What is a good idea for a first wedding anniversary?

Me and my wife's one year wedding anniversary is coming up. Due to the stress of kids and being on such a tight budget, I want to take her somewhere for a few days. Just the two of us. But I have no idea where to take her! She keeps telling me not to worry about it because money is soo tight, but I wont do that. So I just want to take her somewhere where we can relax and not deal with stress. The hardest part is that I am not to good with the romance stuff. I try, but Im not to smooth with it. Im going crazy trying to figure this out, so ANY ideas would be great!

Depends where you live. I got a reservation at the nicest hote in town and just told him to pack his bags we were going somewhere. It was the Gaylord Texan (nice hotel just like going to San Antonio but it is just a hotel with river walks and restaurants. Anyways you can just get a nice hotel for a night or two and just have something between the two of you. Order pizza and bring it back to the hotel and order a PPV movie and just relax in bed together. Guys like you are very rare. The fact that you even remember means alot. Hope this helps.

What about having a friend or family member taking the kids for the weekend and having a romantic weekend at home? Candles, soft music, a single rose... Picnic in a nearby park...Breakfast in bed...You get the picture. It doesn't get better on the budget than that.

hey our anniversary is comming too. aug 19th. for ours we are taking the kids and going out of town. i know you dont want to take kids but take her camping. rent a pop-up camper. and yall just go for the weekend. its cheaper then a motel.

OK- so this answer totally depends on your comfort level with nature- i suggest camping. Now, this is only great if you both are outdoors-y. if not, and she's a hotel girl- back away from this suggestion, it's not for you. BUT, if she does enjoy such activities, and you do want to get away from it all- and you won't add stress by not being fully prepared for a camping vacation- then this suggestion is amazing! You'll get away from it all- just you and a lake/ forest and the night sky. Some al fresco loving could really be fun. But don't take my suggestion unless you're both outdoor enthusiasts.