A History of Bocce Ball Games similar to what we now know as bocce ball have been played for millennia. In Egypt carvings exist dating back to 5200 BCE showing players playing a primitive form of bocce ball. It is widely believed that the Egyptians were the first to play this game. Although bearing many […]
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Welcome to Grande Italiano! Those are the words that can be heard several times in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, every year in late July. It’s a big embrace of Italy at the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival! The festival is in its 25th year and is still going strong. The 3-day event […]
Weather permitting, it’s great for kids to spend time outdoors even in the winter months. If you live in a snowy area, you can use this to keep your kids busy. The following are some ideas I came up with for snowball games for kids. We live in an area that gets snow, so my […]
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Bocce ball, otherwise known as Italian bowling, is a very fun and entertaining outdoor sport that’s becoming more and more popular in the United States. People of all ages and skill levels can enjoy playing bocce ball, and they can play a leisurely bocce ball game without keeping score and still have a good time. […]
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Store bought games are not necessary with throw away parts. Some of the funnest activities are homemade using repurposed items. Even adults and kids can have a huge amount of fun even when not keeping score. Forget about buying a set of badminton or playing one of the many other typical sports. Set up these […]
When I think about the Fourth of July, I think about barbecues, beer, and games in the yard. Ever since I was young, family and friends would gather on the Fourth of July and cook hot dogs and hamburgers, tap the keg and play games all day. Here are some of my favorite Fourth of […]