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[F936]Fun And Simple Games
by Malcolm Blake, Mal
Game of the Five Senses:
All the guests are seated around a large table, and the master or mistress of ceremonies informs them that their five senses are to be tested and prizes given to those who can prove theirs to be the keenest.

First comes the test of sight or observation. All are blindfolded, and a number of articles are thrown haphazard upon the table, gloves, handkerchiefs; anything and everything will serve the purpose. The bandages are then to be lifted for only a moment, after which the order is given to pull them over the eyes again.

The table is swept clean of all the things, the bandages are removed, and each guest is provided with pencil and paper and must write a list of the articles noticed during the momentary glimpse permitted. The one whose list is the longest receives a prize for the best sight or quickest power of observation.

Next comes the test of smell. The bandages are resumed, and in turn, vinegar, cologne, lavender water, bay rum, smelling salts, oranges and apples are presented to the noses of the company, who may write down the names without looking on, making the list more legible when the bandages are removed.

In testing the taste, allspice, raw oatmeal, horseradish, chocolate almost anything may be offered that is not too unpalatable. It is well to have many familiar things, and only a puzzling one now and then, since pleasure, and not perplexity, is the chief object of the game.

For the hearing, different notes on the piano may be struck and the music-loving ones will readily name them correctly. The finger dipped in water and passed around the rim of a glass makes familiar music. The ringing of a silver and of a brass bell, the tinkle of ice in a glass of ordinary water and the dull click it makes in a glass of sparkling mineral water, the sound of metal on metal, of glass on glass, and wood against wood these and numberless others are easily provided if musical instruments are not within reach.

The sense of feeling may be tested by passing quickly from hand to hand a variety of things that cause a little surprise and so put one off guard. A glove filled with wet sand gives one an uncanny feeling if grasped unexpectedly; a harmless bit of cotton wool following after this is almost as unpleasant, and a bristling brush for cleaning lamp chimneys is a most puzzling object when held but for an instant before being claimed by one's neighbor.

Even a raw potato and a handful of gelatine are puzzling objects to name, when deprived of those invaluable auxiliaries, our eyes, for all the tests are made while the company is blindfolded. The prizes need be but the merest trifles,

A Penny For Your Thoughts:
Have you ever studied a coin to see how many symbols it represents? By following the directions given below you will find that you will be the means of giving a pleasant time to one or any number of friends, as "A Penny for Your Thoughts" is a game in which both young and old may participate.

Get enough tally cards for each guest, on the top of which write, "A Penny for Your Thoughts". Attach a ribbon to each card with a small pencil at the end, and have holes put through enough pennies to string one on each tally, in order that everybody may have one to study out by himself.

The questions given below are to be written on the cards, leaving enough space for the answers. Of course, an allotted time is given in which the answers may be written, and when time is called the one having the greatest number correct is the recipient of the prize.

Questions and answers will be given below 7 , but the one giving the party, of course, withholds the answers until the close of the game.
1 Can you find a messenger? One cent (sent).
2 Mode of ancient punishment? Stripes.
3 Means of inflicting it? Lashes.
4 A piece of armor? Shield.
5 A devoted young man? Beau.
6 A South American fruit? Date.
7 A place of worship? Temple.
8 Portion of a hill? Brow.
9 Spring flowers? Tulips.
10 Three weapons? Arrows.
11 The first American settler? Indian.
12 Emblem of victory? Laurel wreath.
13 An animal? Hair (hare).
14 Two sides of a vote? Eyes and nose
15 An emblem of royalty? Crown.
16 One way of expressing matrimony? United State.
17 Youth and old age? Youth 1898 Old age.
18 Part of a river 1 Mouth.
19 Something found in a school? Pupil.
20 Part of o stove? Lid (eyelid).
21 Plenty of assurance? Cheek.
22 The cry of victory? Won (one).

A Cobweb Party:
Imagine the rooms, halls, and stairs or a house all tangled in a web of strong twine, the guests struggling, twisting, tripping, and weaving themselves together in their endeavors to unravel the meshes, while all are laughing at the sight, - that is a "Cobweb party".

It is startling to find familiar rooms in such a haze of gray twine. The staircases appear to be pitfalls; the dressing-rooms, traps. Every one warns every one else. When all have worked their way to the hostess, they are told to draw lots from trays of numbered cards; one tray for women, another for the men. Each is given at the same time a little stick, on which to wind the string which fate has sent. The men's strings, perhaps, start at the hall table; the women's, at the rug by the door.

There are cards at the beginnings of the strings, with numbers corresponding to those which have been drawn. After one has found the right twine, one is to wind it up, following whitherso'ever it leads. The library doorway may be an almost impassable web, yet, incredibly soon the balls are all wound. Many strings lead to prizes; dainty trifles of some sort. Others have spiders at their ends, made of larch cones and wire.

All parents have some pearls of wisdom that they accumulate during their long parenting days. There are so many amazing things that you can find out through sharing such words of advice. Usually you will find such tips and parenting trivia in parenting forums and magazines. Some of the parenting trivia will be hilariously funny while some of it would be deep and touching.

The Pain and Pleasure in Parenting

1. if you want something to cook fast (and cheap) - always keep rice in the house. It can be cooked in a moment and if you add a little seasoning, it can make a very filling dish for those little hungry mouths.

2. Always keep milk in the house - you can use it for drinking, cooking and making cakes. Milk is a great addition to anything - cereals, coffee, rice etc

3. You want to ensure that you kids eat the lunch that you pack for them for school? Always add a little seasoning to the sandwich that you make for them - it makes the sandwich taste out of this world.

4. Children love it when you show affection - ensure you have the time to genuinely hug them at least one every day.

5. Listen to them - this is not exactly parenting trivia - rather very important bonding advice. They need to know they matter to you and that you take them seriously. Listen to them when they talk and give them all your attention.

6. Vitamins are very important for children. Ensure that they develop a habit of having their vitamins every day. This is a habit that will help them when they are adults and too busy to eat well.

7. Keep ice trays filled at home. You can make instant smoothies and ice candies, which always thrill the kids.

8. Family rituals - have at least one meal together every day. Have one day a week consecrated to the family. Such little rituals would show the children that family is important and they will carry this belief to their own families.

9. Take lots of pictures of your children - time flies and all of a sudden you will see them ready to leave your home. Have birthdays celebrated and recorded with videos or photographs - you will have the memories when your children have become adults

10. Teach them the value of money - let them earn by doing specific chores around the house, over and above their duties. This way they can plan their allowance and also value money.

Lastly, make your own list of parenting trivia and share it with other parents. Its fun and it is great information too.
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