Second Anniversary Cotton Gift Ideas

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times,
always with the same person" - Mignon Mclaughlin

December is a special month to us because we met on the 2nd and share that day with two birthdays we hold dear. And the special birthdays continue throughout the month, including the arrival of our first born. Our actual marriage was an intimate ceremony in April.

In 1922 Emily Post published Etiquette in which she identified symbolic gifts associated with 8 milestone anniversaries: paper, wood, tin, crystal, china, silver, gold, and diamond.

Fifteen years later, the Jewelers of America expanded her list to include materials for every one of the first 20 years of marriage and every 5 years thereafter.  Thus was born the traditional list of gifts and wedding anniversary meanings we have today.

The modern 2nd anniversary gift is China, but I've always been more of a traditionalist. I also like what it symbolizes; strong and soft. They way a marriage is intertwined and strong, but has the ability to adapt to changes.

In honor of our 2nd wedding anniversary coming up, here are some cotton gift ideas for those wonderful husbands and wives.

His:

1. Any cotton shirt could do, but why not show him he's your hero with this Superman shirt found on Amazon

2. I hope you two can enjoy a good joke like Cottonelle found at Target

3. Have him looking dapper with a new bow tie found on Amazon

4. Get a hat with his favorite team. At our house, we love football so I found this NFL Hat (Buffalo Bills specifically found here)

5. There are a lot of adorable pillow case ideas out there. Give him this Star Wars Classic pillow case found at Target

6. Boxers! Practical or Powered By Bacon Boxers on Amazon

7. History lovers rejoice over this vintage inspired cotton flag made in the USA. Flag Heritage Series found here

8. Relax with a hammock from Amazon

9. Whimsical and delicious, you can find this BELLA cotton candy maker at Walmart

Hers:

1. Enjoy the lovely scent of Clean Cotton from Yankee Candle Make it personal with a lovely photo here

2. A light airy scarf from L.L. Bean

3. Adorable Apron such as this one from Amazon
4. Our family's favorite cotton sneaker company Converse
5. Cotton rope necklace with a little bling found here
6. Custom cross stitch of your happy family from Etsy. Easily customized with your hobbies or pets.
7. Search for Natural Cotton Essie nail color at Target
8. Wine and dine her with some cotton candy liqueur.

I hope you enjoy these gift ideas, but most of all take time to enjoy each other!