The Chore Doctor |
Anyway, it's not like anyone jumps up on the weekend and says "HEY let's go rake those beautiful Autumn leaves mom". And...there is this Random Act's of Craftiness challenge going on over at His and Hers. And.... my craft is random that's for sure!
So I have combined the challenge of getting the leaves raked
with the link party challenge at His and Hers.
with the link party challenge at His and Hers.
The challenge: This is the first month and a mystery item is revealed for participants to make something out of. The item..... game parts. Has to be original. As far as I know mine is original and I'm using "parts" all right. Go check out the challenge, a gal can even earn a ribbon for a big fat FAIL. Wonder if a big fat guy counts?
I started with this naked man. Because really who doesn't like a naked man in that portly shape with all those ailments? We'll call him Milton. Milton Bradley.
You will notice Milton is not anatomically correct and neither is my redo. Milton's skeleton 'bread basket' isn't anywhere near his stomach.
Operation: Turn naked man into fleshless skeleton |
I got my craft thing going on - really quite funny if you were watching me. I turned a naked man in need of hospitalization for his ailments, into a Fall chore chart. Have you ever considered that? I didn't think so.
Remove his wrenched ankle? You get to pick up the tools inside and outside of the garage.
Take out his Adam's apple and your job is to pick the rest of the apples on the tree and toss the ones on the ground to the chickens.
Water on the knee........ clean up the pool area.
Spare ribs....... choose what goes on the grill as a reward when done.
Broken heart...... pick up all the broken toys/junk and haul it away.
Charlie Horse....... get the ducks and chickens winterized.
Writers cramp...... RAKE.
Etc.
Moms Cheshire Pumpkin Grin |
The rule is everyone plays. Draw a card (the originals from the game). Remove the body part that the game card directs and check the corresponding sheet of paper for your chore. Doesn't even matter if you make his nose light up, in fact it's encouraged because then you get two chores.
Played every weekend till it snows or the chores are done.
Operation Fall Clean Up |
Everyone Wins!
Operation Party-Link here:
Random Acts of Craftiness @HisandHers
Wildly Original Bewitching Fall @IGottaCreate
All Star Block Party @FullCircleCreations
Wildly Original Bewitching Fall @IGottaCreate
All Star Block Party @FullCircleCreations
That is such a cute idea! LOVE the fact that you turned it into a chore chart as well as the game. Great work :)
ReplyDeleteHaha this is great! What a fun way to get your kids to do their chores!
ReplyDeleteThe funny bone is always the toughest to get! I'm up for anything that encourages my girls helping around the house!
ReplyDeleteKelly
you.are.hilarious!
ReplyDeleteMy guys for sure would do chores with this motivation. Unfortunately, since it never snows here (when hell freezes over & all that...) there's no timely impetus to spur them on.
Your mind works in mysterious ways...you are just too funny!!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if it works for you!
LOL!!! I like the way you think. Cute makeover on Milton Bradley. I also need to find ways to get my kids to help me rake.
ReplyDeleteDee
Oh, this is the cutest thing evah! You are so dang smart and come up with the best ideas.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! That's hilarious! And so cute! Only you would come up with that! So... Tell the truth... Did the chores get done? ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! Only you could make it fun and functional at the same time!
ReplyDeleteWay to use evil for good. I like it! This turned out perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating!!
Hee hee hee... hilarious! How on earth did you think up this one and where is the 'computer eyes' piece? You know, the one that when you draw that card you have to get out work files? :D Fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteB-E-Y-O-N-D. BRILLIANT!
ReplyDeletePick the brain of Bliss..... you get an absolutely awesome/fall creepy/hilarious chore chart! <3
Classic Bliss! Very clever, girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteHaha this is too funny! You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love how it turned out-it'd make a really cute Halloween decoration! I love that you are getting your kids to do chores with it too- brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious. I love your unique take on this challenge. I am sure the kids appreciate this as well :)
ReplyDeleteWhat happens if you can't remove it successfully, if you get buzzed, are you free from doing chores :)
you are a creative genius! i LOVE this!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou crafty devil. You do have a wry sense of humor!
ReplyDeletethat is the perfect halloween game board upcycle!
ReplyDeleteOK, now THAT is seriously creative. Wow! A chore chart, Halloween decor, a challenge entry. Such a fun multi-tasking creation. And Milton never looked so good :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing!!! What a fantastic idea! I absolutely love it. Megan
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're talking about winter and the cold already - summer's gone by so fast !
ReplyDeleteWith such a cool Mum and Milton, I'm sure all the chores will get done !
Such a cute idea!! You even maintained it as a game, which is impressive!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, the fat naked man in the house is an obvious perk. If only we were all so fortunate.
(I can't believe I just typed that.)
This is hysterical...and at my age, ANY naked man is dicey...not just the portly ones like Milton.
ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes1! You win. I fold. That man is awesome! And how your brain works that way I will never know. Nor do I want to.
ReplyDeleteBliss - OMGosh!! This has to be one of the most clever projects I have seen to date!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings - Sara
This is so so so so awesome!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious...you must be up for a "fun mom" award ;-)
ReplyDelete(I never am.)
Now this is a chore chart that will really work! And all of a sudden the naked little man with goofy hair looks so much cuter with that pumpkin head. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou silly goose! This is a pretty good idea! I totally bombed on my entry - didn't get past buying 2 games at the thrift store.
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a creative way to get the chores done! That's what I need to have here! Only problem is...I'd be the only one playing! Thanks so much for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Love it! Your creativity amazes me, not to mention, you're so darn funny!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't think for a second I missed the part about earning a ribbon for a big fat fail. Does that mean I can get a ribbon for my primped pumpkins? hahaahaaa!
Very creative (and funny)way to get the work done! I'd like to do this, but with only 2 of us, I'd have to do half of the chores. No time left for blogging. :(
ReplyDeleteMy oldest daughter once dated a guy who dressed up as Mr. Milton for Halloween. Picture a nude bodysuit, red bikini undies......and so on. The parts were attached with velcro.
How fun and creative this is! You are a very clever Mom! --------- Shannon from Cozy Home Scenes which is now A COZY PLACE CALLED HOME.
ReplyDeleteHOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE BRILLIANT IDEAS...love this and so fun
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! This would actually make doing chores fun. Well, maybe not. Regardless, very clever way of turning a game into a craft ... that actually does something besides look pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh Bliss...this is spooky great...and kids might actually want to do chores (or maybe not, but they'll want to play the game anyway)! Plus it just looks good! BWAHahahaha! Love that pumpkin grin...
ReplyDeleteOhMyGoodnesss!! BRILLIANT,! Love, love, love the way the parts correspond with the chores! AND, soooo CUTE the way you've explained it all! This post totally made my morning! Now, I've got to see this party you're linking up with! :) :) :) ~Amber of WhatAmberLoves.com
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! I would play along for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love that game! I will never, ever have it in my house or the sound of the buzzer would force to throw it out the window, just sayin' :) I wonder how my parents ever lived with it? Or with us!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever of you!!! Cute decoration that is also practical!
ReplyDeleteLoL! I'm speechless... :-D
ReplyDeletexo Heidi
I love this!
ReplyDeleteSo cute...not many folks can 'out-clever' you!
ReplyDeleteThat is the funniest thing ever.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved this game. Now I need one to make myself do the housework. Great job.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA. Five million points for creativity! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post a lot and saw what you had written over on Suzanne's blog..well done
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! You're so MEAN! You've managed to totally wreck this children's game forever for your offspring who will always remember it NOT fondly. Seriously - I'm laughing hard. I will totally do something like this! FUNNY
ReplyDeleteHoly Operation Fall Chores! That is not only HYSTERICAL, it's, by golly, genius!!! I love it to pieces!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most creative posts I've seen! How fun!!! It ALMOST makes chores a game!!! I was giggling all the way through!
ReplyDeleteYour idea is absolutely awesome. Great post,
ReplyDeleteSuper cool and SUPER creative!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou are soooo creative! I played this game when I was little....I love this upgrade. You are a STAR today! I'm featuring you over at I Gotta Create! Thanks so much for linking up at the party.
ReplyDelete<3 Christina
http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/10/jeepers-creepers-peepers-and-more.html
Your ideas are absolutely fabulous!!! I'm feeling inspired...thanks so much for stopping by earlier...I love your blog and your sweet feedback on my photography tips totally made my day! XO, Aimee
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