//default settings for options
        this.parentEl = 'body';
        this.element = $(element);
        this.startDate = moment().startOf('day');
        this.endDate = moment().endOf('day');
        this.minDate = false;
        this.maxDate = false;
        this.maxSpan = false;
        this.autoApply = false;
        this.singleDatePicker = false;
        this.showDropdowns = false;