Servd // Setting Spray // Primer // Shirt // Phone Stand // Meyer’s Soap // Swiffer Pads // Dish Gloves // Scalp Massager // Lighter // Tanning Drops // Zit Patches // Brown Sugar Softener // Under Eye Masks // Tanning Mousse // Lip Mask // Foundation // Gel Gloves // Witch Hazel Wipes // […]
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Ten minutes a day. In the year 2023 I’d like to issue you a monthly challenge. These challenges are meant to help strengthen your relationships. Relationships with your spouse, with your kids, with friends, with everyone. They will take effort and intentionality. If you want to strengthen the relationships in your life you’ve got to prioritize
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The Crew // Cover Your Assets // Reign of Dragoness // Skull King // Ultimate Werewolf // Bag of Chips // Coup // Skyjo // Sequence // Silver & Gold // Similo Fables // Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza // Love Letter // Qwixx // Sleeping Queens Looking for some new games but don’t want
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Neck & Back Massager // Carpet Cleaner // Bath Pillow // Steamer // Wireless Mini Printer // Dish Drying Rack // Label Maker // Promptly Journals // Eye Massager // Electric Can Opener // Bidet // Portable Charger // Trimmer // Pink Stuff // Hand Vacuum 1. Neck & Back Massager with Heat: a practical
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Qwixx // Salem // Rook // Bang! The Duel // Grandpa Beck’s Games // Coup // The Crew // Deadwood // 5 Crowns // Spot It // Exploding Kittens // Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza // Sushi Go Party // Tortuga // Catan Traveler // Bristol // Trophies // Monopoly Deal // Love Letter //
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Hey Robot // Secret Hitler // Ultimate Werewolf // Beat That! // Who’s the Dude // Pictionary Air // Speed Charades // LCR // Randomise // Soundiculous // Poetry for Neanderthals // Herd Mentality // 5 Second Rule // Nertz // Utter Nonsense // Minute of Fun Party // Cranium // Think ‘N Sync //
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Doll // Pretty Pretty Princess // Toniebox // Swageez // Rain boots // Calico Critters // Ice Cream Trolley // Camera // Magnatiles // Vespa // Sensory Table // Kitchen // Tea Set // Brain Flakes // Yoto Mini // Pajamas // Paint by Sticker // Dress Ups // Lite Brite // Spot It //
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Animal Magnatiles // Ride Along Scooter // Poke a Dot Book // Rain Boots // Ball Pit // Pajamas // Play Doh // Swageez // Squigz // Sit n’ Spin // Rocking Horse // Activity Desk // Mr. Potato Head // Pom Pom Pictures 1. Animal Magnatiles: we are obsessed with Magnatiles in our house
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Ice Cream Counter // Snow Cone & Slushie Set // Dust! Sweep! Mop! // Birthday Cake // Cardboard Blocks // Lacing Cards // Stamp Set // Music Kit // Sorting Barn // Pizza Set // Water WOW // Grocery Store // Grocery Cart // Make a Face Stickers // Reusable Sticker Pad // Carnival Candy
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We did it! We went on a cruise with kids and we SURVIVED! Not only did we survive, we THRIVED! It exceeded all our expectations. We went into this vacation “knowing” it was going to be hard. We assumed it would be exhausting and hard and difficult and all the things. And I’m here to
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We are all about a fun double date! There are so many unique activities to do around Utah, especially with another couple! We are sharing our favorite double dates in Utah below! All of these double dates are specific to Utah, although some companies do have locations outside of Utah. There are many more options
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You asked for the 6-8 player games we own/love/regularly play and I’m here to deliver! If you’re looking for a more comprehensive list of 6-8 players games, you can check out our Midsize Group Games post. We own *almost* every game listed below. The only game we don’t own below is Camel Up. Our neighbors
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Mid-size group games are always a good time! Maybe you don’t want to throw a huge game night, but getting together with a few other couples is just as fun! People often ask us for game recommendations for groups of 6-8 people. That’s why we’ve compiled a list for you! Here’s some top picks for
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Our 4th Annual Couples Olympics was a smashing success! Every year I say it was our best year and I’ll say it again: THIS YEAR WAS THE BEST YEAR! When we got married we were trying to decide which party we wanted to host every year. We had friends who hosted a Halloween Party or
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For the first time in years I am feeling confident in a swimsuit and it’s all because of Coral Reef Swim. I ordered a swimsuit on my own and loved it so much that I reached out to them for a discount code! Anytime you order from Coral Reef Swim, use the code “MCCALL” for
Who wears real jeans anymore? I know I sure don’t! It’s all about joggers and I’ve got my favorite round up here for you! They come from a variety of places and are all different styles and I’m OBSESSED! You know the drill, my round ups are easy! Just click the picture below of the
Don’t even ask me how many graphic t’s I ordered to try on for this round up! Below are my top 4 favorites from Amazon and my top 4 favorites from Cents of Style! I will be living in these for a very long time! All you need to do is click the picture below
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It’s time for a summer dress round up! I’m all about a comfy dress and some good air flow between the legs! It has been a long time since I’ve bought myself new dresses and it’s been even longer since I’ve bought a skirt. If you would have looked in my closet a year ago
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Utah Summer Movies in the Park are a great activity for couples and families alike! Have you ever gone to a summer movie in the park? It takes minimal preparation which is my kind of date. Grab some chairs or a blanket and head to a park to enjoy a variety of movies. Bring your
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I once heard someone say that anyone who tells you summer is their favorite season is lying… Well call me a liar then because summer is my JAM! We spend our entire summer outside and in the water. Whether it’s the pool, boating, or playing in the backyard, we live to be outside! I’ve compiled
Mother’s Day crept up on me fast! Did that happen to you as well? It’s less than two weeks away and if you’re like me, you haven’t bought any gifts yet! Don’t fret! I’ve got a list of the gifts your mom actually wants! This Mother’s Day Gift Guide is the perfect compilation of gifts
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Does an at home date sound boring to you? Would you rather go out but that just doesn’t really happen that often? I get it… it’s not always possible to go OUT on a date. Babysitters are hard to find, dates can be expensive, time is short… the list goes on. They are all valid
Are you looking for games that can be played with 6 players? Mid-size group games are always a good time! Maybe you don’t want to throw a huge game night, but getting together with a few other couples is just as fun! People often ask us for game recommendations for groups of 6-8 people. That’s
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Some of our very favorite toys come from Melissa & Doug. You’ve probably seen us share many of them as they are our most played with toys! When I found out they were all on sale on Amazon, I knew I had to compile a list to share with you! Here are some of our
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The brains behind this date is my friend, Kara! She was determined to find the best chicken sandwich in Utah! We chose 6 different chicken restaurants from Provo to Draper. The plan was to order an original chicken sandwich at each location along with some fries, cut the chicken sandwich in fourths, and give it
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Do you have a 9 year old?! We’ve compiled a list of games for kids ages 9+ that we think you’ll love! As we hit this age group, we start entering games that a lot of adults enjoy playing as well! I could add a plethora of games on this post but I’ve kept it
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Games for kids age 7-8 start to really be fun for adults as well! We’ve got quite the list below for you to go through and find some great games for your family! Grandpa Beck’s Games We absolutely love Grandpa Beck’s Games! They are amazing family games and the majority of them can start being
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Are you ready for a list of games for kids ages 5-6?! As your kids hit this age there are so many new games to choose from. This is the age where a lot of the “junior” games come into play. This means you’ll see some of your favorite games showing up in “junior” version!
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This post is all about games for toddlers ages 3-4. We are getting fully immersed into the world of games with our 3 year old! She is obsessed with games and we are slowly buying new ones every so often to add to the collection! We own a handful of the games below and have
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Kids are never too young to start playing games! Below is a list of games for ages 2+. Start your kids young and get them loving games! The time will come when they grow up and they can play grown up games with you! For now, help them learn and grow at their own level!
Are you looking for a way to spice up your at home date nights?! We’ve got the answer for you! Date Night Box Subscriptions are one of the best ways to switch things up at home. Although date boxes have a lot of similarities, you will find different and unique themes and styles with each.
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January brings all the goal setting and New Years Resolutions! Have you ever thought of setting goals as a couple? We love coming together at the beginning of each year to re-align as a couple. Setting goals as a couple is just as important as setting goals individually. In the past, we have set goals
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It’s the beginning of a new year, 2022! If you are like the majority of the population, January brings new goals and resolutions. As we start our year, we love to make a Date Night Bucket List of places we’d like to go, restaurants we’d like to try, and desserts we are dying to taste!
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It’s no secret we love games, and playing them with another couple is our favorite! As fun as it is to get together with a big group, we really enjoy playing games with four people! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite double date games! Double Date Games Space Base Roll the dice, build your
We are coming into the get together season. So many holiday parties with friends and family and if you’re anything like us you will be playing lots and lots of games! That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite PARTY GAMES for you to enjoy! Depending on the size of your group, games
I used to think 2 player games were hard to come by. Maybe it’s because the only two player specific games I knew were Battleship and Guess Who… or maybe it’s because a game would say it could be played with two players but ended up being kind of awful with only two players… But
Utah knows how to show up for Halloween! There are so many Halloween activities and dates unique to Utah that you do not want to miss out on. Some day I hope to hit every single one on this list! It’s Halloween Witches! Have you decorated for Halloween yet? I searched through the boxes still
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How did the Couples Olympics start? When we first got married we quickly realized many of our friends had already called dibs on specific holidays. One couple threw a Halloween Party every year, one threw a Christmas Party every year, you get the gist. We knew we wanted to throw a party as well but
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Wanting to take your movie night to the next level? By doing one small thing, you can take a typical family movie night and make it special for you and your lover, your kids, your roommates, or honestly for yourself! Let me share how you can up your at home movie night game! I’m currently
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SEE THE UPDATED 2022 SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK SCHEDULE Have you ever gone to a summer movie in the park? Movies in the Park has got to be one of the funnest activities for families and couples. It takes minimal preparation which is my kind of date. Grab some chairs or a blanket and
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Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle is our all time favorite game! It is the game that has been played in our house more than any other game. It’s also the game that almost all our friends and family have bought after playing it with us. Seriously, you need this game in your life! If at the
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The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. When we were compiling this list we didn’t necessarily have “romance” in mind. Although some of these restaurants definitely have a more romantic
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The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. Be Creative Cake Co Use code “AVERAGEDATERS” for $7 off your Valentine’s cake. Be Creative Cake Co offers online cake decorating classes with
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Valentine’s is coming up quick! How are you feeling about it? Are you ready? Do you even like Valentine’s Day? We are going to let you in on a little secret… We aren’t huge Valentine’s people. Yep I said it. I know, I know it seems a little odd since we are a date night
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Any guesses what I’m doing currently while I write this post? Obvi I’m binge watching a show! If you were one of the ones who voted for this post on Instagram, then you know we are sharing the shows we deem worthy of a binge as a couple. But what does that even mean? “Binge-watching,
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The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. Alright this list is full of gifts that will work for him, her, friends or that couple you pulled out of the hat
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The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. Man I just wanna spoil the heck out of Harley this year. I have to remind myself her birthday is in January and
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The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. Clothes Seeing as I’m 32 weeks pregnant… I don’t have a ton of suggestions for clothes this year. But I’ll list a couple
The Average Daters contains affiliate links. This means that we make a small commission off of purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Links are provided for your convenience. Are the men in your life the most difficult to shop for? I absolutely love giving gifts and find so much joy in
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We have been looking forward to this for an entire year! Last year we came across an idea on Pinterest for a Couples Olympics. We immediately fell in love with this idea and new we had to do it. (For last years post click here!) It was so dang fun we decided it had to
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Coup Coup 2-6 players You are head of a family in an Italian city-state, a city run by a weak and corrupt court. You need to manipulate, bluff and bribe your way to power. Your object is to destroy the influence of all the other families, forcing them into exile. Only one family will survive…
We’ve had so many questions about the games we play at our game nights, especially with really big groups. So we’ve compiled a list of A LOT of different games you can play in groups of all sizes! Some require the purchase of an actual game, others you can create on your own at home.
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I had multiple bridal showers before getting married and at each one there was a date night jar for people to write ideas on a popsicle stick and put in the jar! We want to share with you all the suggestions we were given! The Popsicle Sticks Go climbing Go mini golfing People watch at
Utah is literally a winter wonderland. There are so many winter activities you can go and do. The most popular and expensive being skiing and snowboarding. With the greatest snow on earth people fly here from all over the world to experience the slopes of Utah. The problem this creates for us locals is the
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8lb 5oz 22in McCall’s water broke at her church building after a youth activity she was helping with on Wednesday, January 16th around 8:45pm. She thought she was peeing her pants in the foyer and hurried to the bathroom where she realized it wasn’t just the inability to control her bladder. Collin pulled the car
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As you’re setting goals for this next year, we want to share with you something we do, and have done, every single month of our marriage that we believe has strengthened our relationship with each other. As many of you know, being in a committed relationship means learning to compromise. Often times we get stuck
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Thanksgiving has come and gone and we’ve officially survived Black Friday! While you’re searching for those Cyber Monday deals, check out some December Dates you won’t want to miss this season. 1) A Christmas Carol Part 2 Scrooged Again Where: Desert Star Playhouse Dates: November 14, 2019 – January 4, 2020 Times: Varying start times
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It’s McCall’s 28th Birthday today! She loves her birthday so I wanted to share some of the reasons I love her with her on her birthday and with all of you! McCall doesn’t like her foods to touch. Sometimes she will only put one type of food on her plate, eat it all and then
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We absolutely love playing games and are constantly searching for new ones! We quickly realized after getting married that it’s difficult to find fun two player games. After some research and trial & error, we have found a handful of games we enjoy playing when it’s just the two of us. Let’s be real, even
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Collin turns 27 today so enjoy 27 fun facts you may or may not know about him! He’s been growing out his hair since October 2016. It’s longer than mine and so dang curly! He may or may not use more hair product than me. We’ve only straightened it once… about two years ago as
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Okay let’s talk about bowling. We know, bowling is one of the most average dates you can go on, and you’ve probably done it a million times. So have we. So let’s talk about how you can spice it up while at the bowling alley. One of our favorite spots is Fat Cats. In fact,
I grew up going to Draper Days each year. When I was little I was with my family and as I got older I was there with friends. Each year I ended up in my uncle’s backyard for fireworks as his backyard connected to Draper park. Although my uncle no longer lives there, I’ve continued
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Dearest Daters, We would like to share with you one of our summer traditions which happens to be one of our suggestions for an above average date for the summer. Every year on the 4th of July we go to the Oakley Rodeo. We spend the evening enjoying good ole American pride by cheering on
It’s no secret for those who know us that we love to be around people! We enjoy double dates, group dates, and parties. We realized early on in our relationship that the majority of parties fall in the same three months: October, November, and December. When we got married we decided we would throw a
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We are about to share one of the biggest secrets that is not really a secret. This is one of the greatest things you can do during the summer. It combines two of our favorite things and guess what… it’s free!! McCall and I love movies and we love going outside. We have found 100
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On your mark, get set, GO-KART!! So here’s the deal… Go Kart racing is what you did at your friends 8th birthday right? Well it’s time to reintroduce it into your life! We are two of the most competitive people you will ever meet. This is not an exaggeration, just ask our moms. So going
Growing up in Sandy, I drove past the Draper Color Me Mine at least once a week for years. I always wondered what it was. I remember looking it up in high school and thought it looked like so much fun, but I was skeptical to go as I am not a creative person in
Tired of adulting? Let yourself be a kid for a couple hours by going to Nickel Mania. Although there are tons of arcades out there, Nickel Mania is your classic arcade that has nickel operated games. I had been wanting to go play arcade games for a while with McCall but she was very reluctant
Hey friends! We found this really cool place recently and thought of two unique and inexpensive date ideas you could do there. It’s called the International Peace Gardens. It’s a park where each country is given its own spot to share their unique culture and beauty. You can stroll through the whole park and visit
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Are you ready to step out of this world? Ascendance Gaming takes you wherever you want to go (figuratively of course). Whether it’s riding a roller coaster at an amusement park, painting on the moon, performing open heart surgery, or dancing with lightsabers you won’t be disappointed. Ascendance Gaming Center offers a variety of activities
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Whether you prefer milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate… Just Add Chocolate is the place to go! For just $34 you can do their date night special which includes free chocolate samples, free drinks (yes your diet coke will be provided), a caramel apple to drench in whatever you please, and one whole pound
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