We love to play games in our family so I thought I would create a list of some of our very favorite ones to share with you. About five years ago, we started the tradition of opening a brand new family game on Christmas Eve. After our Christmas Eve dinner, we all gather around the… Continue reading Family Games That We Love
Month: November 2019
Frugal Things
1. DIY costumes This past week, my children took part in a local theatre's production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. During the Q & A session following a school showing, an audience member asked how each cast member found their costumes and the director explained that a lot of the costumes (and props) were either… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 47
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (468 down and 32 to go) With only five more weeks left in the year, I am doing great on my mileage so far (The fact that I only walked 6 miles last week didn't really sabotage my numbers too badly! It was a crazy week). 2.… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 47
Frugal Things
1. Kindle My son's kindle had been limping along for the past few months, but I knew that because the holiday season was fast approaching, Amazon would reduce their prices soon...and they did. Luckily this coincided with his November 10th birthday, so he is now the recipient of a non-cracked, glitch-free device. **I made sure… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 44
**Besides one huge goal being completed, this was probably my worst month this year, as far as goals go, at least. Luckily there is always next month! 1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (443 down and 57 to go) These past few weeks, I have walked, swam, and otherwise exercised myself to 443… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 44
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