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Lessons Learned….splashbacks, sun and traditions
Is it just me, or do Tuesday’s come around very quickly? It seems know time at all since last Tuesday’s post about lessons learned. Here is what I learned in the past week I love my new splashback which was fitted behind my new range cooker in my new kitchen. It is glass in a…

Welcome to the World Jonathan!
The title of today’s post is due to the news of the wonderful safe arrival of a little baby boy called Jonathan. We are so delighted for his parents and big sister. I have had two sick daughters this week – but not at the same time! Both recovered now, and hopefully back to normal…

Cow Girls at a party
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Midweek Update – how exciting a title is that?!
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Daffodil day
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19th December – the party is over
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What a wonderful christmas time
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Christmas Eve, we made it!
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Published (again!) and choices……
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WFMW – Toys your kids and you will love!
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Mouse mat memories
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Playing Catch-Up!
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Review of Bananagram – fun family game
- 1. It was promoted as a game for all ages (from 7 up)
- 2. It was Olympic 2012 special addition and I was in London and promised to bring home a souvenir
- 3. It looked fun while being educational too
- 4. Easily transported for family holidays
We have already played it with friends and family …. and it has been very popular.
The rules are easy, and it can be fun working in team with some of the younger players
The frequent request on completing a game is “just one more game please”
At Britmums I did see a number of other games from makers of Bananagrams and I would be certainly keen to try some more. This game was purchased by me, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own – promise!
What is your favourite family game?
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Meet Mr Robin
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Valentine Hearts
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The fields and castle of Athenry
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Utility room makeover – before and after
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Looks like a hoot! I can’t remember the last time we played a game, so sad! We hope to go camping in the fall and then we will do that – my Mr. bought a Stratego game at a yard sale, he has fond childhood memories of it so guess who will be learning? Have you ever heard of it?
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Barb