Fun games for your grandchildren

Grandparents are always looking for things to do for their grandchildren. I’m not a grandparent yet, but I’ve been told that while being a father or mother is truely a rewarding experience, being a grandparent is much more fun than being a parent. I think that it is probably because grandparents get to play with their grandchildren while leaving the teaching, training and discipline up to the parents. Being a grandparent seems to come with all the fun while parenting comes with all the challenges of raising children.

Spoiling your Grandchildren

Haven’t you noticed that Grandparents are always looking for ways to spoil their grandchildren. I don’t know what it is but it seems to be an epidemic. Grandparents have this attitude that they can spoil the grandchildren and then send them home for the parents to deal with. There are various reasons why grandparents spoil their grandchildren. You can probably think of many others, but the list obviously includes:

  • It is feels good when I can make my grandchildren happy
  • You want to find a way to connect with your grandchildren
  • You fill young again when spending time with grandchildren
  • You wish that you had spent more time with your own children
  • It is payback time for all the grief your children gave you

There are all kinds of reasons why grandparents spoil their grandchildren. And I guess it is a good thing too since most parents are too busy earning a living and training and disciplining their children. Of course, good parents will also take time to play with their children. But it makes you wonder if Grandparents were made just for that purpose. 

Good times with Grandchildren

If your grandchildren live close by then you probably have many opportunities to enjoy being around them. There are church and school activities to attend and birthdays and graduations that come. However, when you have to travel any distance to see your grandchildren then it is more important to turn each opportunity into a good time that they will remember. Some of those times might include:

  • Summer Vacations
  • Family Reunions
  • Visiting during a trip across the country
  • Holidays including Christmas and Thanksgiving

Having something new, fun and enjoyable to do with your Grandchildren, such as the new Circle Out card game, is one way to have fun together and make sure that you are strengthening those family ties long into the future.

Playing with your Grandchildren

One of the best reasons to get the new Circle Out card game for your grandchildren is that you will have something fun and entertaining to do with them. However, you may want to practice up a bit before playing the game with them. It won’t take long before they will understand the concepts behind circular trading and will be finding the largest circles in the cards.

Alternatives to TV and Video Games

As you well know, the younger generation tends to be glued to the TV all of the time. Moreover, video games seem to be replacing normal social interaction with destructive behavior being taught. The new Circle Out card game is an excellent alternative to TV and video games. There is also great educational value to the new Circle Out card game. If you teach them about the history of the game it will lead to some very interesting questions about the economy and will even give you a chance to talk about the good old days when you were a kid.

Connecting with Grandchildren

Children need Grandparents just like they need their parents but for different reasons. While parents have the responsibility to correct and teach their children how to become a good citizen in society, Grandparents fulfill other important functions in a childs life. Grandparents can be role models for their grandchildren. Sometimes it is easier for a child to talk with grandparents than it is to talk to their parents. Grandparents can have a powerful influence for good upon their grandchildren.

There are a lot of ways to connect with your grandchildren.

  • Riding horses
  • Playing games
  • Going to the movies
  • Having a night out at Grandma and Grandpa’s house
  • Going out to eat together
  • Visiting a museum
  • Going to a theme park

Staying Young and Active

By the way, the new Circle Out card game may be one of the best ways to keep your own mind young and active. As we get older we tend to slow down and our bodies tend to lag behind. Along with physical exercise we need to find ways of keeping our bodies and minds in quick working order.

Playing games like the new Circle Out card game can go a long way to keeping your mind young and active. You just might find that other senior citizens will enjoy playing the new Circle Out card game as much as your grandchildren. It could be one more way to sharpen your own mental skills and help keep that dreaded Alheimer’s disease far far away.

Funtopia Toys

You can purchase the new Circle Out card game at many fine retail stores including Funtopia Toys in Middletown, CA.

Funtopia Toys
21208 Calistoga Rd
Middletown, CA, 95461
Phone:(707) 987-0114

www.funtopiatoys.com

Funtopia Toys

Funtopia is Lake County, CA’s award winning independently owned toy store. Stop by today to peruse our large selection of toys, games, books, arts & crafts and more! Wrapping and great service are always free!

Jennifer and I started Funtopia back in 2005 because we saw a need for a toy store in Lake County that carried quality toys that would last.

And we have a new great game that came in, called Circle Out, it is a fun, fast, visual game, like Set. Come check it out!

Check out their Facebook blog about the new Circle Out card game here.


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BYU Magazine – Dealing out Success

Joseph was interviewed by Matthew Payne at BYU in October of 2009 for a special article which appeared in the Winter 2010 edition of BYU Magazine.

A month later in November, BYU Magazine photographer Bradley Slade scheduled time and took pictures of Joseph and the new Circle Out card game at his home.

In January of 2010 the winter edition of BYU Magazine came off the press and was distributed to nearly 200,000 readers.

Winter 2010 – BYU Today – Dealing Out Success

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DEALING OUT SUCCESS – By Matthew A. Payne (BA ’09)

“For a lot of people, they’ll have a good idea and be passionate about it for a few weeks, but when it comes to doing the actual work or finding out that it’s not going to sell as easy as you thought, the passion wanes,” says Scoville. “Joseph hasn’t done that. He is maintaining his passion and determination, and that is the difference between being successful and failing.”

Click here to read the full article.

Joseph Lytle tests the entrepreneurial waters with a game for the whole family.

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Photo by Bradley Slade

Joseph would like to thank Matt, Brad and BYU Magazine for publishing this article on the new Circle Out card game. It has been a fun and rewarding experience working with so many wonderful people.

University Mall – Orem, UT

During the month of December you can purchase the new Circle Out card game at the University Mall in Orem, UT. Joseph was invited to sell the new Circle Out card game in a Kiosk purchased for the Christmas season by the owners of the boardgame Squashbuckle.

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The Kiosk is located next to the food court. Joseph will be there on various days of the week through out the holiday season. He would be happy to autograph your copy of the new Circle Out card game.

Stop by, say Hi and check out the new Circle Out card game along with the other exciting games. If you are looking for something fun for your family or friends this holiday season you won’t go wrong chosing the new Circle Out card game. It won’t cost you an arm or a leg either. Do something that your whole family will enjoy this Christmas season.

University Mall
www.shopuniversitymall.com
Located off I-15 (exit #269) on University Parkway and State Street

University Mall

575 East University Parkway
Orem, UT 84097-7400
(801) 224-0810


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Christmas and the Circle Out card game

Have fun this Christmas with Circle Out

Wow, did this year go by fast or what?. Here we are again with another Christmas right around the corner. Everyone is beginning to think of what they will buy as gifts for their friends and family.

Of course, Christmas lists are never complete unless they include those that we love and cherish. Names included on the traditional Christmas list are:

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  • Dad and Mom
  • Brothers and Sisters
  • Grandma and Grandpa
  • Aunts and Uncles
  • Nephews and Nieces
  • Cousins
  • Neighbors and Friends

If you are in college you may be thinking about your dorm-mates, class-mates, teachers or that special someone. Your list may also include close friends and colleagues from work.

Something unique and fun for Christmas this year

But no matter who it is, we all want to find something that is unique, fun and inexpensive. If this is what you are looking for, you may want to consider the new Circle Out card game as part of your Christmas shopping list.

Since this is the first year that the Circle Out card game has been available, very few people have even heard of the game. Not only that, Circle Out is sure to bring hours of fun and enjoyment to those on your Christmas list.

Each year more and more people will learn about Circle Out. But this year you will have something that is guaranteed to be unique. At the same time it will bring hours of fun and laughter. Most likely you will have friends and family asking where you found the new Circle Out card game.

Christmas and the Economy

Of course, with the way that the economy has been lately, it will take some careful planning in order to stretch those Christmas dollars as far as possible. Instead of expense holiday gifts everyone is cutting back trying to find gifts that are fun but realistic in price.

The new Circle Out card game may be just what you are looking for as a gift for this Christmas. Not only will Circle Out guarantee hours of fun entertainment, it comes with a very small price tag that won’t break your holiday budget.

It may surprise you to know that the inspiration for the Circle Out card game came while thinking about the economy and how Circular Trading might work during difficult times. Click here to read more about the history of Circle Out.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer

Parents are always trying to find something for the stockings. You may want to consider the new Circle Out card game for your Christmas Stocking Stuffer needs. Small and practical, yet full of excitement and fun. Children of all ages will be delighted to find the new Circle Out game in their stocking.

Spending Time with Family and Friends

Being with family and friends is what makes Christmas so enjoyable. Just being together and doing things together lightens our spirits and brings joy to our souls as we contemplate the many blessings that we enjoy.

Not all presents have to be expensive. In fact, the gifts that allow us to spend time together usually bring the most happiness. Good puzzles and games are sure to give your family some time together doing something fun.

This Christmas, consider giving your family and friends the gift of your time. It may be as simple as playing a game with them. Make the new Circle Out card game part of your Christmas shopping list and then plan on spending some time together.

Free Shipping for all Christmas Orders

Because the new Circle Out card game is just being introduced, we are extending a special Christmas offer.

Buy Circle Out before Christmas and we will ship it to you for free. That’s right, we will pay the shipping costs no matter how many copies you buy.

Click here to go to our on-line store and place your order today. But make sure that you order early so that it will arrive before Christmas.

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From our family to your family, have a very merry Christmas, one that is full of love and laughter.

Inspiration for the Circle Out card game

This short YouTube video provides a unique look into the development of the new Circle Out card game by Joseph Lytle the games inventor.

In this video he provides a simple explanation of what inspired the creation of the Circle Out card game which centers around the concept of Circular Trading during difficult economic conditions.

Splitting the Circle Out Game Deck

We asked Joseph Lytle, the designer of the new Circle Out card game to create a short Youtube video demonstrating how to “Split The Deck”, Circle Out as a Mathematical Curiosity.

In this sort video, he gives us a taste of the some of the more hidden properties of the Circle Out card deck.

A Video Introduction to Circle Out

Take a few minutes and enjoy watching this short introductory YouTube video created by Don Ashley about the new Circle Out! card game and see why your friends and family will enjoy playing Circle Out!.

Then search the rest of this web site to learn more about the new Circle Out card game, its history, otherways to play and how you can get your own copy.

The Learning Bug

You can purchase the new Circle Out card game at many fine retail stores including The Learning Bug in Flagstaff, AZ.

Our Spacious, Organized Store
The Learning Bug
1796 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004-5119

The Learning Bug - Flagstaff AZ

We are located on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona, just east of Enterprise RD in the Front Row Seat shopping center behind the China Star Buffet. We are approximately approximately 1/2 mile east of Fry’s and Albertson’s.

Online 24 a Day
Visit us online at http://www.azlearningbug.com. At the web site you can browse our online catalog and view current specials. You can also find your teacher’s wish lists. Wish lists are a great way for parents to support their local school while contributing to their child’s education.

Email us at info@azlearningbug.com

Phone/Fax
Phone: (928) 214-8344
Fax: (928) 214-8345


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There is nothing to do???

There Is Nothing To Do!?

Have your children ever come to you and said, “There is nothing to do!”?

It seems to happen all to often in our modern society.

Instead of sending them off to the television or some computer game, there is a better solution. It is called good old fashioned family games.

The Way It Used To Be

There used to be a time when families spent more time together doing things such as:

  • working on the farm or in the yard
  • playing games together
  • reading good books
  • telling stories about the good old days
  • or just sitting around talking with one another

However, modern life has changed much of what used to be. All too often we find ourselves spending to much time away from each other at work and school or engaged in television programs and computers games.

Problems In Families

Many believe that these changes have contributed to many of the modern day problems that exist today in families such as:

  • disrespect for authority
  • alcohol and substance abuse
  • high school dropouts
  • violent crime

and it isn’t just happening to our children, what about:

  • infidelity between spouses
  • increasing divorce rates

We can solve a lot of problems within our own families if we will just take the time to be with our spouses and children doing something fun together. It gives us a chance to talk to each other about what is happening in our lives and to laugh and have fun together.

Spending quality time with our familes

Your family is the most important part of your life. Isn’t it about time to make your family a priority. It might be the one thing that can help you avoid having to deal with the host of modern day problems that our children are faced with today.

Spending quality time together will make life more enjoyable and fulfilling for everyone. Once your children grow up and leave, you will be glad that you took the time while they were young to develop those relationships. Because when it comes right down to it, what is more important in this life?

Family and Circle Out

The new Circle Out card game can provide a fun and challenging activity that everyone will enjoy. Besides being able to spend time together you just might find out that your children are smarter than you think.

I remember hearing an important saying that certainly appears to be true: 

“Families that play together, stay together!”

 
Consider making the new Circle Out card game part of your family fun time.
Click here to buy Circle Out!

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