I'm going to be honest here, I've never played cribbage. But Peyton does. She learned it in school as part of her math class. And you know what do with that knowledge? They go to the senior living complex down the street from the school and play cribbage with the seniors! I seriously that was so cute. All these little third graders walking down the sidewalk for an afternoon of cribbage at the … [Read more...]
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Family Game Night: Lumpy Cubes Hero Edition
We do family game night once a week in our house. Sometimes more often if my nephews are over to visit. We love trying out new games. The kids have a great time and I like that they are not sitting in front of a screen. Tonight, one of the games we are playing is Lumpy Cubes Hero Edition. I'd never played before so I was not sure what to expect. The basics - This game is intended for ages 6 … [Read more...]
Family Game Night: Ninja Squirrels
If you are looking to add a new game to your game closet then keep on reading. Tonight we played Ninja Squirrels by Rooster Fin Games and it was a HUGE hit! From little Jamison (4 years old) to my mom (whose age shall remain a mystery) everyone enjoyed themselves. The name Ninja Squirrels really had me puzzled but when we opened the box I could see there were some tracks, a whole bunch of … [Read more...]
Family Game Night: Bouncing Bots
We are trying out another new game, Bouncing Bots by Rooster Fin. Peyton was pretty excited to get her hands on this one. You get to toss the bots so anything that she can get away with throwing inside the house sounded like a good time to her! Bouncing Bots is geared towards kids 6 years old and up and designed for 1 to 4 players. Inside the box you'll find 2 targets, 8 bouncing bots, and the … [Read more...]
Family Game Night with Sapphiro
Family game night is coming back! Whenever my nephews are over we always play board games. I prefer the kids playing board games than parking themselves in front of the television all day. I'm not saying they do not watch any television but I do limit the time they spend in front of the television. When we take trips or go camping we take board games with. Have you ever been stuck inside a tent … [Read more...]
Family Camping Tips
When packing for a camping trip it’s hard to know if you’ve packed too much or too little, but walking into a camping store can sometimes complicate the issue. There is so much equipment on offer in these places that you’re in danger of getting carried away, which won’t make the mobility (or spontaneity) of your trip any easier. What’s more, you don’t want to be wasting your hard earned cash on … [Read more...]
Celebrate Friday Night With The Kids!
School is starting soon, which means that for our little ones Fridays will become a day to celebrate. Of course, most kids love school, but they also look forward to the weekend so that they can spend some time doing whatever takes their fancy. Children love to learn, but they also enjoy being able to have some free time. So, it makes sense to use Friday nights as a way to celebrate the end of the … [Read more...]
Tips to Bring The Family Together
Whether your kids are barely out of diapers or they’re practically adults, it’s pretty normal to look for ways to bring the family closer together. With all the trials and stresses of working life, along with all the technology we have now, more and more families are getting squeezed for quality time. If this sounds all too familiar, here are some ways for you to bring the family closer … [Read more...]
Tips to Planning A Camping Vacation For Your Family
If you've decided to go camping this summer with your kids, you’re in for a real treat. A lot of parents are not too keen on the idea of camping, simply because they believe it’s too much work and overwhelming. However, camping can be a lot of fun, and best of all, it’s also budget-friendly. So whatever budget you have, a camping vacation is doable. The most important thing when it … [Read more...]
Boom, Bang, Gold
Looking for a new game for family game night? Then look no further! Boom, Bang, Gold from HABA is perfect for the whole family. It's recommended for ages 7 years old and up. But what I really like about this game is it only takes about 20 minutes! So perfect for younger children that may not be able to sit still and focused for extended periods of time. The premise of the game is that there … [Read more...]
