Category Archives: Good at Home

Game day

All day!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by steve

Today as we continue our special-time-with-the-kids-after-the-holidays week, we are suggesting you spend some time playing games.  Card games, board games or even a game of tag or hide-n-seek.  Make today "game day."  [more] We played bingo this morning and had … Continue reading →

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Quizmaster & Answermaster

Because all good games have funny titles.

Posted on December 19, 2009 by steve

To play this game you need two people the first person is the Quizmaster the second the Answermaster.  The Quizmaster asks the questions and the Answermaster answers the questions.  This game is fantastic for all ages because the questions can … Continue reading →

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10 Minutes of Admiration

Sit back and enjoy the feeling

Posted on December 18, 2009 by steve

Most people have a Christmas tree in their home this time of year.  If you have a real tree, I am sure it smells great and reminds you of Christmas every time you enter the house.  But short of decorating … Continue reading →

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Tube Caroling

Let's bring back caroling

Posted on December 17, 2009 by steve

Caroling is quickly becoming a lost pastime.  My extended family goes caroling every year and recently, much to our dismay, we could not find anybody home to sing to.  I don't know if people are too busy or just not … Continue reading →

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The Weight Of Everybody In Your Family

Get everybody on the scale at the same time -- or just do some simple math

Posted on November 23, 2009 by steve

  Length:  Twenty minutes. Parental Involvement:   Help with math and reading the list below, where necessary. Kids Should Be Able to:  Compare numbers (bigger and smaller.)  Maybe do some simple math.   Well, here we are.  The week of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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