They say the best gifts are the simple ones. You know, the ones that only mean something to you and your spouse. So stop spending all that money on jewelry with empty meaning. Buy the gifts with a purpose.

• Dinner at the restaurant you went to on the first date — Good or bad, the nostalgia from returning to a place during the earliest stage in your relationship is priceless. Conjure up the memories while enjoying a meal.

• Customized coffee mugs with defining quotes of your marriage — Despite the quirkiness, this is another fun reminder of what you love about each other. Just be sure to keep it clean!

• A surprise trip to a favorite weekend getaway — Hopefully this isn't somewhere too far away. But everyone loves surprises, and this one is sure to please.

• Cook a favorite dinner — If the restaurant date was truly awful, flex those culinary skills. No matter what, you will get an "A" for effort.

• Movie night — When all else fails, a movie night is a sure bet. Well, as long as it isn't a horror flick. But you should know better than that, right?

Joe Dunn is an Austin-based writer who writes about consumer electronics, healthy living and frugal spending. He recommends www.Deals.com for an easy-to-remember source for the online deals, sales, and coupons.