Simply put, classic board games are classic gift ideas. If you’re giving one gift for an entire family, board games are the way to go. They’re also great for young families just startin…
I recently got my hands on a new game and I HAD to write a post about it. I had seen some reviews on this game and thought it would be AWESOME for use in therapy (and also tons of fun for my own family). And I was right! The Game The game is Tell […]
Repurpose all those old toys and games into fun literacy activities for kids.
In the next few weeks the big 30 is pushing upon me. Eating my breakfast this morning I began to panic… Arghhh 30 years old, REALLY??? While flicking through some picture I’ve saved o…
You didn't need an iPhone app to keep you entertained!
One still very popular board game has been around since before the Civil War.
70s/80s memory triggers
Wish the kids in your life a Happy Valentines Day! We are sharing our Valentine Card ideas again this year. If you want more inspiration, you can see all our Valentine Card ideas. Each card has a fun Valentine Card printable to go along with it that you can print for FREE! This Sticky Hand Valentine is super fun
This is not your ordinary child’s play, but rather a really neat collection of vintage toys/games that must have provided hours of fun for kids back in the day. Toys and games have been around for generations, dating back to prehistoric times. What we love most about the old toys are wonderful graphics and artwork […]
Kids have been playing with miniature vehicles since the Bronze Age.
Bop it! Twist it!! Pull it!!!
You know I was browsing around on Amazon when I ran into something that totally reminded me of the 80s and early 90s. I was born in 1980 so the toys I remember playing with, the fashion I remember seeing, and the music well I still listen to some of it. Anyway, I wanted to share some of these awesome items you'll remember if you were lucky enough to be around in the 80s! I agree that the fashion was a little crazy, but all in all it was a good times... I'm still not sure how we managed to make it.
How to make a whirligig spinning toy out of cardboard and string for old-fashioned, screen-free childhood fun.
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Thaumatropes are a simple craft that kids will enjoy making - and they will be amazed at the visual effects when the spinning pictures merge! The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! Have you ever heard of a Thaumatrope? Here's what Wiki has to say: A thaumatrope is an optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. A disk with a picture on each side is attached to two pieces of string. When the strings are twirled
Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.
Nine-Pins Playing ‘Nine Pins’ has been a favorite American pastime since the early days of colonial America. The history of this game actually dates back quite some time. Objects … Continue reading →
Get in here, ya old crumpet.
“There are only a few basic methods of playing [board] games and over the past 250 years many thousands of variations have been created. The basic methods of play come down to four types – race games, strategy games, table games and card games. Many were originally developed for adults and were later adapted for … Continue reading "Beautiful Vintage Board Games From the 16th to 20th Centuries"
Though adults tend to look back on youth as a time of innocence, childhood is actually terrifying. Kids are always privy to more of the world’s horrors...
Make your own toys! One of the easiest toys to make for children requires nothing more than a string and a button.
Joyful moments of 90s Christmas nostalgia
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the "little mermaid" one still works. i think the other one just needs new batteries or something. so happy i still have these. i specifically remember playing one of these while my grandma took me to mervyns, haha.
Take a stroll down memory lane.
