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Why Old Video Games Systems are Good

Kids want a video game system? Shop around for an older system for much happiness. There has never been a time when I have purchased the latest new video game for my kids. It just doesn’t make sense. Of course, I am not a complete grouch. In fact, they have a number of older video games to play with at their disposal at all times, and I haven’t heard a single complaint. The fact that these systems are older ones isn’t a problem. In fact it is a benefit. Here is why. Cost Hands down, older video game systems will … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Video Games

How much do you spend per year on video games and video game systems? With new technology and new games coming out practically every day, it is easy to spend more money on video games than you might think. Most video games cost between $20 and $40. If you have just ten games, they could have cost you up to $400! The systems themselves cost another couple of hundred. Most households do have more than 10 games, plus they have more than one video game system, making the cost even higher. Wow–that sort of slaps you in the face, doesn’t … Continue reading →

Family Game Night: You’ve Been Sentenced

I am very excited to bring to you this wonderful game! As a homeschooling mom, a lover of grammar and words, and an all around crazy gal, I have to say this game is now one of my favorites! It’s challenging, hilarious, and almost too much fun! I have to tell you that finding a family game that everyone loves and keeps your brain working is hard to find. This game encourages a healthy dose of brain training along with pure family fun. Let’s get to the basics. The game is designed for ages 8 and up. You will need … Continue reading →

Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness into Your Child’s Everyday Life

Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness into Your Child’s Everyday Life by Missy Chase Lapine and Larysa Didio is a hit with moms! This amazing book has shown parents how to help reluctant kids get more physically fit without them even being aware of it. Not so long ago (or so it seems) kids were out from morning until night during summer vacation playing. Kids played hide and seek, baseball, dodge ball, freeze tag, kick the can and other great childhood games. Kids swam, they rode bikes, and they read their favorite books under the backyard tree. During … Continue reading →

Funny Apple Ad Features Santa

I just love those Apple ads that pit the PC guy against the Mac guy. They are so very entertaining in a way that doesn’t put the competitor down. I frequently go to Apple.com just to view the ads. They are just excellent. This latest ad is no exception. Posted on Apple’s homepage, it features the Mac guy, the PC guy and Santa Claus in animation, reminiscent of the classic Rankin-Bass holiday television features, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Year Without A Santa Claus (Remember freeze-miser?). In the ad, the Mac and the PC get together with … Continue reading →

Penny Arcade Expo: PAX 2007

I spent the weekend in heaven… geek heaven, that is. The boys, my husband, and I went to PAX 2007 in Seattle. The Penny Arcade Expo is a three-day game festival for video, desktop, and table gamers. It’s grown steadily in size since it debuted in 2004, doubling every year. This year it took up the Seattle Convention Center. Do you remember those geeks from high school that spent every free hour playing Dungeons & Dragons? They’re still around, still geeks, and still trying to become the Dungeon Master. Back when I was in high school, a lot of the … Continue reading →

Transformers (2007)

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In the early 1980s, a line of toys became very popular from Hasbro – they were called Transformers. The toys also spawned their own animated series. The toys were famous for the catchphrase that they were more than meets the eye. This catchphrase sprinkled judiciously throughout the script of live action Transformers movie is very apropos. What is arguably the hottest popcorn movie of the summer has arrived and it features a character that is beloved by adults and will likely become loved by children as well: Optimus Prime. Who is Optimus Prime? According to the film, there was a … Continue reading →

Computing Blog: May 19th through May 25th

Have you caught all of the latest computing blogs? From iTunes to fun websites, to news you can use, it is all here. If you haven’t read them all, yet, I forgive you. After all, I am playing catch up myself, at least with the weekly reviews. So here you are, for your perusal: the Computing Blog review for May 19th through May 25th. May 19th Ask Dr. Universe Want to know why the sky is blue? Ask Dr. Universe, who has the answers to this and many other questions that come from kids. May 21st Create Bands Have you … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Family Game Night? Milton Bradley Up to 60% Off

*Warning: This deal ends at midnight on January 15, so you’ll need to order soon.* Wednesdays are Family Game Night here. They are the one time when none of the kids is on electronics, no televisions are on, and the computers sit unused. Game Night has a lot of benefits. Most games teach something, whether it’s the strategy involved in Risk or the spelling in Scrabble. But there’s more than that. Board games require interaction with others. They teach us how to get along with different personalities, whether they’re our teammate or opponent. And they strengthen family togetherness. Most importantly, … Continue reading →

2006 Best Games

This year two games shared the title of 2006 Game of the Year in the Toy Industry Association toy awards Hullabaloo and Apples to Apples. Read on for description of the winning games plus three other games that were nominated for the award. Apples to Apples Cost: $20-25 Manufacturer: Cranium I love this game. It is a simple word association game. The cards have different words and each player tries to match a word on their card to a chosen word. One player acts as judge and chooses the winning word. The game gets loud as players try to convince … Continue reading →