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The higher your gem pile, the more powerful you become—but if they get too high, you’ll be overwhelmed! What Is Puzzle Strike 2? Puzzle Strike 2 is a deck-building game for 1 to 4 players, ages 13 and up, and takes about 20–30 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $70 for a copy of the game (or $100 to include the expansion). The game is a newly designed sequel to Puzzle Strike, with enough significant changes to the gameplay to make it a wholly different experience. Puzzle Strike 2 was designed by David...

Seattle is one of those places where families work to shop local whenever they can. And February is a great time to recommit to supporting local and small when you shop at some of the best Black-owned businesses Seattle has to offer. From restaurants, CSAs and grocery delivery to fitness studios and beauty products, these enterprising companies have kids and families in mind. Read on to be intentional with your spending today. Fun for Families photo: Kariba Photography MsKariba Suite | Balloon Bar Boutique We’re crushing hard on this just-opened balloon bar and party supply store in West Seattle. Consider...

February is Black History Month! There are so many heroes of history to teach your children about this month and EVERY month! I created a set of Black History 3 Part Cards as a simple way to help your child become familiar with some important people of American history. I have been creating Black History month resources for years and I always learn more every time I create something. I create to learn, and I create to teach! I love researching and recalling facts that may have been forgotten. In 2020 I created our Black History Timeline Cards and Black History ~ Do You Know?,...

On the Disney+ series "Hawkeye," Jack Duquesne initially infuriated viewers by intruding on Kate Bishop's family, only for the show's final episode to reveal that he was a heroic himbo with braggable combat skills and earnestly decent intentions. In the comics, it was different. There, Jacques Duquesne, whom writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck debuted in "Avengers" #19 in 1965, remained so unloved that he didn't even receive a name beyond "the Swordsman" until 1989's "Avengers Spotlight" #22, when writer Lou Mougin finally revealed his secret identity. That was 25 years after his (first) death in "Giant-Size Avengers" #2. Jacques'...

Click here to read Tons of Transportation Theme Crafts, Activities, and Snacks on Hands On As We Grow® We have gathered a wonderful collection of transportation theme crafts, snacks, sensory, and learning activities too! Give one or two a go! Planes, trains, and automobiles, oh my! A theme about things that go is great for kids that are on the go! And what toddler or preschooler is not always on the go? Incorporate fine motor practice, gross motor practice, sensory activities, shape and color recognition, and much more with these 55 transportation theme crafts, activities, and snacks. Red light means...