Cooling off INDOORS is a must during the HOT Texas Summers. We reached 105 degrees yesterday and today is climbing high, as well. This is nothing new, we are used to having hot days. We love spending time in the pool but when it's time to cool off, we head inside for a Popsicle and games.
I will admit, we have been playing card and board games a lot the last few months since self isolating. I have been on the hunt for some new ones to keep it interesting. These pieces of ephemera are from the same cute little vintage book I posted about here, here, here, here, and here.
It was a give a way, of some sort, from the Curtiss Candy Company from 1961. You just do not see such helpful pamphlets these days. Everything is on a companies website.
Look how cute the little boy and girl are, seriously concentrating on their game.
My little cutie gets serious when playing, too.
She even made it a royal event in her crown, jewels, and princess attire. This cute dress was from a 2018 Disney trip and is still holding up like new (with the exception of being a bit short on her). We bought this dress and a few others from Little Adventures (highly recommend)
Uno has been a favorite, although we only play with half the deck. Others we enjoy are the classic Old Maid, Memory, Go Fish, Slap Jack, and Crazy Eights. We found this set of children card games, Hoyle Six in One at Walmart or Target, I don't remember. Both stores, as well as Amazon, carry them.
We keep a well stocked game cabinet. (you can see it in the background of the above photograph. It is the open linen closet at the end of our hall). I highly suggest converting a closet or cabinet, that is unused, into a game cabinet. These bring us hours of enjoyment when spending some down time indoors.
Please comment, below, if you have any recommendations for fun games to add. I am always open to new or even classic ideas!!!
xoxoTiffany
Please check out more about the darling little Curtiss Candy Company "How to Keep Your Kids Busy and Happy All Summer Long" Booklet at the following links:
Before We Zoom into Second Grade, Let's Get This Summer Started: Vintage Ephemera
Mother's, This Book is for You: Vintage Ephemera
Mid Century Summer Fun for Kids: Vintage Ephemera
Rainy Day Summer Fun Ideas: Vintage Ephemera
Summer Kids Activities for Socially Isolating Times: Vintage Ephemera
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