Giving games and puzzles as Christmas gifts is a time-honored tradition in our family. Which is why I’ve found the best new games for 2019 that my kids and yours will love to play. From card games to board games and dice games, you’ll also discover the best games from years past that you don’t […]
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Need More Summer Fun Ideas? Try These New Blue Orange Games
You know us — we’re always on the lookout for excellent family games since it’s one of our favorite family time activities. We’re impressed with this new batch of fun 2019 games from Blue Orange Games –and happy to share them with you just in time for these last weeks of summer vacation. These four games […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Card Games for Kids
My family loves family game night which is pretty much every night for us. We buy and test games regularly — for us and for you. Here are our picks for the best card games for kids of almost all ages to play together! For small hands, try either a chip clip, a Little Hands Card Holder, or […]
Continue ReadingTenzi the Ultimate Family Night Game
Tenzi is one of those games that works for almost all ages (except the ages 0 – 3) which is why it’s one of our top recommendations (aka. ultimate) family night games. Have you played it yet? How to Play Tenzi Tenzi is a very simple dice game for 2 -4 players. It’s fast pace and lots of […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Slackline is My Kids’ Favorite Backyard Activity
One summer we bought a Slackers slackline for the girls thinking core strength would be good for everyone. What I didn’t plan on was it being so much FUN and it being the kids’ favorite backyard activity for months and months and months. Slackline for Kids The slackline stretches between two trees like a tightrope but is stretchy and bouncy. You […]
Continue ReadingYoga for Kids: Practice, Books, Videos, and Games
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They’ll develop your children’s interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing yoga with kids is a wonderful way to get in quality time. It: builds strength improves flexibility develops breath control and awareness relaxes and calms develops coordination increases body awareness improves mindfulness […]
Continue ReadingAdorable One Player Puzzle Game: Squirrels Go Nuts!
I like giving kids hands-on (non-electronic) game options that they can play by themselves like this one, Squirrels Go Nuts, meant for ages six and up. My kids think this is adorable and a fun brain challenge puzzle game. Other bonuses: it’s portable and develops problem solving and spatial skills. Also on: 2018 Holiday Gift […]
Continue ReadingMaki Stack Dexterity and Visual Discrimination Game
Ready for Maki Stack, a new Blue Orange game with totally cute wooden sushi pieces? Be the quickest to build your stack to win the round. My daughter and I have been playing this game before bedtime and love it. Maki Stack Dexterity and Visual Discrimination Game This game sneaks in the valuable skills of dexterity […]
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