Snap Ships: Gladius which was featured in our list of STEM gift ideas, is one of the many “build to battle” sets from PlayMonster. It’s the kind of gift that you can give then add on during future birthdays and other gifti ...
I’ve always thought that Jeff Foxworthy was funny in a dad-joke kind of way. I’ve watched his sitcoms and stand up shows and they’re always good for a laugh. So it makes perfect sense that a board game by him would be funny too. In Relative ...
I may not have a green thumb, but that doesn’t mean I cannot try to grow a plant here or there. I love having herbs as well as fresh tomatoes and feel these things encourage the kids to eat healthier. My Fairy Garden: Fairy Light Gard ...
Escape rooms are a lot of fun and it’s been cool to see the many different ways that game publishers have brought the concept to the game table. We’ve tried several and have always enjoyed the experience, even when we’ve f ...
Despite having a bachelor’s degree and a good government job, over 16 years ago I decided to become a stay-at-home mom. After years of wanting a child that I never knew if would be able to have, I was finally blessed with Madison. It ...
The struggle is real. Getting kids of all ages off the couch and moving can be a challenge. We’ve found that engaging them in a variety of offline activities is key. A couple years ago we provided a list of outdoor activities for kids ...
Kids have quite the imagination for creating fantasy worlds of all kinds. We think it’s great that PlayMonster has embraced a doll that inspires both girls and boys! Wonder Crew Buddies come in a variety of superhero personalities so ...
When asked what board game I remember enjoying the most when growing up, the answer comes easy – Stratego. As a family we played a lot of games, from Monopoly and Sorry to Boggle and Mastermind. But secretly I loved Stratego more than ...
When I think back to the entertainment of my childhood, there are a lot of things that come to mind. I was active in hardball and later softball, 4-H, played outside, danced and played board games. But the one activity that rises to the sur ...
Among the different genres of games we’ve encountered this year is one that is hard to put a name on. “Silly Games” seems too child-like and they don’t really fit into a traditional “Party Games” category ...
