My family loves to play board games. Many nights we are huddled around the dining room table strategizing (or laughing - depending on the game) after dinner. We love family board games so much that we even take them on vacation! We bring board games if we are driving, but pack the card games if we are flying. They fit perfectly into my favorite travel tote bag, so we have access to them during flight delays. We are blessed with an amazing local toy store that carries a great … [Read More...]
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Every December my family loves to snuggle on the couch and watch Christmas movies. This tradition is pretty versatile. It can be done in just about any location if you have a DVD player or internet connection. It also grows with children as they … [Read More...]
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