So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Have Fun With Stock Market Board Games

By Jeannie Chapman


There was a time when just about every family had a game night. Cards, puzzles or a board game, it didn't matter, it was about being together. With our hyper-active lives many people are rediscovering this simple pleasure once again. For a night with some educational benefit, you might try one of the stock market board games that are available. So put away the technology for a few hours and reconnect with family and friends.

There was a time when at least once a week the family or a group would sit down for a hand of cards or play a game. Although many think of this as a quaint and outdated idea, more and more families and friends are sitting down and enjoying non-electronic, non-internet enabled entertainment. They are fun because they allow you to really connect with the other players on a human level.

A game also challenge you to think just enough to keep things interesting. This is especially true with an investment game. As simple as it is, exercising your decision making skills, calculating earnings, figuring out what to do all have positive effects on your brain. And don't forget about getting to handle all that cash.

Playing with the whole family is a great experience and a way to reconnect. There are also educational aspects of the game that provide even more benefits to kids. Stock market board games teach children the value of money and it utilizes and strengthens their math skills. It also teaches them investment basics and the benefits of saving. Not a bad for a night of having fun.

Don't think of a board game as a thing for kids only. An evening with a game, a group of friends and a bottle of wine can be a real blast. If you really want to add some spice, you can turn it into a drinking game. Double your investment, take a sip. Lose it all, drain it. There are lots of variations on this theme as you might imagine. Be creative. Try it out and you'll have a great time. Just be responsible.

The renewed interest in investment and stock market board games means that they are easy to find. Big retailers have aisles full of titles. Online retailers also have huge selections and you can find some independent titles with some searching. For those who remember these types of games from the 70's and earlier, you can check auction sites to find some old classics like Rich Uncle, Buy and Sell and The Stock Market Game.

If you must, you can play these classics online as well. Most have mobile and tablet versions so you can play on the go. You can play friends, strangers from around the world or by yourself. It's not like the real thing, but, okay, it's still fun.

So take a breath and disconnect for a few hours and try stock market board games with family or friends. Not only are they fun to play, but it will help younger players with math skills, teach them some of the basics of investing and of course, bond with the family. Next time you're out shopping, check out the game aisle or jump online and see what's available.




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