gazing at the stars from roof top, meteor showers adds value to it. Glad you did it actually.
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Tie the Money Knot Septemb er 3, 2012 at 9:44 PM Nice list, and one that should make clear that one doesnt have to break the bank to celebrate an anniversary. At least, in the case of most people, right? Side note: spouse first, blogging second. Good rule of thumb for any blogger!
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SB Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM Thanks for reminding me that. Almost forgot about the golden rule.
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CF Septemb er 3, 2012 at 11:14 PM I think its important to consider the recipient although your list has lots of great ideas, stuff like loves notes or balloons would not really suit my personality type, for example (INTJ, in case youre wondering!) I think that things like making dinner or

breakfast in bed are universally loved though

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SB Septemb er 6, 2012 at 12:06 AM If you can find at least 10 ideas to try out. Ill feel like achieving something in this article. All thee are not for everyone, off-course.
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MoneyAfterGrad Septemb er 4, 2012 at 9:42 AM Thanks for the tips! My boyfriend and I will be celebrating two years in a few months, so we need some romantic frugal ideas for sure so that we do not break the bank for this. I wouldnt say we normally go costlier, but I spend more than on a regular day. I am not really a $100/plate dinner person, so its usually a pretty good deal if we go out.
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SB Septemb er 6, 2012 at 12:04 AM We go out as well, for only for dinner. I still brown bag my lunch on the day. I personally tries a few of them not all.
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Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter Septemb er 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM This article is so timely. Our anniversary is in about a month or so and we have been talking about what to do this year. Thanks for the tips.
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SB Septemb er 5, 2012 at 11:47 PM Dont forget to leave a comment if you pick something from this list..
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Michelle Septemb er 5, 2012 at 9:58 AM I love these ideas!

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SB Septemb er 5, 2012 at 11:46 PM Thanks!

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Jonathan Septemb er 24, 2012 at 10:05 PM Wow, thanks for tweeting this today. No joke, my girlfriend and I are celebrating our anniversary next week. This list should help because I suck at this stuff!
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SB Septemb er 25, 2012 at 7:37 AM Glad to be of help Jonathan! Congratulations on your anniversary.
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Aj Decemb er 4, 2012 at 9:50 PM This list is cheesy and extremely stupid, why does everything have to be discounted, get her and eye patch and play pirate. Give her puppy and name it anny short for anniversary. Take a picture of the moon and say Ill bring you the moon, Ill circle the stars and bring you back. Tell her you love her in Spanish then take her to a discounted taco truck.
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Dj Decemb er 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM This is the most boring shit ever.
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SB Decemb er 14, 2012 at 12:03 AM Appreciate your feedback. Please suggest ways to improve
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BobHopskins Feb ruary 1, 2013 at 1:36 AM This is the stupidest shit I ever read. Whisper in his/ her ear every hour? Sounds like a rapist plan of action.
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SB Feb ruary 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM I am not asking you to do everyday. try it out on the anniversary day for few mins first.
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CJ March 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM I appreciate you taking the time to write this list. My anniversary is next week and my husband and I are doing the hotel/dinner this weekend but Id like to do something on that day. I think I will do the sticky notes in the car. He will get a kick out of that. I would never have thought of that one.
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