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Survivalist Fiction
With so many unprecedented things happening this past year I find my mind going down all kinds “what if” rabbit holes. Without a doubt recent months have brought many major changes to life as we know it. Oddly enough, the one that has affected me the most–or at least how I think–was the stupid panic-buying of toilet paper last spring.…
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Books I Read in 2020
I’ve been tracking my reading for the past 5 years, and it turns out that 2020 was my biggest reading year yet. I guess that shouldn’t come as any surprise–2020 being what it was–but I actually didn’t have a lot of downtime like a many folks did. Since I work from home it was pretty much “business as usual” for…
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Game Review: Braintopia Beyond
Braintopia Beyond is a very active game for 2-6 players, with all the players involved on every turn. It would make a great family gift, perfect for hours of fun during the holidays.
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Game Review: Zig Zag Puzzler
Like other Smart Games, Zig Zag Puzzler is a single-player thinking game. This one focuses on spatial insight, problem solving, and planning.
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Mixed-by-Me Thinking Putty
The Mixed-by-Me Thinking Putty kit would make a fun Christmas gift for the family as each one could mix their own tin as a group activity during the holiday season.
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Game Review: Walls and Warriors
The Walls and Warriors challenges are definitely suitable for adult brains as well as kids'! The recommendation is ages 8 to adult. This would be another good one for senior citizens for daily brain exercises.
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Amazing World War II Stories
If you have a middle school or teen boy, or anyone who is intrigued by the World War II period, on your Christmas shopping list I highly recommend Amazing World War II Stories.
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Game Review: Marble Circuit
Marble Circuit would make a unique gift for older kids, teens, or even adults. It would be a fun gift for an older person who likes to keep their mind sharp.
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Game Review: Imagidice
Imagidice is a set of 12 picture dice that can be used in myriad ways. It would make a perfect stocking stuffer for someone who loves word games or dice games.
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Game Review: Bunny Peek-a-Boo
If you are looking for a quality toy with educational value for the toddler in your life, Bunny Peek-a-Boo fits the bill.
