Category Archives: Activities & Games

This time of year, family gatherings and often cold and snowy weather makes for a need to come up with fun, creative indoor activities that will entertain the whole family. Scavenger Hunts Divide the family up into teams. Elect a judge who writes up a list of things that the groups must come up with Continue Reading

Have you ever watched Jeanette Lee, commonly known as Black Widow, shoot impossible tricks on a lavish pool table?

Chances are, the return of warmer weather means you’re pretty excited about being able to leave your winter coat at home and break out your flip flops.

If you hosted a contest and asked for the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts for women, the top answers would probably include flowers, jewelry, or spa packages. Many women, however, would prefer to receive a different kind of gift on February 14. If your significant other isn’t easily wowed by daisies, diamonds, or deep-tissue massages, try one of the following ideas.

It’s the time of year when people worldwide are vowing to make big changes in their lives, whether that’s to find a new job, move to a new city, or finally shed bothersome extra pounds. Wanting to change is the first step; the second is to harness that burst of adrenaline and make it work to your best advantage.

As it is with most families, you probably buy one big-ticket item for a family member and then supplement the rest of your gift giving with smaller but still meaningful gifts. Luckily, there are many ideas when it comes to pricier gifts that are guaranteed to elicit gasps of surprise, and yes, on Christmas Day. Here’s a look at five of them.

    Ye might have seen us this morning on the Today Show while ye were adjustin’ yer eye patch and feedin’ the parrot. mygofer.com has just launched a Talk Like a Pirate Day experience certain to be puttin’ a grin on yer face and keepin’ some extra gold in your pocket. Now through Saturday, Continue Reading

The crack of aluminum cans. The semi-static buzz of busted car speakers. The smell of grilled animals and cheap beer. The swarms of rabid fans in brightly colored sportswear mingling in a cloud of barbeque smoke. Don’t let your senses fool you, it is tailgating season—four months of heaven on earth await you and your Continue Reading

Yesterday was my second time this summer at one of our local water parks.   It was also the second day where I witnessed multiple children needing to be saved by the lifeguards because they couldn’t get themselves to the side of the pool.

I spent 15 years in a sales career where my performance and ability to hold a job were based not only on how much software I sold but on my accuracy in forecasting how much I’d sell and when I’d sell it.  The further away from target I was, the more stress I felt about keeping my job.