Summer Game Night Tips

Summer Game Night Tips

The kids are out of school and I am looking for different ways to keep my kids busy, but also find time to spend family time together with them. We spend a lot of weekends during the summer months camping and I always bring along UNO™ for everyone to play. It is quick and easy to play and a game the kids continue to ask for more of.

UNO, Family Game Night, Bring UNO Camping, The heat has finally arrived, lets bring back game night with these tips:

Prepare your space. Transform your everyday living room into the ultimate game room! This can be as easy with lots of blankets and pillows making crozy seats for everyone who is playing. Turning on background music that is upbeat but not distracting can set a playful mood. Don’t forget to bring out a variety of delicious snacks. These small changes will show your little ones that you’re taking the game night, and family time, seriously.

Bring the game outside. In the summer months I try my best to bring every meal we can outdoors and why would game night be any different? Set up a blanket, lots of pillows and a big bowl of popcorn and bring out your favorite game; UNO™ anybody?

UNO, Family Game Night, Bring UNO Camping, Play a variety of games. While some people have a preference for particular games, others may want to change it up. Designate a set amount of time that you will play each game to ensure you’re keeping everyone entertained and allowing people to try their hand at something new. Starting with UNO™ then moving on to Apples to Apples™ before Pictionary™ will keep everyone entertained while giving them the opportunity to win at a new game! Or maybe playing a new game each week, works better for your family.

Switch it up. We switched it up the other day and broke out a game of Pictionary™ in the kitchen on the whiteboard we use for notes after dinner. The kids loved it and were so happy about the quick switch up we added to the game.

Disconnect to connect. Finding time to disconnect is very important for your children to see. While it may be difficult, make a rule that no one is allowed to have any technology during the few hours you have together. This includes no television or cell phones when you are sharing family moments together. By disconnecting from technology, you will be able to better connect with your family members and leave an everlasting impression with your children.

MATTEL Games™ are generous!

Two In R Dream readers will WIN a prize pack that consists of three MATTEL Games, including UNO™, Pictionary™ and Apples to Apples™.

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