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PUBLISHED: Jun 4, 2014 UPDATED: Jan 7, 2019 BY: Tori | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. SEE THE PRIVACY POLICY LINKED IN MY FOOTER

Make It :: Fun in a Jar

Looking for ideas for gifts in a jar? This idea was super simple and inexpensive to make.
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The end of the school year is fast approaching and it’s during this time that I like to think about a few thoughtful things I can do for my girls to help them get excited about summer. I love the idea of gifts in a jar because it's a cute presentation to give and it's a useful way to keep little gifts corralled. Every year, I like to have a small gift for them to kick-off the first official day of summer – and this year, I’ve created “jars of fun.”

Although we are constantly doing fun things during the summertime, my kids still seem to find time and ways to “be bored.” That’s where these little jars of goodies come in. To help keep boredom at bay this summer I’ve filled these jars with a variety of fun items to keep them busy in between scheduled activities and trips. They’ll find everything from small toys to an animal stamp set, bookmarks, mini slinky’s and bouncy balls. Because all the items fit into a jar, it’s also an ideal gift for travel.

For older children you can place in gift cards to the movies or an ice cream shop, crossword puzzle books, or even a new pair of shades for the summer.

What would you put in your “jar of fun?” The possibilities are endless for gifts in a jar so make it your own!

For more ideas, see this canister of fun idea. 

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