Confession: Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. "D&D") is a game I admittedly used to associate with people who didn't have much of a social life. How incredibly ignorant and wrong I…
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Confession: Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. "D&D") is a game I admittedly used to associate with people who didn't have much of a social life. How incredibly ignorant and wrong I…
When was the last time you did “chin faces?" (Also sometimes referred to as "chin puppet") You know, where you draw upside-down eyes and a nose on your chin, lie…
One day, when my stepdaughter was two, I had an idea to ask her to make up an original song on the spot and record it. I sat her down…
"One-word story" is a challenge to play with kids -- but a FUN one! The concept is simple: take turns working together to make up a story by switching off…
Get pampered at a magic nail salon during bath time with this low-maintenance game! I’m not one to get my nails painted at a regular salon, but I give this…
Playfulness isn't just important for connecting with kids. Being playful can be a valuable asset for adult relationships, too. Both personal and professional. When others don't take themselves too seriously,…
Treasure hunts are a thing in our house, thanks to "The Treasure Hunt Fairy." My stepdaughter knows I'm the Treasure Hunt Fairy. It doesn't matter. It's fun for both of…
Mad Libs is the most underrated game of all time. The official slogan for the brand is, "The World's Greatest Word Game." I would argue that it's not just the…
Write an epic original story with your kid and turn it into a physical book and recording that will be a favorite keepsake forever! This was one of our favorite…
Bath time goes under the sea with “Mermaid Café” — our new favorite interactive bath time game. Play food and silly underwater customers make bath time a splash! When we…