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Candy Land – An All Time Classic Board Game

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My three-year old has been home everyday for a month now. We yanked her out of her old school/daycare in mid-May, allowing her to be home with her new little sister, her mommy and, depending on the day, one of her grandmothers or myself. The sure-to-be painful transition back to school starts on Monday, June 18th. It is a new school, but is running a camp format for the summer, something totally new and fun, so we are hoping the excitement and adventure quality of camp will help her overcome any trepidation she may experience (wishfully thinking, I know). In … Continue reading →

Hi Ho! Cherry O – A Classic Counting Game

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With my newborn daughter, a mere two weeks old come tomorrow morning, sleeping peacefully just a go-go-gadget arm length away, my three-year old and my wife sat down to a game of Hi Ho! Cherry O. The classic Milton Bradley game was just handed down to my family yesterday from my brother’s clan whose two kids (age 7 and 9) have outgrown the basic counting fun Cherry O has to offer (the game is recommended for children ages 3-6). Hi Ho! Cherry O is billed as a child’s first counting game and while that is not 100% true for my … Continue reading →

Review of Settlers of Catan

Number of Players: 4 (although you can buy an expansion set) Age Range: 12+ Cost: $23-$38 Settlers of Catan is an adult game from Germany that is quickly growing in popularity across the United States. I enjoy games that are a combination of luck and skill and this is one of the best. The premise is simple yet difficult to master. It is fun to play with just two players, but four adds an extra challenge. The Settlers of Catan is a game about building and trade. Each player uses five resources – wood, ore, wheat, wool, and brick – … Continue reading →