We both have birthdays in March, so this year we decided to do something different. Just to make it interesting, we made gifts for each other rather than to purchase something that we most likely already had. The gift I received was this activity jar ideas for couples. It’s a simple jar that both of us put ideas into. There are 2 colors of cards, brown and white. One is a food idea, and the other is an activity. It becomes difficult sometimes for couples who are trying to decide what to do, so this helps us out. The good news is that both of us can drop anything into the jar, but the other doesn’t have to know…Keeps it interesting with no approval.
When to use it
We have 2 kids, one with extra needs, so our time is really precious. When we need a break from the kids, work, or just life in general we turn to this jar. It typically works with one of us picking out and FOOD card, and the other picking out an ACTIVITY card. This way we have a really easy date night idea. Before we would spend most of the time trying to agree on what to do, and this makes it so much easier. We also added a few things to do as a family, and some things that the kids might enjoy. Over, with all of the supplies that we needed, this cost around 10 bucks. You really don’t need anything fancy, but my wife took the extra time to decorate it and make it a little more enjoyable. These cards from Amazon are similar to what we use. Just be sure that you have 2 different colors. If you wanted, you can also add another color and list things to do as a family. There is also this idea!
Some option ideas:
- Watch a movie from the 1970’s.
- Get takeout Sushi.
- Go to a winery/or brewery.
- Make dinner with at least an hour prep time.
- Go on a hike.
- Make dinner in under $10.
- Do a progressive dinner at different locations.
- You get the idea. Anyu time you think of something in passing just drop it in the jar and wait your turn.
