Chutes & Ladders

You can display these fun party favors on a coffee table so guests can have them while they wait for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready. The display gives guests a place to talk and mingle, and the squirrel party favors will give them something to talk about. They are cute and very unique. You can make them with items you can find in... more »

When it's cold, rainy or snowy, it seems that children can never occupy themselves and are constantly repeating their mantra of boredom. While you cannot possibly entertain your children around the clock, you can give them ideas to keep them busy. Here are some activities that will keep your children occupied on a cold and blustery day. more »

Snakes and Ladders is a children's game that is played by two or more on a square board with 100 numbered squares that ascend in rows and often contain pictures. On some squares, there are ladders that connect a square on a higher row on the board; other squares contain snakes that similarly connect squares on different rows. It is a... more »

With so many products on the market for the under-5 crowd, choosing a gift for a young child can be overwhelming. Stores are packed with a seemingly endless array of toys, electronics and books, all begging you to take them home for that special child. A few simple guidelines can make the decision easier. more »

Board games are classified into two categories. There are the traditional (or "original") games such as Chess, Checkers and Backgammon which have roots going back to ancient times. Then there are the modern games which have been around for approximately 100 years. This article will familiarize you with the basic history of a dozen... more »