"Cheese Quest: The Quest For Cheese" Game Review

One of the most exciting things about the board game "Renaissance" that seems to be happening these days, is the benefit of Kickstarter to help bring a game to fruition.  This allows for so many wonderful game ideas to come about.  And this is where Cheese Quest: The Quest For Cheese got its start!  Avoid snap traps, glue traps, roaming cats, and other obstacles as you play a mouse attempting to capture cheese and bring it back to your nest!

Fabulously Frosty Games from Brain Games

Have you heard of ICECOOL?  It's a fabulous game from Brain Games!  It's incredibly fun and has won tons of gaming awards - including the much-sought-after Kinderspiel de Jahres (Best Children's Game) 2017!  So I was super excited when the Fabulous folks at Brain Games and their North American distributor, Luma Games, offered to send me a package to review!  But they sent more than just ICECOOL!  In fact, they sent five games in all!  And I was pleasantly surprised to find out that IceCool isn't the only game from Brain Games that my family needed!!!

More Great Games from Amigo Games!

A few months ago, the wonderful folks at Amigo Games sent me several games to review.  (You can find that review here: Great Board and Card Games from Amigo Games Inc.) My family and I really enjoyed those games! And I felt that they were made of quality components as well! So I was THRILLED when Amigo Games sent another box of games!

Fantastic Games by Czech Games

If you've been reading my blog regularly, you know we've been really diving into gameschooling lately! Its such an amazing way to to challenge us and help us all learn in a way that's fun!  Today I'd like to introduce you to some fun games from Czech Games Edition that a great for gameschool!!!

First up is Letter Jam -

Science Ninjas "Big Trouble with Simple Machines" Book Review

I'm gonna be transparent here.  Make an honest confession.  I'm not a "science-y person." I think its interesting.  I love watching people explain experiments, etc.  But I feel completely inadequate when it comes to explaining it myself.  Especially when the aforementioned "it" is something like physics or chemistry. That's why I was THRILLED to receive a review copy of Big Trouble with Simple Machines, from Science Ninjas!

S'Mores Bark

I love trying new recipes!  Especially desserts!  And especially during the holidays!  One of my favorite things to do is find new ways to make old favorites!  That's why I love this recipe!!! This deliciousness is S'Mores Bark!!! The recipe comes from Lisa at Wine & Glue ! Its SOOO GOOD!!!  And so fun! Try it for yourself!  (And make sure you head over to Wine & Glue and check out all the amazingness over there!)

Here's the recipe:

1.) Melt 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and spread them onto a wax paper-covered pan. (I used one that was about 9x13, but the chocolate doesn't cover the whole bottom, so don't worry. Also, make sure not to spread it too thin.)

2.) Place pan in fridge for 30 min so chocolate can harden.

3.) Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips. Stir in 1 cup marshmallow fluff and microwave for 30 seconds.  Immediately spread over chocolate on the pan.  4.) Spread broken graham crackers (3 full sheets) on top of marshmallow and press into the marshmallow. (Make sure to press it in. Makes it easier to spread the chocolate on top later.) Place in fridge for another 30 minutes.

5.) Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and spread on top of marshmallows and crackets. Place in fridge or freezer for 2 hours to harden. 

6.) Once hardened, cut into pieces (the marshmallow makes it a bit difficult to just break into pieces, so I cut it with a big knife.) 7.) Store in the fridge.

Animo Game Review

We love incorporating games into our homeschool and our family time, but one type of game that is difficult to find is a biblically-based game.  They do exist, but most of them are either merely Bible trivia or simple roll and move board games.  So when I find a new Bible-based came, I always wanna know more!  That's why I was excited to do a review for Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Game!

Eagle-Gryphon Games Review

With Christmas coming up, I'm always on the look for great Christmas presents.  But I like to get my kids things that will grow with them.  Things they'll be interested in for more than a week.  Haha!  Don't get me wrong.  We get our kids toys.  But I love getting them some things we can enjoy together - like crafts or games!  Games are a favorite in our house!  And Eagle-Gryphon Games has some great titles!  They were kind enough to send us a few for review!

Play Nine Card Game Review

As you've probably already guessed, my family loves games!  And I'm particularly partial to games that are both fun AND educational!  Play Nine is one of those games.  It's fairly easy to learn, simple to play, and fun for a wide range of ages!  Plus it has math educational value!!!

Election Night and PlaySmart Dice Game Review

I LOVE gameschooling!  You can use pretty much any game - even super simple ones - as gameschooling.  But sometimes its great to have games that are particularly educational! Semper Smart Games has created one of those SUPER EDUCATIONAL games - Election Night - and I LOVE it!!!