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A couple playing a game with cards.

Playing the Card Game "Runs and Sets"This is a page about playing the card game "runs and sets". Knowing the rules and the order of this game can make for evenings of family fun.

 

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Bamboo Jumping Game?What is the old fashioned game (from 1970-73) called that you use two 5-7 foot bamboo sticks and jump in and out. 2 people hold the sticks close to the ground and clap them together in a rhythm. Similar to chinese jump rope I think.

 

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Link: Play Online Games That Donate To CharitiesSimply enjoying playing some online games at these two links will help generate donations for women in need of mammograms or help for animal rescue shelters! The sponsors will donate up to 10 cents per each minute of play.

 

7 Hand Rummy Rules

7 Hand Rummy RulesThis page contains 7 hand rummy rules. Special time can be shared with many family and friends playing a fun card game.

 

The Fill or Bust logo from the card game.

Rules for Playing the Card Game Fill or Bust?This is a page about rules for playing the card game fill or bust. It can be difficult when you lose the instructions from beloved games from the past.

 

deck of cards

Tic Card Game Rules?This is a page about rules for tic card game. A multi-player card game and fun for the whole family. It is played with at least 2 deck of cards.

 

Seniors participating in a stretching class

Activities for a Deaf and Blind Person?This is a page about activities for a deaf and blind person. Loss of vision and hearing can severely limit the kinds of activities a person and engage in.

 

shuffling cards

Card Games for 6-8 People?Card games for large groups can be hard to find. Here are some card game ideas you can try. This is a page about card games for 6-8 people.

 

Skydiver wearing scuba gear holding suitcase.

Air Travel JokesFind some humor to share about traveling on airplanes. This page contains air travel jokes.

 

Babysitter and girl Lying On Floor And Painting Picture

Activities for Babysitting a 5 Year Old?To keep your time babysitting interesting, you can include many different art projects. This is a page about activities for babysitting a 5 year old.

 

Woman texting after hiding

How to Play Texting Hide and SeekNearly everyone has a cellular phone and there are many fun activities you can do with one. This is a page about playing texting hide and seek.

 

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Game Score SheetsMy granddaughter loves to play games that keep score on paper and she mentioned to me that she needed to replenish her score sheets as she's out. So, I checked prices for score pads and noticed the price has climbed quite a bit since the last purchase. I put my thinking cap on and came up with a more cost effective idea to cut the cost and still play as often as she likes.

 

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Card holder for playing cards

Card Holder for Playing CardsI think playing Canasta everyday for the past 2 years has been the main cause of tendonitis in my wrist. After the doctor gave me a brace to wear, it was hard for me to hold the cards and continue playing. I thought I would have to quit.

 

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Meaning of Birthday Numbers?What does this mean? Age 44 first year 77 next year 22

 

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Numerology of Birthdate To Age?I would love to know what it means/or if it's called something when every year your age of that year adds to your birthdate of that year (year on year). Example, this year on 04 Sept 2021 (=9) I turned 45 (=9)'. It was 8 (44) last year, 7 (43) the year before and so forth. My son has the same with his age and birthdate each year as well.

 

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What's This Scary Movie?They find a tunnel in, I believe, a graveyard and there is a woman chained to a wall underground. Turns out, she's actually some like demon. As the movie progresses, she transforms into the demon and starts killing everyone

 

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Who Will Be 2020-21 Premier League Champion?Do you think Liverpool or Man City is the 2 main competitors in Premier League? Do other big 6 teams or Everton, Leicester City have any chances? Thoughts?

 

A stack of books in a library.

Finding the Author of a BookSometimes we remember a book that we read some time ago, but not the author. It may require some research to track that information down, especially if the title is similar to other books by different authors.

 

A Monopoly board game with the pieces saved in sandwich bags.

Saving Your Place in a Board GameSome board games, notably Monopoly, can take a long time to complete. Here is a great tip for saving your place and game pieces for the next time when you want to pick up where you left off.

 

A remote in front of a television screen.

Watching Less TelevisionWatching less TV can have a lot of benefits. Cancelling your subscriptions can save you both money and time.

 

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Looking For An Old Jeep Commercial?The commercial featured a man driving his family around the streets of New Orleans, as smooth jazz played in the background. There were a few shots of the city, and there was a shot of girls playing jump rope outside. I don't remember the model of the Jeep, I just know that it was a Jeep designed for a family. It aired years ago, and I haven't been able to find it since. Can someone help?

 

Dad helping son bowl.

Taking Children Bowling?The bowling alley management should have special accommodations for the small bowlers; little bowling balls, gutter bumpers, and easy to follow shoe or sock requirements. This is a page about taking children bowling.

 

Woman happy at her computer.

Rewards for Playing Games OnlineYou can earn rewards for products, gifts and even decor by playing games online. This is a page about rewards for playing games.

 

Grey Haired Couple ready to fight dust, man playing on mop like guitar, woman holding spray like gun and ready for shooting

Cleaning JokesHumor can be found in life's mundane tasks. This page contains cleaning jokes.

 

Funny portrait of a laughing horse. Camargue horse yawning

Farm JokesLife is full of humor wherever you go, even on the farm. This page contains farm jokes.

 

Hand holding a bible outdoors.

Bible JokesHumor can be found in most everything we do. This page contains bible jokes.

 

Mother and daughter with rollers and fake mustaches.

Parenting JokesParenting is a serious business, but sometimes you need a bit of humor to relieve the day to day intensity of caring for your children. This is a page containing parenting jokes.

 

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Chipmunk wearing 3D glasses holding a box of popcorn.

Corny JokesCorny jokes can be a lot of fun to tell. There are thousands of them, many suitable for all ages. This page contains corny jokes.

 

Businessman with Pinocchio nose pointing at a profit loss chart that is going up.

Investing JokesInvesting naturally has it's ups and downs that can be humors from time to time. This is a page about investing jokes.

 

Bear in an old rusty boat on the shore.

Bear JokesYou just never know when a bear story will tickle your funny bone. This page contains bear jokes.

 

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14 Year Old Relationship Advice?So I have a boyfriend at 14 and originally my parents didn't know and now they do. We've been together for 2 months now. Sadly we will be going to different high schools and they are rival schools and there are ways we can still hang out and stuff. I really really like him and he feels the same.

 

Man in wedding party drops the cake.

Wedding JokesThis page contains wedding jokes. If you enjoy a good joke, here are some funny wedding related ones. We would love for you to share any wedding jokes that you may have as well.

 

Man making funny face holding lit light bulb

Light Bulb JokesYou just never know how funny the act of changing a light bulb can be. This is a page about light bulb jokes.

 

Crazed dentist with power drill looking at teeth

Dentist JokesThe dentist's office is generally not thought of as very funny, but silly situations can arise. This page contains dentist jokes.

 

A jigsaw puzzle being worked on a card table.

Protecting a Puzzle on a TableRecently, I was able to get a nice card table and four chairs for a steal! I decided to put a puzzle on the table. But I knew that the lace curtain I am using for a tablecloth would catch on it and disturb the pieces. So, remembering that puzzle savers are basically just big pieces of heavy felt, I improvised.

 

Frog on a stump with a big wide open mouth.

Frog JokesIf you have a funny joke concerning frogs, add it to our collection. This page contains frog jokes.

 

Rabbit wearing sunglasses sunbathing surrounded by carrots and a beach ball.

Rabbit JokesRabbits and bunnies are cute but make great fodder for funny stories. This page contains rabbit jokes.

 

Close up of blue fur

What Color is Grover?This beloved muppet monster from Sesame Street has shaggy blue fur. This is a page about what color is Grover?.

 

A man falling comically into bushes with his wheelbarrow in the air.

Gardening JokesThis page contains gardening jokes. Spread a little humor today by telling someone this gardening joke!

 

Book Flowers and Coffee Cup on Table

No Need for a TVConscious choice or budgetary constraints can determine whether you can or want to pay for TV services. Living without a TV can be financially and mentally liberating. This is a page about no need for a TV.

 

Mother and son in a car with bright smiles.

Take a Short Car Ride for FunPeople used to take a drive just for fun. There might be a destination or just some unplanned stops along the way. Give it a try and leave the electronics home. This is a page about taking a short car ride for fun.

 

Married Couple in Bed with Bag Over Husbands  Head

Marriage JokesThis page contains marriage jokes. If you love to tell a good joke, here are some marriage related jokes that you can share with friends or family.

 

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Book Pages Flipping

Finding the Title of a Book?Locating a book we read or owned years ago or trying to find one we have heard about without knowing the title can be a frustrating process. Starting with your local library can be a useful first step. This is a page about finding the title of a book.

 

Rummy Cards

Rummy Rules?This is a page about Rummy rules. Rummy is a card game that is for 2-4 players. If you have a question about the rules of Rummy, you may find the answer here.

 

Small dog wearing glasses holding up a can phone.

Strange JokesEveryone loves a good joke, here are some strange ones you may like. Check out these strange jokes.

 

An illustration that says knock knock.

Knock Knock JokesKnock knock jokes are a very popular type of word play joke. This is a page about knock knock jokes.

 

A funny grey cat on a white background.

Cat JokesCats have a certain personality that makes them a good subject for some jokes. This is a page about cat jokes.

 

A woman listening to music on red headphones.

What is This Song?If you need help identifying a song, ask about it here and maybe someone on Thriftyfun can help. This is a page about, "What is this song?".

 

Horror

Finding the Title of an Old Horror MovieOur brain goes into overtime when trying to bring up trivia such as old movie titles. Luckily, there are online search possibilities to help. This is a page about finding the title of an old horror movie.

 

A table full of cards spread out.

Using a Deck of Cards to Play Stratego?Stratego is a fun board game for people of all ages. This page is about playing Stratego using a deck of cards instead of game pieces.

 

The famous Las Vegas welcome sign.

Frank Sinatra TriviaNearly 20 years after his death Frank Sinatra is still known as one of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century. This is a page about Frank Sinatra trivia.

 

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Riddle: What Has Many Doors But No Rooms?What has many doors but no rooms?

 

Word Search Puzzle Tips

Word Search Puzzle TipsThis page contains word search puzzle tips. Getting stuck when doing a word game or puzzle? Use these ideas to help make the most out of your game.

 

Joining a Wine Club

Joining a Wine ClubThis is a page about joining a wine club. If you enjoy wine and live in or near wine country a wine club membership may be for you. There are several benefits of membership, particularly notable, is free tasting at local wineries.

 

Fast food hamburger and fries

Using Dollar Menus at Fast Food RestaurantsThis is a page about dollar menus at fast food restaurants. One way to save money and actually reduce calories when eating at a fast food restaurant, is to eat from the dollar menu.

 

Woman paying for fast food

Saving Money on Fast FoodThis is a page about saving money on fast food. The cost of fast food can add up, but there are a few simple ways to save money when eating at fast food restaurants.

 

Man with grey beard painting on an easel

Activities for Middle Aged Nursing Home...This is a page about activities for middle aged nursing home residents. Nursing home residents are of different ages and capabilities. Activities can help keep your loved one engaged and active.

 

Woman in wheelchair painting

Activities for People at a Rehabilitation Facility?This page is about activities for people at a rehabilitation facility. Finding engaging things for people to do as they recover from an illness or injury can be a challenge.

 

Man pushing woman in a wheelchair against a beautiful view.

Activities for a Person With MS?This is a page about activities for a person with MS. People with multiple sclerosis can experience varying levels of physical impairment. Their personal abilities will drive the types of activities they can enjoy.

 

Volunteer helping senior adult woman decorate a Christmas Tree

Christmas Activities for Assisted Living...This is a page about Christmas activities for assisted living residents. Residents of assisted living facilities may have some difficulties getting around, but that does not mean they wouldn't enjoy a variety of Christmas activities.

 

Single Women out Shopping

Activity Ideas for Single Women?This is a page about activity ideas for single women. When a woman is adventuring on her own, she wants to find entertainment opportunities that are fun and safe.

 

Senior Reading a Book

Hosting a Senior Book ClubThis is a page about hosting a senior book club. A book club is a great way for people who enjoy reading to get together and share their opinions on a variety of books chosen by the members or host.

 

Netflix

Using DVD Subscription ServicesThis is a page about using DVD subscription services. DVD services such as Netflix offer a more affordable option to the high cost of going out to the theater.

 

Gift For Mother

A Gift for Mother JokesThis is a page about a gift for mother jokes. Moms are the brunt of many jokes and so are the gifts that they receive.

 

Cooking Jokes

Cooking JokesThis is a page about cooking jokes. Almost any activity can be the subject of a funny joke.

 

Can't Sleep Jokes

Can't Sleep JokesThis is a page about can't sleep jokes. Difficulty sleeping is a good topic for a joke or two.

 

Moving Jokes

Moving JokesThis is a page about moving jokes. Find some humor in this life changing task.

 

family playing video games

Downloading Game Software?This is a page about downloading game software. There are many kinds of games available online to download for the family.

 

Couple Rentaling Movie

Saving Money on Movie RentalsThis is a page about saving money on movie rentals. Whether online, in a store or a vending machine, there are many ways to save when renting movies.

 

Buying Gas

Buying Gas JokesThis is a page about buying gas jokes. Almost any topic is fair game for a joke, even the routine task of buying gas.

 

blind woman

Things to Do with a Blind CompanionThis page contains things to do with a blind companion. Although lack of vision can rule out some activities, there are many fun things to experience with a blind friend.

 

funny, scary burglar

Burglar JokesThis is a page about burglar jokes. Jokes make us laugh and almost any profession is fair game.

 

Parrot

Parrot JokesThis is a page about parrot jokes. Parrots make a good subject for jokes, often because of the things they say.

 

Child Whispering to Mother

What A Child Hears JokeThis is a page about what a child hears joke. Children can say very funny things, particularly when they misunderstand what is being said by others.

 

cartoon giraffe

Giraffe JokesThis is a page about giraffe jokes. These long necked animals can be the subject of a joke.

 

Astronaut

Astronaut JokesThis is a page about astronaut jokes. Jokes can be found about almost any topic.

 

Celebrity Photo

Finding Celebrity Photos?This is a page about finding celebrity photos. Decorating your room or dorm room with photos of your favorite celebrity is a great way to express your tastes in music, drama, film, etcetra.

 

Friend Jokes

Friend JokesThis is a page about friend jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of men, women, children, pets, and their life situations.

 

Shin Jokes

Shin JokesThis is a page about shin jokes. A punchline can be a funny definition in a joke.

 

Laughing eggs.

Food JokesThis is a page about food jokes. Food is a great topic for lots of jokes, both adult and children's.

 

Kids in After School Childcare

After School Childcare Activities?A popular in home business is after school childcare. Keeping the children interested and occupied is an ongoing endeavor. This is a page about after school childcare activities.

 

Easter Egg Joke

Easter JokesThis is a page about Easter Jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of all kinds of human situations and holidays too.

 

Angel and Devil Toasting

Religious JokesThis page contains religious jokes. Humorous punch lines can make good hearted fun of church attendance and religious stories.

 

Blonde Towing Car

Driving JokesThis page contains driving jokes. As serious as operating a motor vehicle is, there are many humorous situations on the roadways.

 

Man with Angel and Devil on Shoulders

Heaven JokesThis page contains Heaven jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of men, women, and pets in after life situations.

 

Active Older Man

Entertainment and Activities for Older Adults?This is a page about entertainment and activities for older adults. Just because you've gotten a little older doesn't mean you can't have some fun.

 

Duck Quacking

Duck JokesThis is a page about duck jokes. Looking for some fun jokes about our fine feathered duck friends?

 

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Name of Old Fairytale Movie?I totally forgot the name of this movie. I think it was about a girl who was found among wolves as a little kid, maybe as a baby, and taken to a palace.

 

Man Joking Around in Elevator

Elevator JokesThis page contains elevator jokes. You can find humor or a play on words in almost any human situation.

 

Crazy Joker Doctor

Hospital JokesThis is a page contains hospital jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of all kinds of situations.

 

old style kitchen

Cooking PoemsThis page is about cooking poems. Whether old or new, a cooking verse or saying can be a clever way to share a love of cooking and recipes.

 

Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

Vacuum Cleaner Salesman JokesThis is a page about vacuum cleaner salesman jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of men, women, pets, and professions.

 

Women playing bingo.

Making Bingo Cards?This is a page about making bingo cards. In addition to being a simple game which doesn't require much skill, bingo is a very fun, often addictive game that can also be used as an effective educational tool.

 

Lawyer

Lawyer JokesThis page contains lawyer jokes. A profession that is the object of many witticisms.

 

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How Do You Play Croquet?I want to learn how to play croquet. It looks like fun. Is it difficult to learn to play?

 

Coroner

Coroner JokesThis is a page about coroner jokes. Sometimes quirky, slightly dark jokes can be truly funny.

 

Antique aircraft at an air show.

Attending Air ShowsThis page is about attending air shows. These amazing displays of US military jets are exciting to watch.

 

Picture of a pair of aces.

Playing Texas Hold-emThis page is about playing Texas hold-em. A poker game can be an entertaining way to spend time with family and friends.

 

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Chips Game Rules?I have a game called "Chips", it comes with a bunch of card board tiles with things like: run of 3 set of 4, this chip counts as 2 free chips, and run of 6, set of 7, no wild cards.

 

Silly man in a suit.

Man JokesThis is a page about man jokes. Many jokes make good hearted fun of men, women, pets, and other topics.

 

Egg being tapped with a hammer.

Egg JokesThis is a page about egg jokes. When you run out of chicken jokes, if that is possible, switch gears and tell some funny egg jokes.

 

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Sponge Splash Balls

Sponge Splash BallsOur kids really wanted to have a water fight today. They really wanted me to buy some splash balls at the store, but they were $2.99 each.

 

unplugged TV

Unplug For a WhileI stopped watching broadcast and cable television about a year ago, and it has been an interesting experience. I paid for both Internet access and television over cable and my bill has been cut in half since I cancelled the television side.

 

zoolights

Finding Christmas ActivitiesEvery year, just after Thanksgiving, the zoo is open after hours for their Zoolights exhibit. Much of the zoo is decorated in beautiful lights. And at certain times, you can see Santa dive with the sharks. We go to this event every year.

 

Parents and Child Playing a Video Game

Spending Less on EntertainmentThis is a page about spending less on entertainment and finding enjoyment from low cost activities.

 

A Monopoly board game with the pieces saved in sandwich bags.

Saving Your Place in a Board GameMy family and I started a game of Monopoly the other night, but it was getting too late to finish it. We used little baggies with our names on them to save our money and property cards.

 

caution sign, blind person walking with a cane

Characteristics of the BlindThe English language with its wealth of idiomatic expressions makes the following deductions concerning the characteristics of the blind and their daily activities possible. Proof that we blind folk know how to laugh at ourselves!

 

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Sponge Splash BallsOur kids really wanted to have a water fight today.

 

Blowing up a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Blowing up a Balloon with Baking Soda and...This is a fun science experiment you can do with your kids. Watch this video and learn how.

 

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80's Horror Movie?There was a movie in the 80's that was about monsters, or mutants in the jungle. I don't remember the full plot, but the ending was that the helicopter came to save the last survivors, and as they were flying away. They thought they were safe, but a monster popped out of the back of the helicopter, from behind a curtain.

 

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Playing Tic Card Game?Can a wild card be used as the face card too?

 

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Meaning of Birthday Numbers?What does this mean? Age 44 first year 77 next year 22

 

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1970-1980 Possession Movie?There was a movie about 2 priests saving a young boy from a demon. I remember a church scene where they have him draped in a silk cloth to protect him. I thought Edward Albert was one of the priests but I have looked and looked and can't seem to find it. It's possibly a made for TV movie but it was good and I'd like to see it again.

 

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Finding an Old Horror Movie?So I have been looking for a horror movie for years now. I saw it as a child and the things I remember are:

 

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Numerological Age Equals Calendar Year?2023 is a 7 year. This year I turn 52. Which equals 7 as well. I realized that this has always been true - for example, in 1972 I turned 1.

 

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