I really did not mean to Beetlejuice up this Frankenstorm when I posted the Halloween pictures and so glibly stated what a great idea it would be in case it rained on Halloween. Ha! Well, it looks like we are in for a soaker of a holiday this year. Let's hope that's all it is, and we are not fighting basement floodwaters or damaged roof shingles or broken windows at the same time. We are supposed to have high winds and heavy rain, but hopefully nothing that will cause any damage. If the storm takes a turn for the worst and we are stranded, house-bound and powerless, for multiple days, then we have a large stash of chips and candy to live off of, so we should make it out the other side.
Seeing as that Halloween itself will not be going off without a hitch this year, we decided we should have some holiday fun with our preparations on the weekend. A last-minute trip to the local Halloween farm fest was kiboshed Friday night when it started to rain. But we did manage to paint up a motley assortment of Halloween-themed peg dolls...
And we spent some time yesterday carving pumpkins. This is an activity that Liam loves, Chad hates, and Mallory can't stand the smell or sight of. I fall somewhere in the middle and that 'somewhere' changes from year to year. We got three of our pumpkins carved, the fourth was too hard to cut so it got some Mr. Potato Head pieces, and the fifth pumpkin was taken to school by Liam last week since they are doing some carving in the classroom as well. Liam insisted that we should roast the seeds, too, which we did, but I think he was a bit disappointed. I did them with worcestershire and garlic salt and thought they were pretty darn good, but Liam was more interested in the already-open Halloween candy.
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Video gaming has quickly overtaken the world. People everywhere find it enjoyable, relaxing, competitive and even educational! There is something for everyone in the world of video games. This article has some ideas on how to get more out of your online gaming experience.
Take a few breaks when you start playing a game that you're not able to step away from easily. Video gaming are addicting and can damage your overall health. Playing a game should remain fun and light-hearted. Think you're addicted? Seek help.
Create a safe online gaming environment for your kids. Keep track of the people they're playing with. Certain unsavory individuals have been known to reach children via online computer games. It is up to you to protect your children and limit their playmates to those you both know.
You may want to make an area in the basement or set aside a room for your kids to play their online gaming. Online Games can be extremely loud, and you probably want some peace from time to time. A game room can have a lot of benefits for your family.
Hang onto those old online gaming you used to play. Trade in your games for new ones or for cash to maximize your investment. You can use store credits from your old games to go towards the purchase of new ones.
Buy used games. New online games can cost more than fifty dollars. Spending that amount of money only to find out that the game isn't your cup of tea is a costly mistake. If you buy used, you may be able to get 25 percent to 50 percent off of a game that you are interested in.
Update your graphic drivers. If you do a lot of your gaming on your computer, you probably will want to have as clear a picture as possible. This is why you need the current graphic drivers. You can venture on over to the device manager section on your computer and see your latest graphic driver, then head to manufacturer's site to see if any new updates became available.
It's best to try out a game alone first. There is no point playing a game online if you are having trouble playing the traditional version! If the game is too hard, trade it and get something you prefer. It is time to find a new game if you are getting frustrated and do not have fun anymore.
Use the subtitle feature. Is it the cast that the dialogue of the game is hard to understand because of all the gunfire and music? Check in the menu for a subtitles option. This can usually be found in the audio section of the game. You can generally find a setting here to toggle subtitles on and off.
If possible, try games out before you buy them at your local library. Most public libraries offer video games that can be checked out for free. The library usually has game titles for all different systems, so simply call ahead and see if they have the title you want.
Figure out how to operate the safety and parental controls of any gaming system that comes into your home. You can likely make adjustments that keep kids from viewing mature content. Some allow each gaming profile to be customized separately, allowing adults to enjoy games not meant for younger audiences.
There are games in which you can shoot, solve puzzles, drive, fly, fight, etc, so keep reading to find out more! Online gaming allow us to take on a persona that we couldn't have in the real world so they're fun to play. Keep gaming!
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