Big anniversary coming up... how to celebrate in these times?

[Anonymous]

Anyone have any ideas how to celebrate an anniversary next month? We are still mostly keeping to ourselves and staying safe. We have young kids at home and no babysitter. We would’ve taken a trip alone, but that’s out of the question now. Not sure if it’s worth taking one with the whole family. Just seems like too much tiring prep and being careful to really enjoy ourselves.

I was thinking one of those online, “drink along” wine tastings from a restaurant in the area might be fun, but it’s probably right around bed time (8pm). Is the best we can do really good take out and a nice bottle? If so, any ideas for a really good gift? Probably shouldn’t spend over $500.

[Anonymous]

Simple is better.

You know what might be nice for a gift—a photo album of the good times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Simple is better.

You know what might be nice for a gift—a photo album of the good times.

Thanks, that’s a great idea. Not sure I can pull it off, however, since my spouse takes a picture about once a year. I wouldn’t be in any of them.

[Anonymous]

A friend has been getting backyard massages and the masseuse will bring two tables to do couples massages, too, alternating hot stones and massaging. He wears a mask. I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this, but it's an idea.

[Anonymous]

We have a big bday coming up and in other times would have done fancy dinner out and a big trip with kids at the grandparents for the weekend. We'll probably just do nice takeout and maybe some good wine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A friend has been getting backyard massages and the masseuse will bring two tables to do couples massages, too, alternating hot stones and massaging. He wears a mask. I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this, but it's an idea.

Thanks, nice suggestion, but doesn't work for our living situation. I wonder if I could get some kind of pampering kit. Or maybe I should do the massaging myself.

[Anonymous]

We celebrated 10 years and I got fabulous new outfits to wear, played golf at our country club with the kids, then gave them melatonin, got the most amazing restaurant takeout and cocktail kits. I set the table and lit candles. It was nice!

[Anonymous]

Get some good takeout. One thoughtful gift each, and be grateful for being healthy, happy and financially secure. Make a nice donation to a charity you both support.

[Anonymous]

Put the kids to bed, order in from a great restaurant, buy a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine and chill out and reminisce. Then seduce your spouse. It should only cost about $250, half your budget.

[Anonymous]

NP who has an anniversary coming up too. What gifts did you all exchange for a big anniversary? We usually just go out to dinner, but feels like I should get DH something this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any ideas how to celebrate an anniversary next month? We are still mostly keeping to ourselves and staying safe. We have young kids at home and no babysitter. We would’ve taken a trip alone, but that’s out of the question now. Not sure if it’s worth taking one with the whole family. Just seems like too much tiring prep and being careful to really enjoy ourselves.

I was thinking one of those online, “drink along” wine tastings from a restaurant in the area might be fun, but it’s probably right around bed time (8pm). Is the best we can do really good take out and a nice bottle? If so, any ideas for a really good gift? Probably shouldn’t spend over $500.

Stay home and do all the sexual things you’ve always wanted to, no matter what they are!

[Anonymous]

We went camping, but November is probably a little late for that.

I would order dinner, talk about what trip you'd like to take in a year or two, and go to bed early.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We went camping, but November is probably a little late for that.

I would order dinner, talk about what trip you'd like to take in a year or two, and go to bed early.

With kids?

[Anonymous]

Play butt darts

[Anonymous]

We got a nice bottle of champagne and a nice bottle of red wine. Some delicious take out. We started the champagne while the kids were eating dinner. Should have saved the red wine for when I wasn't so tipsy already, but eh, it was our anniversary!

Had fun with DH before bed. We did get dressed up and had our 5 year old take our picture. She did a great job!

Then moved on with life. It's really ok for it to not be the most amazing day ever. It's a pandemic.