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Winter is the season where we spend much of our time indoors (unless you live in Southern California and it’s still in the 70’s during the day). It’s difficult to continue to come up with new things to do with children and I like to limit the amount of TV time in our house. Because I grew up as an only child, my mom (in particular) played a lot of games with me. As our children get older, my husband and I plan to incorporate game nights on a regular basis. Games are a fun and interactive way to get family members talking.
Over the summer, I reviewed a few games from Around the Table Games. You can read my full review here. What I like about the games is that they’re portable (and make great stocking stuffers…hint hint!) which means you can play them at home, around the dinner table, and on the road. They also encourage discussion and interaction which is great for children, particularly as they get older.
Just released from Around the Table Games is a brand new app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. I personally don’t own either device, however, I thought I’d share with you just a bit more information from the site (because it sounds interesting!):
Simply pick one of the 30 conversation questions, ask the question, and get a surprising and often hilarious glimpse into the hearts and minds of family and friends. Diverse topics reveal surprising answers.
Some of the features of this application include the ability to capture talk sessions to save as keepsakes to share with others and to start a conversation with anyone on your contact list. You can purchase the application for $0.99.
Win It! One of you will win two games of your choice from Around the Table Games. Simply leave me a comment with the two you’d pick if you won! Comments will close on December 5, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Nancy M. says
I like the Family Talk 2 and the Teen Talk.
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Nancy M. says
I like the DSi on your gift guide. That’s what I hope I can afford for my oldest for Christmas.
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Wendy says
I would choose Grandparent Talk and Table Talk.
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Becca - Our Crazy Boys says
I love these! I would get family talk and buddy talk. I am a speech therapist and think that these would be awesome to use in my classroom, as well!
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Jo says
I would pick grandparent and teen talk
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Stephanie Jackson says
I would choose Family Talk( the first one) and Teen Talk. I love your blog. Thanks for hosting..
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Melanie Pace says
I would choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2. My children have a wide range of ages (almost 3, 10, 17, and 19). And it is hard to find games that are compatible with all ages. These are ages 3 and up, so this would work wonderfully for our family.
nicole says
I would like the family talk and family talk 2.
Linda Kish says
Family talk and Grandparent talk would be good
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jennifer says
I would pick the family talk and the camp talk games!
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I love Family Talk 1 and 2! [email protected]
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Margaret Smith says
I would choose the Family Talk and the Teen Talk if I won. What a great idea these are. Thanks.
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judy brittle says
I would love to have Parents Talk and Grandparents Talk. That would be great! Thank you!
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Amber says
I have both pre-teens and younger, so I would like teen talk and family talk. These look like really fun games!
Darcie K says
I would choose Family Talk and Teen Talk.
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Sarah G. says
I would choose the family talk and the grandparent talk. My aunt has some little questions books similar to this, and it’s always a lot of fun to sit around after supper and go through some!
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Clarissa Neiding says
i’d like family talk 1 and 2
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Tari Lawson says
I would get Family talk and grandparent talk.
Ellen C. says
I’d choose Family Talk and Grandparent Talk. Thanks for the chance.
erika says
i like grandma talk and family talk. what a great idea
Monique Rizzo says
Family talk would be fun. Thanks for the chance.
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Marci says
Grandparent talk and Buddy talk for us.
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sandra says
i’d choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2
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Owen's Mom says
Family Talk 1 & 2 for my family.
denise says
I would pick family talk and grandparent talk.
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Cathy says
I’d take Family Talk and Family Talk2.
Cathy says
I subscribe via email.
Carrie says
I’m a subscriber
Carrie says
I would pick Family Talk 2 and Buddy Talk. What a neat idea.
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Alain says
I’d like the original Family Talk and the Camp Talk
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Colleen Garcia says
I would like the Double Deck Tin and the Buddy Deck.
Amanda says
I would choose Family Talk 1 and Camp Talk. 🙂
Stacey says
I would choose Teen Talk and Grandparent Talk
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Kristy says
I would choose the family talk and family talk 2
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Linda says
I like Buddy Talk and Family Talk, these would be great stocking stuffers!
Karen says
I would choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2.
Michelle says
I would pick Family Talk and Buddy Talk!
Shannon says
I would pick family talk and grandparent talk
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Holly says
I’d choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2
Sarah Mac says
I like family Talk and Family Talk 2.
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Carrie Thompson says
I would pick Family Talk and Family Talk 2
Sarah says
I like the Family talk and the Grandparents talk. I hope I win. My son loves to play games with my parents and us.
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Lauren C says
I like Family Talk and Family Talk 2!
Laura Mancini says
I would choose Family Talk and Buddy Talk!
Katrina says
I like family talk and buddy talk
britt says
the two family talk ones would suit me.
Aly Adcock Bettmann says
I love the Family talk and teen talk. I saw these on Real Simple and thought they were a sensational idea. I also plan to buy the app for my ipod touch. thanks for the heads up on that.
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Fawn Reed says
I like Grandparent Talk and Table Talk.
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Becca says
I’d pick the two Family talk games. I hadn’t heard of these before and they sound like such a good idea!
Becca says
I’m a bit of a nerd girl, so my favorite item in your gift guide was the Nintendo DSi. 🙂
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Kara says
I would get family talk and buddy talk.
Ashley says
I like Family Talk and Family Talk 2 – would be GREAT to have for our big Christmas dinner 🙂
Paige says
I would chose family talk and teen talk.
Paige says
And from your gift guide, I like the Frosty from build a bear.
Elizabeth says
With three kiddos ranging in ages from 10 1/2 to 3 we need some good conversation starters that can keep going and going. Dinner time can be the best part or most frustrating part of the day, this would make it the best! 🙂
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Christa says
I like the Family Talk and the Teen Talk!
christianne A. says
Family Talk and Teen Talk. 🙂
nicole says
I would pick family talk and buddy talk.
Jennifer says
I like the Family Talk and the Buddy Talk. I think the Buddy Talk would be good for my future classroom, I am studying Elementary education.
John W says
family talk and grandparent talk, we have a similar couples game that is very intriguing and I can’t imagine how intersting family and grandparent talk would be
sarah says
I love family talk and parents talk 🙂
Amy Tischer says
I would want family talk and family talk 2!
Molly says
I would use the table talk
Lisa Odenheimer says
I would want the family talk and buddy talk. What a neat concept to create conversations with friends and family.
Kristin says
I would like family talk and buddy talk
Jenny Hunter says
Family Talk and Family Talk 2
Ashley says
Family talk and buddy talk.
Beth says
I would liek the family talk and teen talk.
Julie says
i’d love family talk and grandparent talk
Kathy K says
I’d get the Camp talk and the Family talk.
Jennifer T. says
I’d like the Grandparent Talk and the Family Talk games if I were lucky enough to win!
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jackie says
Family Talk and Grandparent Talk both sound good.
Erma says
I like the Teen Talk and the Family Talk .
sara says
i would pick the Family Talk 2 and the Teen Talk.
sara says
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shawna says
I would like Family Talk and Buddy Talk.
Aniela says
I’d pick Family Talk and Family Talk 2.
Colleen S. says
i would get family talk and family talk 2.
Erika says
I’d like the Family Talk 1 and the Camp Talk
Melissa Sloniker says
i love these games!! when we dine out these cards/games would be great conversation starter!! i think my daughters would enjoy them with their friends as well. family talk and buddy talk would be my choice.
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Susan Ledet says
I would pick Family Talk 2 and Teen Talk.
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Michelle says
I would pick family talk and family talk 2.
Michelle says
I love the gingerbread house kit from your gift guide. What a fun activity for the kids.
Maja Meza says
table talk and teen talk
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Sherri B. says
Teen Talk and Grandparent Talk would be my picks! Thanks!
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Melanie says
I would pick Family Talks 1 and 2.
Naddez says
Family Talk & Family Talk II.
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Chrysa says
I would pick the family talk and the camp talk!
Gianna says
Family Talk & Family Talk II 🙂
Lily Kwan says
I love Buddy Talk and Camp Talk!
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