Anniversary List of Years Gifts – The 3rd

Anniversary List of Years Gifts - The 3rd

It’s the third anniversary list of years gifts.  It’s been three years since you married your other half. If you’re looking for a traditional gift, then stay tuned for a list of leather ideas. The Look There are so many fashion items made from leather, that it’s relatively easy to find something your spouse will enjoy. Your wife will love a nice plush leather coat, maybe with a warm fur lining to keep her warm in the winter.  You might even include a matching fur hat, to complete the outfit.  Sounds snug to me! And I don’t know a guy who wouldn’t love a nice heavy leather coat.  … [Read more...]

Anniversary List of Years Gifts – The 2nd

Anniversary List of Years Gifts - The Second

It’s your second anniversary and you want to know what to give after two years together.  Our anniversary list of years gifts will give you all kinds of great ideas. The traditional gift for your second anniversary is cotton or straw. Straw If you get creative, you can find some great straw gifts.  You can get dolls made of straw or straw hats, to keep your partner cool on the summer days outdoors. There are straw huts on tropical islands - That sounds like a relaxing second anniversary, with the waves crashing on the beach and the cool breeze coming in off the ocean. Cotton There … [Read more...]

Anniversary List of Years Gifts – The 1st

Anniversary List of Years Gifts - The 1st

If you are looking forward to an approaching anniversary, stay tuned to our ongoing series of Anniversary List of Years Gifts.  We will cover the Anniversaries one year at a time, and as always, give you some great ideas. Anniversaries are typically celebrated either with traditional or modern gifts, which ever fits the couple's tastes best is acceptable, or go the distance and get both. The first anniversary is marked by the traditional gift of paper (Hey, it's only been one year of marriage - You've got to hang in longer than that to get the big gifts ;)).  Regardless, if you do a little … [Read more...]

Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anniversary

Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anniversary

If you're looking for last minute gift ideas for anniversary, we’d be willing to bet you’re a guy who just realized your anniversary is fast approaching (we’re guys we know how these things go :)). But you can apply these ideas either way. If you still have a day or two, great, you have plenty of time. If your anniversary is today, don’t worry, you’ll be able to make it happen. Candle Light Dinner Let’s face it – the lady’s love the romance – so turn it on. Then decide which method to follow. Do It Yourself This requires a little more time and planning, but … [Read more...]

Why Do We Celebrate The Fourth of July

Why Do We Celebrate the Fourth of July

If you've ever wondered why do we celebrate the Fourth of July, it all starts in the American Colonies in the late 1700's. In 1776, the Continental Congress began drafting The Declaration of Independence.  This was not a haphazard decision.  It came after years of petitioning the King of England to listen to the requests of the American Colonies.  To offer them equal representation in Parliament.  To reduce the excessive taxes that were such a burden on the colonies. Finally, after the start of the Revolutionary War, the citizens of the American Colonies realized that England was not … [Read more...]