Outdoor Birthday Games for Kids' Parties

Whether your birthday party is in your backyard or at a park, these party games are sure to get the kids moving and having fun. When the weather is perfect, these outdoor party games will go with any themed party. Place the cake and presents on a table outdoors and let the kids enjoy some outdoor games. Does this Spark an idea?

Pop the Puzzle

You will need large balloons and enough puzzles for two or more teams. Buy puzzles that have 10 to 20 small pieces (make sure to buy all the same puzzle for fairness). Before you blow up the balloons, place one puzzle piece inside each balloon and keep those balloons together. Repeat the steps for the next puzzle and make sure to keep each set of balloons separate. If you have two teams, put the two sets of balloons about 30 feet from the teams in separate piles. When someone says, "go," one team member races to his pile and pops a balloon using his hands, bottom or feet. The teammate retrieves the puzzle piece and races it back to his team, tagging the next person in line. That person will do the same and return tagging the next person in line until all puzzle pieces are retrieved. Once the team has all of its puzzle pieces, it can work on putting it together. The team that puts its puzzle together first wins the game. Have the children stand around a hard table or flat surface so it is easier for them to put the puzzles together.

Pass the Hula Hoop

Have children stand in a circle and hold hands. An adult will place two hula hoops in the circle by detaching the hands of four children. The object of the game is for the children to get each hula hoop all the way around the circle without letting go of their hands. If you have enough children to make two circles, you can use one hula hoop for each circle and make it a race to see which circle gets its hula hoop around the fastest.

Happy Birthday Game

Play this game just like the old-fashioned game of Marco Polo. Play the game on land or in the water. Select one child to be "it" and blindfold him. Designate a play area in the backyard. Players cannot run outside of this area. The "it" person will yell "happy" and the other children must yell "birthday." The "it" child will have to find and tag another child by listening to where their voice is coming from. Once he finds someone and tags him, that person will become the new "it."

Indoor Gym Games for Kids

Keeping kids physically active is important for a healthy lifestyle. Running and playing outdoors is an excellent way to promote exercise. However, if the weather is not ideal, there are indoor gym games for kids that are just as fun as those played outside. These games just take a bit more of an imagination.

Wombat Ball

Wombat Ball is similar to baseball but designed for indoor gym play. It uses a wrapped up towel and volleyball instead of a wooden bat and ball.

You will need one wombat--a beach towel, rolled in the shape of a cone and taped together with athletic tape--volleyball, one orange safety cone and five bases. Place the safety cone in the area where the batter box is or at the beginning of the batting line. The batter must hold the wombat with both hands and may not bunt. The batter gets four pitches to hit a fair ball and is considered out if he throws the bat more than five bat lengths away from home base. The runner may not slide into base or lead off base before the ball is hit and is out if hit by the batted ball while running bases. The runner is allowed one base on any thrown ball that goes out of play. The team playing defense may not stand on top of a base to force an out, block a runner when not possessing the ball or throw the ball at a runner to get an out, but instead must tag the runner on all unforced plays. After three outs or after scoring five runs, the teams switch positions. Only five runs per inning is permitted, unless a team is behind by more than five runs, then they can score as many runs as needed to get ahead by one. This keeps the game much more interesting and fun.

Voyage Across the Ocean

This game is best played with a larger group of kids. Divide the kids into groups of five or six. You will need two square gym mats, measuring 5 by 5 feet for each group of kids. The idea of this game is to tell the kids that they are on a desert island and need to cross the ocean, which is the gym floor, on two rafts (the gym mats) to get to the other island that has food and water waiting for them. The kids need to figure out how to do this without any group members touching the water (gym floor). This is accomplished by having all team members stand on one mat while carefully pushing the other mat in front and then everyone stepping onto that mat. Of course, do not tell the kids how to do this, the fun is watching them struggle and try to figure out just how to accomplish the task.

Man From Mars

This game is fun and gives kids lots of exercise. All kids but one stand in a line at one end of the gym. One kid stands in the middle of the gym as the Man from Mars.

The other kids chant, "Man from Mars, Man from Mars, will you take us to the stars?"

The child who is the Man from Mars answers with a specific detail like, "Only if you have black on your shirt." Those with black on their shirts get to run to the other end of the gym. The Man from Mars then says, "Go, and the rest of the kids run towards the other end of the gym while trying to avoid being caught by the Man from Mars. Anyone caught then helps the Man from Mars catch kids in the next round.

How to Use Creeping Phlox in Garden Design

Creeping phlox is a wonderful asset to any spring garden, whether a shady woodland garden or a bed that welcomes full sun and little water. This is not the result of a miracle plant. "Creeping phlox" is the correct descriptor for a native plant, Phlox stolonifera, which thrives in moist semi-shaded settings, and a favorite nursery plant, Phlox subulata, with a higher tolerance for heat and dryness. Contact your local native plant society to find out about Phlox stolonifera in your area. Learn to use the more adaptable Phlox subulata in a variety of landscaping designs. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Shape, Size and Colors

1

Measure the length and width of the area you would like to cover with phlox subulata. You will need enough plants to set them 2 feet apart in rows 2 feet apart. A mature phlox plant can cover an area totalling 1 foot to 18 inches, and you will see substantial growth even during the first year. Within two years, you can reasonably expect the entire space to be covered by this aggressive plant.

2

Purchase Phlox subulata in your desired colors. Phlox subulata can be found in shades of red, lavender, pink and white. An area like a rock garden, where plants are separated from each other, welcomes a variety of colors. A dull slope in danger of eroding can be turned into a dramatic single-color statement, while plants also assure stabilization of the soil.

3

Plan companions for your phlox once blooms fade. By late spring, you will be left with low (4- to 6-inch-high) mounds of fine dark needles that form an attractive but somewhat monotonous background for other plants. Since phlox subulata will tolerate some dappled or partial shade, consider open-branched shrubs like red ozier dogwood, which offer interesting summer foilage and fall bark interest. Back a wide swath of phlox with daylilies; their contrasting foliage textures and summer bloom colors provide a bright summer look.

Other Places to Plant Phlox

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Tuck Phlox subulata into any rock garden. Its low mounds will not overwhelm other rock plants, and its bright spring colors brighten any rocky slope.

5

Edge stone walls or other visually "hard" surfaces with phlox subulata. Before and after bloom, phlox mounds cascade over and soften rigid lines in landscaping.

6

Edge large planters with phlox subulata and fill the centers with spring bulbs. You will extend your spring color season. When bulb foliage dies back, refill the center with New Zealand impatiens, Gerbera daisies or other strong-hued annuals that can float over a soft sea of cascading green.

Campgrounds at Buena Vista Lake in Bakersfield, California

The Buena Vista Lakes consist of two lakes: Lake Webb at 998 surface acres and Lake Evans at 86 surface acres. Buena Vista Lake boosts three splendid campsites, coupled with an array of hiking trails. The temperatures rise to the 90s F in the summer days and sink into the 60s in the night. If planning to camp in the winter, be prepared as the days rise to highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.

Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area Family Campsites

As a family campsite, children can enjoy the several installations of children's playgrounds; one is even in the shape of a giant toy soldier. Activities include: fishing, boating, jet-skiing, camping (for families and large groups), picnicking and bicycling. The campsite holds two concession buildings, three covered picnic areas reserved for large groups and numerous other picnic areas throughout the campsite.

Rosedale Village Campland

Rosedale Village Campland offers 155 grassy campsites. Each site includes planted citrus and nut trees, a picnic table and patio. Cable TV is available as well as playgrounds and barbecue. Tours of wineries are offered to travelers. Weekly and monthly rates are available for those planning short or longer term stays.

Valle Vista Campground

Open all year, Valle Vista Campground offers family and group campsites. Restrooms and showers are available as well as RV hookups. The campground even has Wi-Fi access and is handicap accessible.

Fishing Amenities

Since the lake is recently man-made, fish need to be added to the lake every year from nearby the California Aqueduct. The lake holds catfish, stripers, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and bluegill. Some of the trout are up to 12 pounds. Since boating is permitted on the lakes, it is best to fish in the early morning or late evening.

How to Cold Weather Camp in Your RV

As the weather gets colder, many campers put their RVs away for the winter. There is so much to see and do during the winter season, and enjoying these activities from the comfort of your RV can be a refreshing experience, if you prepare your RV for the cold.

Instructions

1

Examine your RV's plumbing to determine what measures you must take to prevent damage from freezing temperatures. Some RVs have plumbing exposed to the outside elements. In this case, wrap the exposed plumbing with heat tape and foam pipe insulation.

2

The plumbing system includes the holding tanks. Some RVs have enclosed holding tanks that are heated by the RV's furnace through heater ducting to the holding tank areas. As long as the furnace runs occasionally, these tanks won't freeze unless it's very cold (below 20 F).

For those tanks that are not heated or enclosed, affix tank heating pads to the bottoms of the tanks. These are very easy to install, thermostatically controlled, and come in both 12-volt DC and 110-volt AC.

3

Yet another part of the RV plumbing system is the holding tank piping and dump valves. Some high-end RVs have these pipes and valves enclosed and heated from the factory. For most RVs though, they are exposed to the elements. As with the plumbing pipes, these pipes and valves can be protected by wrapping them with heat tape.

4

You should keep your gray and black water valves closed until you are ready to dump your holding tanks. If gray water constantly allowed to drain, it will eventually form an ice dam in your sewer hose. As an alternative, you could also try insulating and wrapping heat tape around your sewer hose if you want to leave the gray water valve open. In any case, be absolutely certain that your sewer hose is at a steep angle where liquids drain rapidly and are not allowed to stand. Using a sewer hose support will help with this.

5

Another area subject to freezing is the fresh water supply hose. You can use a heated water hose to prevent freezing. This is a good option if you are in a campground with full hookups. They run on either 12 volts DC or 110 volts AC.

6

To reduce drafts and heating requirements, insulate your RV's windows against the cold with heavy drapes or curtains. You can create an insulating dead-air space inside of the windows by covering them with clear, heavy vinyl.

7

The roof vents are an area where heat can escape. There are foam-type pillows specifically made to be placed in the vent openings. These fit snugly and greatly reduce heat loss.

8

If you have a motorhome, hang a heavy blanket or privacy curtain between the driver's compartment and the rest of the motorhome. This will block the cold radiated by a motorhome's windshield. This works well whether you have a Class A, B or C motorhome because they all have large windshields.

9

Any compartments that open into the inside of the RV need to have good weather seals. Adding some inexpensive foam tape or weatherstripping to the compartment openings and doors will help seal those air leaks.

10

Now that the RV is sealed tight from air leaks, there may be a problem with condensation. Moisture from cooking, washing and just breathing raises the humidity inside the RV. As it gets colder, this moisture condenses on cooler inside surfaces like window frames and doors. This can lead to mold and mildew, and water stains. The best way to prevent condensation is to avoid introducing excessive moisture into the air. A good practice is to always use the range hood vent when cooking and the bathroom vent when showering. These will draw most of the moisture out of the rig. It may be necessary to keep a roof vent open slightly to provide some ventilation and keep condensation in check. Insulating exposed surfaces that tend to collect moisture will also help. A small dehumidifier or some tubs of desiccant crystals may be necessary, depending on the RV and how many people are staying in it.

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Consider how the RV is going to be heated. Portable electric heaters are a great supplement to the propane furnace. This method of heating doesn't add condensation to the air and allows the propane furnace to run considerably less, saving a lot of propane. Catalytic heaters are another way to provide assistance to the propane furnace, but require fresh-air ventilation to avoid oxygen depletion in the RV.

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Compatible Garden Vegetables

Planting compatible vegetables is a gardener's secret to a successful harvest.

Grow your own vegetables to add healthful and fresh produce to your menu and take advantage of compatible plants that increase each other's yield. Tall corn shades lettuce or spinach and fast-growing lettuce leaves room for slower-growing tomatoes later in the season. Compatible plants repel pests and attract beneficial ones, use your space more efficiently and reduce your workload. Does this Spark an idea?

Compatible

Asparagus produces bumper crops when planted close to basil, tomatoes and parsley. Onions and garlic grow well with beets, carrots, lettuce and parsley, while potatoes like beans, corn, eggplant and cabbage. Carrots, turnips, cabbage, corn and beans go well with peas while tomatoes like celery, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chives, parsley and carrots.

Grow lettuce with strawberries, radish, onions, carrots and cucumbers for best results. Beans, peas, radish and corn grow well with cucumbers. Celery, potatoes, corn and cucumber benefit bush beans while celery is compatible with onion, beans, tomatoes and the cabbage family.

Antagonists

Group compatible plants for their benefits but beware that some plants can cause damage. Brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale and kohlrabi) are visibly dwarfed when grown with tomatoes, strawberries or pole beans. Tomatoes don't like corn, cabbage, potatoes or fennel. Onions, chives and garlic shouldn't be grown near peas or bush beans and keep potatoes away from cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and tomatoes.

Pest Defense

Companion plants don't just benefit each other's growth, they repel pests to keep each other healthy. Chives repel aphids and spider mites. Mix eggplants, snap beans, basil and horseradish among your potatoes to repel the Colorado potato beetle. Tomatoes and peppers also repel the potato bug.

Tomato plants keep the asparagus beetle from feasting on asparagus while asparagus plants kill the nematodes that feed on tomatoes. Plant tomatoes, onions, garlic and sage around cabbage to deter the devastation from cabbage worms in cool climate zones north of Pennsylvania. Draw potato bugs away from your spuds by attracting them to eggplants.

Flower Power

Brightly-colored marigolds are a natural pest repellent.

Flowers add color to your garden, help your vegetables grow and keep plants healthy by repelling pests in a process called Edible Landscaping.

Put marigolds near tomatoes to repel aphids, which would otherwise suck the life out of the tomato fruits. Marigolds, along with radishes and nasturtiums, keep squash bugs away from vine vegetables like pumpkins, cucumbers and squash. Larkspur poisons Japanese beetles that prey on corn, asparagus and rhubarb. These beetles also avoid the odor of geraniums. Put peppermint in pots around your garden to reduce aphids and repel ants, cabbage moths and spider mites. Peppermint is an invasive herb, so contain it in pots while enjoying its refreshing flavor. Nasturtiums attract aphids and flea beetles. Plant a bunch to draw these away from your tomatoes.

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How to Increase Your Energy Level

Do you want to have more energy? Does a lack of it prevent you from accomplishing what you want or need to do? An increased level of energy can definitely contribute to a better quality of life. To increase energy levels, it is vital that you exercise regularly and consume the right diet.

Instructions

1

Consult with a doctor to make sure your low level of energy is not a condition that may require medical help.

2

Commit to changing bad habits such as eating junk foods or smoking.

3

Devise a program that includes regular exercise and a healthy diet. Or, you may want to get a personal trainer.

4

Make a personal promise to commit to your plan.

5

Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Walking, stretching and running are some good forms of exercise. It does not have to be strenuous, but you should strive for cardiovascular activities which contribute to better blood flow and oxygen intake to the heart.

6

Let your body decide how much exercise you can do. Consult a doctor if you have health conditions which may prevent you from certain types of exercise.

7

Eat three meals a day. In addition, you should have healthy snacks throughout the day to provide the fuel you need for increased energy.

8

Eat a good breakfast, as it is the most important meal of the day. Be sure to have a healthy balance of carbohydrates, protein and a small amount of fat. Your body requires a good boost in the morning hours.

9

Eat at regular intervals. Skipping a meal will cause blood sugar levels to drop which can lead to fatigue.

10

Consume healthy snacks in between meals. These can take the form of fruits, vegetables, light cheese and yogurt, instead of potato chips, candy bars, ice cream or cookies.

11

Avoid eating large meals during lunch.

12

Avoid fatty and deep fried foods.

13

Drink plenty of water

14

Get enough sleep. Remember the old adage, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise."

Beach Party Games for Adults

When the summer heat rolls in, you want to cool down and take some time to relax. You want to truly enjoy yourself, invite some friends to head to the beach or even your backyard for a beach-themed party. Aside from the food, conversation and ambiance, make sure you have plenty of adult party games to keep your guests entertained.

Musical Beach Towels

Give your adult party guests a chance to dance around like children by playing this game. Begin by placing a line of towels on the sand, enough so you have enough for every player minus one. Have the players surround the beach towels and turn on some surfer music. The partiers then dance around the beach towels, one in front of the other. At a random moment, turn the music off. The players all have to hop on to one of the beach towels to stay in the game. Any player left out gets eliminated. After every round, take away a beach towel. Continue for several rounds until only one player remains, winning the game.

Surfing the Waves

This game involves a beach version of the mechanical bull. Assemble your group on the sand, in the pool or even in the ocean. Pick one player to stand on top of a surfboard. Have the rest of the players place their hands beneath it. When you say "Go," the players begin to shake the board in order to topple the person standing on it into the ocean, soft sand or pool. Time every player that attempts this. After everyone has gone, award the player who had the best time. For more of a challenge, have stronger adult players hold the surfboard up and shake it while standing.

Beach Ball Relay

Begin this game by setting up a starting point and a finish line around the party area. Divide the players into two teams and have both teams stand a few feet apart behind the starting point. Hand the first players of both teams a beach ball and have them place the ball between their legs. When you say "Go," the first players race to the finish line at the opposite side of the play area, and then race back to their teams. If a player drops the beach ball, he has to start over from the beginning. The game ends when one teamthe winning teamfinishes the race before its opponents.

How to Pack for a Camping Trip

The wilderness can be unforgiving, even with the proper gear. The last
thing you want is to reach a remote destination and find that you
forgot something essential. Develop a plan to guarantee that you're
well equipped.

Instructions

1

Establish a staging area. Use a corner of your garage or living room and pile gear there prior to packing. If you have the space, begin moving gear to the staging area several days ahead of time. This prevents overloading your brain at the last minute.

2

Take a good look at your gear pile when you think it's complete. Spend a minute reviewing your checklist and check everything on it.

3

Pack your clothing. You want to layer your clothing to meet changing temperatures and conditions. Pack spare clothing in case you get wet. Avoid cotton unless your trip is in a very warm climate--cotton dries slowly and offers no insulation when wet. Synthetic long underwear and jackets are best. Include a warm wool or fleece hat.

4

Test your gear before you go. Know how to operate your camp stove, and bring the proper fuel.

5

Purchase several small and medium nylon bags (stuff sacks) to divide your gear. Cooking gear can go in one bag, first aid items in another bag, and so on.

6

Plan your water supply. If water is scarce, consider having a large water bladder in your pack, such as those made by Camelback. In addition to offering a high capacity, water bladders have a hose that allows you to drink while you're on the move. Water purification tablets are indispensable.

7

Buy a good sleeping pad or two. Many people like to stack a fulllength sleeping pad on top of a shorter one. The extra warmth and comfort makes the weight and bulk worthwhile. Camping stores have several brands of pads, from $20 to $100.

8

Plan your meals ahead, so you'll be guaranteed to have enough food. For short camping stints, your grocery list might include milk, butter, cheese and crackers, bread, buns, vegetables, fruit, dried and/or fresh, meat (burgers, hot dogs, shish kabobs), canned foods (chili and soup), condiments and spices, trail mix, energy bars, cookies, s'mores fixings, soda, juice, tea, cocoa, cider, coffee and alcoholic beverages.

9

Weigh luxuries against absolute necessities (for instance, a handheld GPS is fun and helpful, but a map and compass work fine, too). Your specific destination may require additional gear or far less, if weight is an issue.

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The dishes nest together for easy storage and packing. The tableware's color coding makes it easy for individuals to identify their respective dishes and keep them separate. Plus, the unique mugs include insulated EVA sleeves and specially designed Sip-It lids to keep beverages hot and prevent spills.

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Senior Mobile Home Parks in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is home to many senior (55 plus) communities. From golf course living to views of the famous Las Vegas Strip, these active adult communities offer a lot to the residents: community activities, group exercise, games and more. Find a senior mobile home community that is tailored to fit your needs.

River Oaks Senior Mobile Home Community

The River Oak Mobile Home Community is centrally located near the famous Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas. The community is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and has easy access to freeways. The River Oaks has two- and three-bedroom mobile homes and has the capacity for 306 lots. Community amenities include a gym, pool and spa, clubhouse and a banquet room for entertaining.

River Oaks Senior Mobile Home Community

5300 East Desert Inn Road

Las Vegas, NV 89122

702-431-5357

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The Meadows Active Adult Community

The Meadows is a manufactured homes adult community five minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and close to world-class golf courses, casual and fine dinning and shopping. The Meadows is a gated senior community with 24-hour security. Some amenities include a clubhouse, arts and crafts room, card room, ballroom with a dance floor, fitness center, sauna and spa and multiple pools. The community has two- and three-bedroom floor plans and all manufactured homes include a two-car garage carport.

The Meadows Active Adult Community

2900 South Valley View Boulevard

Las Vegas, NV 89102

702-876-0846

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La Villa Vegas Mobile Home Park

The La Villa Vegas is a smaller senior mobile home park privately owned and operated. It's close to shopping centers and restaurants, and The Desert Pines golf course is just a short drive away. The La Villa Vegas offers free high-speed Internet for residents and has an outdoor pool for relaxing. The park welcomes pets to this 67-lot community.

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1190 Mojave Road

Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-641-7706

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Wet footwear can cause mold, fungus, and skin irritation, but with the efficient and effective Original PEET, you can dry your shoes to eliminate odors and get cozy, healthier feet. What's more, this dryer will help extend the life of your gear by eliminating sweat and mold that can cause deterioration.

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The M97-FSB Original PEET Dryer features two shoe-shaped DryPorts for one pair of shoes. Like all PEET dryers, the Original is safe for use with footwear and gear made from almost any material, including leather, canvas, rubber, vinyl, cloth, plastic, and all modern fabrics.

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Things to Do for Kids at Home

These days kids have many places to go and have fun. They can go and play at a park, go to a movie theater, play on a sports team, go to local video arcades and visit carnivals or theme parks. However, on those occasions when finding entertainment outside of the home is not an option, there are many things to do for kids at home to keep them busy.

Arts and Crafts

Completing an arts and crafts project is a very popular activity for kids to do at home. Kids can complete arts and crafts projects alone or with the help of a parent. A wide variety of different arts and crafts projects exist that are appropriate for both younger and older kids. Arts and crafts projects are a good way to keep kids busy while encouraging the use of creativity and imagination. Popular arts and crafts projects for kids include drawing or coloring pictures, making macaroni necklaces, paper mache, finger painting and jewelry making. Those looking to try something different can use recipes to make their own play dough, silly putty or candles at home. These projects will keep kids busy while they are making the item and give them something to play with once they are done.

Outdoor Games

When kids must remain at home, that does not necessarily mean that they must remain indoors. Kids who live in a house that has a backyard can still play outdoor sports games on a small scale. There are several outdoor games that kids can play at home that do not require the presence of an entire sports team. Kids can play small scale versions of these games using a group of two or three kids or with a parent. These games include basketball, hop scotch, racing, baseball, and jump rope. If it is warm outside, kids may also enjoy camping in their backyard. Playing outdoor games is a good way for kids to stay busy at home and still get plenty of exercise.

Indoor Games

Kids who are at home on a rainy day or who do not have access to a backyard can still find fun things to do. When outdoor games are not an option, kids can still have fun playing indoor games. Board games are a popular type of indoor game that allows kids to interact with one another and remain busy for hours. Board games come in a variety of styles and levels for different age ranges. Kids may also want to try indoor camping. With a little imagination, it can be just as much fun as camping outdoors.

Video Games

Some parents feel that their kids play too many video games and try to limit the amount of time that their kids spend on them. However, instead of banning video games altogether, parents may want to encourage their kids to play more educational video games. Some video games can be a surprisingly educational activity for kids to do at home. In addition to the common fighting and racing video games that most kids play, there are numerous educational video games that are available on a variety of subjects. Kids can use these video games to study the subjects that they are having trouble in or they can use them as a tool in order to learn something new.

Reading

Reading is another activity that kids can do at home. It is a way that kids can both relax and remain occupied. Kids can either read on their own, read to one another or have a parent read to them. Parents may choose to purchase books that match their kids' interests and reading levels or get them a library card. In addition to traditional books, kids may also enjoy magazines for young readers. These magazines center around various themes and are tailored towards different age ranges. Kids will have fun reading the stories as well as completing the accompanying games and puzzles.

What Kind of Woman Does a Capricorn Man Want?

A Capricorn man is ambitious, patient and romantic. When he knows what he wants, he has no problems taking the proper steps to get her. He's very strategic, almost scientific in the way he goes about taking charge with a special girl he likes. If you've got your sights set on courting a Capricorn man, know if your personality fits the bill for what he wants.

His Taste

Capricorn men find beauty in simple ways. So you might attract him most when you're just in a jogging outfit running errands with a ponytail on the top of your head. Natural beauties will take the cake with this type of man because he doesn't require you to be super made-up. Capricorn men are more attracted to your mind than your body. However, this doesn't mean that he's not able to appreciate your efforts. Opt for more natural make-up and clothes that accentuate your figure over those that overexpose it. With him, it's better to have none at all than too much.

His Personality

When you look for the word "traditional" as it relates to romance and relationships, your Capricorn man's face is in the dictionary right next to this definition. To initially attract him, you need not go overboard. You're likely to be the one who will initiate a conversation with him because he's more introverted at heart. He will be cautious at first so as to not make the mistake of getting his heart damaged as a result of a bad decision. He will fall head-over-heels for you if your personality is friendly, feminine and direct. He's not a game-player so if you say you're interested in seeing him again, know that he's making plans to make your date memorable. He's very attentive and nurturing. If you tend to fight off guys because you're too busy proving that you don't need a man in your life and can do everything solo, you're going to strike out with this guy.

His Work Ethic

Capricorn men are drawn to success and lead the zodiac in the area of personal finance and professional achievement. To fit in his busy work lifestyle, show him you understand his hard work by supporting him. You will frequently be left alone while he's out working late or get rescheduled because of a busy work schedule. No need to accuse him of cheating, he takes pride in his ability to "bring home the bacon" and will wonder if you will be a good match in supporting his lifestyle. He needs to know that you can accompany him to company dinners and play along nicely at the corporate retreat. He's not a fan of all work-no play as he definitely appreciates a balance in his work-play lifestyle. However, if you can understand his craving for success, you'll be around for the times when he can relax and enjoy himself in "play" mode.

His Passion

Get ready to be pleased with this lover if you like playful adventure in the bedroom. He wants to please you, and most importantly he wants you to like for him to please you. You should have plenty of stamina to keep up with his craving for sex on a regular basis, even within the span of a few hours. It's not mandatory for you to bring out whips and chains, just know that he has a creative imagination and fantasizes about a variety of ways to please you sexually.

His Relationship

A Capricorn man won't stop working on his relationship, so neither should you. He believes in tradition and values the idea of family. He's completely content settling down, starting a family and having the best possible life he can. To win his heart for the long haul, you'll need to show him you want the same things. If you also have a love for tradition, building a family and starting something solid, be ready to settle down as you see your relationship progressing.

Easy Foods to Take Camping

Proper food is probably the most important part of camping outdoors. Unless you're prepared to lug a cooler with you, you can't keep things properly refrigerated. Moreover, even coolers lose their effectiveness by the second or third day in the wilderness. Unless you want to cut things short and troop down to the nearest grocery store, it's important to choose your food carefully. Like the rest of your equipment, it should be portable and durable, with the nutritional value to keep you going and an ease of preparation that lets you eat it with nothing more than an open fire or a Coleman stove.

Canned Foods

Canned foods make for ideal dinner supplies when camping. They are non-perishable, won't be damaged by being jostled around in a backpack, and you can prepare most of them simply through the heating process. Soups and stews are among the best canned meals , as are chili and canned pasta. If you want to prepare more elaborate meals, consider canned vegetables and similar ingredients. They'll keep better than fresh samples.

Dried Fruit

Fresh fruit is generally a no-no while camping: it makes a mess when squashed and you need to eat it within the first day or so. But dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes and dried apricots, stay good for longer periods of time and can stand the jostling of a pack during long hikes.

Rice and Pasta

Dried rice and pasta can keep for years and contain carbohydrates to help keep energy levels up. You generally need to boil them in water, but if you can manage that , they make excellent staples. You can add canned sauces on top of them or mix them with stew to add a little flavor to your meal.

Nuts and Jerky

Dried nuts are easy camping food, not only for their portability, but also because they are high in protein, which helps keep energy high. Use them in trail mix to keep going on the path. Beef jerky and turkey jerky are similarly high in protein, and they last much longer than fresh meat without the danger of spoilage.

Breakfast Fixings

Breakfast foods should conform to the same standards as other camping food. Stay away from fresh fruits or raw eggs. Instead, look for breakfast bars or dried cereal, which retain their freshness for extended periods of time. Freeze-dried eggs and powdered milk can be used if you're intent on having scrambled eggs over a campfire.

Indoor Field Day Games for Kids

Field day is a much anticipated activity at many schools. Field days are often held outside toward the last day of school and involve physical outdoor games. However, sometimes having an outdoor field day is not an option, due to weather or space. Or maybe you want to have a field day activity in the middle of the school year. There are plenty of games and activities you can do indoors for a slightly different, yet still memorable, field day.

Carnival Games

Indoor carnival games can be entertaining for children. A few ideas include games such as a beanbag toss, fishing pond, ring toss, indoor bowling or bingo. You could also line up several buckets and have the children toss ping pong balls into the buckets. These games don't require a lot of space, and they are fairly easy to set up. Another plus is that all kids can take a turn to play so you won't have anyone feeling left out.

Sock Wars

Roll several pairs of socks into balls and divide them into two piles. Divide the children into teams and have each team on one side of the room, with a piece of tape marking the middle of the room. The children throw the sock balls across the room at the other team. The object of the game is to have the fewest number of sock balls on your side of the room when a buzzer is sounded. A variation of this could also be sock basketball, where you toss the sock balls into a wastebasket. The team with the most baskets wins.

Yarn Ball

Give each child a rolled up ball of yarn. Have the children hold on to one end of the string and toss the ball. Mark the spot where the ball lands. The child who can throw the ball farthest across the room wins.

Marbles

Fill a small tub with random objects. Put a number of colored marbles in with the objects. Each student has 20 seconds to see how many marbles she can find. The child with the most marbles wins.

Ring on a String

Put a small ring (a shower curtain ring works well) on a large piece of string. Divide the class into two teams and have each team sit in a circle. Give a ring on a string to each team. Form the strings into circles, with each child holding onto part of the string. See how fast the students can pass the ring from one person to the next on the string.

Mummy Relay

Divide the class up into small groups of three to four people. Give each group a roll of toilet paper. Each group must wrap one of the children with the toilet paper. The group that uses the roll of toilet paper first to make a mummy wins.