Anniversaries are a particular date to celebrate because they reinvite initial feelings of romance, adoration, and love! There are many benefits to celebrating anniversaries, especially because the mundane routines of day-to-day life can make a relationship start to feel dull. Luckily, by putting in some effort and time to celebrate this special day, you can reflect and reconnect with your beloved.
Basic anniversary gifts such as flowers and a massage are great, but if you’re looking for some outside-the-box ideas, these gifts will help. Furthermore, if you have an anniversary coming up and are unsure of what to get for your female partner, these unique last-minute anniversary gifts for her are sure to show your appreciation.
Handwritten Note
If your partner’s love language has anything to do with words of affirmation, then they will love a handwritten note. A handwritten love letter is a delicate and personalized way to express how much someone means to you. Inside this note, you can include things you appreciate about the other person, memorable moments you’ve spent together, what you’re looking forward to in the future years to come, and how your relationship has made a positive impact on your lives. With technology being such a huge component of our daily lives and communication, a handwritten letter is a really effective way to communicate and relight a spark. This is also the perfect last-minute gift for her because all you will need is paper or a card, and a pen. Seal it up in an envelope and leave it in a welcoming place or hand it to your partner for them to read!
Cozy Blanket
Relationships should make you feel cozy and comfortable. This is why giving your significant other a nice weighted blanket is the perfect last-minute anniversary gift that will keep them warm, even when you’re not around. A weighted blanket acts as a warm hug and is known to relieve stress and anxiety. Blankets also symbolize warmth, appreciation, and connection. If you want to bring more of these feelings into your relationship, consider gifting a blanket. It can also be used as decor in the living room or bedroom, which makes this gift mutually beneficial and multi-use.
Picnic Basket
Putting together a picnic basket is a lovely last-minute anniversary gift that is easy to create. It also is perfect because it sets you up for a sweet activity to celebrate your anniversary. In this picnic basket, you can put in a variety of fruits, cheeses, chocolates, and beverages of your choice. All you will need is some sort of basket or portable lunch box to put the treats in, a blanket, utensils, and napkins. Since most of these items can be either purchased from your local store or found in your home already, it will take less than an hour to put together. Furthermore, there is no doubt that your significant other will appreciate this picnic basket and activity because it is an opportunity to get some fresh air, bond, and let go of stress.
Sustainable Clothing
If you’re looking for an easy way to wow your girl on your anniversary, getting her a sustainable outfit will surely do it. The truth is that it can take over 700 gallons of water to make a single t-shirt. Furthermore, most fashion is not sustainably sourced and can even be filled with toxic chemicals. This is why an eco-friendly clothing brand is the best place to go, to get a cute new outfit or dress for her. If you don’t know what exactly she’ll like, pick something that is similar to the items already in her closet. It’s a great last-minute anniversary gift that will show your interest in the environment and your appreciation for her.
Plants
Another great last-minute anniversary gift for her is a plant. Plants symbolize new life and peace. You can find indoor plants from your local nursery or plant a tree together. Since anniversaries are a time to refresh your relationship, bringing in new plants can clear out any tension and make way for new positive beginnings. If you’re not sure what type of plant your partner will like, keep in mind what their current plant collection is like. If they don’t have a green thumb, even just a false plant can bring in some color and brighten the energy in a space.
Overall, there are many last-minute anniversary gifts that will make your partner smile. All that matters is that you show your appreciation and admiration on this special day. With a handwritten note, picnic basket, blanket, new sustainable outfit, and or plants, you will be showing how important your person is to you.
Catalina McFarland
Catalina McFarland holds a B.S. in Communication from Arizona State University. She is a holistic health coach and blogger at catasparkle.com where she loves sharing her passion for wellness. Outside of writing, she loves traveling, doing yoga, and reading.
