*Also, with it being October, get ready for an overload of FUN date ideas filled with pumpkins, fall food, Halloween costumes, and coziness!*
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Drive Up the Canyon...
Fall time is here and the most perfect date would be to drive up the canyon and go for a walk. Admire the beauty of the trees and the change of nature as you drive/walk around. My favorite canyon to drive up is the Alpine Loop. There are stops along the way where you can park, get out, and take short nature walks.
*Also, with it being October, get ready for an overload of FUN date ideas filled with pumpkins, fall food, Halloween costumes, and coziness!*
*Also, with it being October, get ready for an overload of FUN date ideas filled with pumpkins, fall food, Halloween costumes, and coziness!*
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Tie Dye Update...
Derek and I put our tie dye date idea to the test around the 4th of July. We wanted to wear matching "firework" shirts. It ended up being around $15. This included the kit and the shirts. It was fun wearing our shirts at the Stadium of Fire. We felt a little out of place as we weren't wearing red, white, and blue, but we fit right in with the firework show after the performance.
Redbox Promo Codes...
Okay, so here is the cheapest date ever. It's free, unless you want to buy popcorn. Derek and I have Netflix, but sometimes the movies I want to see are not on Netflix. Darn Netflix. I have discovered, the even though smart phones can be quite dumb at times, they are very smart. Look up promo codes to get free red boxes. Just make sure you take the movie back in time so you won't need to pay the late fees.
Click HERE to visit a sample link and get your promo codes!
Click HERE to visit a sample link and get your promo codes!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I Love to Ride My Bicycle...
I think this is probably the cheapest date idea yet. This will be a short post, but there are so many bike trails. Whether you want to ride around a park or a mountain biking trail,
as long as you have a bike, this date is
FREE.
I would add that to make this date even better, go to a local snow shack shop
AFTER the bike ride and buy your date a shaved ice.
With the weather being hot this is a perfect way to cool down.
And it should only cost you about $7.
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Joys of Tie-Dye. . .
The other night, my new fiance and I, decided to get some plain white shirts and tie dye. You can buy the whole kit at Walmart for around 10-15 dollars. The shirts are right there on the shelf for not more than 5 dollars.
The instructions are right on the tie dye kit:
damp the shirt with warm water
twist your shirt and rubberband it
just add water to the tie-dye water
put on the gloves and tie-dye away
After your done tie-dying your shirts, you will want to put them in plastic bags and let them sit for at least 10 hours. On the instructions it says at least 8. I have found that the longer you let your shirt sit, it will seep in the color more. So if you want your shirt bright, then let it sit longer.
After it sits, rinse out the color until it runs clear in the bathtub. The dye won't stain your tub, so don't worry. Then put it in a large cycle in the washing machine on hot....let it dray and
badda bing, badda boom, you have matching tie dye shirts with the one you love or like or maybe you don't like them too much because they are strange.
Note: This date can be even cheaper if you do it with another couple or 2 other couples.
One tie dye kit can make about 5-6 shirts.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Old Movies
Sometimes the night calls for an old movie.
Put that movie in, turn it on, and pop some popcorn
...a blanket is always a necessity...
A few potential old movies to watch:
1966 Batman Movie
Lawrence of Arabia
The 39 Steps
The Godfather
The Bride of Frankenstein
Psycho
The Shining
Poltergeist
The Day the Earth Stood Still
A Space Odyssey
Blade Runner
Alien
The Blob
West Side Story
It's a Wonderful Life
McLintock
The Pride of the Yankees
Damn Yankees
All Quiet on the Western Front
An Affair to Remember
My Fair Lady
The Sound of Music
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
King Kong
Friday, March 29, 2013
Twister with a Twist
A friend from high school told me about this twisted idea.
You play the game TWISTER with dish soap and water.
It becomes very slippery, but it also cools you down.
Can you imagine the slipping and sliding
and falling on this twister board mat?
How fun would this be to do it with a
girl/guy that you are just so totes in love with?
There would be so much love....and soap flying around.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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| 1. Dish Soap (You can buy it at the dollar store.) |
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| 2. The game of Twister (If you don't have it, borrow it) |
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| 3. A Water Source (A hose or buckets of water) |
High Flying Kites
The weather is nice.
Like really really nice.
Lets hope it stays this way and it doesn't snow again.
I love doing things outside, especially when the weather is
warm and wanting to hang out with me.
So todays inspirational, exciting date idea is inspired by the weather.
To be more exact, the wind.
That one factor in the weather that makes those really
hot days cool down just a little bit.
So, what do you do with the wind blowing?
FLY A KITE.
I just bought my significant other a kite at the local Dollar Store.
They are really cheap on amazon so check it out.
(average being about 8-10 dollars)
...FIND SOME PLACE WINDY AND BREEZY...
...BRING SOME SNACKS...
...AND SOAR AWAY...
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Two Dates and One Idea
DATE #1
day 1: make your own chalk
wait 3 days for the chalk to dry
day 4: draw at the park outside
and save left-over chalk for...
DATE #2
the color fest
the color fest
DATE ONE
only $20, but if you do it with a group,
it could be anywhere from $5-10
DIY make your own chalk
DIY make your own chalk
What you need:
1. Toilet Paper Roles...(start saving)
2. Wax Paper...(1-3 dollars at Walmart)
3. Duct Tape...(3-5 dollars at Walmart)
4. Tampera Paint...(2-4 dollars at Walmart)
5. Scissors...(borrow from neighbor)
6. Small Disposable Bucket...(find at the DI)
7. Plaster of Paris...(8-10 dollars at Walmart)
8. Plastic Sandwich Bags...(2-3 dollars at Walmart)
9. Warm Water
*Remember it takes 3 days for your chalk to dry.
So I would make the chalk and then invite the same dudette/dude
back to use it in the park or driveway.
For married peeps, you don't really have
to invite each other back to use the chalk,
you should just always be around each other, madly in love.
For married folks with kiddos...
this is such a fun activity to do as a family,
consider it family science project.
So I would make the chalk and then invite the same dudette/dude
back to use it in the park or driveway.
For married peeps, you don't really have
to invite each other back to use the chalk,
you should just always be around each other, madly in love.
For married folks with kiddos...
this is such a fun activity to do as a family,
consider it family science project.
DATE #2
about $20
Yes, the color fest.
A festivity of chalk throwing.
A festivity of chalk throwing.
When: March 30, 2013
Where: State Fair Park
155 North 1000 West
Salt Lake City, UT
(chalk throwings are held every 30 minutes)
The neat part about it, is your proceeds go to charity
-your lady/hunk will think more of you when they
see you care about others-
Admission is $5.00
comes with 1 bag of chalk
Parking is $5.00
or take trax for $4.70/person
Additional Bags of Chalk is $5.00
This is where it gets expensive. It is a R.I.P OFF to buy
a bag of crushed up chalk when you could make it yourself.
If you are smart, you will follow the advice and bring
your own bags of chalk with you. This way you are only spending
$5 for 4 bags instead of a whopping $5 per bag.
a bag of crushed up chalk when you could make it yourself.
If you are smart, you will follow the advice and bring
your own bags of chalk with you. This way you are only spending
$5 for 4 bags instead of a whopping $5 per bag.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Disc Golf, Group Date
RULES OF THE GAME:
Individuals throw a flying disc at a target.
The object is to go through the course from beginning to end, having the fewest number of
throws toward each target.
throws toward each target.
You keep score just like you would in golf.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
well, obviously you will need a date, some friends and their dates, and the items listed below. if you are smart, these items shouldn't cost much or anything at all- you can borrow them from friends, family, neighbors, your grandmother, or see
what local thrift shops have in store.
well, obviously you will need a date, some friends and their dates, and the items listed below. if you are smart, these items shouldn't cost much or anything at all- you can borrow them from friends, family, neighbors, your grandmother, or see
what local thrift shops have in store.
1. a frisbee for each person
2. a score sheet
3. a park with trees
4. targets to tape on trees
(these can be pictures, objects, etc. be creative!)
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Go for a Hike
As summer is approaching, hiking is a must do.
Most places you can hike are
free
(unless you need to pay for parking)
Umm, hello?
Who doesn't like free things?
Grab a date, pack a lunch, take some water,
and head out for an adventure!
If you live in Utah here are a few suggestions:
Battle Creek Falls
length: 1.2 miles there and back
difficulty: easy
where: Provo
Fifth Water Waterfalls and Hot Springs
(Bring swimsuit and towel)
length: 4.5 miles there and back
difficulty: easy
where: East of Spanish Fork
Y Trail on Y Mountain
length: 2.4 miles there and back
difficulty: moderate
where: Provo
Mt. Timpanogos Summit
length: 15 miles there and back
difficulty: strenuous
where: American Fork Canyon
Donut Falls
length 3.5 miles there and back
difficulty: moderate
where: SLC, Big Cottonwood Canyon
For more information on hiking check it out:
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