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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids have started saying similar things when they come home from college.  THe problem with the suggestions to 'go get cupcakes, go to a movie,"  is that honestly there isn't that much money left after paying for college for two kids at the same time.  We honestly can't afford to entertain the kids that much when they come home.

We can't really afford to entertain ourselves that much either -- I see events at the museums, etc.  that would be fun for my DH and me to do as a couple, but they're not in the budget right now.

In other words, part of the reason we're boring is that we're poor.  (People do things on screens because it doesn't cost any money.  That's the same reason that poor people watch a lot of TV.)

Other than board games, what are some things that we can do to get out of a rut that won't break the bank?[/quote]
I go for a drive with one of my teen DDs.  Not for some big errand; just a fun drive.  We chat about all sorts of philosophical things.  Sometimes it's a destination (Sephora for ONE item, or the gluten-free bakery) but never an errand.

That only works with one DD.  My other teen is too athletic.  We hike or walk the dog, and I've learned to shut up because she just wants to regurgitate her day and complain (in a fun way, though).  It's not really a dialog as whenever I say anything, she accuses me of "cutting her off" and "she's not finished" LOL

For a game, there is one called Azul that is pretty easy.  I think the trick with games is they have to be easy (fast) to learn, and not take a long time to win/lose.  The other trick is to learn the game yourself first, so when you get them to the table, you can tell them what to do and you don't have to figure it out together.[/quote]

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