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Parents Magazine Names the Best Toys of 2021

Parents Magazine released this year’s list of Best Toys, recognizing the 50 top new playthings for every child in 2021. Selected by the editors following a months-long research process complete with testing by kids, the list of winners is available on Parents.com/BestToys and in the December issue of PARENTS. Here is a list of the top three toys in each of the categories: PLAYSETS Lakeshore Learning Treasures Await! Adventure ShipHasbro Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Rising Cake Oven PlaysetPlay, iLearn Dinosaur Train Adventure Set WOW FACTOR Radio Flyer Tumble Town Foam Climbing BlocksJust Play Ryan’s World Chef Ryan’s Fridge SurpriseLEGO Minecraft: The … Continue reading →

Hunting for Easter Fun

Easter is a fun-filled holiday for kids of all ages with much of the excitement saved for the traditional egg hunt that serves as the centerpiece of family get-togethers. Of course, for some, “traditional” can translate to “boring.”  If you fear that your upcoming Easter egg hunt may leave your pint-sized guests snoozing rather than shouting with glee, consider the following ideas: Scavenger Hunt:  This hunt requires looking for clues as well as eggs.  Start off by placing an egg next to each clue.  Next, begin the hunt as a group.  The first child who figures out the clue gets … Continue reading →

Why Old Video Games Systems are Good

Kids want a video game system? Shop around for an older system for much happiness. There has never been a time when I have purchased the latest new video game for my kids. It just doesn’t make sense. Of course, I am not a complete grouch. In fact, they have a number of older video games to play with at their disposal at all times, and I haven’t heard a single complaint. The fact that these systems are older ones isn’t a problem. In fact it is a benefit. Here is why. Cost Hands down, older video game systems will … Continue reading →

Fun Christmas Competitions Among Friends

What’s a little competition amongst friends? If you can maintain some perspective, a little friendly rivalry during the holiday season can be fun. This is especially true if you are hosting a Christmas party.  Playing games and setting up a few holiday-themed contests allow you to keep spirits high.  Your guests will surely leave your home smiling after participating in the following festive activities: Scavenger Hunt:  Use a bunch of holiday items, such as tree ornaments, stuffed snowmen, and jarred holiday spices as the objects your guests have to hunt for in and around your home. Santa Scamper:  Players race … Continue reading →

Last Minute Summer Fun the Frugal Way

It seemed as though we woke up one day and realized that summer vacation was almost over. My husband finally got some time off, so we planned some vacation time. Of course, we tried to do it as frugally as we could. Here are some of the ways that we saved. We chose local attractions, within two hours drive. This way, we wouldn’t have to spend money on accommodations, which can be a significant cost when you a family of five. Most hotels will not accommodate families of more than four in a regular hotel room, which means you either … Continue reading →

Family Reunion Fun

Summer is primetime for family reunions. However, gathering multiple generations in the same place at the same time is only half the battle. Navigating the choppy waters of family dysfunction is where you really have to concentrate your efforts in order to make a summer get-together a raging success. The key to keeping everyone happy, especially when you are dealing with a wide range of ages, is to have as many distractions as possible. Games and entertainment can be the gateway to fun and frivolity at a family reunion. Try to find games that will appeal to the young and … Continue reading →

Preschool Picks: Cooperative Games

A cooperative game is one where the players work together to overcome an obstacle to win the game. Acting within a group setting is essential to social development. We are often called to work together on projects, in school, or even in the workplace. A family defines the ability to live cooperatively. It is important that siblings and parents play games that focus on working together as a unit as opposed to being on opposite teams. A cooperative game allows the parent or an older sibling to mentor the young player through a game. I believe in healthy competition and … Continue reading →

Online Nutrition Games for Kids

Teaching children about nutrition is essential to long term good health. We wall want our children to be healthy so why not teach and encourage good eating habits? Children do not purchase the groceries or make the food so essentially it is up to us parents to make the right choices and be the example. If you are recently making a change, intend on making a change, or want to keep your kids informed then make a game out of it. Nutrition Explorations is an online hub for kids to learn about nutrition through fun games and activities. Little D’s … Continue reading →

Get Free Games For a Year from GameStop

Does someone in your family love to play video games? Some families play video games together. You can find video games that are appropriate for every age group, and that are family friendly. No matter how much you love your current video games, you are likely to find new ones that sound super exciting to play. This can, potentially, end up becoming expensive. Unless, of course, you win the sweepstakes by GameStop, and get free games for an entire year. There are several people in my family who like video games. I have fond memories of playing games like Pac … Continue reading →

Fun for Grown-Ups at Disney: The BoardWalk

It’s been awhile since I’ve written one of these, so I thought I’d introduce the column again. In this recurring feature, I like to put a spotlight on activities at one or more of the Disney parks that are perfect for adults adventuring at Disney sans kids. I realize that my pick for this month’s column on fun for grown-ups at Disney might seem a little strange. When I was younger my family went to the beach nearly every year, sometimes on our own and sometimes as a part of a group trip. A tour around the boardwalk was always … Continue reading →