The primary purpose of family reunions is to strengthen the ties of blood among family members. In such a widespread and mobile society as ours, it is even more important than ever. It is so easy to let time and distance cause you to lose track of who is married, how many children they have and even who might have died since last you were with a large group of family. In these cases especially, it is helpful to devise games and activities for a family reunion that can help everyone learn more about their relatives and share common bonds. Read the rest

While many people think that board games in general (much less those that you play with your family) have gone out of style, this simply isn’t the case. Particularly this Christmas season as board game sales rise for the holidays, it’s obvious that someone is buying these products. As with any type of product there will be some that are more popular than others. Below is a sample of a few, very popular games for the family. Read the rest

Zhu Zhu Pets are essentially motorized toy hamsters that can “interact” with their owners, and they are the must-have toys for Christmas 2009. Because of the high demand, they can be hard to find, especially at a reasonable price. However, with persistence–and possibly some extra cash–it is possible to find one in time for the holidays. Read the rest

Giving toys to children is one of the best parts of Christmas. When the children love their gifts, it makes the entire holiday season feel even better. If you have some ideas about the toys that are the most popular this year, your gifts will be a hit with all of the children on your list. Read the rest

Sports cards were once considered to be little boys toys. They were those little pieces of cardboard that would be stuck between the spokes of their bicycles to make that funny sound. Now they are big money. The cards from the early forties and fifties are worth a small fortune, and precious few people had the hindsight to take care of those cards. Even the modern cards can be valued at incredibly high levels. Read the rest

Anyone with children knows how disgustingly dirty stuffed toys can get after being dragged around for months at a time. Not only is it a hard thing to look at with grime covering them but also there is the issue of all the bacteria that has collected on those adorable little toys which can really be a problem. All stuffed toys should be washed on a regular basis in order to keep them clean. This also ensures that the little ones aren’t snuggling into their favorite blankie that may look clean, but which is actually covered in dust mites and viruses. Read the rest

Years ago, children actually found enjoyment in using their imagination. There wasn’t a need to spend $300 dollars in order to keep your child happy and popular. Kids were happy just being around other kids. Children used to run home and play games with their friends. Nowadays, kids run home to play with their Nintendo Wii. The following list is just some of the many outdoor games that kids used to enjoy playing. Read the rest

If you have not yet seen the Zhu Zhu pet ad in print or on TV, you might not yet be hip to this year’s hottest toy. Said to be the Tickle Me Elmo of 2009, Zhu Zhu pets are the one toy that retailers hope will prop up sagging profit margins. Read the rest

Since the 80’s, Transformer toys have been captivating young children all over the world, especially boys. Why? They embody all that is magical about a toy. Transformer toys have lots of gadgets, colors and shapes. As a result, one toy can engage a child for hours. What’s great is that new ones come out each year. Here’s what’s hot now. They are the best Transformer toys on the market today. Read the rest

Cranium
The Perfect All-Around Family Time

The absolute best game for a family with wide interests is Cranium. Cranium is perfect for family time because it combines many of our favorite classic games into one. Pictionary, Charades, Trivial Pursuit, and word games are all a part of the fun. For the picky gamer, one of the best things about the game is that most of the time you get to choose which activity you take part in, and only one person from the team has to do it. Therefore, the charades-shy brilliant artist brother and the musically-inclined spelling bee champion sister will both find activities that they enjoy.

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The Perfect Fast-Paced Family Time Read the rest