For days when you’re stuck inside, every parent needs a good set of screen-free activities that kids can do on their own.

As a mom of 5, these activities help function as a tool to give me a break so that I can quick throw in another load of laundry, keep some kids busy while I present a homeschool lesson to another child, or just give me a break from the millions of questions kids ask all day long. (Honestly, they are non-stop!)

While you know we love games around here, I want to share with you a few of my favorite solo logic and puzzle activities that help this stay-at-home mom make it through the day in case you find yourself in need of a few “mom-not-required” activities. 

Detective Club is a new party game that somehow manages to do what I previously thought was impossible. It is a bluffing game perfect for players who love to lie and spin tall tales, and ALSO for players who struggle with deception and coming up with stories on the fly. 

If you hear the phrase “social deduction” and your heart fills with dread, fear not! This is such an inviting game for performers and wallflowers alike and is sure to have your group laughing at all of the silly and surprisingly perfect explanations you create for your cards.

May I have your attention please!

I would like to announce that the Roll and Write craze has officially arrived for children!

Now children can roll and write their way to victory as they build their very own castle! 

The roll & write crazy is sweeping through the board game hobby and I don’t want the party to end!

These are some of my favorite style of games and now it’s merged together with one of our family’s top games of all time: KINGDOMINO!

If you’re looking for a great two player game that is enjoyable to play with just about anyone, this could be the one!

Well, apparently I have been living under a rock because I have never played Rummy before. Thanks goodness for Mindblock to bring me up to speed!

This timeless looking new take on a classic game is lovely. What I love most though is how perfectly it can be used in education!