You know the sacrifices your military spouse is making while he’s away from family, friends, and you. That’s why when it comes to choosing anniversary gifts for a deployed husband you know how important it is to give a present that keeps the connection between the two of you fresh and let’s him know although he may be miles away… he’s ever present in your heart. Here are my top picks for the best anniversary gifts for that deployed husband you’re missing:
Dedicate a Day to Your Life Together
Anniversary gifts for a deployed husband don’t come more unique than a day dedication with My Day Registry. This one-of-a-kind service allows you to register a special date. Start by choosing a day that’s significant to you and your sweetheart, whether it’s the you were joined in marriage, or a milestone anniversary. Once you register it through the gift site’s international database, it belongs exclusively to you and your husband. Along with registration, you’ll receive a framed personalized parchment keepsake certifying your ownership of the day. It’s a sweet conversation piece that can be displayed anywhere from the office to the family room.
But what makes My Day Registry even more perfect for a deployed husband is the personal online profile you’ll receive. This allows you to upload all the special memories the two of you have shared, from wedding day pics of a napping flower girl to video of the honeymoon parasailing adventure. He can view the profile anywhere he has Internet access to keep those memories alive while he serves his country.
Write Your Love in the Stars
Nothing tells a far-away love how much he means like registering an actual star in honor of your anniversary. With the Global Star Registry, you can choose from several dedicate a star gift packages that suit any budget. Registration includes a personalized parchment certificate along with a star chart that highlights your star’s coordinates.
Whether you’re celebrating a first anniversary or a fourteenth, this is a genuinely unique anniversary gift for a deployed husband. No matter where your loved one is, he will look up at the night sky and be reminded of the love and commitment you share.
Send Him a Smile
One of the most thoughtful anniversary gifts for a deployed husband is a personalized anniversary creation from Smilebox. This unique gift website allows you to create a custom photo greeting or slideshow using your own photos and video. The free Smilebox app download, available for Mac and PC, offers 100s of fun designs and animation options. Simply drop in images and add personalized text. You can even choose to set the mood with a song from their library or by adding one from yours.
Your Smilebox anniversary gift is easy to share with your deployed husband, too. Email him the finished memory greeting, print it out and mail it, or send him a DVD copy. Want to share it with all your loved ones? It’s easy to post the greeting on Facebook or a personal blog.
Use a Smilebox anniversary greeting to send your hero memories of your life together, from that romantic weekend getaway to the day you said “I do.” Or create a greeting that lets him share in those every day activities that bond a family, whether it’s his daughter’s first basketball practice or his dog’s improving biscuit-catching skills.
Jazz Him Up with a Jigsaw
When it comes to anniversary gifts for a deployed husband, presents to pass the time are always appreciated. This year, don’t send him any old brainteaser or puzzle. Instead choose a photo collage jigsaw puzzle from Jigsaw2Order.com. This cool company takes personal photos and transforms them into a jigsaw puzzle made from memories. Simply submit your digital or print photos, and the gift site will use them to create a professionally designed custom puzzle. Choose from a range of sizes, from 12” x 18” to a monster 24” x 33”.
The design ideas for this gift are endless. You might use a collection of photos from those special moments in life, like your wedding. Perhaps you could take photos of the kids, with each of them holding a hand-written sign that spells out part of a special message for their hero. This is one anniversary gift you can have lots of fun with!
Give Him a Love Token to Hold Close
In medieval times, a lady would bestow a token on a lover going into battle as a symbol of her love. Red Envelope offers a modern version with the Reasons I Love You Stones. The front of the brushed nickel tokens features the words “I love you,” while the back of each shares a different message, such as “because I just do” and “because you’re an inspiration.” Your guy can keep the tokens next to his bed or carry his favorite near his heart. There’s no question that when it comes to anniversary gifts for a deployed husband, this is one of the most romantic.
Anniversary gifts for a deployed husband can be a challenge to shop for. After all, you know how much he cherishes connections with those he loves. From My Day Registry to the International Star Registry, you can find gifts that keep the connection with you strong. Wishing you and your husband a safe deployment…
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