Time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. And, in my case, an anniversary gift for my husband (We'll be married for 3 years this December!). I'm always trying to come up with something unique to give that doesn't cost a lot of money, but holds a lot of meaning. I have a few ideas for this year, but obviously can't publish them here (at least not until after we celebrate)! Things I've done in the past:
Last year I was pregnant on our anniversary. We conceived in Italy (How romantic!), so I took one of our ultrasound pictures into Publisher, added the text "Made in Italy," and printed it out on an iron-on-transfer sheet that I bought at Office Max. Then, I ironed it on to a plain white onesie from Old Navy. I also made 2 other onesies titled "Mom + Dad = Me" and vice versa. Too cute!
The year before, I printed out "50 Reasons Why I'm in Love With You" on a piece of 8-1/2x11 paper and framed it. It still sits on our dresser, and my husband bragged about it recently to some strangers at a dinner party! I also found a small children's board book called "How Do I Love You?" that's intended to be from a parent to a kid, but the sentiments were sweet and fit the things I love about my husband, so I gave that to him as well.
On our first Valentine's Day, I made a coupon book good for things like homemade brownies, movie night on the couch, dibs on the remote control, etc...
So this year I'm thinking along the lines of scrapbooks, photos, a collection of romantic cards I've saved, and...well, I'll have to tell you later!
[This post was written as part of a contest on The Parent Bloggers Network to win cool Klutz activity books! You can enter by writing about your own handmade gifts!]
Last year I was pregnant on our anniversary. We conceived in Italy (How romantic!), so I took one of our ultrasound pictures into Publisher, added the text "Made in Italy," and printed it out on an iron-on-transfer sheet that I bought at Office Max. Then, I ironed it on to a plain white onesie from Old Navy. I also made 2 other onesies titled "Mom + Dad = Me" and vice versa. Too cute!
The year before, I printed out "50 Reasons Why I'm in Love With You" on a piece of 8-1/2x11 paper and framed it. It still sits on our dresser, and my husband bragged about it recently to some strangers at a dinner party! I also found a small children's board book called "How Do I Love You?" that's intended to be from a parent to a kid, but the sentiments were sweet and fit the things I love about my husband, so I gave that to him as well.
On our first Valentine's Day, I made a coupon book good for things like homemade brownies, movie night on the couch, dibs on the remote control, etc...
So this year I'm thinking along the lines of scrapbooks, photos, a collection of romantic cards I've saved, and...well, I'll have to tell you later!
[This post was written as part of a contest on The Parent Bloggers Network to win cool Klutz activity books! You can enter by writing about your own handmade gifts!]