Get ready to supercharge your July tip jar routine! This month-long strategy combines the power of National Days with interactive tip jar themes to create a fun experience for your customers and boost tips for your hard-working staff.
Here's the July Calendar with engaging tip jar ideas for each day:
1. July 1st: National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Fruity Fusion: Watermelon Mint or Mango Tango?" "Crazy Combinations: Chocolate Chili or Candied Bacon?"
- Decor: Get creative! Add colorful sprinkles, miniature ice cream cones, or photos of wacky ice cream flavors.
2. July 2nd: National Wildland Firefighter Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Show Your Support: Fire Truck Fund or Gear Upgrade Fund?" "Hydration Heroes: Water or Gatorade?"
- Decor: Red and yellow construction paper flames or a picture of a firefighter holding a hose.
3. July 3rd: National Eat Your Beans Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Classic Comfort: Baked Beans or Black Bean Soup?" "Global Grub: Refried Beans or Edamame?"
- Decor: A bowl overflowing with colorful beans (real or pictures!).
4. July 4th: Independence Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Red, White, & Blue: Cherry Pie or Blueberry Cobbler?" "Fireworks Fun: Sparkler or Sparklers?"
- Decor: Stars and stripes galore! Balloons, streamers, or even red, white, and blue candies around the tip jars.
5. July 5th: National Bikini Day
- Tip Jar Choices (playful): "Beach Babe: Beach Blanket or Beach Read?" "Sun's Out, Tips Out: SPF 30 or SPF 50?"
- Decor: Optional for this one. You can keep it simple or add some fun beachy touches (seashells, miniature flip flops).
6. July 6th: National Fried Chicken Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Finger Lickin' Good: Drumsticks or Wings?" "Go for the Gold: Classic or Spicy?"
- Decor: A picture of a delicious plate of fried chicken or some fun chicken cut-outs.
7. July 7th: National Macaroni Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Mac Attack: Classic Mac & Cheese or Fancy Mac & Cheese?" "Kid-Approved: Elbow Macaroni or Shell Macaroni?"
- Decor: Pictures of different macaroni dishes or a giant paperboard macaroni noodle.
8. July 8th: National Raspberry Day & National Freezer Pop Day (Double Header!)
- Tip Jar Choices: "Sweet & Tart: Raspberry Lemonade or Raspberry Sorbet?" "Frozen Fun: Classic Freezer Pop or Fancy Popsicle?"
- Decor: A bowl overflowing with fresh raspberries (real or pictures!) Combine with some fun popsicle cut-outs.
9. July 9th: National Dimples Day
- Tip Jar Choices (lighthearted): "Dimple Darling: Left Dimple or Right Dimple?" "Spread the Smiles: Share a Joke or Give a Compliment?"
- Decor: Optional. You can add some fun smiley face stickers near the tip jars.
10. July 10th: National Kitten Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Adorable Felines: Playful Kitten or Snuggle Kitten?" "Helping Paws: Adopt a Kitten or Donate to a Shelter?"
- Decor: Pictures of adorable kittens or cat cut-outs. Consider partnering with a local animal shelter for a donation drive.
11. July 11th: All American Pet Photo Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Furry Friends: Dog Days or Cat Naps?" "Show Us Your Pet: Most Photogenic or Most Mischievous?"
- Decor: Encourage customers to bring pet photos! Display some on a board near the tip jars.
12. July 12th: National Paper Bag Day
- Tip Jar Choices (playful): "Pack It Up: Brown Paper Bag or Reusable Bag?" "Lunch Break Essentials: Sandwich or Salad?"
- Decor: Brown paper bag cut-outs or pictures of different types of paper bags.
13. July 13th: National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Sing Along! Quartet Harmony or Solo Performance?" "Snazzy Style: Flat Top or Fade?" (Consider playing some barbershop music quietly in the background)
14. July 14th: National Mac and Cheese Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Cheesy Goodness: Classic Mac & Cheese or Lobster Mac & Cheese?" "Topping it Off: Breadcrumbs or Crushed Crackers?"
- Decor: Pictures of different mac and cheese dishes (consider adding a picture of a lobster for the fancy option).
15. July 15th: National Gummy Worm Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Squiggly Sweets: Classic Gummy Worm or Sour Gummy Worm?" "Gummy Fun: Mixed Bag or Single Color?"
- Decor: A container filled with colorful gummy worms (real or pictures!).
16. July 16th: Corn Fritters Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Sweet or Savory: Corn Fritters with Applesauce or Corn Fritters with Hot Sauce?" "Sidekicks: Dipping Sauce or No Dip?"
- Decor: A picture of a delicious plate of corn fritters or some fun corn cob cut-outs.
17. July 17th: National Tattoo Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Body Art Fan: Temporary Tattoo or Permanent Tattoo?" "Colorful Canvas: Floral Design or Animal Design?" (Note: Keep the questions light and avoid anything stereotypical about tattoos)
- Decor: Optional. You can display some interesting tattoo art (printed pictures).
18. July 18th: National Sour Candy Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Pucker Power: Warheads or Sour Patch Kids?" "Sour Powerhouse: Mix it Up or Single Flavor?"
- Decor: A bowl overflowing with colorful sour candies (real or pictures!).
19. July 19th: National Daiquiri Day
- Tip Jar Choices (playful): "Beach Vibes: Frozen Daiquiri or Blended Daiquiri?" "Fruity Twist: Strawberry Daiquiri or Mango Daiquiri?" (If you serve daiquiris, consider offering a special for the day!)
- Decor: Pictures of refreshing daiquiris or cut limes and strawberries (real or pictures).
20. July 20th: National Moon Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Lunar Landing: First Steps or Giant Leap?" "Space Food: Freeze-Dried Ice Cream or Astronaut Stew?"
- Decor: Outer space theme! Planets, stars, or even a picture of the moon.
21. July 21st: National Be Someone Day
- Tip Jar Choices (thought-provoking): "Change the World: Volunteer or Donate?" "Spread Kindness: Random Act or Help a Friend?"
- Decor: Optional. You can display inspirational quotes about making a difference.
22. July 22nd: National Hammock Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Relaxation Station: Single Hammock or Double Hammock?" "Sweet Dreams: Book in Hand or Afternoon Nap?"
- Decor: A picture of a hammock strung between two palm trees or other relaxing scene.
23. July 23rd: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Classic Choice: Vanilla Ice Cream in a Cone or Vanilla Ice Cream in a Cup?" "The Perfect Topping: Hot Fudge or Caramel?" (If you serve ice cream, consider offering a vanilla ice cream special!)
- Decor: Pictures of delicious vanilla ice cream cones or sundaes.
24. July 24th: National Cousins Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Family Fun: Childhood Memories or Grown-Up Adventures?" "Sibling Rivalry: Sharing or Stealing?" (lighthearted)
- Decor: Optional. You can display pictures of happy families or cousins.
25. July 25th: National Wine and Cheese Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Wine Down: Red Wine or White Wine?" "Cheese Please: Cheddar or Brie?" (If you have a wine and cheese selection, consider offering a special pairing for the day!)
- Decor: Pictures of different types of wine and cheese or a fancy cheese platter.
26. July 26th: National All or Nothing Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Go Big or Go Home: All In or Play It Safe?" "Double Down or Walk Away?" (playful, can be adapted to your business)
- Decor: Optional. You can use question marks or "all or nothing" signs.
27. July 27th: Creme Brulee Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Sweet Sizzle: Crack the Top or Leave it Smooth
- Decor: Pictures of delicious creme brulee or a picture of someone cracking the caramelized sugar crust with a spoon.
28. July 28th: National Milk Chocolate Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Chocolate Bliss: Milk Chocolate Bar or Milk Chocolate Truffles?" "Sweet Tooth Fix: Cookies and Milk or Chocolate Fondue?"
- Decor: A picture of a decadent milk chocolate bar or a fondue fountain (real or picture).
29. July 29th: National Lipstick Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Bold & Beautiful: Red Lipstick or Pink Lipstick?" "Make a Statement: Matte Finish or Glossy Shine?"
- Decor: Pictures of different lipstick colors or a display of lipstick tubes (real or pictures).
30. July 30th: National Cheesecake Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Cheesecake Heaven: New York Style or Fruit Topped?" "Sweet Indulgence: Slice or Whole Cake?" (If you serve cheesecake, consider offering a special for the day!)
- Decor: Pictures of delicious cheesecakes or a picture of someone enjoying a slice.
31. July 31st: National Mutt Day
- Tip Jar Choices: "Mixed Blessings: Purebred or Mutt?" "Loyal Companions: Walks in the Park or Snuggle Time?"
- Decor: Pictures of adorable mixed-breed dogs or partner with a local animal shelter to display adoption information.
Bonus Tip: Don't forget to encourage customers to share photos of their tip jar choices and their visit to your business on social media! Use a designated hashtag to create a fun online buzz.
Remember to add a fun element to reveal the winning tip jar choice each day! Post the results the next day alongside the new National Day and tip jar choices. You could write a short announcement on a chalkboard or whiteboard behind the tip jars, or even get creative with a daily social media post announcing the winning choice.
With this July Tip Jar Fun calendar, you have a full month of engaging themes and questions to keep your customers tipping and your staff motivated!
