Now this is a cute idea for Valentine’s Day, but me and my boyfriend had an argument a couple of weeks ago (I snapped over nothing), and so I decided to give him this early as a quick reminder of how special he is to me.
I compiled this list together of some of the things I love about him – some soppy, some not so soppy, some cheeky and some: I can’t even show you (I figured it would make him less likely to vomit if they weren’t all too lovey!). I then folded them all up and put them in a mason jar.
And do you know what, it turned out really cute and he was super happy with it.
All you need is:
- A mason jar or some other container
- Paper
- Sharpies in what ever colour you like
- Scissors to cut out the 75 things/label
- Glue to stick on the label (alternatively you could use a sticker)
- Ribbon for embellishment (optional)
I then as a last minute idea also decided to add this tag which I quickly made from a piece of card, reading:
‘There are more than 75 things, but I couldn’t fit any more in the jar!‘
I think it looked so cool in the end and it barely took me any time, I only used things I already had so it cost me no money, and it couldn’t of found anything more personal to give him if I tried.
But the problem with being an eager-beaver is, now I have to think of something equally cute for Valentine’s Day…
(that’s not even taking into account that it’s also our two-year anniversary in February!)
Oh wow, that’s so great, if I wasn’t single I would be stealing your idea right now!
And then I saw “you buy me food” and I realised why you are really with him 🙂
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Haha there were a few like that. He’s Greek so one of them said ‘our children will tan easily’ and another said ‘you have a free place for us to stay in Corfu whenever I want to go on holiday’ – haha the important things in life!
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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This is such a cute idea! I’m definitely doing this for Valentine’s Day, since I have an extra jar hanging around that I’m not using.
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Awesome – I’d advise you to write on the label before sticking it on the jar. I obviously decided to make my life more difficult by doing it the other way round and it was not easy!
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I did this on playing cards, one for each week of the yeat.
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That’s a great idea too!
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I love your blog Lauren! Also this is an adorable idea! I’m secretly a soppy person and I love soppy things like this haha, I just wish my boyfriend did too haha!
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Ahh thanks Amanda! Hope you’re all good, it’s been a very long time! Xx
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What a lovely idea. My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. However in April we will have been together for 10 years so this would be perfect to do. Plus it gives me more time to do it x
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I’m sure you love your husband very much but it’s incredibly hard to think of things to write after you get past about 50 haha so gives you some extra time to think! X
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Haha thanks for the warning! Might keep a notepad and pen on me as I tend to get ideas at random moments x
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this is a lovely gift idea, will need sit down and do it sometime! 🙂
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Thank you – glad you like it 🙂
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Great idea. Might try this…
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Thank you! 🙂
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Gosh what if I can’t even come up with 25? Is it time to date around?
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Haha most probably! It’s harder than it seems but you should come up with them eventually!
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This is a wonderful idea! I’m not gonna put the number on the front until I’m done writing them, though. Just to be safe.
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Good idea – it’s harder than it looks to think of things. I’m glad you liked it
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So sweet–I need to make one for my husband for Valentines Day. 🙂
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Let me know how it goes! Glad you like it 🙂
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I adore this idea, Lauren! My husband deserves one of these… I have been a bit irascible lately.
Glad you visited, it seems we have a bit in common. Thank you!
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It does indeed. I’m glad you enjoyed it! My boyfriend definitely deserved it too 🙂
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That is a great idea. One that could only be thought of through the creativity of a woman. But I think I may make this for my wife. She may however wonder where I got such a great idea 🙂 lol.
Also a good exercise to really put things in perspective and think about all of the reasons , I really do love her . in day to day life the subtle securities of the ones we love often get overlooked .
Great idea !
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Thanks – I’d be incredibly impressed if a man came to me with this, great idea!
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