Chip Challenge Game: The Horseshoes Of Golf
We’re always looking for new backyard games to try out. For the first time this weekend, I played this new backyard game called Chip Challenge. It was fun! They refer to it as ‘the horseshoes of golf’…...
View ArticleRukshuk: A Game You Play With Rocks!
I seem to have a fascination with ‘natural’ things these days — like logs, fire (as in outdoor fire pits), sticks & twigs, and rocks. Yes rocks. There are plenty of fun things you can do with...
View Article‘Cornhole: The Movie’ Takes A Popular Backyard Game To The Big Screen
Hoping to take Cornhole from the Midwest (Cincinnati to be exact, where it first became popular) all across the country, they’ve created a movie centered around the game of Cornhole. Have you seen it...
View ArticleWashers Game: Rules, Scoring & Instructions For Building Your Own Hillbilly...
Have you ever played horseshoes? It’s a fun backyard game. But when you think about it, horseshoes can be a pretty dangerous game — especially when children come running through the yard without...
View ArticleSlip & Slide Reviews: A Fun Summer Outdoor Activity For Kids
Summertime is officially here and if you (like me) have a bunch of kids looking for a fun outdoor activity that will keep them cool and busy for hours — I highly recommend a Slip n Slide! After many...
View ArticleScrabble Shortcuts To Make The Best High-Scoring Scrabble Words Quickly
Word games have always been my favorite. Growing up, as each new fancy-schmancy Scrabble board hit the store shelves, I was usually one of the first to own it. Not to mention all the travel versions of...
View ArticleStrategies & Tips For Playing Hidden Object Games
A hidden object game (or hidden picture game) is a casual game that tests your ability to find items within a setting in order to progress the story line. All hidden object games require you to find...
View ArticleHow To Plan A Scavenger Hunt: A Fun Adult Game To Play Outdoors (Or Indoors)
Two of my favorite outdoor games that are generally considered adult party games, group activities, and sometimes even team-building exercises are: Scavenger Hunts - completing tasks or collecting...
View ArticleBackyard Game Ideas: Messy Kids Food Games
Messy food games for kids are fun — but only if they take place in an area that cannot be damaged by smeared food, such as the backyard. The following amusing competitions are an out-of-the-ordinary...
View ArticleLittle-Known Facts About TV Game Shows + Winning Tips From Game Show Contestants
My dad was on a game show. My brother was in a game show audience. Personally, I’ve always had a unique curiosity about TV game shows and how they’re run. Certain things like the Slumdog Millionaire...
View ArticleNew Monopoly Rules: 6 House Rules To Make The Game Even More Exciting
Board games like Monopoly have been a popular pastime for adults and children alike for decades. Properties have been bought & sold, houses built, and rent collected across the 40 space board for...
View ArticleDIY Scrabble Tile Crafts: Fun Gifts & Home Decor That You Can Make With...
Scrabble has always been my favorite board game. And I’ve been on the hunt for creative things to do with Scrabble tiles for decades now. Following are some of the best ideas I’ve found for reusing...
View ArticleBest Online Games To Play On Your Computer For Free… At Work Or At Home!
My husband Jim was on a mission a few years ago, attempting to find all of the best online games that were worth playing. Only FREE online games, of course. And none of those that you have to register...
View ArticlePlaying Pool For Beginners: The Top 3 Pool Shots You Need To Know
Want to improve your pool playing skills? Even if you’ve never played pool before but think you might play with friends soon (like on vacation), then you’ll appreciate these tips. We’ll help you get 3...
View ArticleCard Games For Kids: Top 3 Kids Card Games For Hours Of Fun
Card games are fun for the whole family. But when it comes to kids card games, don’t think you’re limited to playing time-tested classics like Uno or Go Fish. There are dozens of new, innovative card...
View ArticleAre Video Games Bad For You? (Hint: No!) Here Are 4 Reasons Video Games Are...
Video games often get a bad rap. The list of accusations against them includes everything from: Causing obesity Encouraging random acts of violence and aggression And a bunch of other things So it’s...
View Article15 Nostalgic Fun Facts About Old Video Games
Playing old video games is a lot of fun and a trip down memory lane for nostalgic people like me, who grew up in the game arcades. While it’s common for some to think that video games were invented in...
View ArticleBackyard Game Ideas: Messy Kids Food Games
Messy food games for kids are fun — but only if they take place in an area that cannot be damaged by smeared food, such as the backyard. The following amusing competitions are an out-of-the-ordinary...
View ArticleLittle-Known Facts About TV Game Shows + Winning Tips From Game Show Contestants
My dad was on a game show (Hoosier Millionaire). My brother was in a game show audience (The Price Is Right). Personally, I’ve always had a unique curiosity about TV game shows and how they’re run....
View ArticleNew Monopoly Rules: 6 House Rules To Make The Game Even More Exciting
Board games like Monopoly have been a popular pastime for adults and children alike for decades. Properties have been bought & sold, houses built, and rent collected across the 40 space board for...
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