Hobbies

Playing games outside is so vitally important for kids.  So much goes on when playing group games like this one.  We love this game of tag because it's a cross between red rover and tag and it's a lot

For Toy Story or even Buzz Lightyear fans, This toy is a must. My boys  love Toy Story movies, books toys and even the Buzz Lightyear cartoon. They have the Buzz clock, the Buzz and Woody action figures, a

When you plan your family reunion, consider planning a few musical games and activities. “Musical Chairs” is a fun game if someone doesn’t have to go to the emergency room.  I’ve

Are your kids driving you crazy because they are bored?  Here are some tricks to keep up your sleeve for days that call for a little extra fun and something new! Create a Boredom Box: Have your kids sit

This is a BBC site where they have been conducting an experiment to find out whether brain training actually works. This particular study showed no evidence that brain training exercises transferred to other brain

Imaginetoys is a great place to find just about any kind of toy you're looking for. They've set up the site so that you can search by category, such as creative & pretend, art & music, science &

If you and/or your kids enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, here's a great free online site that offers an extensive gallery of images for all levels. You just pick the topic or image that you like, then select the

Zoo Map:  Supplies: large piece of paper; markers or crayons; pictures of animals (see above variations!); gluestick.  Activity: Have your child decide how to sort the animals--by habitat, by color, by

Cartoon characters are everywhere, from underwear packages and cereal boxes to greeting cards and magazine ads. Save these images and put them to good use!  Supplies: character image; popsicle stick; paperboard

Make a game out of learning what stop means. Use this visual to play Red Light, Green Light. Supplies: 2 paper plates, a flat stick such as a paint stirrer, red and green construction paper. How-to: Cut out one

Whether you're just beginning your research or you've filled out your family tree for several generations, read the Boston Genealogy Examiner pages.  An avid genealogist with 20 years of research

Family Game night is a great way to spend time together.   And although we really enjoy the Wii (Mario Kart is indeed a family addiction), but we also really have fun sitting down to a good old fashioned

Whether your interest is in photography, astronomy, jewelry making, knitting, or doll collecting, you have finally decided to blog about it. But how can you get other people to read your blog – how do you

Make 'N' Break by Ravensburger has quickly become one of our family's favorite games.  It claims it is for ages 8-99, but my 5 year old flourishes at it and it's just a really simple, fun game

Your kids are growing up with their favorite PBS characters while watching television, and now they can interact with them online! You will find all of them here at PBS Kids PLAY. PBS Kids PLAY! is a great online

I just discovered a great website called Sheppard Software that features all sorts of free Geography Learning Games for kids.  The games are all interactive and free.  My five year old had a lot of fun

When I was a kid, I loved to play the Clue Board game. I used to do chores around the house so that I could bribe my mom to play it with me.  In recent years, we seem to have gotten away from playing board

I just heard the best idea! Use your family photos to make a matching or concentration card game. The photos don't have to be identical, just use any two photos of the same person or pet. Glue them to index

I recently attended a home based party for a company called "Once Upon a Family."   This company was founded by a mom to help build traditions, values, and memories in our families.  I got tons

This is a fun website with many counting and coloring games and other kids activities with each of the characters from Laura Numeroff’s cute mouse, moose and pig books.  You can also meet and play with

The online activities at the "Halloween Experience" on the Ben & Jerry's website will really get you into the Halloween spirit!  You can carve a virtual pumpkin

The FBI does more than nab the bad guys!  They've created a website that includes a fun and informative kids page.  There is one section for K through 5th grade

I was surprised at the number of activities on this Garfield site.  There are assorted games such as Garfield’s Ping Pong, Lasagna From Heaven and several others.  There are also puzzles, mix &

For those who are unaware, freeware are free computer programs developed for general public use.  One such site for freeware games is DigiPen Institute of Technology where one can learn to build computer games

If you are a golfer like me, chances are you wish you had an extra shoe lace, a band aid or an aspirin when you were on the course.  Here is what I keep in a side pocket of my golf bag in a sandwich-size zip

Summer of 2008 brings us two action packed movies from Marvel Entertainment - The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. For young super hero admirers Marvel also offers a free kids website at www.MarvelKids.com, currently

We used to play this when I was a kid, but I totally forgot about it until I picked up this Uno Deluxe Version at TJ Maxx the other day.  It's really a lot of fun!  I wasn't sure how it would

The best thing to prevent ribbons from fraying when making hairbows is to heat seal the ends. I use a butane grill lighter. It's handle is long and the lighter is easy to activate and prevents yourself

Geocaching (pronounced  Geo-cashing) is a great family activity, that be fun for the whole family, as well as individuals. First off, a quick primer on what it is. Geocaching is a game or hobby, that GPS users

Since we are hosting Easter this year I was looking for some activities for the kids to do while they are visiting.  I thought that these games were cute variations of original games for kids to play - so

Can't get to Brimfield or your favorite antique fair this year? AntiqueMystique.com has the solution. Here, you will unearth hidden treasures from the 1800's all the way up to the '80s. One of the most

Shutterstock is a great way for you and your family to generate a little extra income by uploading some of your photos and making money every time one of your photos is downloaded. Photographers, web designers and