What is something fun to eat but in the summer time can be super messy? Popsicles! When you're a kid, there is nothing better on a hot day than to eat a popsicle. The twin pops were fun because they had two sticks so you could share. Breaking … [Read more...]
Summer Game #7: Multiples Memory
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When we are in a dine-in restaurant, my children tend to get a little antsy waiting for their food. I try to come up with activities they can do (other than playing on their electronic devices) during the wait. This week, I had them play a card game! … [Read more...]
Summer Game #6: Minute Solitaire
June 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are we there yet? When are we going to the park? How much longer before lunch?? Are we there yet??? It seems that my children get a little more impatient in the summer. They can’t wait to do the next activity and frequently ask when that will … [Read more...]
Summer Games #5: Corners™ Variations
June 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
So did you get a good game of Corners™ going from last week? If you're ready for variations of this fantastic game, it's your lucky day! Corners™ Solitaire with Stacks, Game A11 Like I already said, this game is a variation of the Corners™ … [Read more...]
Summer Game #4: Bead Trading
June 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do your children enjoy money? My kids do! They would always compare their stacks of one dollar bills after Christmas or birthdays and see who has more. I used their concept of dollar bills to introduce this next game. We called it "Bank", … [Read more...]
Summer Game #2: Swim, Swim, Swim to Ten
June 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When you think of summer what do you think of? My first thoughts are of swimming. Because I live in Texas where it is super-duper hot in the summer, swimming is a necessity. Well, maybe not a necessity, but it sure does make for a cooler … [Read more...]
