Do you need a two-player logic game, but you’re short on funds? Mancala is an excellent game, yet easy to DIY. It has a long history, too! This game is a hit with kids and adults alike. (I love games
Checkers
Checkers is perhaps THE best-known two-player logic game ever. And even better, it uses the same board as Chess, so you can get double the game-play taking up about the same amount of space. This post may contain affiliate links,
Chess
Chess is a classic, but it merits mentioning. This game is full of great strategic thinking and has a rich history. There are even a couple of different options for you and your kids to learn how to play it
Gnomes At Night
If you find yourself really needing to work on your relationship with one specific child, or you have two kids that need to work on their sibling relationship, Gnomes At Night could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a
Odin’s Ravens
Are you looking for a quick strategy game for just two players? Maybe you want to try a new game for date night. Are you traveling and need more small games? Whatever the case, Odin’s Ravens is an excellent choice!
Zeus on the Loose
Do your kids need to work on numbers up to 100? Zeus on the Loose may be the perfect game for you, as it’s as fun as it is educational! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click
Munchkin
If you love Dungeons and Dragons and are okay with “take that” sort of gameplay, then you definitely want to check out Munchkin! Full of puns, this game is hilarious and so much fun. This post may contain affiliate links,
Boss Monster
Do you, too, have a lover of D&D? Do you have as hard of a time as I do, getting your D&D lover together with a DM? Then you need to check out Boss Monster! Boss Monster is like Munchkin,
D&D: The Adventure Begins
Do you love role-playing games, but lack the energy for an entire one? Or maybe you have a kiddo who wants to play D&D, but you don’t know where/how to get started? Then Dungeons & Dragons: The Adventure Begins is
Reading Resources
Reading is so important, yet so many struggle with it. Here are some different ways to make reading easier for your family, from curricula to apps, and books to tips and tricks! I hope you find these reading resources helpful.
Roll-and-Write a Story
These are super-fun prompts to help writers come up with a short story! There are now three new holiday-themed sheets, too (Spooky, Harvest, and Winter Holiday). A total of 6,480 different writing prompt combinations!
Dungeons and Dragons
When I was a kid, the kids who played Dungeons and Dragons were, well, nerds. And not in a good way. However, some friends of mine introduced me to it when I was in college, and I have been hooked
Pre-Reading Activities
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I always said we’d delay reading. I’d read enough about the benefits of delaying formal education and wanted my kids to play for their first several years. However, my son had different ideas.
Tell Tale
You know how little kids can just tell these wildly imaginative stories without even trying? Or is that just my kids? Well, I’m not like that. I need some help. Tell Tale is perfect for giving me the help I
Geography Games
The world of Geography Games is quite immense! From world geography to specific countries or even cities, geography to cultures, there are a lot of possibilities. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make
Continent Race
Continent Race was actually developed by a boy named Byron while he was stuck in the hospital! He was hospitalized for a month and used that time to create a game for other kids to learn and have fun with,
National Geographic Global Pursuit
National Geographic Global Pursuit is another of those games I picked up cheaply from the thrift store. I’ve seen it at thrift stores several times, so it seems to be readily available (perhaps depending on your location). But again, it’s
Passport to Culture
When you’re looking for more trivia or information and a little less geography, Passport to Culture is the game for you. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll receive a
Trekking the National Parks
Underdog Games created Trekking the National Parks. Everything I have heard about any of their games is nothing short of amazing, so when my family decided to sell our farm and travel the country, I jumped on the opportunity to
