A silver wedding anniversary marks 25 years of marriage, and it is one of the few milestones that tends to stop people in their tracks. Twenty-five years is a long time to share a life with someone, and the anniversary deserves a gift that reflects that. The traditional material for a 25th anniversary is silver, […]
Our Year of Dates
What Do You Buy a Friend Who Is Going Through a Hard Time? Gift Ideas That Show You Care
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Oct
Oct
Knowing what to buy a friend who is going through a hard time is one of those situations where most people freeze. A bunch of flowers feels a bit thin. A hamper of food is kind but gone in a week. And vouchers, as well-meaning as they are, can feel like you could not quite […]
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Oct
Oct
Turning 50 is one of those milestones that deserves more than a card and a bottle of something they will drink and forget about. The people around someone turning 50 know it is a big one, and the gift tends to reflect that. The challenge is finding something that actually feels right for the occasion […]
14
Oct
Oct
Finding a good wedding gift is one thing. Finding one that the couple will still have out on a shelf in ten years is something else. Most wedding gifts are appreciated at the time and then quietly forgotten. A wedding keepsake gift does something different: it holds onto the day, or it gives the couple […]
07
Oct
Oct
Turning 40 is one of those birthdays that actually means something. It is not just a number on a card. Most people reaching it have spent the previous few months quietly wondering whether the occasion is going to be marked properly, and those buying a gift are in a similar position: the usual options start […]
30
Sep
Sep
A birthday is one of the few occasions where buying for a best friend feels harder than buying for almost anyone else. With a couple there is usually a shared milestone to work with. With a best friend, the expectation is that you know them well enough to get it right, and a generic card […]
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What Is a Paper Anniversary? Gift Ideas for a 1st Wedding Anniversary
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Sep
Sep
The 1st wedding anniversary is traditionally called the paper anniversary. If you are looking for a first wedding anniversary gift that works with the paper theme, or you are buying for a couple who have just reached their first year of marriage, here are some ideas worth considering, along with three paper anniversary gifts from […]
16
Sep
Sep
The 5th wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with a gift made from wood. Five years of marriage is a solid milestone, and the wood theme is a good one to work with if you want the gift to mean something. Here are some ideas for marking it properly, along with two 5th wedding anniversary gifts […]
09
Sep
Sep
The ruby wedding anniversary marks 40 years of marriage. It is one of the more significant milestones on the anniversary calendar, and the sort of occasion that tends to prompt people to think carefully about what to give. Here are some ideas for marking it properly, along with two ruby wedding anniversary gifts from A […]
02
Sep
Sep
Finding a 30th birthday gift that actually lands is trickier than it sounds. The person turning 30 tends to be self-sufficient enough to have already bought most of what they need, and the obvious gift categories from their twenties no longer quite fit. Here are some ideas worth considering, along with three 30th birthday gifts […]