Birthday
1. Surprise Birthday Party
Though this is a pretty common way to celebrate a birthday, it is always a favorite. You may choose to keep the party small and invite guests into your home, or you can go all out and book a restaurant. Make sure to plan it according to her taste, to ensure that she will not be uncomfortable. Break out the decorations and party hats for a birthday they’ll never forget.
2. Schedule a Special Delivery
Don’t make them wait to feel special. Let your spouse know that you are thinking about them when they are not expecting it. Order something special to be delivered to their work like flowers, chocolates, or any other kind of birthday gift that they can enjoy.
3. Act Like Kids Again
The day-to-day hustle and bustle of adult life can get pretty stale, and take a hint when your spouse reminisces about their childhood. Plan a birthday party that involves the things that they loved as a child, be it swimming, activities in a park, painting, or anything else. Spend the day reliving their childhood with them.
Anniversary
4. A Home Cooked Meal
Surprise your spouse with a romantic dinner that includes their favorite foods. A three-course meal will fill them with both food and love, and will let them know that you listen to them. This will ensure that you touch all bases with an appetizer, entree, and dessert.
5. Unique Getaway
Plan a romantic getaway to somewhere unique they’ve always wanted to go, such as Rome. Because there are so many things to do in Rome and other historic places, the surprise doesn’t have to end with the trip tickets. Make dinner plans for a formal anniversary celebration and have fun creating your own unique pasta with the help of local chefs. Additionally, two of the unique spots you should definitely include in your tour are the Pantheon and Colosseum! Of course, any destination is welcome.
6. Handwritten Love Letter
Write your spouse a love letter that lists all of the ways that you love them, and all of the ways that you appreciate them. Doing this will show your love that you have gone out of your way to make something special for them. This is always a good option for the couples that agree to not exchange gifts, but may also complement any other gift.
Spontaneous
7. Buy Something You Know They’ll Love – (tool, bedroom item, appliance, etc.)
This might be something like a practical necessity. Pay attention to what they need but might be putting off purchasing themselves. This would be something like some sort of appliance, tool, or even an item like an air mattress. They will be grateful that you have made their life easier by taking care of something so significant. Do they want a new television? With all the new advances in television technology, skimming through a comprehensive buying guide will help you to make a more informed decision to surprise your sweetie.
8. A Night Under the Stars
Use a larger vehicle such as a truck to plan a surprise camping trip. Load the vehicle up with all of the necessities and hit the road to a campsite—choose one that is an old favorite or a new one for an adventure. If this is not an option, just set up a tent in your own backyard! Overall, it is the thought that counts, the experience doesn’t have to be 100% authentic.
9. Take a Trip to the Spa
Often times we don’t make the effort to practice enough self-care. After a particularly stressful few days, surprise your love with a trip to the spa. Allow them to pick a few services that they’d like, such as a massage and manicure, or a facial and pedicure. The pampering will make them feel like new, and they will have you to thank!