5 (ok 6) Non Violent and/or Educational Video Games for Kids

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I am not a fan of violent video games.  My husband does play some, but he does so when our children are in bed for the night and he just wants to chill for a while.  Me, I’ll take a cute  game any time, or a word game.  But never violence. I’m especially not a Continue Reading …

Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth for XBOX is AWESOME #CleverAvengers

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Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps I am NOT one for action games.  Give me a cute little game to play and I’m happy.  Seriously.  The kids’ games are my cup Continue Reading …

Imagine Fashion Life for Nintendo 3DS #HGG #UbiFashionLife

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I have three children in my house who have a very clear sense of style all of their own.  I can choose what I like for them, but they decide what to wear with what, and assemble their own ensembles.  Which is probably why my son wore snow boots for about 14 months straight, and Continue Reading …

Imagine Babyz for Nintendo 3DS #HGG #ImagineBabyz

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I spent most of my evenings and weekends in high school babysitting. I loved it. I always wanted to be around kids.  Then I “grew up” and went to college- to study early childhood education, and continued to work with kids- although my babysitting times were limited to family and to families who used the Continue Reading …

Funky Barn 3D Review #UbiChamps

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Funky Barn 3D is not your average video game.  The animals are wacky, the contraptions funky. You’ll shear sheep, and you’ll milk cows, but not like you see in the movies.  MY favorite part of the game is shearing the sheep  in the Shearing Machine!  The kids think the entire game is funny- which I’d Continue Reading …

Petz Bunnyz Bunch for Nintendo DS! UbiChamps #spon

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We are still new to the world of DS games, and are looking to find fun new games that are without violence, fun to play, and age appropriate.  The Petz Bunnyz Bunch game we checked out recently definitely fits the bill for my 6 year old, and she’s big into animals and pets, especially enthralled with Continue Reading …