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Anniversary gift for girlfriend
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not sure if she is into jewellery, she doesn't really wear jewellery
Mine didn't either, until I bought her a sparkling white gold necklace with a small Tiffany's pendant.
She loved it. She still doesn't wear jewellery too often, but she does keep the necklace in her treasure drawer (?) and wears it on special occasions
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ideas should come easier the longer you're with them. By now you should know her favourite dish, her favourite designers and if you listen carefully enough she might even hint on a few things.
Then you plan those things around these special occasions. Is there holiday on the horizon - get her something that relates to that eg I got my gf an underwater camera cause the overseas holiday involved a lot of beach time etc.but ultimately due to it being anniversary it'll be nice to do something together or to remind her how wonderful this relationship is so if you need an idea, a photobook comes to mind… theres a lot of photos that just get crammed into the pc to never be seen again.
Might be an interesting way to show those 2 years again - spice that idea up with something offbeat. anyways that's just me. you don't have to spend big to make it a really great day.good luck. a day trip like you suggested is always good too but make sure she hasn't planned anything that day too ;)
One: Cut a hole in the box.
Adult products :)
Wow, 2 years and you gave her all that?! I wouldn't be surprised if you're running out of idea by now..
It took me at least 4 years before I get to give my now-wife something that's worth $800 (a Gucci bag). We were both in uni, so we know its not wise to spend money on gifts given that we are still earning low income. After getting a proper job for 2 years, I was finally willing to spend that much money.
But it was also part of my strategy..I gave little gifts at a time (still meaningful of course). And every year it always gets better. So that I keep the surprise factor in control every year - also helped us to be more concerned about the relationship rather than the gifts exchanges (and because I don't want her to be a spoilt girlfriend)
See.. you already gave her laptop and S3.. and now for her birthday you want to give something worth $300 and special… that's going to be difficult unless you do something extraordinary thats worth more than $$$….
Anyway… enough 'wisdom' shit talk… here's some ideas:
- handmade stuff (by yourself of course)
- spa/beauty treatment
- jewellery (all girls love jewellery, you just gotta find what suits her - even if she's not wearing one already, if you get her something right, she'll wear what you gave her)
how about a good watch?
Watches as gifts is not recommended as it can be interpreted in different ways, for example in Asian culture a watch may signify "you're always late so I got you this", or "hurry up and die". Just saying
I thought the "die" reference was to clocks, not watches…
I ain't saying she a gold digger…
2 year anniversary is right around the corner…
…laptop, headphones, purse, galaxy S3, build-a-bear, countless cards, flowers
…We are both in our early 20s and still go to university working part time<2 years and already all that? I feel sorry for you bro.
iphone 5s, 64 gigs too
Punk - a photo album sounds like a great idea but we didnt take many photos…
John - thanks for the advice I will switch things up now…im out of ideas, what sort of handmade stuff? spa/beauty treatment we just went for her birthday 2 months ago, jewellery - cant do ring, bracelet, necklace or earrings since she has got them already from various people.
amelyn - a watch sounds good since she doesnt have a watch ill have a look into a watch, thanks!
She may have the jewellery from other people but she doesn't have it from YOU. There is a big difference.
How about an experience you can both enjoy and look back on fondly in many years time? Perhaps a Facebook-Instagram-Twitter-tastic-worthy event that will earn you some extra reps… hot air ballooning, a weekend getaway in wine country, taking her to an exclusive restaurant are a few ideas that come to mind. With a $300 budget you could buy return airfares to New Zealand - now wouldn't that would be an adventure?
A kitten from RSPCA. Save a kitten & have a friend (or when it feels like!!) for years to come.
still dont know what to get her…. it will be awkward when i show up with nothing lol
Wow your 2yr girlfriend is spoilt, especially for uni students. What are you gonna get her for your 3rd anniversary? A brand new car? Her expectations can only get bigger and bigger.
something that she can possibly look back later and say "oh this was for our two year anniversary!".
If you're gonna buy her an item, with all the stuff you've 'thrown' at her, I doubt she'll remember what gift was what year. Plus, its only 2 years, calm down. - My opinion anyway.
if you need some anniversary gift ideas you check your website http://www.unique-anniversary-gifts.com/ we have a an assortment of gifts according to years. Hope you can find what you need there.
Sentimental = jewellery