If you are like me you are constantly on the lookout for fun new games that your whole family will enjoy. We love the classics but sometimes we want something new and fresh from our usual. With the new line of Hasbro card games we can have both! And talk about fun, we have had a blast playing three of the new 2010 games that came out this Spring and are highly anticipating the release of the fourth this Fall. Many nights you will find us involved in a card or board game, it is what we love to do. We don’t really have an official Family Game Night since we actually celebrate it several times a week. However, we did join in the National Family Game Night last year and we plan to join in on the 2010 Family Game night. The date for 2010 will be Wednesday, September 29 when once again, Hasbro will encourage families across the U.S. to turn off the television and take a break from busy schedules to laugh and bond over classic family board games such as MONOPOLY, SORRY! and THE GAME OF LIFE.
According to a recent Hasbro survey, 42% of Americans said that they’ve laughed so hard when playing a board game that they’ve snorted! And 25% of Americans have even celebrated a big win with a flashy victory dance. Have you had any laugh out loud moments when playing games? Feel free to post your favorite moments on their Facebook page.
Hasbro has introduced a new line of card games that take a spin on traditional game for the second year in a row. By transforming the board games of SORRY!, YAHTZEE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT into “snackable” play formats and by adding the classic French racecar card game of MILLE BORNES to the line, Hasbro card games provide lasting entertainment whether on the go or for family game night.
The 2010 line-up includes:
SORRY! REVENGE…Take turns to play number and action cards to change the play pile’s total. Get the pile to 21 without going bust to get one of your pawn cards home. But watch out – someone could play a SORRY! Card and steal your win. Portable, playable, speedy SORRY! Fun for the whole family. SORRY! REVENGE can accommodate 2-6 players and is rated for ages 6 and up.
YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN…Keep your wits about you and your eyes on the cards. Ollect dice cards to make classic combinations – 3 of a kind, 4 of a kind, small straight, large straight, full house and YAHTZEE! Re-roll by discarding cards that you don’t need and taking a chance on new ones. But here’s the twist…Pit your hand against another player’s. Score high and win the Combo card points! YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN can accommodate 2-6 players and is rated for ages 8 and up.
MILLES BORNES…Be the first to traverse 1,000 miles of imaginary road complete with flat tires, accidents and empty gas tanks. Avoid road hazards, but be sure to use them on your fellow racers to win! MILLES BORNES can accommodate 2-6 players and is rated for ages 6 and up.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT STEAL (available FALL 2010)…collect all six different category wedge cards by answering trivia questions correctly. Wild cards and wedge stealing make this trivia game action-packed and fun for everyone! TRIVIAL PURSUIT STEAL can accommodate 1 or more players and is rated for Adults.
The 2009 line-up of Hasbro card games is available in retailers nationwide and includes: MONOPOLY DEAL, SCRABBLE SLAM, LITTLEST PET SHOP GO FISH, ROOK and PICTUREKA!
At an approx. retail price of $6.99 these great new card games make for great family game nights and the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
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Hi there! Welcome to my Wonderful Summer Wednesday Series!
I hope that you are ready to enjoy some Summer fun because I sure am.
The purpose of Wonderful Summer Wednesday is to give you ideas to make your summer a bit more fun and a bit more affordable. If you are a blogger and would like to join me be sure to write your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post and link up through the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.
The Beach and Pagoda at Fort Mountain
One of our favorite outings during the summer months is to the lake. We have 2 locally, one is Carters Lake and one is atop Fort Mountain. Both have a beach area that attracts locals, both have great picnic areas. And both are tons of fun. Fort Mountain is a state park, Carters Lake is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Fort Mountain being a State Park offers free admission on Wednesdays making it a super affordable fun day! I am not sure about all State Parks, but I do know that even if they do not offer a free admission day they are still super affordable charging a typical fee of about $4 to park no matter how many people are in your car. And with a picnic lunch, you have a very affordable mini-vacation that isn’t far from home but provides hours of fun. I know this state park also offer hiking trails, camping spots and many other great opportunities to spend some quality time with your family, I am sure yours does too…it just takes a little checking into.
Tate Tubing in ‘09
Carters Lake is a much larger lake and offers even more opportunities for a great family day (and it is even closer to me, making it our first choice). They have a beach, a marina, some really great picnic areas, hiking and bike riding trails, prime fishing spots, many boat ramps, a visitors center and a really great playground area on top of the dam. You can even rent pavilions for parties and family get-togethers. Ok, so yes, the real reason that we prefer Carter’s is because we can ski and tube..and I get to see some of my best friends since that is where they always go to camp. And, it also is a very affordable way to spend a summer day at $4 per car.
The back-drop ain’t bad either.
Just make sure that you pack some sunscreen and protection for your lips as well. We always carry along Softlips. The wind and sun can be so harsh and I would much rather prevent than have to repair so I make everyone lather up with the sunscreen and paint on some Softlips because it has SPF!
But I hope that you will check out the local parks in your area. I am sure that you will find tons of things to do as a family to provide both a Wonderful Summer Wednesday and some affordable fun for all!
I would love to have you join me every Wednesday in posting fun and affordable activities, events, crafts, recipes, toys and ideas. To join in the fun simply check back each Wednesday and link your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post up in the Mr.Linky! And even if you don’t blog check out what some of these other great families/bloggers are doing, you never know…you just might find some really great things to do with your family.
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Start the summer out right for your pre-schooler. Let Barney and Friends show your little one all about playing outside, enjoying the sun, playing ball, skipping rope, camping out and enjoying the nice weather in Barney: Let’s Play Outside
Barney: Let’s Play Outside is available in retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $14.98. And can also be found for purchase online.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
It’s a super dee-duper day in the sun playing ball, skipping rope, going on a campout and just enjoying the warm weather when Barney™: Let’s Play Outside springs onto DVD May 18, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Featuring never-before-seen content and fun adventures, this fully-loaded DVD will bring smiles to little faces everywhere and encourage young kids to go play outside.
Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment and publishing. The Emmy® award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and PBS KIDS SproutSM.
DVD SYNOPSIS
Join everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur and his playground friends as they branch out under the sun and stars to fill each day with outdoor fun adventures in Barney: Let’s Play Outside. Whether it’s imagining shapes in the clouds, eating ice cream, fishing, singing songs around a campfire or catching lightning bugs, Barney, Baby Bop, BJ and the rest of the gang celebrate the warm weather and let their imaginations soar!
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
· Which Bug Lives Here? Matching Game
HIT Entertainment provided a sample DVD in order to help facilitate this review. All opinions stated are those of my own and were in no way influenced by any outside source. I was in no other way compensated for this post.
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I am so excited to have been chosen to be a Tropicana Juicy Ambassador and have the opportunity to tell you about the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program.
Thanks to the Tropicana Juicy Rewards program saving money is easier and more fun than ever, not to mention TASTY! You can explore 20,000 different ways to save on everything from golf and workout gear to waterpark and zoo admissions. There is something for everyone. One of the things that I am most excited about are all of the great family adventures from museums to theme parks that are offered to receive big savings. Talk about some great field trips that Tate and I will be taking. I can’t wait to share them all with you. The one we are most excited about?? Going to the Renaissance Fair! Can’t Wait!
You will be receiving some exclusive insights into the the Juicy Rewards program. Like right now you can go to the Juicy Rewards Page and register, then enter the following code to get your very first point: MOMCE-NTRAL. While you are there you can take a survey to receive an extra point and enter their Harrah’s Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes enters you to win a trip to one of the following for yourself and 3 guests:
* A birthday blowout in Las Vegas!
* A chance to win a Big Easy Getaway!
* A chance to Escape to Atlantic City
* A Getaway to Lake Tahoe
Then, you can go fan Tropicana on FaceBook for another point. And, Tropicana is also on Twitter.
To start saving your points just purchase any Tropicana, Tropicana Pure Premium, and Tropicana Trop50 products featuring the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Logo in a store near you. The products that feature the logo will have a 10 character code under the cap or on the packaging. Just visit the Tropicana Juicy Rewards page, login, and enter your code. The points will be automatically credited to your account and you can start saving today.
“I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.”
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