Category Archives: Games

Thanksgiving Games

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Cheri

When I was growing up, our tradition to show our gratitude on Thanksgiving consisted of going around the table and everyone taking a couple minutes to share what they were grateful for.  While this was nice, it was also boring … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Fun, Games, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Activities & Crafts, The Moms, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fabulous Family Fun

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Janae

I love family. Not just mine but the entire concept of family. Despite all its craziness, it’s the perfect environment for growth. Where else can imperfect people learn the skills to become great? (patience, forgiveness, listening, understanding, compassion, selflessness, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Challenges, Family, Finding a Balance, Fun, Games, Janae, Relationships, The Moms | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Family Game Night

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Cheri

Playing games as a family is like eating dinner as a family. It strengthens your family. I know there are a lot of video games you can play as a family that are fun, too, but I’m talking about traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Learning, Relationships, The Moms | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Families Who Play Together, _____________

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janae

Fill in the blank: Families Who Play Together, _____________ a. Stay Together b. Learn Math c. Both! If you answered “C”, you’re right! Heidi’s post a couple of weeks ago about Lazy Parenting really hit a cord with me and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Writers, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Janae, Learning, The Moms | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Make Your Own Tetherball Game (with a Balloon!)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Heidi

Playing Homemade Tetherball A favorite summer pasttime — tetherball — is fun for all ages. And not having a proper pole or ball doesn’t have to stop you from batting around! Here’s how you can make a super-simple yet effective … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Fun, Games, Heidi, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Adventures, All Writers, Challenges, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Heidi, Infants and Toddlers, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, Surviving Winter, The Moms | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ninja Vs. Ninja

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Heidi

What do you look for in a fun game? How about easy rules, quick game time, a bit of rush of adrenaline, and, of course, fun playing pieces? Here is a game my husband and I happened upon during a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Fun, Games, Gift Ideas, Heidi | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A Binder for Boredom — and a Magazine for Mom

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Heidi

There are some things I would recommend to all parents, and this is one of them, especially if you have children between the ages 2 to 13. It is FamilyFun magazine.  Wait!  If you’re thinking, “I am not a magazine person … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Crafts, Day By Day Crafting Projects, Family, Fun, Games, Heidi, Organization | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

How do you spell “d-i-n-n-e-r”?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Heidi

I feel a need to help supplement my daughters’ education, and not just rely on the public school system.  Perhaps it’s because the schools here have some of the worst ratings in the nation, or perhaps because many of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Games, Heidi, Learning | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cheri

Have you ever woken up in the morning, worried about how you’re going to make it thru the day with your little ones when you have NOTHING planned?  This happens to me too often.  So one of those days, I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Games, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, Surviving Winter, The Moms | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments