Uplifting Relationship Resources

            There will be a “Blue Moon” shining above this New Year’s Eve, and we can’t think of a better time to take stock of our connections, and try new things.              The full moon on December 31 in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Africa, will be the second of the month. Traditionally, that second [...]

Christmas is a season. Just like relationships, it is not for one day only. It is built with the memories we create over a lifetime.

Those of us still shopping (which is honestly most of us) feel decidedly unlike overachievers. We look at our list of things that still need to be completed, and the panic sets in.

The thing that’s different about this relationship game is that anyone in the family can play. You don’t need to have any special skills or knowledge. You just have to be yourself. That’s also why it is a great game for families. The board game is a game of connections

“…what I love about it most is when you are finished playing you feel more connected to all of those who played with you…”

“I’ve always used board games to teach social skills, because they’re wonderful for teaching both cooperative play and appropriate-competitive play. …We just enjoy board games”.

                Your single sister is bringing her artist boyfriend to the family gathering. You forgot the last time you saw your teenager smile, and you know your husband’s idea of a post-meal treat is falling asleep in front of the big game.                              Many families get together during the [...]

“While the product placement on “Jon & Kate “often seemed excessive to me this season ….As soon as Kate said she was going to have “family game night” with the kids in Monday’s episode, we went to commercial, and what was the commercial for? You guessed it: family game night….”

Have you been to the movies lately? ….Tickets on a weekend night range from $7-upwards of $10, …With the price of a night out at the movies so high …. encourage families to spend an entertaining night at home. For $40, which is less than a night out at the ….you can have a wonderful night of games, dvds, and good food….

“They have traded expensive nights on the town for nights at home … swapped fancy-schmancy dinners for home-cooked meals or a quiet spot in the park with a picnic and their favorite board games.”…..

People have always been friends before they were gamers, and board games have tapped into this for a very long time. … do you remember the evening highlights as being the strategic move that was done during the board game, or do you remember more the jokes that were circulating around the table as you were having a drink with your friends?