It pretty much stayed very similar, but for me it allowed me to look at 4 years of posts — with the conclusion, we do want to see what is current.
Yes, some of the recipes are still good — especially the S’Mores . . . it’s getting that time of year again!!
And . . . thinking about what I like . . .
I’ve always enjoyed Family Game Night!! A time for the family to sit down together to play a board game or a card game.
I think I’ve found a good one with Monkeys Up!
This game claims to:
Increase Emotional Bonding
Improve Sibling Rivalry — Kids learn boundaries, rules and sharing.
Builds Self Confidence
Reduces Stress by setting the daily concerns aside
Boosts Child Development while encouraging children to become lifelong learners
Unplugging from all the gadgets and gizmos
This is a fun game with the beauty that kids don’t realize they’re learning. It’s for 1 to 6 players ages 6 years and up. This game uses strategy and memory skills.
The game consists of:
18 plastic monkeys
1 cube
Simple Instructions
It’s easy to play and so much fun!!
Watch this video:
This is one of those games with unlimited “repeat” time.
You will definitely want to play over and over and over again!!
I believe this is a “must have” in your family game night rotation.
There are times when you want to brew one cup of coffee and times when you want to brew a whole pot of coffee and you can definitely do it with this Hamilton Beach 49980A Coffee Maker.
Over the years, when thinking about coffee, fresh is always better.
You may think you want a couple of cups of coffee in the morning, but end up drinking just one. So, I believe this Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker is an excellent deal — you make coffee one cup at a time. There’s no waste and no guilt.
I’m not the only one who wants fresh coffee . . . even if I have to wait for it.
The great features of this coffee marker are:
Two ways to brew your coffee, single serve or full pot.
12 cup glass carafe included or brew into a travel or regular sized mug using single serve function.
Uses ground coffee, unique scoop measures and filters ground coffee for the perfect cup every time.
Brew strength function for bold or regular coffee and fully programmable with auto shutoff.
Brews up to 14 ounces in travel mug (not-included) or adjusts to fit a shorter cup.
This is truly a winner in coffee makers as far as I’m concerned.
I have the ability to make a full pot when I have guests and can make coffee as I enjoy it . . . one cup at a time.
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It’s strange with selecting images, they’re either too small or too large . . . but I wanted you to be able to see these mugs. Sorry about that.
I’m sure for many of you, it is an everyday thing.
We are very fortunate to have smart phones handy to snap a picture whenever necessary . . . but sometimes we want a camera that is a bit larger and does a whole lot more.
I know many of you may be thinking you don’t want a big bulky camera that is difficult to use.
I’ve never been a great photographer, but I do appreciate a great photograph.
When we’re out and about, there are plenty of interesting homes, buildings, fountains . . . an isolated park bench that catches our eye . . .
As they say . . . A picture is worth a thousand words . . .
There are stories to tell . . . histories to discover . . . or to make up from your own thoughts and feelings about a setting or a structure . . .
There are plenty of books about photography . . . but the best “teacher” is getting out and taking pictures. I love the digital cameras, allowing me to take hundreds of pictures of just about everything . . . and perhaps capturing one that is perfect to my eye and imagination.
Yes, there are numerous technical terms you can use about capturing the light and who knows what . . . You will know when you capture a feeling in your image . . . a feeling that seems to speak to you . . .
I live in an area where there are hundreds, if not thousands of old homes . . . mansions, actually . . . most of them are in excellent shape and behind gates . . . People do enjoy their privacy. But sometimes, you can get a glimpse of them . . . and with the right camera, you can be far enough away, but zoom in to capture the essence of the place.
I’m all for not trespassing. I want people to have their privacy . . . I value my own within my own property . . . so, from across the street or on a sidewalk, I can take pictures of homes, cars, a pile of rocks . . . whatever interests me when I’m out.
I do have an interest in abandoned places . . . not to go inside . . . but to capture the weathered siding . . . the broken bricks . . . seeing how nature captures an old house by growing not just on the outside, but moving right on in . . .
Are there beautiful pictures waiting for you to take?
Here are some cameras you may find helpful . . . and some books, too:
