This past New Year’s Eve I was hit with a party dilemma. We were hosting a big family party at our house and I needed a game that could be played by everyone – adults and kids. There are lots of games on the market that can be ‘played by all ages’ but I wanted [...]
Last year, when I was planning a big girls weekend with a bunch of friends, I started looking online for fun conversation games. Some of the attendees were close friends and some were brand new to the group so I wanted to find a game that would help everyone get acquainted. I spent $50 on [...]
There’s nothing quite like sitting down at the kitchen table to play a great card game as a family. If your family loves the classics like UNO, Old Maid and Go Fish, you might want to give a few of these newer games a try. Generally you can find them at Target and Wal Mart for between $5 and [...]
Hey there, everyone. Remember me? Sorry it’s been such a long break between posts. The last few weeks have been a little crazy here. In addition to being a bit sleep deprived (thanks to my chubby little 3-month old), I’ve also moved to a new house and embarked on a cross-country road trip with my family since my last post. [...]
Nothing can push your mothering creativity like the long days of summer. When I hear my son start quoting air freshener commercials I know it’s time to shut off the TV and force a little good-ol-fashioned fort making.
I wasn’t up for destroying the living room, so we used a corner of a bedroom instead. [...]
This classic, no set-up, game is a big hit with all age groups. I’ve used it for everything from family home evenings to combined mutual activities. It’s a classic.
Set Up:
Divide your group into two teams of any size (recommended minimum is 4 per team). Gather 5-10 blankets, sheets, or sleeping bags. You’ll need one neutral person to [...]
Thursday, January 14, 2010
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