After Thanksgiving the planning for Christmas begins, but I also start planning for New Year's Eve because we host a big family style party. This year I decided to make a New Year's Eve Backdrop with the Jumbo Cricut Easy Press 2. One of the reasons I wanted to make a backdrop is because we host this party year after year, and I want something that I can continue to use. … [Read more...]
Young Scientist Gift Guide
Promotional consideration has been provided for some of the items chosen. I've got a budding scientist in my home, who continues to ask for science kits and projects to do. I thought I would pull together a young scientist gift guide. Gifts for kids who love science There are some great science kits out there, of course slime is still very hot, but there's more to do and … [Read more...]
Goliath Games Galore
As National Games and Puzzles week comes to an end I'm finishing it off with an Ultimate Prize Pack from Goliath Games. Rummikub Rummikub is a classic and one that we play a lot. It's one of the world's best selling and most played games, and I love when I get to play with someone for the 1st time. It's great for 2-4 players and it's all about lucky and strategy. The … [Read more...]
MindWare Games – Gnomes, Pickles & Talking
Promotional consideration has been provided for some of the items chosen What do you get when you combine, Gnomes and a maze, or Pickles and talking? Well it's 3 MindWare Games that are sure to get everyone working together and playing. Gnomes at Night Gnomes at Night by Peaceable Kingdom is a cooperative play game that teaches communication skills and working together. … [Read more...]
Shockingly fun games from YULU
Today's games are some of the shockingly fun ones from YULU toys. They always thinks outside of the box when it comes to games and the 3 I'm focusing on today are just that. SPY CODE HACKATHON Spy Code Hackathon is the newest spy inspired game from YULU. One player, the operator, is trapped in a virtual room trying to hack into a top secret hard drive. The other players are … [Read more...]
Thames & Kosmos Board Games
When I think of Thames & Kosmos I often think of great STEM products, but they also have some awesome board games. Here's 3 Thames & Kosmos Board Games we love to bring out for game night. DROP IT DROP It - I love that this is game that isn't flay lay, but vertical allowing for you to look at things in a different way. Different colors and shapes make up your play or … [Read more...]
Puzzles, Mazes & Villains -Oh My
It's been a fun week so far for National Games and Puzzles week and today I'm thrilled to have Ravensberger, Brio and Wonder Forge to bring Puzzles, mazes and Villains, oh my! Ravensberger Puzzles Ravensberger Puzzles: I know when I see that little blue triangle corner I'm getting a quality puzzle with detail and design. I love all the different picture puzzles to choose … [Read more...]
Amigo Games
Samples were provided to facilitate these reviews. Looking for games that are quick, fun and easy to learn? Then Amigo Games is one to a company to check out. I first played some Amigo Games as Sweet Suite and was quickly addicted. I like that they are easy to understand and have a teaching element hidden in them all. Add in high quality cards and a mix of strategy and luck … [Read more...]
15 hot toys under $15
Promotional consideration has been provided for some of the items chosen. There are always so many great toys out around the holidays that it can be hard to figure out what will be enjoyed and not break the bank. I decided to pull together 15 hot toys under $15 that you'll want to grab for gifts this holiday season. It doesn't matter if you're shopping for the holidays, a … [Read more...]
Mountain Hair Don’t Care Shirt- Disney World
When I visit Disney World there are certain rides that are a must for the whole family. Three of our favorites are mountain rides. These rides are fast so I decided to make a shirt for Mountain Hair Don't Care with a Disney vibe. To start the mountains I'm talking about are Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain in Fantasyland. … [Read more...]