When All Was Going Well . . .

    by | Dec 3, 2016

    December and the delightful winter cold!! I love it!!

    I’ve been having a great time with my websites and crafts.leaky-pipe

    I heard water running . . . checked inside the house . . . then wondered why the floor in the hallway was wet . . . No, it wasn’t the dog!!

    There was a pipe leak under the house!

    I guess the house wanted some attention during this Christmas season . . . so, new pipes it is . . . But first I have to get someone in to dry out the area under the house . . . fix any damage . . . and then the re-piping will begin.

    I suppose no time is the right time for repairs. I just know the house is telling me the pipes are old and need attention.

    That’s the thing, how often do we crawl under the house and do an inspection? Only when something has gone wrong, right? And even when something has gone wrong and you hire a plumber, unfortunately, not all plumbers take pride in their work. So, you need to call another one to fix the mess the previous one made . . . Just when everything was going so well . . .

    Yesterday was cold!! We had wind gusts . . . and I got chilled . . . but a hot cuppa did the trick.

    falldisney9Yes, I’ve been spending way too much time online with my internet marketing group . . . I’m picking up their expressions.

    I wonder if more rain is in the forecast . . . I do love the rain when I’m cozy inside. But, I do have a few errands to run this weekend . . .

    When it’s cold outside, it’s best to have activities to do inside . . . family games or puzzles . . . videos . . . also reading a good book. I just think the more fun you can have as a family, the better it is for everyone.

    I do enjoy family games and I do have a great one to review for you that will get everyone laughing and having a good time.

    It’s Speak Out, by Hasbro!!


    This is truly a hilarious family fun game. You put in a mouthpiece and try to speak. It’s truly difficult when letters begin with a “P” or “B”, etc. when you need to put your lips together. The players draw a card from the deck and read the phrase as well as they can while having a mouthpiece preventing them from forming words correctly. Such phrases as: “he’s my stealthy pet ferret name Garrett”, “slow down, you careless clown”, “pelicans love pollywog falafels.” And the other players try to figure out “what did you say?” You must correctly guess the phrase in order to earn the card. The team with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

    The game includes 200 double-sided cards, 5 mouthpieces and a timer.

    The game is recommended for ages 16 years and up. Younger children can play with adult supervision. The mouth guard could be a choking hazard and should be supervised for adults, too.

    You can always make variations by writing out Christmas carol lyrics or lyrics from popular songs or book titles or tongue twisters . . . or movie titles or catch phrases . . . It doesn’t hurt to add your own cards to the deck.

    You can always buy more of these mouth guards, which I recommend.

    Since you’re playing in teams, you may be able to have more players. And, the game is fun even if you don’t keep score!

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    Thanks for stopping by!

    Sharon

    Are You Thinking Spring?

    by | Mar 2, 2016

    For Many Of Us, Spring Is On The Way

    I’ve been thinking of Easter and have already given you some crafts to do.

    I do love winter and all the fun things associated with special holidays . . . but spring has Easter and some fun activities to do. It is nice to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

    When I was growing up, I loved playing croquet.

    It was fun for the whole family and to play with the neighborhood kids. I would sometimes set it up and play by myself. Before long someone would come and ask to play. I know it isn’t usually a solo game, but it works when you want to practice.

    This is a quality set that will last for years. It’s from Crown Sporting Goods and is a set for 6 players. It comes with:

    • 2 21 inch hardwood stakes
    • 9 vinyl-coated wickets
    • 6 polymer balls
    • 6 32 inch hardwood mallets with rubber caps
    • A black zip-up carrying case for storage and easy transport

    This is great to play at home or on a picnic or at the park. It’s family fun in the sun. I do like this set.

    Here are some other games you may find fun to play:

    Bocce Ball, Horseshoes and Ring Toss are all best sellers for outdoor sports. Having these games, plus croquet set up will make a fun day of activities for your next backyard bar-be-que.

    This truly makes spring wonderful . . . getting a head start on firing up the BBQ.

    I do hope this review was helpful and gave you some ideas to share with sunshine with family and friends.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Sharon