Prepare To Laugh With Telestrations!

My family has always been big on playing games. Every year for Christmas we get a new one and just love playing it with our friends and extended family. Well we have a new one that has already been a hit and will keep on being a hit!!

I was thrilled when I got the chance through Tryazon to play this amazing game with some friends!! It is a hoot!!

The game is really easy, once you can get every one settled down enough to play and explain it. I think half our fun came from explaining the game to each other. It's kind of like that old game called Telephone. You start with a word or phrase and say it to your neighbor, and they say to the next, and then the next, and so on. You finally end up with some crazy thing by the time it gets back to the original person. 

Here's what you get in the game...

With Telestrations you start out with a word or phase, any number of things they give you on one of the cards in the deck they provide. You write the word down in a very handy little booklet made up of wipe-off pages. This is where the twist comes in. After you write the word or phrase you or the next player draws the word or phrase. The next person looks at the drawing (not the word) and guesses what it is and writes the word or phrase. The next draws, the next guesses, and so on. Well with the pictures added to the whole thing you never know what you are going to come up with! Let's just say that they should offer the game with a case of Depends because the laughter never seems to stops!!

Here is an example, although no where near as funny as anything we came up with!!

The game is super funny and you really don't know what is going to happen. It all depends on what each person thinks they are looking at in the drawings. Some of us can draw well, some not so much, and that is where the fun really gets going.

All set to play!!

Jessica was concentrating hard on this one!

Tim's face shows how much we were laughing! He turned a lovely shade of red!

The inevitable tighty whities! No embarrassment there!

Veronica loved the game a lot!

Happy game night for all of us! Jonathan Loved it!

So, what do my friends and I think about the game? Well since the party we have played it again and everyone keeps asking me when we can play it some more. If you see the game out there buy it now, they sell out fast. I have a feeling it will be a big hit with your family!  This is by far one of the BEST games in a long, long time!! Thanks USAopoly for this crazy, wild, and fun game! 

It's a BIG hit!!

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http://www.youtube.com/USAopoly

I received a product for the purpose of hosting a party through Tryazon and testing the product. No other compensation was given and all opinions expressed here are my own!

The Minister's Wife 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

I am so excited to bring to you my first ever Holiday Gift Guide!

Gathered below are some wonderful gift ideas for the whole family. I will be updating this list as I find more goodies, so check back often. If you have suggestions please share them with us. 

To learn more about each item or to purchase them, click the image of the item.

Pattern LA Signature Leather Bag

This is one of the best bags I have ever received. I use it every day and I love it. The quality can't be beat and it looks amazing! Right now and through December you can get a 30% discount on any purchase on their site with this code: PATTERN30

Sweet Bungalow Dollhouse

Every little girl's desire, a dollhouse for her dolls. This one fits dolls up to 18", which include American Girl dolls. Your little girl could really let her imagination go with this dollhouse.

Terracotta Cascade Solar Fountain

Every gardener I know loves having a fountain or two in their yard. This one is perfect for so many landscape designs and requires no electricity. Plus it can be used inside as well with the electric convertor that is available.

Little People Nativity

I had to include this as a wonderful gift for a toddler or young child. When I was little my Mother let me play with her nativity set and it has always been one of my fondest memories.

Pattern LA Bucket Bag

What a fun way to carry around all you need each day. Large enough to hold a laptop, yet easy enough to use for everyday essentials. Comes with many word choices and so cute! Right now and through December you can get a 30% discount on any purchase on their site with this code: PATTERN30

Beewi Bluetooth Interactive Helicopter

I'm really not sure who this is more for, the tween, or teen, or your grown up boy. I think they would all enjoy this for Christmas!

Baby Stella

Baby Stella is delightfully detailed, from her lifelike toes, belly button and plump tummy, to her soft fleece hair and embroidered features. She is super soft and so much fun to play with. They offer lots of accessories to go with her too.

Plug 'N Sing Karaoke System

This would be a super fun gift for the whole family. It connects with your DVD player. No need for a separate system. 

Crayon Rocks

I love these. Each "rock" is super easy to hold and color with plus they are made from soy wax and natural mineral pigments, which make coloring an adventure. The colors combine easily making the color combinations a creative experience for your kids. They are exceptionally good for little ones who have trouble holding traditional crayons.

Cuisinart Deluxe Stainless-Steel Grill Set

The perfect gift for the barbecue guru in your house. This set is made to last and look good for years and comes in a wonderful case for storage.

Calvin the Closet Monster

When I first saw this fun little guy I wasn't sure who I would like him more for, the baby or me! He's adorable with embroidered features and comes with 4 pairs of super cute socks for baby.

Mustache Bandages

Seriously, how much fun are these! What a great stocking stuffer for the whole family.

DELUXE Custom Super Hero Cape Set With Mask

One of the best gifts my Mother-In-Law gave our boys when they were little was a super hero cape. They wore them constantly and insisted on keeping them when they grew too large for them. These are custom made for your little boy or girl and come with a nifty mask to hide their identity!

Executive Portable USB Turntable

This is something my guy would love. He misses being able to play his vinyl records. This compact and portable turntable plays your favorite records and converts them to digital files you can upload to your computer or other USB compatible device.

LuxPro Illuminated Dog Collar

We can't forget our four-legged family members at Christmas. We have a black newfoundland and letting him out at night and keeping an eye on him can be tough since he blends into the darkness. An illuminated collar makes a big difference. They have matching leashes too!

Kookamunga Beds ~ Fish

This is something almost every cat I have ever know would enjoy having. Plus how neat it looks and at a good price.

MistleToes ~ Piggy Paint

Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic nail polish for your little divas. They'll love painting their fingernails and toenails (and maybe yours too) and you don't have to worry about them using them.

InStyler Tulip Auto Curler

This was one gift I just loved receiving. It is the most amazing tool to have for curling hair and when you have 3 feet of it, you recommend what works for that much hair! In fact I love all the InStyler products!!

Telestrations

I honestly believe this was one of the best games our family has ever played. it has become one of our favorites and the most request game to play when friends come over for a night. We love it, but I recommend having tissues around for the tears from laughter while you play!

Froggy Frenzy

Believe me, when your little ones play with this fun frog lots of giggles will ensue! As they feed the bug into the frogs mouth he makes froggy sounds. It comes with 3 soft bugs to feed the frog and his tummy opens up to remove them after he's "eaten".

Xoundstar® Smart Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Portable

Wirelessly connect to your phone, laptop, PC, or other Bluetooth-enabled device to enjoy rich, clear audio while listening to music, movies, or games. Answer and receive phone calls hands-free. Plus -- talk to SIRI without having to pick up your phone. We love our little speaker with exceptional sound!

Bru Joy Kitchen Gadgets

As a serious cook and someone who appreciates quality I love the small kitchen gadgets by Bru Joy. They are sturdy, do the job well and last. They offer the three items pictured above as well as others to help make your life in the kitchen easier. These would make great stocking stuffers for the cooks in your family.

Lego Minifigures

The perfect stocking stuffer for your kids. I don't know a kid out there who does not like Legos and what better to go with all their sets than some fun and unique characters like Piggy Guy (plus lots of others)! SOme minifigures are also available in Lego Stores, so be watching for them.

Innovation Factory IceDozer Plus 2.0 Ice Scraper

This is one of the best ice scrapers you will ever find. It has a two handed grip and it cuts through seriously thick ice in just one pass. A great stocking stuffer for your guys.

Popcorn Factory Snowflake Tin & Towers

If you have never had popcorn (and other amazing goodies) from the Popcorn Factory, you have been missing out. It is by far some of the best flavored popcorn you will get anywhere. I can guarantee that whoever you give one of these Snowflake tin & Towers sets to will love them! 

Zubels 100% Cotton Hand Knit Toys

I absolutely  love all the products from Zubels, but their toys just grab my attention! I honestly can not give you just one that I love more than the others. They are all so sweet and safe for your babies and little ones. Golly, I know a few older kids who would love them too! They are all eco-friendly too. Love that!

Pattern LA Elsa Jacquard Bag - Ethnique

I had to add another Pattern bag. I just love all of them and they can each carry so much and they hold up to use and abuse! The soft and super lightweight unstructured Elsa bag is made of the finest French woven cotton jacquard. Complemented with rich leather straps, two inside pockets and an invisible magnetic snap closure, this is the perfect bag to tote around the city or countryside!

Country Kitchen Wall Phone II

I love this! It reminds me of my Grandma's house. This country wall phone is an authentic reproduction of early American heritage. While this beautiful recreation is designed to provide high-quality communications, it has all the charm of the faithful original. Introduced in the early 1920's, this classic features a crank handle that actually turns, yet features touch-tone buttons with a rotary dial. It would be a great and unique addition to any country home or man cave.

Easy@Home TENS Handheld Electronic Pulse Massager Unit

This is an amazing unit. It helps relieve pain by stimulating nerves, muscles and cells with little electronic impulses. it has done wonders for my arthritic knee and bad back. This is something that could be used by anyone hurting and wanting to avoid using medications.

Ozeri 3x Tower Fan (44") with Passive Noise Reduction Technology

This has to be one of the best fans out there. It has 9 amazing settings, works with one, two or all three fans going. Has a wonderful breeze setting that makes it feel like you are sitting outside in a summer breeze. it takes up little room and is super quiet! It would make a wonderful gift for so many people!

I received samples of some of the products listed in the past. I was not compensated in any other way, nor was I influenced to include any company in this Holiday Gift Guide. The inclusion of any one product was solely my decision. Opinions expressed are my own.

Kroger's Offers Quality Products At An Amazing Price!!

We were blessed recently with some wonderful goodies from Kroger through BzzAgent to sample and share with friends! You may remember from recent posts that we moved into our new home a short while ago, and since we are not too close to a lot of our good friends we don't get to see them often. But thanks to the fun goodies from Kroger we were able to have a wonderful get together with our friends.

My husband, Rick started off the grilling

It all happened on a very hot Thursday, and we had planned to be outside for a fun picnic. With temperatures reaching 92 that day we decided after consulting our guests to move our picnic feast indoors where the central air cooled us off and the ceiling fan gave us a lovely summer breeze just like we were outside on at a picnic! I think we made the wisest decision! 

Our friend, Bill stepped in and helped. He loves to grill!!

Davis and Kelly waiting for the goodies to be ready while listening to some great Christian music from our tv.

We sampled the Kroger brand foods and were thrilled with all of them! All of the burgers grilled up beautifully and tasted amazing! But even better were the buns. They were soft, fresh and so good. Everyone also enjoyed the Sour Cream and Onion Wavy Chips too, in fact so much there were only crumbs left over. LOL!!

Our food was abundant and yummy!

The Kroger brand soda was just as good as the big national brands. I have to say I was pleasantly pleased with that. Soda is not cheap, but the price for the Kroger brand is really good and they have sales often All our guests were surprised at how good it was.

But the biggest hit was dessert! We had the Kroger brand Deluxe Jammed Peanut Butter Candy Crunch. OH MY GOODNESS!! I don't think I have heard as many yums and mmmm's in my whole life. That stuff is amazing!! It is so good and creamy and just full of flavor! Wow!! It rivals for sure Edy's and Breyers!!

The day wasn't complete yet for us. We had to make our friends cry!! Yep We made three of our friends cry while they were here. Of course they were crying from laughing so hard!!

Kelly wiping his eyes as Davis just giggles!!

 

Dave hadn't laughed this hard in a long time!

 

I think Lisa about lost it in laughter! Her hubby, Bill and daughter, Emma had just as much fun!

Rick and Sharon trying to remain composed with all the laughing!!

The game we were playing was Telestrations. It has to be one of the best games out there!! It's kind of like playing a version of Chinese Telephone and Pictionary together. Believe me, it is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter and quizzical looks while playing it!

Thanks to Kroger and BzzAgent we had a wonderful day and can't wait to get together again! If you have never tried out the Kroger brand of foods you really should. The quality is amazing and the price is really good!

Thanks Kroger!!

I received free products for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed here are my own.