Homemade

• An anniversary gift does not have to be expensive. You can take the time to make a gift for your boyfriend. Not only is this a thoughtful, personalized gift but it shows you cared enough to take the time to make it. Create a mixed tape on a CD or USB drive that looks like a mixed tape. Include songs about love, songs from concerts you attended together or other songs symbolic to your relationship. You can also make a coupon book for your boyfriend. Include coupons for things like a free dinner and laundry duties.
  
  

His and Her

• Treat your boyfriend to a night out of couples activities. Arrange a relaxing massage, especially if he has a stressful job. It's an intimate time to spend together. Purchase tickets to a band you both enjoy and take an outdoor hike together. Use this time to bond and talk or enjoy each other's company.
  
  

Wants

• Ask your boyfriend something he'd like for your anniversary. Asking him what gadget, CD or other item he'd like will save you from buying something he already has. It also shows you care about what he wants. Listen for hints of things he'd like if you don't want to straight ask him. Picking up on hints or purchasing things he says he wants shows you listen to him.
  
  

Trinket

• If your relationship is serious, use this time to purchase a trinket that commemorates the celebration. Purchase a watch and engrave the date and a message inside. If he has a desk at his job, purchase a paper weight such as an hour glass to represent your time together. Other items you can engrave include a beer stein, flask or key chain.