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The Infinite Board Game
Do any of you ever go to Half Price Books stores? If not, check it out if you have the chance. As long as you are not looking for something specific, it is a great store to visit and just look around. Before the holidays, I decided to look around my local store to see if anything caught my eye. In addition to books, you can often find puzzles, music, or games there. Well, sitting on the shelf fully covered in its original plastic wrap was “The Infinite Board Game.” I am constantly trying to get my family to spend more time playing games (not video games) and less time…
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Happy Birthday to Me!
Birthdays come each year (stating the obvious). Some approach the date with dread. I choose to make the most of it. I tell people that as I get older, I just get better and use more hair coloring. Saying that, most years I choose to throw myself a party. This is usually a potluck brunch. Chaos is a part of this process each year. Why, then, do I do it? There are several reasons. First of all, having plans for guests is a great way to inspire more housecleaning than what would otherwise take place. I have learned in my house that having a neat house so that it is…