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The Top 10 Things Kids Love About Christmas

It's that time of year again! That Christmassy feeling is creeping up on us, Christmas is just around the corner, and we all know what that means: Presents! Whether you've been naughty or nice, there's nothing quite like waking up on Christmas morning to find a pile of gifts waiting for you under the tree.

But what do kids really love about Christmas? We've compiled a list of the top 10 things kids love about Merry Christmas!

1. Presents, of course! What's not to love about getting a bunch of new toys and games to play with? No matter what age you are, there's something special about opening up presents on Christmas morning.

2. Santa Claus! Who doesn't love the big man in red? Every year, kids across the world spend their December nights leaving carrots and perhaps a little glass of something for Santa in hopes that he'll stop by their house on Christmas Eve.

3. Christmas music! There's just something about those catchy holiday tunes that gets everyone in the spirit of giving. From "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas is You," there's a tune for everyone to enjoy this time of year.

4. The food! From gingerbread cookies to candy canes, there are so many delicious treats to enjoy during the holidays. Yum!

5. Family time! Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, and what could be better than that? Even if your family gets together and drives you crazy sometimes, there's no denying that they make the holidays special. Our game DADNESS is a great way to spend some family time together, just saying...

6. Decorating the Christmas tree! This is one of the best parts about Christmas time. Grab some friends or family members, put on some festive music, and get creative with your tree-decorating this year!

7. Holiday lights! There's just something so magical about seeing all of the houses in your neighborhood decorated with lights and garland. It really gets you into the holiday spirit!

8. Giving back! 'Tis the season of giving, after all. One of the best things about this time of year is being able to give back to those less fortunate and spreading some holiday cheer. Volunteering at a soup kitchen or donating toys and games are great ways to get involved and make a difference this holiday season.

9 . The spirit of giving ! The holidays are all about giving, and there's nothing more rewarding than making someone else's day a little brighter. Whether it’s buying a gift for a friend or donating money to a charity, giving back is one of the best parts about this time of year.

10 . New beginnings ! Just like every New Year’s Eve brings with it a sense of hope and possibilities for the future , Christmas does too ! What better way to ring in the New Year than by celebrating with your loved ones ? Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours !
No matter what your age , there’s nothing quite like waking up on Christmas morning and seeing all of the presents waiting for you under the tree . We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy this special time with your loved ones !

Black Friday Cyber Monday Games Deals 2022 - Number 2 of several

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Games Deals 2022 - Number 1 of several

You know when you get that sneaking feeling that these Black Friday Deals might not be quite as good as they seem ? Well we've got some great news for you: Our own legendary Black Friday deals are back. Take a look below, a good hard look below.....

 

 

Get Your Game On This Black Friday

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling off, and retailers are getting ready for the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. While Black Friday used to be known for amazing deals on electronics and appliances, in recent years it has become just as well known for amazing deals on all sorts of other things, like games. So, if you’re looking to snag a great deal on the latest and greatest games this holiday season, read on!

Here are a few tips to help you get the best deals on games this Black Friday:

1. Make a list. Before you start shopping, sit down and make a list of the games you or your family members would enjoy. This will help you stay focused while you’re out shopping and make it less likely that you’ll end up with a bunch of games that no one really wants.
2. Do your research. Once you have your list, take some time to research which stores are offering the best deals on the games you want. Many stores release their Black Friday deals ahead of time, so you can often find this information online.
3. Get there early! If there’s a particular game or gaming accessory that you really want, make sure to get to the store early—these items often sell out quickly!
4. Have fun! Black Friday can be hectic, but try to remember that it’s also supposed to be fun. So take your time, enjoy spending time with your family and friends, and happy gaming!

Conclusion:
Black Friday is the perfect time to score great deals on games for yourself or your loved ones. By following these simple tips, you can make sure that you get exactly what you want at a price that can’t be beat. So have fun out there and happy shopping!

When did people start putting out Christmas stockings ?

At this time of year, our games are firm favourites as Christmas stocking fillers. So we this year we wondered....when did all this Christmas stocking stuff start ?

Okay so spoiler alert: Nobody knows for sure but the story goes that St. Nicholas was once lodging with a desperately poor family. The father of the family hatched a plan to sell his daughters as a way of saving them from starvation. St. Nicholas was shocked and decided to help. When he left the house, he threw some bags of gold through a window and one of them landed in a stocking. Thus he saved the girls from being sold and of course, they all lived happily ever after. Thus it came about that children would leave out stockings at Christmas Eve, hoping that St. Nicholas (Santa) might fill them up!

Why not get some of our popular Christmas stocking fillers while you're here ?

Grandmothers Know Best: The Happy Families Card Game

In a world of constant change, it's nice to know that some things never go out of style. Take the Happy Families card game, for example. This classic children's game has been entertaining families for generations and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. So, if you're looking for a fun way to bond with your grandkids, look no further than the Happy Families card game!

Happy Families is one of those card games that endure through the ages. A timeless formula that kids love, the first set of Happy Families playing cards launched in 1852. The basic card game is unchanged in well over a century and a half - surely a sign of a winning formula! Those first Happy families cards were drawn by Sir John Tenniel, the first illustrator to be knighted for artistic achievement. He also illustrated the first "Alice in Wonderland" book and so generally had a bit of a thing for illustrating playing cards (remember those playing card characters in "Alice in wonderland" ?).

How to Play Happy Families

Happy Families is a card game for 3 or more players that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The object of the game is to collect as many sets of cards as possible. Each set contains one card for each member of a family, including the father, mother, son and daughter. To start the game, each player is dealt cards face down. The remaining cards are placed in the center of the table, face down.

On their turn, each player asks for a card to try and make up one of their families. If this card completes a set that they already have started, they take the set and put it in front of them. If not, their turn ends and play passes to the next player. This continues until one player completes all the families.

About our Happy Families Cards:

Our sets of Happy Families playing cards are personalized with various surnames. There are 24 available so far, they are beautifully designed and are full of fun facts about the name. Sure to be a family favourite and a staple in your games cupboard, these unique packs also make a great gift. Browse through them here.

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a fun way to bond with your grandkids (or great-grandkids!), look no further than the Happy Families card game! This classic children's game has been entertaining families for generations and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. So break out those cards and get ready for some good old-fashioned family fun!

Look who's dreaming of a white Christmas

An image from one of our unique Happy Families playing cards that shows the young Ms. at Christmas.

 

Mrs. ROBERTS - The Toddler’s Mother - Happy Families Card Game Character

One of a series of occasional posts where we explore family moments in the life of one of our own Happy Families card game characters. If you wish, you can add your own comments, insights and improvements below.

Today’s Happy Families playing card character is The Toddler’s Mother….

Mrs. Roberts, the toddler’s mother had just arrived home from the Montessori’s class coffee morning.

Master Roberts, the toddler had looked a little peaky earlier and so had stayed at home with the dizzy new au pair. Mrs. Roberts had taken Miss Roberts the Baby to meet the Montessori mums for coffee.

It began badly. Mrs. Roberts bluffed, fluffed, huffed and puffed her way through a sixteen-point-turn manoeuvre to get her overloaded baby buggy through the coffee shop’s user-unfriendly doors. There followed a ninety yard walk back down the pavement to collect Miss Roberts the Baby’s grubby dummy, (Mrs. Roberts had already purchased six new dummies that month and wasn’t going to get any more no matter how much Miss Roberts the Baby screamed). Upon her return to the coffee shop she discovered that out of nowhere, a vast boa-constrictor of a queue was now snaking its way back to the aforementioned entrance and gingerly around her overloaded and very noisy buggy.

Further horrors: she joined the boa constrictor next to Competitive Carol who, true to form, boastfully reeled off her families’ unrivalled achievements for a seemingly interminable 8 minutes, 23 seconds before she finally reached the barrister. “It’s barista you baby-brained buffoon” she muttered to herself.

“A medium skinny cappuccino with chocolate please”
“Skinny cap, sure, no problem……what size you want ?”
“Medium”
“You want chocolate with that ?”

On the upside, Mrs. Roberts the Toddler’s Mother had managed to find a single seat amongst friendly faces, thereby dodging further contact with Competitive Carol. Indeed the other mums fortified her with additional cappuccinos and juicy gossip about the hot new gym teacher until she felt altogether more awake, in control and with it.

She surfed home on a tidal wave of caffeine, primed and ready for the hectic day that lay ahead. “Where’s Master Roberts the Toddler ?” she asked the dizzy new au pair “In zee sitting room” came the nonchalant reply”.

I'll just go and check on him she thought....

Happy Families Card Game - your designs (1)

Every deck of our special edition Happy Families playing cards come with four blank cards. You can ignore these or you can use them to create a set of Happy Family Cards unique to your family. 

This hand drawn Happy Families playing card has been sent in from a Moore family and the theme of these cards is "Watching Telly". More to follow in upcoming posts!