Lots Of Fun And Not Boring!
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What a great way to work out!  Not to mention practicing bellydance moves!  This will get your heart rate up and put a smile on your face!

Some of the other reviewers say Rania is stiff.  But she's not stiff at all.  However, I think I can figure out why people would say that!

After watching the workouts before I did them, I realized that Rania has VERY slim hips.  And since so much of belly dance involves hip movement, it appears that she is not moving her hips very much.

So don't hesitate to spice up your boring old workout with some fun, not to mention sexy, dance moves!

Update:  I've been working out on a consistent basis for about two months now.  I'm doing the Cardio Shimmy at this point in time and I've lost a dress size!  So ladies shake your shimmy, have a blast and lose weight!

Update and info for my disabled Sisters:  I have Secondary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and have very bad balance.  Even with my issues, I am able to do all of the moves, except one, plus the parts of the cool down where you have to stand on one foot.  So I simply substitute another movement which I can do and for the parts of the cool down where I am supposed to stand on one foot, I use a piece of furniture for balance.  So the moral of this story is, just because you have balance problems, and you want to bellydance, adapt whatever you need to and GO FOR IT!!!  BECAUSE BELLYDANCING WORKOUTS ARE FUN!!!  So...have fun with the workout I'm currently doing and Hip Drop to Hip Hop!!!  WOO-HOO!!!

UPDATE:  Well, I'm currently doing Pure Sweat and I just want to say, that is is QUITE an intense workout!  Very fast-paced and I'm having a bit of trouble learning some of the moves.  But...it's getting easier and it's loads of fun, like the other two I've learnt so far!  What a gift to have a workout I don't have to make myself do.  I do it for the pure pleasure of moving my body to music.

UPDATE:  I've been doing Bellydance Boogie, and it's a LOT harder than it looks.  It's really more of a strength training workout than an aerobic workout.  Due to my balance problems and vertigo, I can't do a few of the movements, I simply do other things.  I'd say that this workout is my least favorite of all of them.  However, it does teach some essential bellydance movements.
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I had this game on my Amazon wish list, and a good friend purchased it as a "big brother" gift for my two eldest when their baby brother was born. Since they had lots of toys already, I kept it hidden in my closet for the right day... when the baby would be awake, the downstairs neighbors would be gone, etc.

Well, I pulled it out today, popped the batteries in, and voila! Like magic, my normally squabbling 3 1/2 and 6 1/2 year olds were giggling, bouncing, and leaping all over the place. The great thing is that it's an active game, but they have to listen to the game's instructions, so they don't get overly wild. This is a terrific game for a small birthday party (though you can order spare game pads from Cranium and use it for bigger groups or classes), or just to bring out when the kids are bored and can't go burn off energy outside.

The game is really simple; it comes with the battery-operated pod and 16 pads that you scatter on the floor. They vary in shapes, colors, and emblems (things like animals, instruments, and food). The players have to listen to the pod's instructions (ie "spin over to a circle! Touch your nose to an animal!"), and after a certain number of instructions, the game will tell the players to freeze, and announce that if anyone is standing on a certain pad, they're the winner, and should take a bow or do a funky dance.

I was thrilled to have a game that's active and something that both my kids could play together -- since it's essentially a listening-to-instructions game of luck, one wouldn't necessarily beat the other.

This is a terrific example of how well-thought-out the Cranium games are. I'm sure we'll get lots of use out of this!
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My kids (ages 9,7 and 5) LOVE this game! It's fun and not complicated and good for multiple ages! I definitely recommend! Also great as a gift!
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I purchased three of these journals. One for my 7 year old, and one for myself and my husband. My son absolutely loves his! He has already spent hours being entertained by this book, I think it's very liberating to be able to destroy something, and to do it in a creative manner makes it even better. He has been having so much fun I decided to give my copy to his good friend, who has also been having a blast with his! I plan to purchase another copy for myself, it will be a fun summer activity. Thank you! I look forward to buying more books by this author in the future.
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This entire series is so funny and entertaining! The characters are not cookie cutter and neither is the plot. There is plenty of serious stuff to build the anticipation, with a nice side of humor. Just fun reads!
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I backed this on Kickstarter, and was not disappointed.  The game is fun, fast, and easy to learn, children and adults will enjoy this game.  I got both the Original Edition Standard Deck and the NSFW decks, so there is PLENTY of fun to be had when you hang out with me!  The NSFW deck is indeed ADULT-THEMED, so be warned.  The Original Edition Standard Deck is appropriate for kids, though, so don't worry about that.

Get this game!
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We were introduced to this game at a friends house.  It's a fun game that a lot of people can play.  The game moves quickly enough that you don't get bored and the game was adapted so our little kids understood how to play.  I liked how after a few rounds my son was trying to figure out strategies on how to win.  We enjoyed this game so much I bought this for a family Christmas game! shhhh ;)
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This game is so much fun and even captured the attention of my 13 year old! My whole family enjoyed this interactive game and my sister even bought it herself to take a party she was hosting the following weekend. My only complaint is that there are a lot of directions and I think they over complicate the game a bit but nevertheless once you get through those the game is a blast!
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My family has a fun time with this. We have taken it to a couple gatherings and had a lot of fun prancing people. Lots of fun!
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We purchased this wonderful game at Target for around $10.  It's WELL worth the cost, AND it's an incredibly FUN game to play.  My husband and I bought it to play with our two grandsons (4 & 7).  We were all entertained by the constantly changing board which is so much better (and less boring) than having to navigate the same path (like Candyland & Chutes and Ladders).  I loved the games versatility requiring some 'action' to rotate or flip the four insert board pieces, which constantly makes it a different game board. We highly recommend this game!
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This game is seriously so fun! It's not hard to grasp or start off (which is really nice for a new game!) and gets very fun, very quickly. Had to buy it for my family once I played it, and they're hooked!
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Great fun! Better than we expected. Compared to what's available, it's a lot of entertainment & imaginative play for the price. The adults all seemed to like it as much as the kids.  Grandson LOVED it!
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You know, I have to admit I 1/2 brought this game for my girls aged 12 - 14, and 1/2 because it looked like fun from the video clips.  And Guess what, it is Soooo much fun!  I am a full grown adult and I had my entire family jumping around and swinging their arms like Cheerleaders to this over Christmas (oh yeah, and the girls loved it too!).  Some times it is challenging to get the arm movements synced with the wii-remote, but for the most part...it syncs perfectly.  To be honest, it is more user error when it isn't quite linked up the way it should on the routines.

The workout mode is a blast and funny with the "poofing" kid-pounds. You really work up a sweat for the whole thing either way.

The Music is fun but for the kids, K-C and the Sunshine band is goofy, but the routine is one of their favorites!  My sisters and I (all of us over 30 by the way, plus one of our aunts - over 40) had a ball for hours.

My nephews (ages 6 - 12) all played this game with great fun and enjoyed it without feeling any issues about gender. My 2 yr old Niece even took a turn. Too bad I couldn't say the same for the silly men in my family (lol)..Whimps! :)

Despite the cheer leaders having on tiny outfits, you do get to win new ones that aren't as short and they don't show any unmentionable part with any of the outfits so it is kept clean.  But even if that wasn't an option, these girls look so much like doll babys and bratz...no kid in his or her right mind is really looking at them in any negative way.  They are truly too busy having fun concentrating on hitting the rhythm, making the move and succeeded at the game to care!  Highly recommended to all age groups. A really Party Game for everyone!!!
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This game is tons of fun!  My husband, children (ages 6 and 7) and I have had hours and hours of enjoyment from this game.  I definetely recommend that your children be able to read fluently to thoroughly enjoy the game.  This game is also great for informal parties, as an ice breaker.
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I LOVE that this game is family friendly AND fun! Who doesnt like dogs! The cards are cute and the instructions are easy to understand. It didn't take us long to learn this game at all and it was a lot of fun to play! Its definitely a fantastic option if you have kids or want something to take to a church game night.
I played this with a group of 4 people and really enjoyed it. Its not a long drawn out game which allows you to play it multiple times allowing everyone to enjoy the fun of winning a round.
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Not often do you get to have fun and do some light brain excercises at the same time. If you like puzzles, this game will not disappoint you and is appropriate for all ages. What's nice is that the game has a variety of puzzles, but is not repeitive even though they've worked in such a large volume of brain teasers and hidden them all over the city. I only hope and pray that they will make another!
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I bought this as a gift for my nephews (3 years old and almost 5 years old) this past Christmas after playing it with a friend's son and really enjoying it. It's been a lot of fun for us to play together when I go to visit them! It can be a bit complicated for my younger nephew, but we're flexible with the rules and just have a good time taking turns and seeing where the rivers, roads, and rails wind to!