It’s crazy to think that we are already halfway through 2023 and there have been a lot of great new games our family has played this year. So before the second half of the year gets away from us (seriously, where is this year going?!) we want to highlight some of the stand out board games that have hit the table! We’ll see if come December we still consider these some of the best! 

20+ Cooperative Board Games for your next Game Night

We’re all pretty competitive in our household, but sometimes we just want to work together with a good ol’ cooperative game. 

Instead of going head to head against your family, now you’re teaming up towards a common goal!

During these first few weeks of summer break, we’ve welcomed a new baby into our family and have been spending a lot of time at home together. While adjusting to our new life as a family of nine, we’ve been getting in a lot of quality game time together.

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we love a good strategy game to sink our teeth into, but recently, and largely thanks to the newborn sleep deprivation, we’ve been prioritizing quick games we can play with the kids. These have been perfect for making sure we can get in special time with our older kids in quick bursts between newborn naps. They’re perfect for your next family game night too!

Our school year has ended and the kids (and hopefully you too!) are enjoying a well earned summer break. I love making summer feel special, whether its with impromptu trips to the ice cream shop or a fun new book that arrives on the doorstep to read. 

I’m sharing a few of my favorite games and activities perfect for providing a little extra summer fun for your family. Added bonus: these will keep their minds engaged and provide educational value too!

Over the past year, our family has started to dive into the world of painting miniatures. It has been such a fun art project for the kids and makes for the perfect summer activity! You don’t have to have all the fancy paints or even the best art skills to get started. You can jump right into this fun and creative activity with a few simple supplies.