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It is always a good idea to have a few card games on hand. You never know when an opportunity to play a quick game will present itself. Not too long ago, my son was on a camping trip with his scout friends when it started to rain. Thankfully, he had packed a card game to keep them entertained. These Winning Moves games are all easy to throw in a bag or keep in a small box at home.

Scattergories The Card Game

I know that I have professed my love for Scattergories on this blog many times. This card game version makes it easy to play, without the need for pencil and paper. One deck of cards lists categories, and the other deck has the letters of the alphabet.

I like that the categories are creative but not too obscure. This game is designed for 2 or more players, ages 8+.

Instant Insanity

Instant Insanity is not actually a card game, but it comes in a card game-sized box. Although the concept is quite simple, it is definitely not an easy puzzle to solve. The goal is to arrange the four cubes in a row so that each of the four sides show four different colors. According to the box, there are over 82,944 possible configurations. After several attempts, I can see why this game is called “Instant Insanity”! This one player game is for ages 7+.

Canasta Caliente

Canasta is one of those games that I have heard about, but have never actually played. This card game involves laying down sets of cards and adding to them. The object is to form a Canasta (7 or more cards of the same type). There are also special Caliente cards to make the game even more exciting. Canasta Caliente is for 2-6 players, ages 8+.

Where To Purchase Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys, including Scattergories The Card Game, Instant Insanity and Canasta Caliente, are available on their website, Amazon and other retailers near you.

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My favorite type of games are those that make you think. Below are three different games from Winning Moves that will challenge your brain in different and fun ways.

Yahtzee Words

Yahtzee Words is a version of Yahtzee that uses letters and words instead of numbers. If you are a fan of Boggle and Scrabble like me, then Yahtzee Words will have a similar appeal. This game is designed for two or more players, ages 8+.

Game of States

As a kid, I had a jigsaw puzzle of the United States map that I did on repeat. The colorful gameboard in Game of States reminds me of that puzzle and brings back fond memories. Playing Game of States is a great way to learn about all fifty states, including capitals, and STEM facts. The business component is also an excellent way to teach kids about money math skills. Game of States is for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Scattergories Stackagories

Scattergories Stackagories is a fast-paced version of the classic Scattergories game. Players try to name things that belong in the category card that start with one of the nine letters on the table. When they say the word out loud, they put their color marker on top of the letter. If there is already a marker, they stack it on top. When the timer is up, points are awarded to the color that is on top according to how many markers are underneath.

All of the components for Scattergories Stackagories fit nicely into this compact box. This game is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Where To Purchase Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys, including Yahtzee Words, Game of States and Yahtzee Words, are available on their website, Amazon and other retailers near you.

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Disclosure: Many thanks to AFFIRM Films, Inc. for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Watching movies with my family is one of my favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit. Journey to Bethlehem is a new movie coming to theaters on November 10th. This movie musical delivers the true story of Christmas in a highly entertaining format.

Journey to Bethlehem is a faithful re-telling of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. This movie hits just the right notes of drama, joy, comedy and reverence. In addition, throughout the movie, the characters burst into catchy pop songs that captivate the heart.

I would imagine it was difficult to cast Mary and Joseph for this film. However, I think they found two excellent actors who are perfect for their roles. I was surprised to learn that Milo Manheim is the son of Camryn Manheim. I guess acting runs in the family.

The performance I was most looking forward to (aside from Antonio Banderas as King Herod), was that of Joel Smallbone, who plays King Herod’s son. Smallbone is one of the two brothers who make up the popular Christian group For King & Country. We had the pleasure of attending a For King & Country concert last year, and there was a definite theatrical element to their performance. Therefore, it was not surprising to see Smallbone’s solid delivery in his role as a conflicted son of the king. (Lecrae also does an amazing job as the angel Gabriel).

The three wisemen did a wonderful job of bringing some levity to the story. Even though the movie portrays them as “three wise guys”, it also shows what an important role they had in pointing the way to baby Jesus.

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I love a good word game. From Bananagrams to crossword puzzles to my beloved Speak & Spell (RIP), words games have always been at the top of my list. Today I am reviewing two classic word games from Winning Moves that also serve as excellent travel games: Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle. Both of these games have mass appeal and can easily be transported to your next holiday get together or vacation.

Scrabble To Go

Sometimes you need a game that you can set up, play a few rounds, and continue at a later time. Scrabble To Go answers that need with a smartly designed gameboard with snap-in letter tiles.

As you can see from the package, this game is designed for 2-4 players and is recommended for ages 8+.

This version of the game comes with mini “shelves” that have a flip top to keep the tiles in place.

These shelves then snap into place behind the gameboard.

The snap-in tiles fit snugly in the game board and will not slide out of place.

I really appreciate that all of the game parts fit into this nifty zippered carrying case. I wish more games were available in such a neat format.

Big Boggle

Big Boggle is another convenient word game to play when you don’t have a lot of time. After all, the included timer makes each round last only three minutes! (As an aside, isn’t an hourglass sand timer so quaint when everyone is accustomed to using the timer on their phone or smartwatch?)

The rules for Big Boggle are quite simple. It can be played with two or more people and is recommended for ages 8+.

Again, since everything is contained in the blue box, Big Boggle is an easy game for fun on the go.

Where To Buy Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle

Winning Moves games and toys, including Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle, are available on their website, Amazon and other retailers near you.

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Briarcliff Entertainment, LLC for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

I am a fan of movies based on true stories. If it has a sports theme, even better! The Hill is an inspirational baseball movie based on a true story that will be released in theaters starting August 25th. I had the opportunity to watch a sneak preview, and this movie inspires viewers to follow their dreams while pulling at their heartstrings.

The Hill is based on the incredible true story of a boy named Rickey Hill who had a dream of being a professional baseball player. Rickey held onto his dream despite having to wear braces on his legs due to a degenerative spinal disease. Another even greater obstacle in Rickey’s way was a strict and stubborn pastor-father, played by Dennis Quaid. Ricky’s father refused to support his son’s dream in an effort to protect him and because he thought his own plans for his son to follow in his pastoral footsteps were the best.

The child actors in this film were phenomenal, and I was immediately pulled into the characters’ lives.

It has been a while since I have seen Dennis Quaid in a movie, but he does an excellent job of playing a conflicted father.

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It has been a busy first month of summer vacation for our family so far. Although it seems like we are still running around from activity to activity, I am trying to enjoy the sweet pockets of free time that summer offers us. Winning Moves continues to offer games and toys that will make those moments memorable.

Monopoly Scrabble

Monopoly and Scrabble have to be two of the most classic board games around. This new version combines Monopoly and Scrabble and I am here for it! Players move around the Monopoly-style board by earning points through the building of words Scrabble-style. Since most people are already familiar with how to play Monopoly and Scrabble, this is an easy game to pick up. Monopoly Scrabble is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Risk The 1980s Edition

My husband has fond memories of trying to play Risk with his older brother in the 1980’s. It’s fascinating to think about how much has changed since then, even though it does not seem that long ago. Risk The 1980’s Edition will either reignite old memories for those who identify with Gen X (and before) or create new ones with the younger generations. The object remains the same: acquire the most armies and conquer the most territories. Recommended for 2-6 players, ages 8+.

Where To Buy Monopoly Scrabble and Risk The 1980s Edition

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