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I'm a recently graduated Civil Engineer who still isn't doing civil engineering.

I spend my free time doing anything and everything, ranging from canning my own pickles to crocheting my own clothing.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Fishco, by Fugazo, Inc.: 1 of 20
FishcoBy: Fugazo IncRating: 4.5/5Oh, another aquarium game. Let me guess, I have to click as fast as I can to feed the fish and collect coins. No? Oh, well then I must be slowing breeding and selling them to make some money without any real goals. No? Hmmm, sounds good...Fishco was refreshingly different than other fish/aquar... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Ways to save energy this winter: 1 of 17
Winter can be long and expensive. With all the holidays and extra heating costs the money can be eaten up before you realize where it has gone. Below are a few ways to save energy during those long winter months as well as tips that will save you energy (and money) all year.TIPS TO SAVE ENERGY IN THE WINTER:- Turn down the te... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to tell if a craft is good for young or older children: 1 of 9
I believe there are several things to take into account when considering how age appropriate a craft is.1) ComplexityThis is pretty obvious but important. The younger the child the less complex and involved a craft should be. In order to keep older children interested the level of complexity should be escalated. A craft that ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Fun night games for kids: 1 of 8
Playing games in the dark night is very exciting for children. Not only do they get the fun of playing a game but they also get the adrenaline rush of playing in the dark or under the stars.The following games are meant for larger groups of children and are suitable for playing with a Scouts group while at camp or at a weekly... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Hyperballoid 2 (by Alawar Games): 2 of 11
HYPERBALLOID 2 TIME RIDERBY: Alawar GamesHyperballoid 2 is an incredibly fun brick busting game that I really enjoyed.There are four difficultly levels made available in this game as well as four different Worlds. Each World was unique and contains 50 level, that's 200 total!The Ancient World had boards, such as a Trojan Hors... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Games that encourage kids to use their imagination: 4 of 21
After being a day-camp leader for a few summers I have gotten to play many great games that encourage children to use their imagination.1) Only QuestionsIf you've ever watched Whose Line is it Anyways? you'll probably recognize this game. Kids love it! It's simple and can last as long as the kids want.The only rule: You can o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to save money by making greeting cards with your children: 5 of 19
It's the thought that counts. By spending the time with your children to make greeting and gift cards the receiver will know right a way how much you care for them. They will appreciate the time and effort that went into the making of their card.Making cards is incredibly easy. It doesn't take a lot of time or money, just som... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Best two-player card games: 2 of 6
There are two basic types of two-player card games: skill based and speed based. I love both but find that I play the skill ones more with my partner and the speed ones with my friends. It's harder to have a conversation and catch-up on your day when you're trying to play cards as fast as possible.This is of course one other ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to play cribbage: 1 of 3
How to play cribbage: You may have seen people playing this game before, counting fifteens and always counting to 31, but don't be scared, it's not as math intensive or as complicated as it may seem.Cribbage is played with a deck of cards and a peg-board with 121 holes for each player (some boards will have two players and ot... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Card games: How to play spoons: 1 of 3
HOW TO PLAY SPOONSSpoons is about as simple as card games can get but also as exciting. The game involves quick thinking and quick reflexes. It can be played with any age group and is best with larger groups of people.All you need to play is a standard deck of cards (jokers removed) and a pile of spoons, the number of them be... More..