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In the mood for love? Whether you’re celebrating a big anniversary or just carving out a little bit of we-time, we’ve got ideas and inspiration for you right here. Use our date night tool to find all kinds of romance ideas -- you can search by place and time, mood (from playful to sexy!), or even price. You don’t have to bust your budget to show your love! We’ve got tons of free date ideas and plans for dates under $20 (or hey -- less than $15!). In fact, we’ve got date ideas no matter what you’re into: indoors or outside, off-beat or tried-and-true romantic dinner ideas -- find them all right here. Is it a big night? We’ve got romantic anniversary ideas, anniversary gift ideas (for him and for her!), and -- if you want to share the fun -- anniversary party ideas. We have romantic anniversary ideas that you would never have thought of on your own and anniversary gifts that mean (but don’t cost) a lot. Plus we’ll tell you how to save big on anniversary travel. With everything from romantic dinner ideas to free date ideas right at your fingertips, you’ll never dread planning date night again. In fact, you don’t even need to wait till date night with our suggestions for how to surprise your spouse and make simple (but memorable!) romantic gestures. Check out our romance ideas for how to be a year-round romantic or a 365-day (and night!) delight. On The Nest, you’ll find tips on celebrating every single day of your marriage!

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Anniversary Plans for All Budgets

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C'mon, it's the one day of the year where creativity counts. Blow your partner's mind with these cool suggestions-by-budget:

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Make a book of the highlights of your life together. Paste in pictures, starting with your wedding day, followed by trips, holidays, and moving into your first house. Fill it in with candids and cute quotes. Leave blank pages in the back so you can load up with new memories next year.

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Picnic at the spot where you got engaged. If it's so unique that you can't go back in a day's trip, re-create the moment closer to home. Proposed in France? Pack up a baguette, brie, and olives, and head to a secluded spot. Said yes at a vineyard across the coast? Order one of its wines online and toast to another happy year.

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Have a spa day right in your own home. Pour your favorite bubbles in the tub, break out your favorite bubbly (maybe the one you enjoyed on your wedding day), and make a toast.

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Splurge on a honeymoon-style dinner. If you went to Puerto Vallarta, check out an authentic Mexican restaurant where you can dig in to your favorite meals from your most romantic trip. Or if you visited in the Greek isles, find a Mediterranean bistro.

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For the ultimate foodie couple, skip an overpriced dinner out and take a cooking class together. Not only is it a fun way to bond, you'll walk away with tons of recipes you can make for special occasions.

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Go dancing. Okay, it doesn't have to be Dancing With the Stars, but twirling and dipping can make you feel like a bride and groom again.

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Score a weekend away at a secluded Bed and Breakfast that's close enough to home that you don't spend hours traveling in the car.

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Hightail it to an exotic locale. Your honeymoon shouldn't have to be your only romantic vacation!

Try these seven ways to make your anniversary extra-special.

-- Natalie Ermann Russell