I’m sure all of us have played Monopoly, the classic board game. When I was young, I remember watching my older siblings playing the game for hours on end. This is because there just seemed like there is no end to the game. In fact, there were instances whereby they played the game the whole afternoon until dinner time, only to continue it the next day because there was no winner.
So, in a way, that puts me off the game. I just don’t like a game that goes on and on and on. I know Monopoly now has many versions of its board game with some being collectors item. I have seen a Disney, Transformers, Nintendo, Star Wars and Indiana Jones version. I’m sure there are many others. The packaging usually looks very enticing too.
Recently, I purchased a Junior Monopoly game for my son. I thought it will be good training for him to sit down to play a game to improve his concentration and math skills. That brought me back to the notion that this is a game with no end. So, I told my son that whoever has the most money after an hour is the winner. That cuts down on the boredom somewhat because Monopoly CAN be boring after a while.
Anyway, if you are also thinking of playing Monopoly again, try these tactics to bring more excitement to the game and shorten the play time. That should bring the fun back to this classic game somewhat.
Come Christmas, it is time to buy gifts for our family and friends. For the past few years, I have been getting some gifts through an online Christmas store or two. Shopping online saves time and I also find it less stressful. There is no need to fight with the crowd and queue for ages at the cashier or gift-wrapping counters.
Moreover, shopping online is not necessarily more expensive even with shipping charges thrown in. If you do your research, you can even get a good bargain for all the gifts you want to buy. So, for this year, it will be no different for me. I will start my online shopping around October to get all the gifts I need and hopefully, I will have the discipline to stick to my budget this time around!
For those who have watched the Toy Story 3 with their kids would understand why this kiddy movie is one of the highest grossing animated flicks of all time. In fact, I think even adults enjoy this show a lot. Maybe it’s because the story line is simple enough for kids to understand so that they can follow the whole movie all the way to the end. But while the plot is simple, it is also realistic enough for adults to appreciate at the same time. So, both kids and parents have a good time watching Toy Story 3.
The popularity of this show is obvious as many toys now carry the pictures of Buzz Lightyear, Woody and other characters in the movie. Even the UNO card game has a Toy Story version. Similarly with the Mr. Potato Head toy that now has a version that looks like Buzz. Not to forget all the stationery, water bottles, towels, story books and whatever other items that you can think of that will attract kids to demand for them. In fact, my son asked for a pair of Toy Story sandals. Well, I told him no because it is seriously overpriced just because it has the popular character adorning it.
Anyway, you can get the Toy Story 3 DVD by November 2010, just in time for Christmas. I’m sure the movie and all other Toy Story toys will be bestselling items in the last two months of this year.
My friend, who moved into a new home recently, decided to have Kichler lighting for her whole house. When I went to the house-warming party, I noticed that the lamps and lights have been carefully chosen to match the decor of the house. They look nice and elegant and my first impression is that everything matches perfectly to give the house a cozy feeling.
Later, I learned from my friend that a lot of the ideas came from magazines. Before moving into the house, she spent a lot of time going through decor magazines to have an idea what she wants in each room. For all the time and effort spent, I have to say they are worth it as she now has a very nicely decorated home that she can be really proud of.
The other day, my son attended a party and came back with this.
It is a fling shot flying monkey. You stretch the arms and legs, and then let it fly across the room. Not only that, the toy makes monkey sounds as it flies which gives it added fun.
My son and his friends had a great time playing with those fling shot toys and they were all laughing hard all the way. Apart from the monkey, you can also get this toy in the form of a cow, chicken, duck, frog and pig. But I think the monkey is best because a flying pig that oinks or cow that moos just doesn’t seem as realistic and fun.
Anyway, I think it is a toy that is worth getting. Usually, we tend to associate the fun value with the price of a toy. But in actual fact, kids can also have lot of fun out of a simple, cheap toy like a fling shot monkey!
I was looking through some designer ties the other day because I needed to get a gift for my ex-boss. He was having a birthday celebration and invited me to attend. So, rather than going to the party empty-handed, I thought a tie would be a practical and appropriate gift for a 50-year-old man who is still working hard in the corporate world.
Later, I found out that another friend also bought him a tie. I guess ties must be a popular choice as a gift for men. Luckily, the tie that my friend bought is different from the one I got. Otherwise, my ex-boss will end up with two ties of the same design!
