I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I posted about the Date Night Jar. I thought it was due for a little update, a few more dates in each of the categories (inexpensive dates, at-home date nights, and the more expensive variety) and I have an exciting new project coming to the blog.
I wanted to take some time to answer a few of the questions that I get emailed on a frequent basis. I try to respond to them all, but if I missed you, I apologize. Maybe this will help. If I still don’t answer your questions, e-mail me or leave it in the comments.
- The Date Night Jar mentions Auburn games. Yes, that is Auburn University in Alabama. I had no idea just how many Auburn fans there were until I started hearing from y’all. I’m sorry if I disappointed you by revealing my true colors. We are a house divided, but I proudly wear orange and blue when the time is right and am up for a game any Saturday. I just choose crimson and white on the third Saturday in November. Any other day, I’m happy see a Tigers victory.
- How did it get so popular on Pinterest? I have no idea. Honestly. I will tell you this, I would’ve got a mani and wrote a little neater if I knew I’d be seeing it so many times. Always be prepared, lesson learned. If I did know the formula for Pinterest success, I would apply that same strategy to blog posts more often. I think one of the reasons it is pinned so often is because everyone can relate. Young, old, married or dating. We apparently all struggle with indecisiveness, letting date nights become obsolete or falling into a routine where we eat at the same places or do the same things each time. For us, it’s been a good change. We’ve gone to concerts and some of our favorite pre-baby dinner spots, I feel like we’ve been more spontaneous, too.
- Can I use your pictures? Can I blog about this on my blog? You can find information (probably more than you ever wanted to know) on usage by clicking the About tab, at the top of the header. Basically be inspired, but don’t copy and paste the post and put it on your blog. The Internet already has my version. I’m sure I wasn’t the first slightly-OCD, completely indecisive, sleep-deprived wife, who thought of a crafty excuse to get dressed up and get out of the house on a regular basis. I read each and every single post you guys send me where you created your own jar. I love it when you put your own spin on it and I love to see all of the different ideas you come up with.
- Are you going to update the dates? Yes. Today. Keep reading.
Look at that!! Brand new dates. I used some of the sticks we had already used (this past years dates) and put them back into the mix with a new date idea on the opposite side. Here’s what I added:
- Light Pink- Less expensive dates.
- Picnic at the park (the last time we went on a picnic, Allen asked me to marry him, it has been awhile)
- Early morning breakfast date
- Paintball Park (we just had on open near us and it looks so fun)
- Red- These dates are more expensive and require planning
- Weekend beach trip
- Dinner at the view and a night at The Winfrey
- Restaurant Hop (Apps at one restaurant, main course at another and dessert at a third restaurant)
- Dark Pink- At home dates
- Make a Bucket List
- Re-watch our first date movie (that would be the remake of Starsky & Hutch)
- Take out and Scrabble (because I am a nerd and the thought of playing Scrabble truly excites me)
I also updated that tag! I’ll have a printable of that tag (and a few more), soon.
This weekend, there were no date nights. I had a rare Saturday morning all to myself and I finally finished a little idea I’ve been scheming about for months. You see all of those jars? The ease of the Date Night Jar has created a little decision-making-jar-monster. Not a scary one though, just one with a Mason jar obsession.
And that’s me. Up way too late putting the finishing touches on things. This week, I’m bring you a few more ideas and introducing you to a new series.
Hooray! I’ll be featuring guest contributors, hosting link-up’s for you to show off your creative ideas and introducing you to new ideas. It isn’t just a Date Night Jar anymore, y’all!
I want to do this.. Sounds so fun.. Also where do you get the jars you use? They look like just the perfect size. Can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve. 😉
They’re just wide mouth mason jars from Wal-Mart, just buy a pack of those plastic lids to go with them 🙂
Great idea, we have 2 boys and really need to make this a weekly thing on our house for some Mommy and daddy alone time! I am not crafty in the least! Did you paint all these sticks?
I did! I just laid them out on cardboard and spray painted them 🙂
Look at you go!!!! Go girl! Love this!!!! And that picture of you is too good! Your hair…sheesh…it’s PERFECT all the time! I love it!!!! I can’t wait to read what’s next!!!
Love it! And yes, perfect pictures of you! 🙂
Jennifer- I absolutely love this idea as I did when you first made it! Every time I see someone I know pin it I direct them to your blog because you deserve the credit for all of your hard work! I am making a small one for the hubs this week 🙂 xoxox
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am going to try and start a date night jar for my husband and I so that we can get out of always doing the same things!
This is so exciting! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see what’s coming next. I love how fast date night in a jar took off, and I know you’ll be inspiring many, many more with your next ideas!
Love this idea!! I would love to give this to my sister-in-law at her bridal shower. I saw you mentioned that you were going to have printable tags soon, was wondering if I missed the link. Thanks for the help!
Do you make these and sell them?
Love the jars! Was wondering what you use to color the sticks? Also, where did you get the sticks? Thanks!
Hi Katie-
I spraypainted the sticks and I picked them up in the craft department at Wal-Mart.
just a couple ideas for your next group of sticks: ice skating, breakfast at midnight at Denny’s ,redo your first date ,redo your favorite date, Park at make out point and take your laptop to watch the DVD
Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Making my own jar, but the painted sticks are sticking together! Have you had this problem? If so, do you know of a solution??
Making my own jar, but the painted sticks keep sticking together! Have you had this problem? If so, do you know of a solution??
I didn’t, but I let mine dry outside all day/night
I had a half-formed idea for a newlywed gift for a close friend that involved drawing date ideas at random. I found your post and added the element of different colors for different types of dates: brilliant! Don’t worry, I definitely linked back to you and thanked you as a source of inspiration 🙂
If you’d like to see it yourself, I would love your feedback! Thanks again, Sheila
http://beyondcookiecutter.blogspot.com/2013/05/newlywed-date-jar-gift.html
saving my relationship from the “out of the honeymoon stage” thank you <3
I am doing this at this very moment … Only, I found colored pop sticks at the local dollar tree! So no painting!! Yaaay!
Love this!! War Eagle 🙂
Do you have printable labels for sell?
I saw this on pinterest and thought it’d make a great Christmas present for my husband. I added family dates too.
Living room camping with smores
mini golf
Used some of your cheaper dates as family ideas too.
Thanks!