Kick Away the 7 Year Itch With Romantic and Out of the-Box Anniversary Gifts for Husband

Copper and wool are the traditional, and desk sets the modern gifts associated with the seventh wedding anniversary. Copper has long had a traditional meaning of prosperity, good luck, and good fortune. Couples who celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary can indeed celebrate their good fortune in finding one another. The gift of wool represents the comfort, durability, security, and warmth that couples married this long give one another. The Old Testament has a passage (Proverbs 31) describing wives of noble character as women who select wool and spin yarns with eager hands.

By the time a wedding turns 7, life becomes pretty much set in the ways of both husband and wife. His likes and dislikes towards certain things become quite apparent and you cannot expect him to suddenly develop a liking for something which he has never liked in the past 7 years of his married life. Therefore, when choosing a gift for the 7th anniversary, it is important that one finds a gift which matches the personality and tastes of the man you intend them for. If you want to play safe, it is always better to opt for the more practical gifts. By this time you would also have a deep personal relationship with your husband, and know exactly what tickles his funny bones, so you can actually be adventurous in your choice of gift and find something funny and wacky for the anniversary. Whatever you pick, be sure he will appreciate the thought behind it.

In a world inundated with different products all vying for the 'best gift' title, it’s not hard to find a quick gift for someone. But does that gift truly epitomize how you feel about the recipient? Is it something that’s going to provide value, joy, and show how much you know and care about them? No! And here’s why- it’s not personal.

The upside to giving something custom made and personalised is it will be well received no matter what it is. Because at the end of the day, the thought and care put into the gift is what truly matters. It will have a special impact on him, more than any other gift in the world, because it came straight from your heart to his. When you give someone something that speaks to them personally, it becomes more than just a gift or gesture of your appreciation for them. It becomes a symbol of your bond and the special connection you have. It shows that you care about what makes them unique, which is what everybody wants in this world – to be accepted and loved for who they are. It’s not just some basic stuff you plucked from a store shelf at the last minute. A personalised gift speaks directly to the recipient’s soul. It ascertains a connection, celebrates it, and makes it even stronger with time. It’s the ultimate bonding experience.

Do you remember how we used to shop before customised and personal gifts came into our lives? It’s a time-consuming, aggravating, and down-right inefficient process. Customised gifts have equalized the playing field and opened the doors to a wide array of options. Even the simplest gift can be turned into a personalised masterpiece. And it’s super convenient—no more store hopping, no more frustrations and no more strive for choosing a gift.

When you’ve picked out an absolutely perfect gift, simply handing it over just isn't good enough. You've purchased a fabulous piece of fine jewellery for someone special and can't wait to see his or her face when they open the gift. While the giftee remains oblivious, your anticipation builds until that moment of surprise and delight. But if you really want to hit it out of the park, you won’t settle for presenting your gift without a touch of fanfare. You can have a lot of fun with the 'big reveal' itself, and it doesn’t have to take too much extra effort.

With just a bit of ingenuity, you can make the giving of the gift almost as rewarding as the gift itself. Anniversary gift is such a precious, personal gift, and it’s worth going a step further to create an experience that matches it. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Your husband will already be expecting a gift from you for the anniversary and logically thinks you will be the one to present it. That’s where you can introduce confusion that leads, ultimately, to a happy surprise. Find someone he would never think would give any gift, for that matter. The obvious first choice would be a small child, perhaps your own, but the task could also fall to an obedient pet that’s not averse to having a small box attached to its collar, or a neighbor who can pretend he got your postal delivery by mistake. Have your kid or other special-delivery person approach your hubby with gift in hand. They don’t have to say much (especially if it’s a dog) except 'This is for you'. Under the circumstances, he will not be prepared for this, so any expectations will be blown away when he unwraps this wonderful surprise from you.

The trick here is to sow seeds of disappointment, and maybe even outrage, that quickly turns to joy. Start with the empty box from some utilitarian, decidedly non-sexy item — housewares like office supplies, cleaning products, hardware tools and the like are ideal. Place your gift inside this box. Basically, you want a reaction like, 'I can’t believe you would dare to get me this for our anniversary!' You may have to gently prompt the person to keep digging to find it, but that won’t wreck the surprise.

This scheme takes a little more work but can also double as a group activity during a party. Instead of handing over a wrapped gift, you’ll present your hubby with an envelope containing the first clue. You can have just a few clues or go crazy with a lengthy adventure all over the house. You can tie each clue to something about him and your relationship or just make them fun and interesting. The final clue, of course, will reveal the actual gift for him. Try this one if your man takes such surprise, quirky ideas well, but if he is low on patience perhaps try another idea instead.

Instead of giving a gift, you can let him just happen to stumble upon it. Whether wrapped or not, put the present somewhere incongruous where you know he goes every day, such as inside a medicine cabinet, his car or briefcase. Other possibilities might be in a shoe or helmet you know he’ll put on and then feel something amiss before getting a big surprise. This works best when the surprise location fits into a regular routine that doesn’t vary from day to day, so your husband is completely taken by surprised when an unexpected object appears — 'There are cuff links in the soap dish!' Just don't hide your gift so well that it gets overlooked or lost, slips down the drain, or worse case scenario - thrown away!

American Tourister Cruze ABS 55 cms Black Hardsided Carry-On is made of ABS on the outside. Its casing is hard and black in colour. It is water and wear resistant and has a capacity of 42 L. Despite its sturdiness, it weighs only 2900 gm, making it ideal for a carry on bag. It has all the standard features like number lock, 4 wheel and 2 compartments. Ideal for business and leisure alike, this will make a great gift for your traveller hubby. It comes with a 3 year international warranty which is valid across 100 countries. It can be bought on amazon.in for Rs.3,974.

Buy this gift for the man who loves watches and has built a fine collection but still keeps them in the boxes they came in. Essart Brown Watch Case is made of pure leather. Brown in colour, this leather watch case comes with 20 separate compartments and each of these compartments has padded cushions. Simply slip the watch band around it to ensure protection. It can be bought on snapdeal.com for Rs.2,799. It will enable your man to have all his watches at one place, making it easier for him to select the one he wants to wear on any given day.

The man who likes wearing elegant pieces of jewellery on his wrist will appreciate a simple copper band. Custom Engraved Sabona Copper Bracelet lets you create your own unique bracelet by engraving your custom message on the top of the bracelet or inside. An inspirational message, of both your initials along with the date of your wedding are great ideas for your customised Sabona Copper Bracelet. It can be ordered on sabona.com for Rs.2,039.

Does your man love going out for barbecue or attempt to improvise barbecue dishes at home? Give him the Portable Barbecue Cooking Oven. It is a marvellous BBQ set with 8 skewers which is exactly just what a party lover needs. This concise barbecue set is an ideal tool for that so perfect party that can be held anywhere from your terrace to your backyard. Paradise would be you grilling and your dear ones chilling around you enjoying the treats you specially made for them. It can be bought on ebay.in for Rs.1,798.

Including yourself in anniversary gifts is a great idea because this day is about both of you. There are loads of cute couple's gifts available such as mugs, tees and keychains. You can get your special date and initials engraved on these puzzle shaped 7th Anniversary Couple Keychains. The ring is fashioned by hand out of copper and will forever remind you that you two fit together to make a whole. It can be ordered on etsy.com for about Rs.1,767.

Anyone who travels frequently knows how easy it is for important documents like the passport to get battered. Having a good cover not only keeps its protected, these holders often have useful compartments to keep all the other travel papers. I Love Fashion Personalised and Handmade Leather Passport Cover can be customised in lot of ways. You get to choose two charms and one name tag. You can also choose the location of charms and name tag and the colour of faux leather to be used. You can surf through different images showcased to get an idea, that a product can be customised in several ways. Order one for your husband on amazon.in for Rs.799. Do you travel with him often? Then get a matching one for yourself as well!

If you are looking for wool gifts, a nice wool blanket is a useful gift to give your man on your anniversary. Make an exclusive addition to your collection of bed linens with this blanket by Raymond. It is made using premium quality fabric and is extremely lightweight and soft against the skin. It comes with easy care properties and will definitely retain its soft texture even after several washes. It can be bought on snapdeal.com for Rs.1,449.

Desk organisers are tremendously useful gifts and if your man has a lot of clutter on his desk or uses an uninspiringly dull pen stand to cram all his stationary in, give him this symbolic 7th anniversary gift. We found one that combines two symbolic gifts. With clean lines and a gleaming finish, this Copper Magnetic Desk Set stands out no matter where it's used. Three magnetic cups can be arranged however you like on the beautiful tray, creating convenient catchalls for rulers, pens, clips and more. Made of iron sheet metal with copper finish this set includes three magnetic cups and tray with non-skid feet. It can be ordered on containerstore.com for Rs.2,565.

Whether you live in a part of the country where winters are unforgivingly cold or your husband travels to cooler places frequently, having a couple of nice sweaters in the wardrobe is vital. A basic gray sweater is one piece of clothing that every man must have. Give him Blackberrys Men Grey Melange Solid Sweater which is made with a blend of equal parts merino wool and acrylic, making it both warm as well as easy to care for. This sweater has a V neck, long sleeves and ribbed hem and he can wear it on its own or under a jacket when he wants to layer up. It can be bought on myntra.com for Rs.1,122.

If your husband is fond of home decor and often picks up things for the home he will like a nice wind chime as a gift. Wind chimes can be placed in a veranda, patio, garden, long window and also in kitchen space. The vibrations and soft musical notes they create helps you to relax, soothe your nerves and lower stress. This soothing tinkling sound of the wind chimes helps to connect with the inner soul to find peace. In Feng Shui, the sound of wind chime is used to cure mental stress and is believed to help in restoring the soul. Metal wind chimes should be placed in North, Northwest or West side of the house whereas the wooden wind chimes should be placed in South, Southeast and East side. This beautiful Parampara Copper Wind chime can be bought on flipkart.com for Rs.299.

Whether you're a believer in the lucky number seven or are wary of the seven year itch, for all practical purposes your marriage hardly has the luster of the early years. If you're a rare couple who has no idea what we're talking about, count your lucky stars and carry on with whatever it is you do that makes your wedded life a bliss. But for the vast majority, daily chores, work, family and duty have cut down the romance to practically negligible.

It is never too late to take matters into your hand and revive the magic of your first year of marriage. Even if the passion has died down you now have something equally irresistible - intimacy and the comfort which comes from knowing and living with someone for a long time.

Take time to work on your marriage. A great way to do it is through new experiences. Not only are these more satisfying than material gifts, you will have pictures and wonderful memories to store away for a rainy day. Trying new things together reignites your mind, allows you to see your partner in a new light and does tremendous things to uplift your mood. To celebrate this anniversary toss any idea you have already used - dinner at a nice restaurant, flowers, chocolate, cutting a cake, going to the regular holiday spot, all of it. Do you always go to a nice, if not the same, restaurant for birthdays and anniversaries? Try cooking together. Have a usual holiday destination? Pick a random place on a map and go, or finally get yourself to go to that dream destination. Being stuck in a rut or finding ways to rejuvenate your marriage are both in your hands.