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Amazon.com Review:
52 Fun Things to Do on the Plane is from a card deck series designed to inspire creativity and offer an alternative to the idiot box (see 52 Great Books to Read and 52 Special Traditions for Family and Friends). This particular deck, small enough to tuck into a purse or backpack, is aimed at families on the go, and includes games and activities for kids of all ages. Each card shows an illustration together with the name of an activity; the flip side has instructions. For example, one card suggests starting a round-robin story about a trip: "With another person, start telling a story about taking a trip. After a little while, let the other person continue the story and then a little later, you can continue again." The suggestions are perfect for situations in which movement is limited and you have time to wile away.
A *COMPLETE* waste of money ... What a ripoff!:
This was the worst waste of money I ever spent. All of the short, simple "tips" are self-explanatory; I can't even imagine anyone over the age of 9 not already knowing them. Unless you spend most of your spare time mugging people, I can't imagine that it would add anything to your life. I would very strongly suggest that you save your money and skip this one. YUCK!
52 Ways to Celebrate Life Deck:
"Don't wait until you're retired or on your deathbed to make your wildest dreams come true. In fact, don't even wait until next week. Seize the day!" - From the deck 52 Ways to Celebrate Life Deck features 52 small, whimsical cards dedicated to celebrating life. The front side of these cards depicts a colorful image and state a particular theme. The other side offers suggestions on how to implement the theme of the card. For example, the Life as Art card says: "You life is like a work of art. Step back and see for yourself by making a collage. Start with a big piece of cardboard. Look through magazines for pictures that capture different elements of your life-the people, places, and things you love; the adventures you've had; your achievements and accidents. Add phrases, feathers, glitter, and pictures of your own. Include images that represent your inner life, hopes, and dreams. Find images to represent your bright side and others to convey your shadow. When you're done, take a good look at this masterpiece of your life. Then give someone you love a guided tour. This life collage can be fun to make alone or with friends." Some of the themes featured in the 52 Ways to Celebrate Life deck include: * Synchronicity * Why Not? * Guardian Angels * Sky Gazing * Comic Relief * Buried Treasure * Thank Goodness! * Ah, Wilderness! * Make a Splash * The Hills Are Alive * Sowing Seeds * My Day * Down Load * Big Time * Golden Years * Buddy System 52 Ways to Celebrate Life deck is a wonderful way to be grounded, appreciate life, and stay mindful. The cards serve as a reminder to enjoy the people, places, and surroundings that make up our lives-including our very own Selves! If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for those in need of self-care or would like to keep in touch with the pulsating core in all life, this deck would certainly meet your needs. However, please note that the print on the back is rather small, so those this might prove problematic for those with sight difficulties. (To see 3 images from this deck, visit the Reviews--Decks section at JanetBoyer.com)
Lots of good advice!:
These cards are filled with good ideas and reminders of what it takes to find the right person. It's easy to get into a rut but these cards have ideas on how to get out of the house more and hopefully put yourself in a situation where you'll meet someone. These cards are well worth the money to give yourself a boost especially if you've been out of the dating scene for awhile.
Not playing cards:
Received these as a gift. These are not playing cards at all, in the sense of "playing" poker, etc. This is the perfect item to regift to some office coworker whom you want to receive the worst gift in the "secret Santa" exchange this year.
52 Fun Things in the Plane, the Airport, the Car...It's Great!:
I got this deck when chronicle.com was having its 30% off + free shipping "FRIENDS" code sale, in anticipation of our family trip to Long Island for Christmas. Before taking an almost-four-year-old on the plane, I packed lots of activities for him to do; but there will always be times when I either can't get something out because the plane is descending, or because he feels he has exhausted the potential of all the things in my backpack. This card deck is perfect for those times...which don't always occur in the plane, by the way--it worked for the car, the bus, the airport, etc. I did look through the deck before our trip and quickly sorted out the cards that a non-reader could do...this left approximately half the deck (this deck will grow with your child). When we needed an idea, I took a card off the top and ran with it. In most cases, it was just the kernel of the idea that we then adapted, but in all cases, the card provided the different direction or new thing that kept my son occupied and held a breakdown at bay. This would make a great gift, but it really is for the parent, not necessarily for the child traveler. Highly recommended.
| Author: | Lynn Gordon | | Author: | Jessica Hurley | | Binding: | Cards | | EAN: | 9780811820585 | | ISBN: | 0811820580 | | Publication Date: | 1998-05-01 | | Reading Level: | Ages 4-8 |
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