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Fun Summer Games and Puzzles for Summer Vacation

Board games, electronic games and puzzled for all ages for summer days and rainy summer days. Board games and portable games to take to the beach or pool! Chess, Backgammon, checkers, jigsaw puzzles and more to keep you and the kids entertained all summer long!

Backyardigans Discovery Game

Backyardigans Discovery Game

$16.99

Play along with Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Austin and Tasha as they explore and have fun. Using the pop-a-dice dice roller, children match the colour on the dice to the spaces on the gameboard.

Dora the Explorer Domino Game

Dora the Explorer Domino Game

$12.99

Dora the Explorer Domino Game

Go Diego Go! I Spy Game

Go Diego Go! I Spy Game

$19.99

Nick Jr. has a special Play to Learn philosophy for preschool kids ages 2-5. Our showws and products encourage them to think, problem solve, explore, master cognitive skills, develop their self-esteem, and learn through their play.

Do You Look Like Your Dog? Game

Do You Look Like Your Dog? Game

$19.99

A howling good time! In this board game match dogs to players, laugh, collect dog bones, and race to your dog house before other pups steal your doggie stash. For 3-4 players. Ages 7+.

Horse-Opoly Board Game

Horse-Opoly Board Game

$24.99

Players buy horses, collect bales of straw, and trade them in for barnsand theres lots of horseplay along the way! This property trading board game lets kids have galloping good fun, and learn cool facts about different horse breeds. Includes board, 6 tokens, markers, cards, deeds, play money and dice. For 2-6 players. Ages 8+.

That's So Raven Game

That's So Raven Game

$16.99

Ask Raven a question and spin the psychic spinner to see her answer. Draw cards to learn everyones favorite crush, band, and pizza topping. Includes vinyl game mat, 32 friendship cards, 4 character markers, 9 ch-ching tokens, plus psychic spinner. For 2-4 players. Ages 7+.

Human Body Interactive Game

Human Body Interactive Game

$29.98

Human Body Interactive Game

"Monkeying Around" Game

"Monkeying Around" Game

$14.98

"Monkeying Around" Game

Penguin Bowling Game

Penguin Bowling Game

$29.98

Penguin Bowling Game

Soccer Game

Soccer Game

$29.98

Soccer Game

World b/o interactive fact game

World b/o interactive fact game

$29.98

World b/o interactive fact game

Classic Childrens Matching Game - Classic Matching Game 9

Classic Childrens Matching Game - Classic Matching Game 9

$14.95

First this game tests your short-term memory. Then it delights your long-term memory with vintage images from the good old days. Beautifully boxed, it makes an unforgettable gift. Ages 5 and up See dimensions below

Kids Baseball Pinball Game - Handheld Baseball Pinball 10h

Kids Baseball Pinball Game - Handheld Baseball Pinball 10h

$15.00

Combining two great American past times-baseball and pinball-our colorful game is great fun for sluggers and sports fans of all ages. Includes four base runners Glove not included Ages 6 and up See dimensions below

The Best Table Top Air Hockey Game - Table Top Air Hockey 40 x 20 x 8h

The Best Table Top Air Hockey Game - Table Top Air Hockey 40 x 20 x 8h

$79.00

Don't you hate when companies call something the best? How do they know? We know because we've been playing this game at the office for months. In fact, if you call us and you have to wait on hold, we're probably playing air hockey. Exclusively Nod Includes 2 pucks and 2 paddles Electric air-blower Simple assembly Ages 8 and up See dimensions below

The United States Bingo Game - United States Bingo

The United States Bingo Game - United States Bingo

$14.95

Learn about the United States regions, states, landmarks and industries with this US Bingo Game. Made with sturdy laminated cardboard Includes 12 game cards, 72 playing chips and a cotton drawstring storage bag Ages 5 and up

1 VS 100 Handheld Game

1 VS 100 Handheld Game

$20.00

Long roadtrip? Need to keep the kids entertained? No problem, just pack the 1 VS 100 Handheld Game. Test your knowledge against a friend or just against yourself. Over 1000 trivia questions. Ages 8+. Batteries not included.

Cars Tractor Tipping Board Game

Cars Tractor Tipping Board Game

$24.99

All ''Cars'' fans will have a field day with our fun Tractor Tipping game.

Candyland Disney Theme Park Edition Board Game

Candyland Disney Theme Park Edition Board Game

$19.50

A sweet game for all Disney fans.

Monopoly Disney/Pixar Edition Board Game

Monopoly Disney/Pixar Edition Board Game

$29.99

Do some wheeling and dealing with Lightning McQueen and your favorite Disney/Pixar characters in this special edition of the classic game.

Operation Stitch Edition Game

Operation Stitch Edition Game

$29.50

Experimental surgery has never been more fun! Find out what's ailing the alien.

Princess Spinning Wishes Board Game

Princess Spinning Wishes Board Game

$19.50

The first Princess to collect her wishes and find her birthday gift wins the game!

Ratatouille Game for GameBoyAdvance

Ratatouille Game for GameBoyAdvance

$29.99

Relive all the film's most thrilling and hilarious moments!

The Cheetah Girls for Game Boy Advance

The Cheetah Girls for Game Boy Advance

$19.99

Become a star like the Cheetah Girls! It's up to you to complete the necessary steps to ensure the Cheetah Girls make it to the New Voices Competition in Barcelona, Spain.

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over DVD

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over DVD

$19.99

The Spy Kids are back again! This time, their trademark action is combined with the very latest digital technology to deliver a motion picture event that pushes family fun to the next level!

The Game of LIFE: Pirates of the Caribbean Edition

The Game of LIFE: Pirates of the Caribbean Edition

$22.99

Yo, ho, ho, a pirate's LIFE game for me!

Treasure Planet Game for Playstation

Treasure Planet Game for Playstation

$19.99

Based on the animated movie, ''Treasure Planet'' is an amazing journey across a fantasy universe.

Backyardigans 3 Foot Puzzle - 46 Pieces

Backyardigans 3 Foot Puzzle - 46 Pieces

$14.99

For the Backyardigans lover, this life-sized three foot puzzle measures 36 x 24 inches when complete. Pieces are made extra thick for easy handling.

Go Diego Go! Giant Floor Puzzle

Go Diego Go! Giant Floor Puzzle

$14.99

Go Diego Go! Giant Floor Puzzle

Land Before Time 100 Piece Puzzle

Land Before Time 100 Piece Puzzle

$4.99

Land Before Time 100 Piece Puzzle

Scooby-Doo 100 Piece Puzzle

Scooby-Doo 100 Piece Puzzle

$2.99

Scooby-Doo 100 Piece Puzzle

Panorama Photo Jigsaw Puzzle (750 pieces)

Panorama Photo Jigsaw Puzzle (750 pieces)

$54.95

Turn a picture into a jigsaw puzzle from your own digital file. The wide 16"x30" puzzle size is ideally suited for landscape shots or group photos. Makes a unique gift for any occasion. Check out our website for other sizes.

Talking Puzzle Map

Talking Puzzle Map

$29.98

Talking Puzzle Map

15 inches Maple Backgammon

15 inches Maple Backgammon

$40.60

Maple wood Backgammon with inlayed wood points. Included also are wood cups, tokens and instructions in white box.

Dimensions: FP151
Folded: 15 inches x 9-1/2 inches x 2 inches

Dimensions: FP152
Folded: 17-5/8 inches x 11-3/8 inches x 2-3/8 inches

18 inches Burl Backgammon

18 inches Burl Backgammon

$56.00

15 inches Go Game set in burl wood, inlay wood points, wood tokens and cups, plastic dice and instructions in gift box

Dimensions:
Folded: 17-3/4 inches x 11-5/8 inches x 2-1/8 inches

11 inches Folding Chess Set

11 inches Folding Chess Set

$24.71

11 inches folding Oak wood finish with latch closure Dimensions :
11 inchesx11 inches
King: 2-1/2 inches

10 inches Magnetic Chess Set

10 inches Magnetic Chess Set

$35.70

10 inches Magnetic Oak wood finish chess set with drawers Dimensions :
10 inchesx10 inches
King: 2-1/2 inches

Basketball Chess Set

Basketball Chess Set

$32.20

Plastic Basketball Chess Set with cardboard board. Comes in colorful gift box.

Golf Chess Set

Golf Chess Set

$32.20

Plastic Golf Chess Set with cardboard board. Comes in colorful gift box.

 

Summer Activity Cache: Fun Things To Do With Your Kids by Timothy Leary

The word “summer” can have two completely different meanings for kids and adults. To kids it’s that precious time that they can do what they want without the set schedules of school, without set bedtimes and without school work. To you, it can seem like an endless time of trying to keep your kids occupied without allowing them to veg in front of the television and video games all day. You want them to have fun and create great summer memories, but, as a seasoned mom, you know that a complete lack of structure can lead to choruses of “I’m bored” throughout the day.

Of course, there are the usual summer activities that include spending days at the beach, taking walks and bike rides, or playing in the backyard. You’ll want to have some structure and routine. It may not sound too hard, but when you have a houseful of kids who are “sooooo bored” you’ll want to have a bunch of fun, interesting activities handy to help you keep your sanity. One option is to have a box, notebook or bulletin board full of ideas so that when you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” you can find them something to do without much thought.

Here are some hints to help you get started with your “Summer Activity Cache”:

1.Figure out where you are going to keep your cache: a box, bulletin board or notebook.
2.Encourage your kids to add activities they want to do to the cache.
3.Look through magazines, websites and books to find ideas to add to your cache.
4.Make sure you keep a bunch of supplies around to do the activities you have in your cache.

Start your “cache” with these ideas:

Spur of the Moment Games

1.Look around the house to find an object that starts with each letter of the alphabet.
2.Write “add-a-sentence” stories or draw “add-a-line” pictures.
3.Create a treasure hunt for each other.
4.Have a paper airplane contest. See who can make the biggest, smallest, and furthest flying planes.
5.Go on a rock hunt. Look for different sizes, colors and shapes.

Outdoor Games

1.Play kickball but change one rule to spice it up a bit.
2.Create shadow art on the driveway. Have one person make neat shadows while another one traces them with chalk. Move away and then color them in or add more details.
3.Rely on some old favorites: hopscotch and double-dutch jump rope.

Arts and Crafts

There are so many things you can do to create a fun arts and crafts area for your kids. Here are some staple supplies you should always keep on hand:

1.Plenty of paper, crayons, markers and colored pencils
2.A box full of collage items (stray buttons, leaves, scrap papers, glitter, popsicle sticks, stickers, and any other small items you might find around the house)
3.Paints
4.Modeling clay
5.Chalk

Let your kids use their imaginations when it comes to creating.

Looking for Something a Little More “Productive”?

Take advantage of those rainy days and finally find a way to organize your mounds of pictures. One great thing you can do is use Your Trading Card Maker (www.customtradingcardmaker.com). This is a really great product that has so much versatility you and your kids won’t get bored with the possibilities.

The product is easy to install into your computer and easy to use. It comes with a bunch of templates that allow you to simply fill in the blanks and add your own pictures. Each trading card takes about five minutes to create and print.

Here are some ways you can use it:

1.Make trading cards to highlight your child’s favorite extracurricular activity. Whether she or he likes baseball, football, soccer, forensic, debate, art club or cheerleading, a set can serve as a timeline highlighting the year’s events with great photos on the front and stats or information on the back.
2.Help your children create and interesting memorabilia of their classmates using all of those school photographs floating around. Put the photo on the front and your child can write information about each classmate on the back.
3.Create invitations to summer gatherings and other special occasions. Or, have your child create a set of greeting cards to have on hand.
4.This is great for you as well. They make great stationary additions for businesses and clubs: Use them for real estate marketing, employee awards and promotional cards. You can also create memorabilia cards for any clubs you are in such as a classic car club highlighting special cars and

Other great uses for the product:

1.Fundraisers: create and sell custom trading cards for your group’s next fundraising event.
2.Trophies: Instead of trophies that get dusty on the shelf, make custom trading cards to commemorate an individual, team or group accomplishment.

It doesn’t matter if you and your kids like sports, academics or arts and crafts. Whatever your interests are you can help them have an exciting summer by taking a little time to create a “Summer Activity Cache”. Just make sure you have a variety of activities and the right supplies.

Tim Leary is a freelance writer, serial entrepreneur and management consultant. Tim's specialty is figuring out how to double and triple anyone's business and have fun doing it. Email at tleary@customtradingcardmaker.com. Visit http://www.customtradingcardmaker.com.

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