People who study the effectiveness of napping (who are these people and how do you get a job like that?) have concluded that mid-day naps are ideal for restoring energy and helping people get the most out of their work or study time. Our testers were skeptical, but they were up for the challenge and […]
The Always Play Fair Board Game is ideal for those of us that subscribe to the Golden Rule, and try to teach that all important value to our children. We want our children to understand the importance of being good to others and that the rewards of such behaviors bring their own rewards. This game
Anyone who has done a Tom Cruise (you know, the scene in Risky Business where he slides across the foyer of his house on his socks) will appreciate Fun Slides. Now even those of us without hardwood flooring can slide, slip and skid across carpeting with the greatest of ease. This is a good thing,
Over the years we have evaluated numerous software titles designed to engage, entertain and educate young children. Needless to say, some hit their mark, others are less successful. Shelly hits the ball out of the park in its first at bat. The key to titles for this age often begins and ends with the instructions,
Blending a little math and a little memory, Gopher It! is a fun game that you will enjoy playing with your child. Hunting for vegetables in the garden is like walking in a minefield because you want to pick just the right amount of carrots, nuts or apples, but if you get greedy and grab
Catch the Match is a great, eye teasingly fun game that had everyone in our testing centers captivated and entertained. When players hear the word “Go” and excitedly set off on the task of finding the match on their card, they are usually suprised to find that the job is harder than they think. You
Sherlock, like it’s famous namesake, is a game that is both ingenious and remarkable. The game is noteworthy for to its ability to get players to tap into their deductive reasoning skills, which they may not be aware they had in such abundance. What also sets the game apart is that each time you play
Who doesn’t love John Cleese, perhaps the funniest man on earth? If you are raising your hand, kindly move on to the next review. In a perfect marriage of education and entertainment you will find yourself having so much fun that you’ll forget that you are in effect taking a history test. Taking a trip
This wonderfully ingenious game was a hit due to its superb design and the fact that it takes literally seconds to learn. Don’t let that fool you because the deceptively simple rules of play bely the level of strategy it takes to win. Once you master the introductory game, you’ll want to move to the
When adults take the leap into parenthood they must learn an enormous set of new rules and responsibilities. Among their new roles in life is that of consumer of all things baby. From cribs to diapers there is learning curve that often knocks first-timers for a loop. If you are or you know someone expecting,
