Thursday, January 1, 2009

Looking for a Special Gift? Try an Anniversary Gift Basket

By vina zevigny

Once the wedding ceremony is over the married couple is quick to settle into a comfortable routine. With the mundane tasks such as work, paying bills and household chores, the wedding day bliss begins to fade into fond memories. As the years pass by the couple knows there is one special day each year that will be set aside to commemorate their anniversary. Parents, friends, and children often show their affection by giving the couple a gift each year. Anniversary gift baskets are a popular choice for this special day. They are ideal since they can be easily personalized to fit the interests of the couple.

The Gift that is Personalized

A fine bottle of wine is a typical present for a married couple. Many couples have a definite preference, either white wine or red wine. If you opt for a gift of spirits it would be fun to do something just a little different and surprise them with champagne for the celebration. The happy couple will love it, champagne means celebration. When assembling the basket of goodies it would be a perfect gift if you were to include some fresh strawberries, fine imported chocolates and two lovely champagne flutes to go with the bottle of champagne. Rest assured, this would be one of the best anniversary gift baskets they ever receive.

Anniversary gift baskets provide such flexibility that you can really get creative. It is possible to craft one to include all the fixings' for a barbecue feast or perhaps assemble everything needed to prepare an authentic Chinese dinner. You could even select one of the anniversary gift baskets that whisper romance. Nothing says romance better than a basketful of bubble baths and luscious body creams. Round out the romance basket with some scented candles and the couple will benefit from this gift for several evenings.

Some of us just aren't very crafty and the idea of putting together a gift, of any type, on our own is a really daunting task. If this is the case you can purchase anniversary gift baskets that are made-to-order. Many companies create these for their customers and you can even request the type of anniversary gift baskets you want. In this case you might want a movie night basket that includes a few current DVD releases, microwave popcorn and two bottles of their favorite soda. Another fun and original idea is a nibbler basket which includes all kinds of decadent treats for the happily married couple to enjoy. Think chocolate and exquisite cookies.

Regardless of whether you roll up your sleeves and put it together yourself, or purchase one already made, anniversary gift baskets are sure to make the day extra special. Everyone enjoys receiving a gift and when it's sent to celebrate such a momentous occasion, it makes it even more meaningful. - 15485

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