1. Revisit the place where you had your first date. First dates tend to be more casual, but after years together, that spot is also very special. Take the time to head back to your first date spot and enjoy the memories. For us, it was a little restaurant in Palo Alto, CA. We had fish tacos and margaritas, laughed a lot, and talked about some of our favorite things as we got to know each other better. We haven’t been back in years, but it would be such a treat to go back together!

2. Go on a mini road trip. We used to love hopping in the car and hitting the road for some alone time! It’s a little harder to do now that we have the kids and dogs, but we still make time for mini road trips when my folks can watch our critters. 🙂 Look for local attractions and fond something new as a way to celebrate your anniversary! Remember, new doesn’t mean newly opened, but new to you – making is extra special! The mini road trip can also be a day trip and doesn’t need to be a big expensive overnight. Take advantage of what is around you and enjoy! 

3. Picnic at the Park. This is a very fun thing to do in the late Spring, Summer and early Fall. Look for a park with a large garden, pack favorite foods, some wine, a big blanket, and enjoy the relaxing pace of a picnic. It’s funny how easy a picnic can come together, but how so many of us don’t actually go on them. It’s a great way to celebrate an anniversary, especially if you want to keep it low key and not too expensive! 

4. Take a class together. There are so many fun things to do for couples, like making cheese, learning how to roll sushi, wine tasting classes, cooking classes, painting classes, and more! Think about what the two of you would enjoy doing together that is new and fits in with your interests. A class is a really fun way to spend an anniversary and make new memories! We took a sushi making class for one of our anniversaries (our 1 year wedding anniversary) and we still talk about how much fun it was! 

5. Go to a comedy show. Smiling is a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary! We happen to love comedy shows and watch them on TV now that we have kiddos and can’t make it to live shows as often. That being said, finding a new comic, or even someone you both already like, and heading to a live show is such a treat! Truthfully, seeing any show live (a play, the ballet, etc.) is special and a lovely way to celebrate! Dedicated time together at a show, while having a blast laughing and relaxing – that is a win!

1. Revisit the place where you had your first date. First dates tend to be more casual, but after years together, that spot is also very special. Take the time to head back to your first date spot and enjoy the memories. For us, it was a little restaurant in Palo Alto, CA. We had fish tacos and margaritas, laughed a lot, and talked about some of our favorite things as we got to know each other better. We haven’t been back in years, but it would be such a treat to go back together!

2. Go on a mini road trip. We used to love hopping in the car and hitting the road for some alone time! It’s a little harder to do now that we have the kids and dogs, but we still make time for mini road trips when my folks can watch our critters. 🙂 Look for local attractions and fond something new as a way to celebrate your anniversary! Remember, new doesn’t mean newly opened, but new to you – making is extra special! The mini road trip can also be a day trip and doesn’t need to be a big expensive overnight. Take advantage of what is around you and enjoy! 

3. Picnic at the Park. This is a very fun thing to do in the late Spring, Summer and early Fall. Look for a park with a large garden, pack favorite foods, some wine, a big blanket, and enjoy the relaxing pace of a picnic. It’s funny how easy a picnic can come together, but how so many of us don’t actually go on them. It’s a great way to celebrate an anniversary, especially if you want to keep it low key and not too expensive! 

4. Take a class together. There are so many fun things to do for couples, like making cheese, learning how to roll sushi, wine tasting classes, cooking classes, painting classes, and more! Think about what the two of you would enjoy doing together that is new and fits in with your interests. A class is a really fun way to spend an anniversary and make new memories! We took a sushi making class for one of our anniversaries (our 1 year wedding anniversary) and we still talk about how much fun it was! 

5. Go to a comedy show. Smiling is a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary! We happen to love comedy shows and watch them on TV now that we have kiddos and can’t make it to live shows as often. That being said, finding a new comic, or even someone you both already like, and heading to a live show is such a treat! Truthfully, seeing any show live (a play, the ballet, etc.) is special and a lovely way to celebrate! Dedicated time together at a show, while having a blast laughing and relaxing – that is a win!