A new year is always something to celebrate but how about a clean and organized home? That definitely makes me happy! Especially when we will be hosting New Year and Epiphany get-togethers. Here are five easy ways to get your home in order and start some good habits for 2021: First Things First The best way to start your day on the right foot is to get a few essentials done first. Thankfully, they are very easy! Make up your bed and that will instantly set the tone for a tidier and more Continue Reading
6 New Games We’ve Tried This Year!
We're always trying new games over here, from cards to children's stuff, and I'm sharing a list today of the latest. CuBirds Well, my middle-school boys played this first and then introduced it to me. It's now a family favorite, and I really love the cute cube-shaped birds. Learning to play takes under 10 minutes, and the object is to get the most points by collecting flocks of different species. Players begin each round with bird cards in hand and a mixed flock of birds on the table Continue Reading
Something New for Christmas: Pajamas That Squeak!
Do you buy pajamas each year for Christmas? While there are lots of choices out there - flannel, fleece and all your favorite cartoon characters and sports teams - I bet you've never seen a pair of pajamas that squeaks. Our friends, the Spinks family, have just rolled out a new product this year called Squeaky Mouse pajamas, and I think your children are going to LOVE them! Here's the backstory: When I was just a little girl, my grandmother gave me a nightgown with an embroidered patch over Continue Reading
Walls and Warriors: a Castle Defense Puzzle Game
When I read that Walls and Warriors was most popular game at home school conferences, I was happy to accept Timberdoodle's offer to post a review at Zephyr Hill. Of course, the medieval theme also drew my boys and me in right away. What is Walls and Warriors? This 3D strategy game challenges you to place walls in such a way that the castle and its knights are defended. Like our other Smart Games, Walls and Warriors is well constructed and visually appealing. The game board made to look Continue Reading
A Colorful Logic Game for Children (and Adults) of all Ages
Are you looking for an educational game to add to your homeschool program? Or maybe you'd like something fun to do in your down time. Color Catch is a simple but stimulating logic puzzle that can be enjoyable for all ages. The goal is to arrange 5 puzzle pieces in a way that exactly matches the challenge in the guidebook. We got to try this unique puzzle game as part of Timberdoodle's blogger program. The components of Color Catch are very simple, and include: Portable game board with Continue Reading
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