Pandemic is Contagious

Looking for a last minute gift? The Suite Spot recommends the new board game Pandemic as one of the best and most innovative games to come out in years and the perfect unique holiday gift. The players must cure 4 distinct but equally deadly outbreaks that are rapidly spreading across the globe. The great part about this game is that the players have to work together to find the solution, so playing the game is a fun collaborative experience. It's not all roses and sunshine though, each session of Pandemic is a tense and exciting affair. As the disease spreads organically across the board, the players prospects for winning become increasingly bleak. Even better, the game is really easy to pick up and play, takes only about 45 minutes, and provides a wealth of different game play options and tactics despite its simplicity. The game has been difficult to find for quite awhile now, but has recently been put back into wide circulation. Catch this Pandemic at your local game store for about $30, but you might want to get vaccinated first. 

Shine On!

Feeling blue this holiday season? Between the holidays and the economy, everybody is a bit off their game. One other element that could be affecting you just might be Seasonal Affective Disorder. That's the effect that the winter season has on our mood, particularly if it reoccurs each year. A variety of factors could be the root of the problem, from the cold weather to family stress. The most common cause is the lack of light that we all suffer from this time of year due to staying inside and the shorter periods of daylight. One sure fire way to treat the winter blues is to add more light to your life. Particularly effective are full spectrum lamps. These are lights that produce a true white light that closely resembles the sun's rays as opposed to dim yellow incandescent lamps or overly harsh fluorescent bulbs. An additional benefit is that the light simply looks better than regular lamps so you'll find it easier and more pleasant to read or do other household tasks. I've had one as my desk lamp for years now and I swear by it. Ask for one for Christmas or make it a nice gift for a loved one who could use some cheering up. 

Archer Farms hits the mark

If you're like me then you have difficulty getting your daily dose of fresh fruits and vegetables. I'm always looking for ways to more easily integrate more of my FDA prescribed 5 a day. Recently, I was given a case of Clif Kids Organic Twisted Fruit Rope. Each one is a full serving of natural fruit and I must tell you that they were delicious. I quickly ran through my supply. Unfortunately, when I went to buy replacements, I found that they were about a dollar each. That's too much for a tiny (albeit delicious) fruit rope. So began my quest to find a suitable replacement. After some struggle with various bad tasting and rubbery fruit snacks I've finally found the answer and it's right at your local Target. Archer Farms Organic Real Fruit Strips have found the perfect balance between texture, flavor, and price. Only $3 for a box of 10 strips brings this product in line with fresh fruit prices, and while it doesn't beat fresh, sometimes you can't make it down to the market. Moreover, this product is an apt replacement for sugary fruit snacks such as Fruit Rollups. The Suite Spot would like to officially endorse this quality product.