Many years ago when I would go on vacation I would never exercise, thinking I needed a break from the gym, or just assuming there wouldn’t be any options available for me to squeeze in a decent workout. Not only have I changed, but so have the times, and now more and more ...read more
Family game nights was a staple in my house and even now when I visit my parents, there's at least one instance where we all sit down and play something. Not only does it bring everyone together, but it takes us off our phones and tablets, and gets us connecting with each other ...read more
Growing up in my house, Game Night was pretty much every night. But without fail, every Friday evening, my parents would deck out our living room with a theme. From specific games like Monopoly or Scrabble to throwing a Pirate-themed adventure while we played Battleship. (Fun ...read more
I’m a Skylanders newbie. My children are young, and we haven’t yet reached the "gaming stage." Unless, of course, you count my husband—he’s like a big kid with a console and a remote in-hand. He could spend hours immersing himself in fictional fantasy lands… Hmmm, maybe I ...read more
Every parent longs to spend quality time with their child. I try to make the most of the time I spend with my children, making each minute purposeful. But honestly, as a busy mama of three, I find myself taking on too big of projects and before I know it, I am cutting what's ...read more
You know how you always think you'll plan ahead for the holidays - get things done before it's a mad dash at the end? One Kings Lane is here to help with two fun sales going on today - an array of classic kid toys and a collection of gorgeous wooden board games. Both perfect ...read more
If you can believe it, it's time to start thinking about Halloween! With the summer behind us and the leaves starting to fall, it's candy corn and costume time! With the help of several awesome kids activities and cute threads to boot, we're throwing a DIY Halloween party with ...read more
One of my favorite summer activities is spending time in the backyard with my three boys. We're lucky enough to have a dad-made treehouse, a rope swing, and enough grass to kick a soccer ball back and forth. While I'm all for sending the kids out on their own to scrape together ...read more
This summer may take you on adventures by car, plane, boat or train. While we love traveling with the kids, we also think it is important to keep up with their education. A fun way to do so is with educational games. To help us with some educational gaming tips, we enlisted the ...read more
Are your kids out of school yet? Many parents view summer vacation either with dread or jubilation. I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm thrilled to have more time with the kids to play, relax and explore, but also a bit worried about the endless chorus of "I'm bored!" Thank goodness ...read more
Happy Friday! There is something so simple and fun to having a game night with the family. From classic board games to snack ideas, here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy family time with no tech. 1. For younger kids, we love Monopoly Junior where kids 5 and up can learn ...read more
Slowing down is a key to happiness. This is something that is both obvious but still very hard to do - especially with our busy lives. During a recent interview with happiness expert, sociologist and parent educator, Dr. Christine Carter I learned some tips on how to focus on ...read more
Unwinding is so important at the end of the day. A long bath, a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a book is what is typically thought of as a way to wind down the day. Another way to relax is to play games. In fact, a new study from GSN.com (the Game Show Network) found that ...read more
