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Games for Kids

Sushi Draft Game

August 20, 2015January 27, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Games for Kids
Sushi Draft game - fun for the family

Have you ever eaten sushi? I never have and honestly, I really don’t want to. That doesn’t mean I won’t try the Sushi Draft game from Blue Orange Games. I’m always up for a fun game night with my husband and this one looks like loads of fun! Sushi Draft Game Sushi Draft is a […]

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The Great Railroad Game

August 1, 2015January 4, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Games for Kids
The Great Railroad Game

Summer car trips when I was a child were torture. It seems like my parents always chose the route that had nothing to look at besides fields full of cows. As a child, I hadn’t yet developed my appreciation for country living and I longed for something interesting to see out the window that I […]

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10 Best Travel Games for Car Trips

June 3, 2015December 18, 2023 ellen 10 Comments Games for Kids
10 best travel games for long car trips

I’m bored! Are we there yet? She’s touching me! Those are the sounds that I most remember from our summer vacation car trips.  I’ve discovered that the key to keeping peace in the back seat is to keep the kids occupied so they don’t annoy each other (or us). These are the best travel games […]

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The Fishing Camp Game

April 6, 2015October 16, 2022 ellen 14 Comments Games for Kids
The Fishing Camp Game

Passing a love of fishing on to your kids can be difficult to do when casting all day and waiting for a bite seems like one of the most boring activities in the world for their high energy. A new game is making it easier by adding an element of competition. The Fishing Camp Game […]

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Magician Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids

September 27, 2014March 8, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Games for Kids

Halloween is only about a month away and I’m sure that parents are scrambling for ideas for Halloween costumes. One of my favorites is a magician Halloween costume for kids.   Magician Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids What child wouldn’t want to be able to pull a rabbit out of their hat or find a […]

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Niya: A Strategy Game

September 25, 2014August 15, 2021 ellen 6 Comments Games for Kids
Niya A Strategy Game

I love strategy games although I admit that I am far from an expert. I don’t really have an analytic mind and tend to react on first impulse rather than analyze all of my different options and possible outcomes. So, what is a strategy game? A strategy game is a came where your decisions influence […]

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Juggle Bubbles

July 3, 2014January 7, 2023 ellen 10 Comments Games for Kids
a bubble floating in the air

Have you played Juggle Bubbles yet? Bubble games are a great way to encourage creativity and outdoor play during the summer.  Learn more here. When the weather is nice, it’s great to encourage children to play outside in the sunshine. 30 years ago, it was easy to get children to play outside.  Today it’s not […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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