My kids love technology based games just as much as the next kids, but I also like to offer them unplugged games. I am so thankful that I am connected with the toy industry’s single player puzzle leader, SmartGames. With cell phones, tablets, and handheld game systems, sometimes it's just nice to have an unplugged quiet time of total concentration. We love board games during family game night in this house. I truly do appreciate the value of SmartGames. One move leads (or maybe not) to … [Read more...]
It’s the Year of Legendary Pokémon! Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Games
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. It’s the year of Legendary Pokemon! Throughout 2018 there will be multiple ways for kids to add Legendary Pokemon, some of the most powerful and well-known Pokémon, to their Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game! [Tweet "It’s the year of Legendary Pokemon! #BeLegendary"] Free Download Code First off, Pokémon fans can receive a free download code each month for … [Read more...]
Utter Nonsense: The Hilarious Accents Game for the Whole Family!
We love games here in the Long House. We have a full game closet, but we're always looking for unique games to play with the kids. I grew up playing games, and at family functions, the adults still love playing games at the table while the kids play outside. This game is FUN! I am terrible at accents, but that's what makes it so much more fun. About Utter Nonsense Grab your kids, pull up a chair and get ready to laugh! Utter Nonsense is a hilarious card game that couples funny phrases with … [Read more...]
Smart Games: Puzzle Games for Kids
Isabella loves puzzle games. She likes to figure things out and having fun doing it. We like to bring these kinds of games on car trips, flights, and in our church busy bag. I love when we have a variety of great well-made games that travel well and the kids love. But when they're also educational? That's a big win in our family. Puzzle Games from Smart Games Smart Games offers many great game options, including problem solving games. We've reviewed Smart Games previously and like the other … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of Phygital? It’s the Latest in Kids’ Play
My kids love technology. They love their tablets and game players both. So, when a great smart toy comes along that will work with the iPad and incorporate physical play (phygital is the word!) I knew it would be a hit. In fact, the biggest issue was getting my five year old to let his big sister try the new toys out. [Tweet "He loves his digital and physical building blocks -- it's phygital."] Magik Play by Magikbee As a parent, I love any chance to introduce my kids to iPad STEM … [Read more...]
Family Road Trip: The Best Kids Travel Games
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripTreats #CollectiveBias This summer we are taking a family road trip for our annual Native American canoe journey. Our road trip will take us into British Columbia, Canada. We are heading to Vancouver Island this summer and we can't wait! Have you been to Vancouver Island? Any great kid-friendly recommendations? We'll be spending a week traveling up Vancouver Island via canoe … [Read more...]
Free Printable Spread Kindness Bingo Game for Kids!
As parents, educators, family and friends, it's important to teach children to be kind. Speaking kind words, spreading kindness -- that is what we need to emphasize to our children. This printable Spread Kindness BINGO game has six pages total to print: four BINGO cards one calling card markers "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Printable PDF here ==> Spread Kindness BINGO You'll find kind words like … [Read more...]
