Planning Date Night doesn’t have to be hard when you have a jar filled with Date Night Ideas! Here are 20 Date Night Ideas to use with Date Night in a Jar!
Date Night In A Jar with 20 Date Night Ideas
Date night doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, you can enjoy some quality time with someone you love with these easy and inexpensive Date Night In A Jar Ideas. I know for us, it can be hard to even carve out time for a Date Night. Then when we do, sometimes we look at each other like, “who’s turn is it to pick a date night activity“? Then we go back and forth on what we are going to do during our date night. I think this idea of putting 20 date night ideas into a jar and just picking one is fun and exciting.
You can craft your own Date Night In A Jar just like the one you see here when you follow the simple tutorial below. Here is how you can get started. So, get your partner and come up with 20 date night ideas. Then stick them in a jar (like the one shown below) and each time you’re planning your date night, pick one from the jar.
Hurry…. a great date night is waiting for you!
Supplies needed for your date night jar idea
- Jar with lid
- Red or pink spray paint (optional)
- Ribbon or twine
- Date Night in a Jar label (see below for free printable)
- Scissors
- Scrapbook paper
- Pen
Directions:
- Begin by adding a pop of color to the lid of the jar. Apply two coats of spray paint, allowing coats to dry well in-between applications.
- While your paint dries, cut your scrapbook paper into small squares or strips. The size you make them depends on you, just be sure they are big enough to write the date night idea on.
- Fill out a date night idea on each scrap of paper. Fold it and place it in the jar. For some ideas, so the list of 20 Date Night Ideas below!
- Print off the free printable Date Night in a Jar tags. Cut out and string a piece of ribbon or twine through.
- Tie the tag and ribbon/twine around the top of your jar. Replace the lid.
Your Date Night in a Jar is now ready to be enjoyed. To begin your date night, simply pull a piece of paper from the jar and complete the activity on it. This would be a great gift to give to your sweetheart, or just to keep on the counter for when you need some quality time. Gather your supplies and give this easy Date Night in a Jar craft a try. It is a craft you can enjoy all year long and your luvvie is sure to appreciate!
20 Date Night Ideas to use with Date Night in a Jar
1. Attend a cooking class together at a local eatery or culinary school.
2. Try making your own sushi at home. The library has all sorts of sushi making books to enjoy.
3. Enjoy an evening picnic and look for the constellations above you.
4. Watch some old movies with popcorn and snacks.
5. Take an exercising class together. Try something peaceful like yoga.
6. Have coffee and sweet treats at a local coffee house.
7. Go hear a local band or choir perform.
8. Volunteer somewhere together. A local soup kitchen or shelter would love to have you.
9. Spend some time reading together or exploring old books at the local library.
10. Learn how to mix your favorite beverages at a mixology class.
11. Attend a local wine tasting.
12. Attend an author event at a local book store.
13. Visit an art museum and enjoy drinks afterward.
14. Visit a restaurant you have never been to before.
15. Try your hands at a paint your own pottery place.
16. Get a massage together or get a book to learn how to give them.
17. Enjoy an evening stroll at a local park.
18. Play your favorite board games together.
19. Build a house of cards. Or, compete against each other to see who can build the largest.
20. Attend a local play or musical.
*these are all safe ideas. You can always take your date night to the next level by adding some kinky/risque ideas. Just have fun with it. Sometimes it’s a good idea to try new things!
Date Night Tags- Go HERE to print!
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Candace says
Such a cute idea! This would be a great Valentine’s gift. I’ve never thought about the paint your own pottery place as a date night. It’s usually something I take the kids to do, but I love the idea of going alone with my hubby :).
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is such a cute idea. My hubby and I would love that.
Catherine S says
This is such a cute idea. I like the idea of it being a surprise for the date night.
Pam says
I love the idea of having pre-planned dates in a jar. That would definitely keep down the “you decide, no you decide!” days.
T Worthey says
YES!! We run into that problem all the time! So now having a jar filled with date night ideas takes the guess work out of everything!
aimee fauci says
Love this idea. My husband and I should def do this or we should put a list of restaurant choices in a jar and pick.
T Worthey says
Oh what a great idea on a list of 20 restaurants! Thanks for stopping by!
Meagan says
This would make the perfect Valentine’s gift! Love how all of your ideas are simple and inexpensive!
Christie says
I love love this idea! We end up being very indecisive!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I LOVE this idea so much. Its so creative and super adorable. I wish me and my hubby could have more time for date nights.
Jeanine says
I love this! What a great and fun idea
I will need to make something like this! Super cute.
Janell Poulette says
I love homemade gifts! My husband made me something similar to this a few years ago.
Nina Say says
These are great date ideas! I would love to plan date ideas for a whole year and be surprised every time we go out.
Dawn says
This looks like such a fun idea! My husband and I can be very indecisive at times!
Liz Mays says
This is such a cute idea. I’m going to have to ask my boyfriend if he’d like doing something like this!
Mary Ellen says
What fun simple idea! Pinning.
Rosey says
This is a fun idea. my daughter just did something like this for her boyfriend (ugh, that word, hahaha). It turned out cute. 😉
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love this jar, so cute. I have some empties I should make one for hubs and I. We could certainly use a date night jar.
Shell says
This is such a cute idea! Great suggestions for adding to the jar.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Such an easy cute idea! Pinned to my Valentine’ Day board.
Debbie Denny says
Really like the jar idea. So cute and helpful
melisasource says
Now this is something that is very interesting! My Husband and I will have to try this!
Latoicha says
This is such a great idea for couples. I will utilize this idea.
Amanda O. says
OMG – I seriously can’t even tell you how much I LOVE this idea! It’s EXACTLY what my husband and I need. Perfect timing since this is what I’ll be giving him on Saturday.
Kimberly Hayden says
Love this! Shared it on our FB page 🙂
Nicole Neverman says
This is such a fun idea! I really love this! I think I will set this up for my finace and myself 🙂 If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you’d drop this (and anything else you’d like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove anything goes link party! You can find me here:
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is the best idea in the history of ideas. My husband and I try to have a date night at least twice a month. This is a great way to make it a little more exciting.
Krystal says
You can never sit around wondering what to do with this idea! I love it and need to do one for father’s day for us!