{"id":269,"date":"2020-04-01T20:05:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T02:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearasmud.blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2020-10-12T09:57:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:57:54","slug":"help-im-bored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mud.webromancy.com\/?p=269","title":{"rendered":"help I&#8217;m bored&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>So we have been going at this home life thing for a few weeks now. I don&#8217;t  know about you but we are getting a little stir crazy&#8230; For A lot of us we are going to be celebrating the holiday of Passover next week. Having a new toy on hand to change things up can really be a lifesaver! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I put together a list of some toys, games and puzzles (there are not many books on the list as I am hoping to do a separate book list one of these days) that I really like. I think there is something for everybody on this list. Most of the things on the list are Holiday friendly. There are a few that aren&#8217;t, but being that kids aren&#8217;t going back to school anytime soon I included them as I&#8217;m sure they will always come in handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to keep a bunch of stuff in my closet that the kids don&#8217;t know I have, and pull them out when its most needed! I find having things on hand has saved me more times then I can count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Gravitax- innovative marble run, super cool they have a lot of different sets that you can add and build a collection. This is a great beginner set. Great for boys and girls, recommend age 8 &amp; up<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07B7HNLMG&amp;asins=B07B7HNLMG&amp;linkId=8a6836974e0f05c8236860735d6a819c&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Grimms &#8211; oh this company speaks to my soul. The most beautiful wooden toys ever! they have so many different options, it&#8217;s a whole world. This was the first set I started with and its so versatile and a great start to a collection I know your going to want to build. Amazing for all ages! Please check out what other Grimm options are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B004OY246Q&amp;asins=B004OY246Q&amp;linkId=be52b85d895910706b133755c5548467&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> 3. Quaggle- super fun, its like reverse Jenga with crazy shapes. Great family game ages 5 &amp; up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07YSS7R2J&amp;asins=B07YSS7R2J&amp;linkId=43e8436acaf8a96f45c1a09f64f47fcc&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Slapzi- I am really not a game person, like really not, I don&#8217;t find any pleasure in them at all \ud83d\ude33 But even I had fun playing this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01M0SOH57&amp;asins=B01M0SOH57&amp;linkId=ecc5a6ee891812fa64b377f3b306c056&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Squigz- These are a fun suction construction \ud83d\ude09 great for toddlers and even older kids get into it. Eight different versatile shapes, pieces connect easily and POP apart. great bath toy as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00DEBB3N0&amp;asins=B00DEBB3N0&amp;linkId=b45fae880bb68f1d7157438712fececc&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. This is cool, family puzzle with different size puzzle shapes! all ages are able to participate and create a puzzle together! pretty genius if you ask me \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0854P1VSQ&amp;asins=B0854P1VSQ&amp;linkId=a7c738ed821a8397ff2bb99b9e53caed&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7.  If you have some kids who don&#8217;t really play or who have ADHD like in my family \ud83d\ude09 this is a great fidget toy and puzzle in one. Once you get it in to a crazy shape you have to figure out how to get it back into a square. Really popular with kids around 10 &amp; up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07W5QM4DP&amp;asins=B07W5QM4DP&amp;linkId=1f07ff35cbefcc2651dfd1154b0233f2&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8.  Axe Throwing- So I have a really active boy who loves to throw things&#8230; these are velcro so they wont damage anything and you can do it indoors. I can&#8217;t wait to try these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07J3CDH3P&amp;asins=B07J3CDH3P&amp;linkId=a034abfaf255eae886925d43e842af96&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Dimpl Digits- Audio, visual and kinesthetic learning all in one. perfect toddler experience \ud83d\ude09 (not for holiday) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B081JWCVH2&amp;asins=B081JWCVH2&amp;linkId=1e98c93dc6906b8cffe46ef22f0b2827&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Paper airplane &#8211; I love usborne! they have great books and activity books, I linked a few here but I could go on forever so please check out all the options, there are so many! I feel like this would keep my kids busy for awhile <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=079453371X&amp;asins=079453371X&amp;linkId=faece47b27587250ae9f48225a2980c8&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. All about feelings- who couldn&#8217;t use this right now \ud83d\ude09 so important to be able to help facilitate our children identify with feelings and emotions they might be having <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=147493711X&amp;asins=147493711X&amp;linkId=ef080f9e1ebae6805ff35b271364069d&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Science for beginners- If you have kids that love information, this is the set for you <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=9526530756&amp;asins=9526530756&amp;linkId=69ca9dd1ad316c26b7aa507aa9908cb0&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. lift the flap adding and subtracting- this is cool especially now when we are doing school from home (notice I didn&#8217;t say homeschooling) makes learning math somewhat fun. They also have ones for multiplication and division,  fractions and decimals, so check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=0794542336&amp;asins=0794542336&amp;linkId=4fcac896edbcf726163dfd783f9067a9&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Embroidery kit- this is a great for a rainy day, never hurts having it around (I just hope my kids don&#8217;t as me for help because I won&#8217;t be of any use \ud83d\ude0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=1474959652&amp;asins=1474959652&amp;linkId=b6980a7de36592a529578f7c42ee9b7d&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Paint by sticker- my kids loved this, just took it with us on our recent trip, extra bonus doesn&#8217;t make a mess!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=0761189602&amp;asins=0761189602&amp;linkId=b40becbaa5d73131866fb1c967a767d7&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>16. My family builders- I love these! covers all skills! social emotional, cognitive, language and physical. Great for a large age range. Comes with activity  cards inside for added challenge and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01HTMRPZO&amp;asins=B01HTMRPZO&amp;linkId=bdef613a3cce2f0e6ccdf521618d74b9&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>17. Shopkins- oldie but goodie \ud83d\ude42 these keep one of my daughters busy for hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07NSNCXWJ&amp;asins=B07NSNCXWJ&amp;linkId=c0463aa91370d036c593936b73c9be75&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>18. Crocodile creek puzzle- this one is for ages  2 &amp; up, by far my favorite puzzle company! check out tons of choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07P3K3C5D&amp;asins=B07P3K3C5D&amp;linkId=ebffc00b5922746c8db7867d04ea6aa5&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>19. Crocodile creek puzzle- ages 5 &amp; up. again love these, they have so may different options. I have a whole collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B06XYT8QWP&amp;asins=B06XYT8QWP&amp;linkId=92913fb300fd3a8a7532a8cf70029878&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>20. Pegs- Just such a classic, I&#8217;m sure so many of us remember playing with these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clearasmud-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07811WXDH&amp;asins=B07811WXDH&amp;linkId=c8ea03ba74e6db082598eb33acf3e36c&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>21. 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