Adam and I tend not to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. Fighting the crowds and paying for overpriced meals when its negative degrees outside just isn’t as fun when you’re old 
. I love crafting from mason jars because they are so easy to work with. I made the good news jar with a mason jar back in January and I’ve used them for multiple times at bridal showers. If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive gift, this is perfect for you!
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What you’ll need:
- Popsicle Sticks
- Washi Tape (or paint)
- Label Maker (or marker if you use paint!)
- Mason Jar
- Ribbon for Jar
- Tag to tie on to ribbon that says “Date Jar”
Instructions:
- Add washi tape to popsicle sticks and add your date idea labels on top of that
OR
- Paint popsicle sticks (red & pink) and write your date ideas on top of it with a paint pen
I would make each design / color a different category. Example: Red — Expensive. Pink — Less Expensive. White — Stay at home. Below are some of my ideas by category.
Expensive:
- Couples Massages
- Winery Tour / Overnight stay at a Bed & Breakfast
- Dance Lessons
- Cooking Class
- Booking a limo for a fancy dinner
- Weekend Getaway
- Broadway Show
- Dinner Cruise
Less Expensive:
- Beach Date
- Hiking Date
- Ice Skating & Hot Chocolate
- Dessert Only Date
- Coffee & Croissant Date
- Boozy Brunch Date
- Movie Date
- Rock Wall Climbing
- Bowling
- Cheese & Wine Tasting
- Comedy Club
- Sunrise or Sunset watching
- Happy Hour
- Fro-Yo
- Fondue Date
- Art Gallery
- Picnic at the park
- Running Date (5k)
- Golf / Driving Range
- Jet-Ski’s
- Tandem Bike riding
- Painting Class
- Kayaking (or Paddle boarding) on the Hudson
- Burgers & Shake date
At Home:
- TV Series Marathon
- Chopped Competition
- Board Games
- Champagne by the fire (or the heater haha)
- Breakfast in Bed
- Take-out
- Make personal pizzas from scratch
- 1,000 piece puzzle
- Football and Wings
- Popcorn & Romantic Comedy
- Breakfast for Dinner
- Make a fancy dessert together
- Dinner on our patio
- Home improvement project
What would you add to this date jar? Always looking for ideas 
