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  • My Big Wimmelbooks: Fire Trucks! a book review post
    Literary Pursuits

    My Big Wimmelbook: Fire Trucks!

    / February 8, 2022 / No Comments

    What I particularly like about the Fire Trucks! book is that each page offers opportunity to think about and discuss safety and emergency scenarios in a very kid-friendly way.

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  • Clumsy Thief Junior Math Game Review
    Homeschooling

    Game Review: Clumsy Thief Junior

    / October 28, 2021 / No Comments

    Clumsy Thief Junior is an extremely fun way to imprint the sums adding up to 10 without kids even realizing they are practicing math skills. This is one of those games that adults won't mind playing with the kids.

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  • Lifestyle

    Review: Apple Twist

    / October 19, 2021 / No Comments

    Apple Twist is perfect for homeschoolers to pull out when your student needs a break from reading or pencil-and-paper work.

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    Game Review: Cat & Mouse

    / August 9, 2021 / No Comments

    Cat & Mouse is a great way to help develop thinking skills in young learners as well as keeping those skills sharp in older adults.

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    Review: Diamond Quest

    / August 2, 2021 / No Comments

    I haven't yet met a Smart Game I didn't like. However, Diamond Quest is one of my favorites so far. I love that it's an non-electronic game that helps strengthen thinking skills with challenges for all ages, from preschool through senior citizens.

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  • Lifestyle

    Review: Lake Reflections Felting Kit

    / July 12, 2021 / 6 Comments

    Today I'm going to review the new-to-me craft of needle felting with the Lake Reflections needle felting kit from Felted Sky. They call it painting with wool and I can see why.

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  • Lifestyle

    Game Review: IQ Circuit

    / June 30, 2021 / No Comments

    I'm a huge proponent of off-screen activities for road trips. It's hard to create family memories if everyone's focus is on their individual screens. For that reason, I'm always on the lookout for fun travel games and activity books. IQ Circuit is one such game I received for review from Timberdoodle.

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    Kulami Game Review

    / March 9, 2021 / No Comments

    Kulami is more of a challenge than checkers but not as complicated as chess, which hits a sweet spot for us. It only takes about 20 minutes to play...

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  • Homeschooling

    Game Review: Braintopia Beyond

    / November 13, 2020 / No Comments

    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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  • Lifestyle

    Game Review: Zig Zag Puzzler

    / November 12, 2020 / No Comments

    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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