Many of us are stumped on what to give our spouses, or other loved ones, for anniversaries. (Admit it.) Check out this handy little chart — courtesy of iVillage — to help you out! You’re welcome.
First: Paper
Second: Cotton
Third: Leather
Fourth: Linen
Fifth: Wood
Sixth: Iron
Seventh: Copper
Eighth: Bronze
Ninth: Pottery
Tenth: Tin or aluminum
Eleventh: Steel
Twelfth: Silk
Thirteenth: Lace
Fourteenth: Ivory
Fifteenth: Crystal
Twentieth: China
Twenty-fifth: Silver
Thirtieth: Pearls
Thirty-fifth: Coral or jade
Fortieth: Rubies
Forty-fifth: Sapphires
Fiftieth: Gold
Fifty-fifth: Emeralds
Sixtieth: Diamonds
Have you used any of the above categories to help select an anniversary gift? Check out more gift ideas here!
What a sweet reminder to be creative in gift-giving rather than simply throwing money at someone. Paper can be challenging but, with some thought, can blow the receiver away. Cheers to sharing experiences rather than accumulating stuff!
“…sharing experiences rather than accumulating stuff!”<--- This has become a mantra for the husband and me. Thanks for your thoughtful comment, as always, Ronda!