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Rage Room: Relieve Stress, Stop Being a Good Girl
If you’re like me, people have been telling you not to break things and “be a good girl” your whole life. Visiting a rage room allows you to break free of those constraints — and it’s a great stress reliever, … Continue reading
Posted in firsts, fun, life
Tagged anger room, being a good girl, break room, breaking things, fun activities, mischief-maker, rage room, rule-breaker, stop being a good girl, stress reliever
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Norwegian Cruise to Spain and Africa: Day One
My friend and travel buddy Merry Ellen and I found a cruise itinerary of a lifetime — a 10-night cruise to Spain and Africa. The trip went along the coast of Spain, stopped at the Canary Islands and visited Morocco, … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, fun, life
Tagged cruise to Africa, cruise to Morocco, cruise to Spain, European cruise, Mediterranean cruise, Norwegian cruise, Norwegian Spirit
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29 Unique and Interesting Library Activities: Way More than Books
Libraries have really evolved! They’re no longer austere public buildings filled with rows upon rows of books and librarians who whisper “Shhh!” Today’s libraries are community centers that offer unique and interesting programs and services for every member of the … Continue reading
Tall Tower Contest — a Fun Fundraising Event or Team-Building Challenge
If you’re looking for a team-building event or a fun fundraising event that costs nothing to put on and is a blast for both children and adults, try a Tall Tower contest. I’ve done it with adults in a work … Continue reading
Escape Room: A Unique and Interesting Adventure with Friends
Escape rooms (also known as escape games) have been springing up everywhere. If you’ve never heard of them or experienced one, keep reading…
Posted in escape room, friends, fun
Tagged adventure, escape games, escape room, fun with friends
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9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to Raise Big Bucks
If you want to raise funds for a charitable cause, employee services association at work, or any other reason, sometimes it’s hard to hit on a winning idea. Here are 9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to supplement my original … Continue reading
Super Fun Fundraising: Make Money with a 2017 Eclipse Fundraiser
Who would have ever thought that a natural phenomenon would be the source of so many super-fun fundraising possibilities…? And the opportunity for an eclipse fundraiser doesn’t come along very often, either!
Super Fun Fundraiser: Container Garden Contest and Silent Auction
A container garden contest and silent auction is a unique and fun fundraiser that can produce big results; I coordinated this event in my workplace at a government agency and it was an incredible hit.
Cat Lovers Unite: Funny Cat Sayings
Saw this on a plaque recently and thought it was very funny — in a dark way… And this message on a greeting card was good, too.
Posted in cats, fun, miscellaneous
Tagged cat lady, cat lovers, cat lovers unite, cats, crazy cat lady
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