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    Home » Gift Ideas » 52 Things ~ A Year In A Jar

    52 Things ~ A Year In A Jar

    Published: Feb 13, 2012 · Modified: May 9, 2023 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    This Gift In A Jar is filled with 52 Things making it A Year In A Jar. It’s a handmade gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day.

    52 Things A Year In A Jar Mason Gift

    I love Valentine’s Day because I think it is a great reminder for us to really think about those we love.  But I don’t like that it lasts only 1 day…because love lasts the whole year!

    So, that got me thinking of a way to keep us reminded of our love throughout the year.  Want to know what I am giving Brian for Valentine’s Day?  A year of reasons why I love him.  Yep, 52 reasons (I will refill it next year with more reasons).

    I put them all in a jar and he is to open one a week.  Don’t you think it would be fun for a bride and groom to give each other as wedding gifts?

    Or how about a shower gift that will become 52 Things from the first year of a babies life?  It would be like a Baby Book In A Jar!  Or what about giving a jar to your mom on Mother’s Day?

    mason jar gift supplies

    They are easy and super cheap to make.  Cut out 52 rectangles of kraft paper (I picked mine up at the dollar store) about 2 inches by 4 inches each.

    If you are giving this as a gift for someone else to complete such as a bride-to-be or new mother, put the kraft paper, baker’s twine and a couple of colored pencils in a glass mason jar.  Be sure to add instructions as to what is to be done with the gift!

    strips of paper with writing on them

    If you are the one giving the gift, fill out 52 things on the pieces of kraft paper.  Mine are 52 Things I Love About You.  Yours could be 52 memories or 52 wishes or whatever you want!

    rolling paper around a pencil

    Cut 52 – 6 inch pieces of baker’s twine.  Roll up each piece of kraft paper.  I rolled mine around the colored pencil I used for writing.  Tie a piece of baker’s twine around each roll.

    tie label to mason jar

    Randomly toss the rolled up notes into the mason jar and put the lid on.  I wound some additional baker’s twine around the mason jar and added a tag that says 52.

    So, what kind of 52 Things jar are you going to make?

    52 Reasons I Miss You
    52 Memories of Us
    52 Ways You Are A Great Friend
    First 52 Weeks of Your Life
    52 Reasons You Are A Fantastic Kid
    52 Things To Photograph
    52 Ways You Are The World’s BEST Mother/Father
    52 Things To do This Year
    52 Date Ideas

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    Some of you have be complaining 😉 about not being able to think of 52 things so I am going to give you some ideas/topics for the “52 Reasons I Love You” jar to get you started: {I’m keeping it G Rated}

    Personality Traits You Love: Sense of humor, Outgoing, Quiet, People Person, Reserved, Helpful, Thoughtful, Cooperative, Stable, Impulsive, Organized, Disciplined, Random, Spontaneous, Unique, Sympathetic, Resourceful, Committed, Loving, Sociable, Talkative, Positive, Sarcastic, Curious, Adventurous, Emotional, Energetic, Calm, Laid Back, Focused, Driven, Unconventional, Straightforward, Subtle, Enthusiastic, Honest, Decent, Trustworthy, Generous, Supportive

    Physical Traits You Love {Color, Texture, Size, Etc}:  Eyes, Hair, Lips, Smile, Eyelashes, Hands, Fingers, Legs, Feet, Ears, Height, Petite, Muscles, Shoulders, Skin, Scar, Mole

    I Love The Way You _____:  Play With Our Kids, Make Breakfast In Bed, Kiss Me Goodbye, Get Up With The Kids In The Night, Kiss Me Hello, Remember My Birthday, Complete My Sentences, Know What I Am Thinking, Laugh, Sneeze, Care About Your Health, Love To Learn, Make Me Laugh

    You Are An Awesome ______:  Person, Husband, Wife, Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Lover,  Leader, Cook, Photographer, Provider, Artist, Singer, Friend, Uncle, Aunt, Mechanic,Techie, Runner, Teacher, Listener

    You Are My _____:  Best Friend, One and Only, Sunshine, Anchor, Helpmate, Forever and Always, Favorite, World, Bliss, Strength, Comfort, Star, Soul Mate, One in 6 Billion, Everything, Happy, Home, Family, Nest, Buddy, Number One, Inspiration, Match, High, Type, Heart, Dream Come True

    You Are _____:  Beautiful, Handsome, Gorgeous, Pretty, Special, Kind, Important, You, Mine, Amazing, Larger Than Life, Fascinating, Loved, Fabulous, Fantastic, Adored, Brave, Breathtaking, Incredible, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Always On My Mind, Everything I Ever Dreamed Of, A Miracle, A God Send, A Gift, The Icing On My Cake, Cream In My Coffee

    Here are a few more Gift In A Jar ideas to love:

    • This Peppermint Pampering Jar is filled with items like body butter, foot, and sugar scrub.
    • Valentine’s Day gift in a jar is full of pampering spa items and sweet treats.
    • A Spa In A Jar with some home spa treatment recipes and pampering items.
    • A Unicorn Spa Jar is for girly girls who love all things sparkly and colorful.

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      Unicorn Spa Jar

    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. vsmlin says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:36 am

      I’m doing this as a present for my sister!! Thanks for the idea, I didn’t want to buy something so this is perfect =)

      Reply
    2. Angelina says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      I really liked it for mothers day.I hope my mother is inprest 😉

      Reply
    3. Angelina says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      I really liked it for a present for my mother on mothers day 😉

      Reply
      • Vivienne says

        May 4, 2021 at 8:01 pm

        I agree my mom loved it especially with the string wrap around it. She loved it a LOT!!

        Reply
    4. Carol @ The Red Painted Cottage says

      February 4, 2016 at 10:47 am

      I just saw this on another site and I love it! I’ll be sharing this idea on my post with a link back to your posting of this, assuming you don’t mind!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 4, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Of course! Thanks Carol!

        Reply
        • Carol @ The Red Painted Cottage says

          February 4, 2016 at 1:37 pm

          Thank you, will probably do this Monday or Tuesday next week for last minutes ideas!

          Reply
    5. April says

      December 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      This saved me this Christmas!!! I have been killing myself trying to think of something to give my cousin who has had the hardest two years of her life…her daughter was born with a terminal genetic disease so there is nothing I can buy her that will mean as much as getting a jar full of “52 Heart Notes” to help keep her spirits up!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        December 5, 2015 at 11:58 pm

        What a great cousin you are! I hope your gift brings her a smile this Christmas!

        Reply
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