Category Archives: fun

Rage Room: Relieve Stress, Stop Being a Good Girl

Posted on October 16, 2019 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Norwegian Cruise to Spain and Africa: Day One

Posted on March 20, 2018 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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29 Unique and Interesting Library Activities: Way More than Books

Posted on October 31, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Tall Tower Contest — a Fun Fundraising Event or Team-Building Challenge

Posted on September 18, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Escape Room: A Unique and Interesting Adventure with Friends

Posted on July 18, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Escape rooms (also known as escape games) have been springing up everywhere. If you’ve never heard of them or experienced one, keep reading…

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9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to Raise Big Bucks

Posted on July 11, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Super Fun Fundraising: Make Money with a 2017 Eclipse Fundraiser

Posted on July 4, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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!

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Super Fun Fundraiser: Container Garden Contest and Silent Auction

Posted on June 27, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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.

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Cat Lovers Unite: Funny Cat Sayings

Posted on January 10, 2017 by blogqueendiane

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.

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TT&T Friday Favorites – Sept. 16

Posted on September 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I pilfered this idea, and admit it… One of my favorite bloggers (Jillee from One Good  Thing by Jillee) writes an occasional post very similar to this, and I thought it’d be a fun way to discuss memorable things I … Continue reading →

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