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Giant Chinese Checkerboard Cookie

If you want a really special treat for your family on game night, try this gigantic sugar cookie shaped like a Chinese checkerboard. It looks so real, you might be tempted to play the game on it, but if you’re going to eat it, it’s probably best to just admire it for a while before digging in. You can use pre-made sugar cookie dough if you want, but I recommend homemade dough if you have the time because it tastes so much better. If you do use the pre-made dough, try the dry packaged mix that requires you to add … Continue reading →

Make Up Your Own Family Game

Instead of pulling a game out of the cupboard that you have played a million times try making up your own family game. It could be a board game, card game, or a thinking game. Oftentimes making up the game can be just as fun as playing it. So gather around the table or in the family room and get creative! Here are some ideas to help get your imagination started. Travel Game Make up your own travel game. Choose a starting and ending destination. Then get a real map, download, or draw your own, and draw squares connecting your … Continue reading →