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Kid Shopping

Old and New: The Best Family Board Games to Play Over Winter Break

Nothing beats good old-fashioned board games when it comes to quick and easy family entertainment.

Nothing beats good old-fashioned board games when it comes to quick and easy family entertainment. Whether you're spending time with relatives or just snuggled up with your little ones for the rest of the holiday break, we've rounded up a mix of classic and contemporary board games to keep your family engaged. While some of our favorites may be found in your basement, others are worth a speedy trip to the store for some fresh, brand-new competition. Shop and play these family-friendly board games!

parenting

Five Lazy Games to Play With Your Tots

Kids have an abundance of energy so when mom gets tuckered, she still has to keep her preschool and toddler charges entertained.

Kids have an abundance of energy so when mom gets tuckered, she still has to keep her preschool and toddler charges entertained. Here are five lazy games that are perfect for playing when the children need to be occupied and a tired mama wants to sneak in a bit of rest and relaxation.

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Paranormal Play: Ghost and Goblin Games For Halloween

Prepare for the haunted holiday coming your way with some paranormal activity.

Prepare for the haunted holiday coming your way with some paranormal activity. Get in the spirit of Halloween with these five games starring those spirits of the deceased and small, evil creatures. After all, it's an All Hallows' Eve tradition to bring sinister ghosts and mischievous goblins back to life, if only for one day.

  • Spirits ($3) — Guide floating spirits home in this ethereal game, winner of best aesthetics at IndieCade LA. Build a bridge, create a gust of wind, dig a tunnel, or block winds to shepherd the spirits back to where they belong.

Read on for more ghost and goblin games.

Baby Showers

Let's Play! 10 Baby Shower Games From Etsy

It's raining, it's pouring, it's time to plan a baby shower!
Baby Shower Games From Etsy

It's raining, it's pouring, it's time to plan a baby shower! In a moment of baby-induced euphoria, you volunteered to throw your best friend/sister/coworker a baby shower — now what? Once the menu is decided and the invitations sent, there's the matter of games to consider. Baby showers traditionally bring together women from various parts of the expectant mama's life — from childhood friends to office acquaintances — so it's important to have a few entertainment ideas on hand to suit different tastes.

Keep reading for a selection of very reasonably priced baby shower game options from Etsy: from a unique spin on the classic bun-in-the-oven game to an US Weekly-inspired movie star mamas quiz. These personalized printables will help ensure a successful celebration for mama-to-be and all of her guests.

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Be a Pinball Wizard With New Transformers Arcade Machine

Arcade gaming wizards, take note of the latest offering from Stern Pinball, the Transformers pinball machine.

Arcade gaming wizards, take note of the latest offering from Stern Pinball, the Transformers pinball machine. Included on display in the machine are the classic characters Optimus Prime, Megatron, Autobot, and Decepticon. Franchise purists may be happy to see that the CG effects of the recent Transformers films are absent. Pricing starts at $5,700 and goes up to $7,500; save your pinball quarters or cash in a rare Transformers action figure to make this machine a part of your home.

Books

Play Battle of the Books and Win Big Bucks

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other.

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Finding titles to add to your Spring reading list not incentive enough? We'll be giving away a $500 grand prize each month — you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once every time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get choosy!

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Play These 6 Fun Faceoffs!

If you're looking for a way to kill time this morning, kick it off with this sweet selection of faceoffs!

If you're looking for a way to kill time this morning, kick it off with this sweet selection of faceoffs! There's a little something for everyone and a possible something in it for everyone, as we'll be giving away a $500 grand prize every month — you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once each time you play. (Check out the official rules here.)


Which Pet Is Cuter?

Which Breed Is More Popular?

Which Zoo Baby Is Cuter?

Which Cat Name Is Wackiest?

Which Backyard Baby Is Cuter?

Which Dog Name Is Wackiest?
Spring

Pick the Cuter Backyard Baby in a Faceoff For Spring!

Woohoo! Spring has sprung, and to celebrate, it's time for a faceoff game.

Woohoo! Spring has sprung, and to celebrate, it's time for a faceoff game. To complement our Which Baby Zoo Animal Is Cuter?, peep the super sweet Which Backyard Baby Animal Is Cuter? featuring farm animals and wildlife that could pop up in your backyard this season.
As you click away, need I mention that every time you play you're eligible to win big? We'll be giving away a $500 grand prize every month — you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once each time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get started!

Books

Play Battle of the Books and Win Big Bucks

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other.

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Finding titles to add to your Spring reading list not incentive enough? We'll be giving away a $500 grand prize each month — you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once every time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get choosy!

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Play Battle of the Books and Win Big Bucks

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other.

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Finding titles to add to your Spring reading list not incentive enough? We'll be giving away a $500 grand prize each month — you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once every time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get choosy!