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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Around the Table Games *Giveaway*

Posted by Caryn Bailey 129 Comments

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Laura Mancini, congrats!

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.

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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.

TABLE_LOGOWin 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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Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.
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129 Responses to Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Around the Table Games *Giveaway*

  1. Nancy M. says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    I like the Family Talk 2 and the Teen Talk.

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  2. Nancy M. says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I have your holiday gift guide button on my sidebar.

    Reply
  3. Nancy M. says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    I like the DSi on your gift guide. That’s what I hope I can afford for my oldest for Christmas.

    Reply
  4. Nancy M. says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I tweeted.

    Reply
  5. Nancy M. says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I am subscribed in a reader.

    Reply
  6. Wendy says

    November 21, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I would choose Grandparent Talk and Table Talk.
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

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  7. Wendy says

    November 21, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    I follow in Google Reader
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

    Reply
  8. Becca - Our Crazy Boys says

    November 21, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. Becca - Our Crazy Boys says

    November 21, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I subscribe to you in google reader 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jo says

    November 22, 2009 at 6:59 am

    I would pick grandparent and teen talk
    [email protected]

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  11. Jo says

    November 22, 2009 at 6:59 am

    email subscriber
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  12. Stephanie Jackson says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:48 am

    I would choose Family Talk( the first one) and Teen Talk. I love your blog. Thanks for hosting..
    [email protected]

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  13. Stephanie Jackson says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I subscribe to your blog by google reader..
    Thanks again and Happy Holidays!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  14. Stephanie Jackson says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I tweeted this giveaway..
    Thanks
    [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Melanie Pace says

    November 22, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  16. nicole says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    I would like the family talk and family talk 2.

    Reply
  17. Linda Kish says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Family talk and Grandparent talk would be good

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  18. Linda Kish says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    email subscriber

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  19. jennifer says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I would pick the family talk and the camp talk games!

    Reply
  20. jennifer says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I entered Shannon’s wilton cookies giveaway!

    Reply
  21. jennifer says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I subscribe to rockin’ mam via e-mail!

    Reply
  22. cher says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    I love Family Talk 1 and 2! [email protected]

    Reply
  23. cher says

    November 22, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    subscriber! [email protected]

    Reply
  24. Margaret Smith says

    November 22, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I would choose the Family Talk and the Teen Talk if I won. What a great idea these are. Thanks.

    Reply
  25. Margaret Smith says

    November 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I’m a subscriber

    Reply
  26. judy brittle says

    November 22, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I would love to have Parents Talk and Grandparents Talk. That would be great! Thank you!

    Reply
  27. judy brittle says

    November 22, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

    Reply
  28. judy brittle says

    November 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/5957438997

    Reply
  29. Amber says

    November 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    I have both pre-teens and younger, so I would like teen talk and family talk. These look like really fun games!

    Reply
  30. Darcie K says

    November 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I would choose Family Talk and Teen Talk.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  31. Darcie K says

    November 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I am a subscriber.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  32. Sarah G. says

    November 22, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
  33. Sarah G. says

    November 22, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    I subscribe to your blog via Bloglines. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    i’d like family talk 1 and 2

    Reply
  35. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/ holiday gift button

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  36. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5968298608 tweet

    Reply
  37. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    entered strider bike at shannons

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  38. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    email subscriber

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  39. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/2009/11/win-at-rockin-mama_23.html blogged

    Reply
  40. Clarissa Neiding says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    stumbled by cneiding

    Reply
  41. Tari Lawson says

    November 23, 2009 at 5:26 am

    I would get Family talk and grandparent talk.

    Reply
  42. Ellen C. says

    November 23, 2009 at 8:28 am

    I’d choose Family Talk and Grandparent Talk. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  43. erika says

    November 23, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    i like grandma talk and family talk. what a great idea

    Reply
  44. Monique Rizzo says

    November 23, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Family talk would be fun. Thanks for the chance.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  45. Marci says

    November 23, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Grandparent talk and Buddy talk for us.

    Reply
  46. Marci says

    November 23, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Subscriber!

    Reply
  47. sandra says

    November 24, 2009 at 7:14 am

    i’d choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2

    Reply
  48. sandra says

    November 24, 2009 at 7:15 am

    entered shannon’s Strider Sports Running Bike Giveaway

    Reply
  49. Owen's Mom says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Family Talk 1 & 2 for my family.

    Reply
  50. denise says

    November 25, 2009 at 5:44 am

    I would pick family talk and grandparent talk.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  51. denise says

    November 25, 2009 at 5:45 am

    I subscribe.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  52. Cathy says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:29 am

    I’d take Family Talk and Family Talk2.

    Reply
  53. Cathy says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:29 am

    I subscribe via email.

    Reply
  54. Carrie says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    I’m a subscriber

    Reply
  55. Carrie says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I would pick Family Talk 2 and Buddy Talk. What a neat idea.

    Reply
  56. Carrie says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    I commented on the Apple Grove Pals by Little Tykes

    Reply
  57. Alain says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    I’d like the original Family Talk and the Camp Talk

    Reply
  58. Alain says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    I posted on the Calphalon removable plate grill

    Reply
  59. Colleen Garcia says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    I would like the Double Deck Tin and the Buddy Deck.

    Reply
  60. Amanda says

    November 27, 2009 at 9:26 am

    I would choose Family Talk 1 and Camp Talk. 🙂

    Reply
  61. Stacey says

    November 27, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    I would choose Teen Talk and Grandparent Talk

    Reply
  62. Stacey says

    November 27, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    I commented about the grill w/ removable plates in the gift guide

    Reply
  63. Stacey says

    November 27, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    I entered some of Shannon’s giveaways

    Reply
  64. Kristy says

    November 28, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    I would choose the family talk and family talk 2

    Reply
  65. Kristy says

    November 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Subscriber!

    Reply
  66. Kristy says

    November 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Entered Shannon’s Wilton giveaway!

    Reply
  67. Linda says

    November 29, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    I like Buddy Talk and Family Talk, these would be great stocking stuffers!

    Reply
  68. Karen says

    November 30, 2009 at 2:19 am

    I would choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2.

    Reply
  69. Michelle says

    November 30, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I would pick Family Talk and Buddy Talk!

    Reply
  70. Shannon says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:45 am

    I would pick family talk and grandparent talk

    Reply
  71. Cindy says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:43 am

    Left a comment on the gingerbread houses “Holiday Gift Guide”

    Reply
  72. Holly says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:22 am

    I’d choose Family Talk and Family Talk 2

    Reply
  73. Sarah Mac says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:28 am

    I like family Talk and Family Talk 2.

    srm_macconnell (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  74. Carrie Thompson says

    December 1, 2009 at 8:41 am

    I would pick Family Talk and Family Talk 2

    Reply
  75. Sarah says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:15 am

    I like the Family talk and the Grandparents talk. I hope I win. My son loves to play games with my parents and us.

    Sarah

    Reply
  76. Lauren C says

    December 1, 2009 at 10:33 am

    I like Family Talk and Family Talk 2!

    Reply
  77. Laura Mancini says

    December 1, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I would choose Family Talk and Buddy Talk!

    Reply
  78. Katrina says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I like family talk and buddy talk

    Reply
  79. britt says

    December 1, 2009 at 11:56 am

    the two family talk ones would suit me.

    Reply
  80. Aly Adcock Bettmann says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    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.
    Aly

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  81. Fawn Reed says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    I like Grandparent Talk and Table Talk.
    fawnreed(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. Becca says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I’d pick the two Family talk games. I hadn’t heard of these before and they sound like such a good idea!

    Reply
  83. Becca says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I’m a bit of a nerd girl, so my favorite item in your gift guide was the Nintendo DSi. 🙂

    Reply
  84. Becca says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Dugg!

    Reply
  85. Kara says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    I would get family talk and buddy talk.

    Reply
  86. Ashley says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I like Family Talk and Family Talk 2 – would be GREAT to have for our big Christmas dinner 🙂

    Reply
  87. Paige says

    December 1, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    I would chose family talk and teen talk.

    Reply
  88. Paige says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    And from your gift guide, I like the Frosty from build a bear.

    Reply
  89. Elizabeth says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    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! 🙂
    [email protected]
    southernfriedgreenmom.blogspot.com

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  90. Christa says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    I like the Family Talk and the Teen Talk!

    Reply
  91. christianne A. says

    December 1, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    Family Talk and Teen Talk. 🙂

    Reply
  92. nicole says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    I would pick family talk and buddy talk.

    Reply
  93. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  94. John W says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    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

    Reply
  95. sarah says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I love family talk and parents talk 🙂

    Reply
  96. Amy Tischer says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    I would want family talk and family talk 2!

    Reply
  97. Molly says

    December 2, 2009 at 4:39 am

    I would use the table talk

    Reply
  98. Lisa Odenheimer says

    December 2, 2009 at 9:37 am

    I would want the family talk and buddy talk. What a neat concept to create conversations with friends and family.

    Reply
  99. Kristin says

    December 2, 2009 at 10:57 am

    I would like family talk and buddy talk

    Reply
  100. Jenny Hunter says

    December 2, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Family Talk and Family Talk 2

    Reply
  101. Ashley says

    December 2, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Family talk and buddy talk.

    Reply
  102. Beth says

    December 2, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    I would liek the family talk and teen talk.

    Reply
  103. Julie says

    December 2, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    i’d love family talk and grandparent talk

    Reply
  104. Kathy K says

    December 2, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    I’d get the Camp talk and the Family talk.

    Reply
  105. Jennifer T. says

    December 2, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I’d like the Grandparent Talk and the Family Talk games if I were lucky enough to win!

    Reply
  106. Jennifer T. says

    December 2, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    I entered Shannon’s Babalu Toys giveaway.

    Reply
  107. jackie says

    December 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Family Talk and Grandparent Talk both sound good.

    Reply
  108. Erma says

    December 4, 2009 at 8:59 am

    I like the Teen Talk and the Family Talk .

    Reply
  109. sara says

    December 4, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    i would pick the Family Talk 2 and the Teen Talk.

    Reply
  110. sara says

    December 4, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    subscribed via email

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  111. shawna says

    December 4, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    I would like Family Talk and Buddy Talk.

    Reply
  112. Aniela says

    December 4, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    I’d pick Family Talk and Family Talk 2.

    Reply
  113. Colleen S. says

    December 4, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    i would get family talk and family talk 2.

    Reply
  114. Erika says

    December 4, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I’d like the Family Talk 1 and the Camp Talk

    Reply
  115. Melissa Sloniker says

    December 4, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    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.

    thanks!!
    melissa

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  116. Susan Ledet says

    December 4, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    I would pick Family Talk 2 and Teen Talk.

    Reply
  117. Susan Ledet says

    December 4, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    I subscribe.

    Reply
  118. Michelle says

    December 5, 2009 at 7:05 am

    I would pick family talk and family talk 2.

    Reply
  119. Michelle says

    December 5, 2009 at 7:07 am

    I love the gingerbread house kit from your gift guide. What a fun activity for the kids.

    Reply
  120. Maja Meza says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    table talk and teen talk

    Reply
  121. Maja Meza says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    subscriber

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  122. Sherri B. says

    December 5, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Teen Talk and Grandparent Talk would be my picks! Thanks!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

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  123. Melanie says

    December 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    I would pick Family Talks 1 and 2.

    Reply
  124. Naddez says

    December 5, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Family Talk & Family Talk II.

    Reply
  125. Naddez says

    December 5, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Commented on Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology post.

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  126. Chrysa says

    December 5, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I would pick the family talk and the camp talk!

    Reply
  127. Gianna says

    December 5, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Family Talk & Family Talk II 🙂

    Reply
  128. Lily Kwan says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:42 am

    I love Buddy Talk and Camp Talk!

    Reply
  129. Lily Kwan says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:44 am

    I subscribed to your email feed.

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