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Nancy Drew And I
A preteen's view on Nancy Drew PC games
Until I was eight years old I did not know about "Nancy Drew". But on my birthday my mother told me all about "Nancy Drew". Soon I found myself dressing, speaking, acting, and reading all the books and listening to the tapes and seeing the series of the new movie. It wasn't until my twelveth year that I found out that they had Nancy Drew computers games where you could team up with Nancy and solve (so far) sixteen different tricky mysteries! They are all 3-D and have many puzzles and spooky things along with them! When I got into these I couldn't stop playing and wanted all of the games I could get my hands on! What's unique about these computer games from other games are that they make you think about all the different possibilites to the problems you have to solve. A few of my favorites are "Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon" because it is about a haunted train in the old Copper Gorge in Colorado. Another is "The Curse of Blackmoor Manor." That one is REALLY spooky! Also there's "Secert of the Old Clock" Because it takes place back during the Great Depression in 1930. You also get to work on your car driving skills! I highly recommend these because they are fun and exciting so that you'll never get bored! Best Buys for Nancy Drew Sluths
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Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake w/ Bonus Mystery Book
Price: $14.95
Hunt for clues on the trail of a pack of phantom hounds! To solve the case Nancy ventures into the deep, dark woods surrounding the lake. Like a bird... more »
Nancy Drew: 75th Anniversary Edition
Price: $29.99
Includes five best-selling Nancy Drew titles: Secrets Can Kill, Stay Tuned for Danger, Treasure in the Royal Tower, The Final Scene, and Message in a... more »
Nancy Drew: Secret of Old Clock
Price: $19.99
This game commemorates the first Nancy Drew book ever published. The year is 1930. The place is Titusville. Nancy Drew is asked to visit Emily Crandal... more »
Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island (PC)
Price: $19.99
This mystery takes place in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. An orca had appeared in the channel only a short time before. Why? Nancy must also find out who Rosebud is and who sabotaged Katie's boat. It is a fun filled action packed mystery game.
Nancy Drew Mega Mystery 4 Pack
Price: $19.99
The Nancy Drew Mega Mystery 4 Pack includes 4 great games for adventure sleuths! In Secrets Can Kill Nancy Drew is drawn to the scene of a crime in... more »
Helping your daughter develop a positive self-image
Tuesday, July 31, 2007It's an unfortunate fact of our society today that we force upon young women images of perfection that are unrealistic and unhealthy. From the covers of popular teen magazines to countless television ads and music videos, our daughters are bombarded with images of pencil- thin yet voluptuous models whose message is clearly "be like me to be successful and accepted."
These constant and unrelenting media images have a subtle, but certain effect on how girls view themselves, and it's an effect that's being seen at an ever younger age. You find it in girls who dress to mimic the fashions of female music and movie stars. You see it in young women constantly worrying about weight and appearance, or who lose interest in music, art or sports in order to focus more on their physical appearance and popularity with boys.
While it may be impossible to stop the avalanche of unrealistic media images, there are ways to counter this propaganda within your own house.
Start by simply talking with your daughter about the media images she's seeing. Watch some of the TV shows and music videos she's watching. Read some of the magazines she reads.
Then talk with her about how realistically some of these women are being portrayed.
Ask her if this is how she or her friends really act, speak or look. Ask her about the messages being presented and how they make her feel. Are such feelings fair or realistic?
Discuss the realities of advertising and other media presentations of women. It's easy for a young girl to accept and admire the images being presented, while forgetting the make-up artists, hair stylists, designers, photographers and other professionals making such images possible.
You can also take action to help your daughter better recognize her own worth. Rather than complimenting her and other young women on their looks, compliment them on their interests, creativity, intellect, ideas and accomplishments. Encourage her to continue to develop her interests in art, music, sports or other activities, or help her develop new interests in areas other than appearance and popularity.
Rather than just allowing your daughter to be impressed by the images the media throws at her, help her gain a realistic perspective. Encourage your daughter to see her real value as a person, rather than measuring herself against unrealistic advertising images.
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Creating A Nancy Drew Mystery Birthday Party
My daughter just turned 13 and she wanted to have a Nancy Drew Mystery birthday party. So we went out and bought goody bags and filled them with detective items that Nancy would have in her bag and found a picture of Nancy Drew that could be duplicated on a cake. Her Aunt put together a very involved mystery that the girls would have to find clues, interview suspects, and put a puzzle together to figure out more clues to "who dun it". They had a lot of fun and after they figured it out together they ended the evening with no other than a Nancy Drew movie! If you ever have watched your daughter work on any of the Nancy Drew PC games that will give you some ideas on how to put together a mystery for them. It doesn't always have to be a murder mystery either. The one we put together could have 2 or 3 different endings, so if it was getting to difficult for them you could give them more clues. The only downside to a mystery party is that the parent or parents are also a little more involved as to moving the mystery along so all the girls are figuring out the mystery together and not so much like a easter egg hunt where they are off alone figuring it out. My daughter and her friends loved it. They loved acting out the characters and getting to work out the mystery together. If your interested in purchasing our mystery packet email me at mmtourtillott@msn.com Ideas For Finding That Unique And One Of A Kind Gift
Gift giving should be fun and finding a unique gift for a family member that has everything is sometimes difficult. Personalizing it is easy if you know what that person loves. A photo or art work that they cherish or even a poem. Let your imagination take over. See more at the link below.
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The Big Deal About Alcohol: What Teens Need to Know About Drinking (Issues in Focus)
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