Creative Idea

If you filled a jar or other container with them, maybe you could put his birthday present at the bottom - like a gift card to his favorite store or restaurant. Then, once you have the word list finalize, divide the number of words by the number of days until his birthday so that on the last day, he pulls out the last words and finds his gift at the bottom. If you don't want to give him a gift card or something that will fit in the container, then write a hint or the location of a hidden gift in the container and make him go find it.

I love your idea of making a box with mod podge. You could also get a photo cube and put pictures of the two of you in each side with a strip of paper saying something sweet about him across each pic. We have a prayer die (a wooden cube with prayers on each side, it's made to look like one of a pair of dice) that our girls love to use at the dinner table, so I'm picturing your box to look like that. There is also a kit at Barnes and Noble with all the items needed to make your own box, if you wanted to go that route, but you sound creative enough not to need it!

And as for the jar with the sweet thoughts inside, I was at an Open House and noticed the man of the family had a framed piece of paper similar to what you would put in the jar. He clearly cherished it! It was entitled, "100 Things I Love About You." So I think your jar is a great idea! But if he teases you about getting too corny, the cube or framed statement might be better than the jar. Have fun and what a sweet way to show your love!

I think the ideas you have are great! I like the box idea the best = ). You could also print up your reasons you love him and place them in places he will find them throughout the day on his birthday (mirror, toilet seat, shower, refrigerator, car, briefcase, lunch bag, etc.). (or do the same thing but only put one thing per day in the same place for several days leading up to his birthday) You could also make a scrapbook type page ~print all the things on one page and decorate it with things that fit his personality/likes~ and frame it (I'd put it in a place that only you and he would typically see it, if you are worried about embarrassing him).I would not worry about it being too corny. Most men communicate their love through works ~ investing time and energy. So, if he knows you put time, thought, and energy into this, he will feel loved. Just knowing that you thought about him that much will bless him. He may tease you about being corny~ b/c he's a man and may feel like he has to~ but I think he will appreciate you taking the time to honor him and show him your love on his birthday. Good luck!

Hmmm, that is a tricky one, because while it is sweet, I see how quickly it could get corny:) Esp. to a man! But, I like the second idea you have, that way he can glance at it any time he wants to, without it being something he has to stop and do, like the jar. I am going to put together a digital scrap book type thing for my husband, and intend to include some of those things in there, along with pictures etc. And, another fun thing might be to find a cute way to put into print, how you met..fell in love etc. Not only will it remind you both why you are together, but it makes a great keepsake to pass down. Just a suggestion! Good luck ~A.~

There's always texting :)