Game Night!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? What about a game night with friends? It might have been a while since you have played board games or cards, but it is something everyone loves to do. Whether its "adults only" or a family affair, game nights are a fun way to get competitive or just have a good time with friends. 

A few of our favorite games are Cranium, Settlers of Catan, and Giant Jenga (some might say we are obsessed with Jenga). We are even known to carry it in our car...you know, just in case! 

If you have a big group and want just want to have some fun Giant Jenga is for you. You can play with as many people as you want and everyone will be entertained. Goal: just don't lose. 

The highest we have ever stacked the game is around 35 rows. It was over 5 feet tall! But be careful you may want to wear a helmet! JENNNNNGGGAAA. 

Next, is Settlers of Catan. This is our "nerd" game. It can only be played with 4 people and there are a ton of rules, but I promise it is fun. The best way I can describe it is a fast monopoly, except there are a lot of alliances formed and sneaky trading involved! 

Last, is the game of Cranium. One day this will be a classic game along with Scrabble and Clue. It is honestly the craziest, silliest, smartest game you will play. It is set up to "challenge" each part of your brain with topics like Creative Cat, Word Worm, Data Head, and Star Performer. The challenges range from humming a song (Star Performer) to spelling words backwards while alternating letters with your teammates (Word Worm).  It really is a show and a board game, throughly entertaining. 

We also LOVE Banana Grams! Check it out. But fair warning, once you start hosting game nights, regular dinners might seem boring. 

With Love, 

Katie 

You can find the all of our favorite games here:

Giant Jenga 

Settlers of Catan

Cranium

Bananagrams  

Explore Home:

It was an unusually warm and beautiful Saturday this past weekend in Tallahassee and Phillip and I took full advantage of it. Phillip and I both have desk jobs, so any opportunity to be outside - we take it. 

We decided to explore Mclay Gardens, a State Park, located in our area. It is a natural gem with biking/walking/riding trials, wildlife, and a lake. We did the 3 mile loop around the lake and ate lunch at the park, it was great exercise and such an enjoyable afternoon date!

While both Phillip and I have lived in Tallahassee for awhile now, we have never taken advantage of the State Park's natural habitat (even many of my local friends mentioned they haven't explored the trails of Mclay). It got me thinking about everything our area has to offer, and how we get stuck in a routine for dates and weekend plans. It's like growing up at the beach, you forget you live in paradise  (now that I have moved away, I only dream of that luxury). Like they say, "you never know what you have until it's gone"! So my goal is to enjoy Tallahassee and all it has to offer and I encourage everyone to find those hidden gems in your area! Just get out and explore.

Some Places to Explore at Home:

1. Museums - they are always changing! You go to museums on vacation, so why not at home too?

2. Local restaurants - support local shops!

3. Your Capital - I haven't been since 4th grade and I drive by it almost every day!

4. Parks - try recreational parks or state parks 

5. Your backyard - who knows what's back there!

6. Small towns in your area - we love the small towns surrounding our area, they are quaint and offer a quick "get-away",  new shops, and lots to explore.

So break out of your routine and try something new in your area! 

With Love, 

Katie M. 

Here are a few more pictures from our local adventure:

The Wildlife:

Red bird! (Blow a kiss, Make a wish!)

Ok so we didn't see any gators, but we did see a lot of squirrels!