We're always trying new games over here, from cards to children's stuff, and I'm sharing a list today of the latest. CuBirds Well, my middle-school boys played this first and then introduced it to me. It's now a family favorite, and I really love the cute cube-shaped birds. Learning to play takes under 10 minutes, and the object is to get the most points by collecting flocks of different species. Players begin each round with bird cards in hand and a mixed flock of birds on the table Continue Reading
Something New for Christmas: Pajamas That Squeak!
Do you buy pajamas each year for Christmas? While there are lots of choices out there - flannel, fleece and all your favorite cartoon characters and sports teams - I bet you've never seen a pair of pajamas that squeaks. Our friends, the Spinks family, have just rolled out a new product this year called Squeaky Mouse pajamas, and I think your children are going to LOVE them! Here's the backstory: When I was just a little girl, my grandmother gave me a nightgown with an embroidered patch over Continue Reading
Walls and Warriors: a Castle Defense Puzzle Game
When I read that Walls and Warriors was most popular game at home school conferences, I was happy to accept Timberdoodle's offer to post a review at Zephyr Hill. Of course, the medieval theme also drew my boys and me in right away. What is Walls and Warriors? This 3D strategy game challenges you to place walls in such a way that the castle and its knights are defended. Like our other Smart Games, Walls and Warriors is well constructed and visually appealing. The game board made to look Continue Reading
A Colorful Logic Game for Children (and Adults) of all Ages
Are you looking for an educational game to add to your homeschool program? Or maybe you'd like something fun to do in your down time. Color Catch is a simple but stimulating logic puzzle that can be enjoyable for all ages. The goal is to arrange 5 puzzle pieces in a way that exactly matches the challenge in the guidebook. We got to try this unique puzzle game as part of Timberdoodle's blogger program. The components of Color Catch are very simple, and include: Portable game board with Continue Reading
6 Fun and Affordable STEM Activities
School is closed and summer is open for business! While one of the best places to be is outside and in the community, there will invariably be days when your children are stuck at home looking for something fun to do. If STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are popular with your family, you'll love my round-up of affordable (and some free!) activities for this summer. #1 Break Secret Codes Who doesn't like to discover a secret? Breaking code is a fun and satisfying Continue Reading
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