What to Get My Husband for Our Anniversary

An anniversary is no small occasion! With divorce rates at an all time high, spending another year in nuptial bliss with your partner is something to be celebrated. The longer you’re together, the harder it is, so even if it’s only been one year or twenty years, your anniversary is something to celebrate. But what to get for your hubby? He takes care of the kids, fixes things around the house, loving dotes on you, all while earning an income. What is good enough to get for this all around amazing hunk of a man? Here are a few great gift ideas for your husband that are sure to tell him just how special he is and how much he means to you on this day of celebration:

Men’s Dress Socks

Men’s dress socks aren’t something that your husband will often think about getting for himself, but is also something that he really needs. Looking sharp for formal occasions is a really great gift! A sharp look would not be complete without a pair of really great socks. Men socks pack come in all sorts of styles and materials and colors, you’re sure to find one to suit your husband’s needs. If he’s looking for something very formal and soft, go with cotton or wool in a dark color. Maybe he’s got a big personality – if so, then go for some taco socks or rock socks with a fun conversational print on them. When his buddies ask where he got those socks and you’re the one that gave them to him, it’s sure to make his heart grow even fonder.

Power Tools

You can never go wrong with power tools. There’s not a man on the planet who doesn’t feel good and manly when using power tools. Even if it’s just a simple job that you could have done yourself, letting your husband take care of the repairs around the house help to give him a sense of purpose, like he’s contributing to the family. Give him something to do and the tools to do it with and he’ll be forever grateful for feeling like he’s an in-control man who is useful and contributing to the family.

Baked Goods

The fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. While this might be an old adage, there’s a lot of truth to it. Men like a woman who can cook different baked goods, and not only cook, but also bake! For your anniversary, make some of his favorite desserts full of sugar, spice, and all things nice. Add some extra chocolate on top of that’s his thing. He’ll feel so indulgent in all these sweets and so happy that you’re treating him like the king of the house that he is. What better way to make your husband happy for his anniversary?
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What is The Process of Cremation

Planning your funeral and services isn’t something many people are excited to do, but it is something that more people should consider to make the grieving process easier for loved ones left behind. At desertlawnfuneralhomeandmemorialpark.com, our team can help you plan and pay for your services well before you’ll ever need them. During the planning process, we often receive many questions about cremation. To determine whether cremation is something you’re interested in, we’ve described the basic process and the steps that are completed before the procedure. 

Cremation reduces a human’s physical remains to basic elements often referred to as ashes. A body is turned into basic elements through exposure to intense heat, flames, and evaporation. The process takes place in a cremation chamber, which is a specialized furnace used solely for cremation. Families or the deceased can request that their loved one is placed in a rigid cardboard box or casket for the cremation process. Before this process takes place, the cremation provider will complete a number of tasks to ensure the cremation is done correctly and with the utmost respect for the deceased. 

Basic Cremation Steps 

The most important basic step of the cremation process is to identify the deceased and make sure all authorization is in place before the final steps are taken. According to OHSA, the next of kin must identify the body in writing and a medical examiner must identify the body before creation can take place. Next, the body is prepared for cremation by being placed in the proper container. After being placed in the right container, the body is moved to the cremation chamber. 

After the intense heat and flames is used to reduce the body to elements, the staff will work to remove any bits of metal that could have come from the body or casket. Metal can come from clothing, dental work, and orthopedic screws. All other remains will be ground and collected to create “ashes.” At this point, the ashes are collected and placed in an urn. If an urn is unavailable, the ashes will be placed in a temporary container. 

Now that you have a general idea of what the cremation process entails, you can decide for yourself if it’s what you would like to include in your pre-planning instructions or for a loved one that has recently passed. If you have any questions about cremation, please contact desertlawnfuneralhomeandmemorialpark.com for more information.… Read the rest