It's officially summer, school is out, kids are home {ALL DAY} and I'm trying to find ways to keep everyone active and away from devices. Some days coming up with fun outdoor games are easier than others. Am I the only mom pulling my hair out coming up witht ideas to keep the kiddos entertained? My summer survival handbook is Well Played by Meredith Sinclair. If you don't own this book yet, please go buy it. Now. It's packed with a ton of free things to do that are simple, many are free, ...
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Let’s Play! Chicago Toy & Game Fair 2017
Did you grow up playing Jenga, Operation and Twister? Imagine being able to meet the inventors of your childhood games! We love making memories, playing with the hottest toys and games and meeting inventors of our favorite games at Chicago Toy & Game Fair. It's easy to get busy in the hustle and bustle of life. Between school and activities there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get it all done, much less find time to just play. But no matter how busy we are - we can't ...
Well Played: Activity Inspiration + Lessons Learned
I love to have fun and be playful as much as the next person but coming up with ideas beyond an impromptu dance party doesn’t always come easy. I’ve always associated playfulness by interacting with children and in my twenties (long before having my own) I sought many opportunities to engage with kids through volunteering. Teaching vacation bible school, working at The Little Gym, leading group fitness classes for tweens at a rehabilitation center and even developing a teen fitness program, I ...