Bunco – One of My Favorite Family-Friendly, Grab’n'Go Games

Posted by on Jan 14, 2010 in Popular Posts: Entertaining | 5 comments 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 something that could actually be enjoyed and possibly won by all ages.  Finally, a few hours before the...
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Get the Conversation Going with ChatterBox – Women’s Edition

Posted by on Nov 8, 2009 in Best of MeckMom, Popular Posts: Entertaining | 8 comments 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 two conversation games from Amazon and thought that they would do the trick.  Unfortunately, once the...
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Fun Kid Birthday Traditions

Posted by on Nov 7, 2007 in Popular Posts: Family Fun | 6 comments Today was my son’s 6th birthday so I thought I’d post two of my favorite family birthday traditions.  They’re not fancy or expensive, but they’re a great way to add a little sparkle to your child’s big day. Breakfast Doughnut Tower This simple little idea stemmed from my Mom’s breakfast-in-bed birthday tradition.  When I was growing up, my birthdays...
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The Blanket Game

Posted by on Aug 5, 2006 in Popular Posts: Family Fun | 1 comment 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 act as a referee and be the...
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