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  20+ Best Geography Board Games for Families (Map Skills & Spatial Thinking)

  by Kelsey Demers on February 19, 2026

  Geography board games are some of the most quietly powerful (and fun!) games on our shelves. Some help kids recognize countries and continents. Others build spatial awareness, map skills, and the ability to think about how places connect to one another. All of them invite curiosity about the world beyond our own backyard.  I recently... The post 20+ Best Geography Board Games for Families (Map Skills & Spatial Thinking) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Board Games for Five Year Olds

  by Kelsey Demers on February 14, 2026

  We’re sharing the best board games for five year olds! Updated for 2026. Check out all our age based recommendations Age 2 — Age 3 — Age 4 — Age 5 — Age 6 — Age 7 — Age 8-10 — Teens Quickly shop our age based game recommendations on our Amazon Storefront! Five is... The post Best Board Games for Five Year Olds appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Everything We Did in Sanibel Florida

  by Kelsey Demers on February 12, 2026

  This Christmas Adam surprised me with the gift of a weekend away together. It would be our first in the 14 years since we began having kids so we were long overdue for a little time away.  I’ve always wanted to go to Sanibel. It’s known for having the best shelling in the world and... The post Everything We Did in Sanibel Florida appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Easy Pen and Paper Games You Can Play Anywhere

  by Kelsey Demers on February 10, 2026

  If you’ve ever found yourself waiting at a restaurant, stuck in a doctor’s office, or trying to keep kids entertained during quiet time—this list is for you. These easy pen and paper games are fun, fast to learn, and require nothing more than a pencil and a scrap of paper. That’s it! From strategic showdowns... The post Easy Pen and Paper Games You Can Play Anywhere appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

  by Kelsey Demers on February 5, 2026

  Friday pizza nights are a family staple and our favorite pizza to have is homemade. A few years ago I looked into why my homemade pizza dough always ended up feeling thick, heavy, and doughy. I wanted that light crumb texture you get when going to a restaurant.  I learned that the key was using... The post Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  How To Play Wish Solitaire

  by Kelsey Demers on February 4, 2026

  There are some card games you play to think through and plan ten moves ahead, and then there are other card games you play because you want something simple, calming, and quietly satisfying.  Wish Solitaire is exactly that kind of game. Wish Solitaire is a one-player card game that’s perfect for kids but still fun... The post How To Play Wish Solitaire appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Games to Play While Watching Football (Free Printables)

  by Kelsey Demers on February 1, 2026

  Football games are more fun when everyone has a reason to pay attention. If you’ve ever hosted a Super Bowl party or watched a game with kids or non-fans, you know how quickly interest can fade once the novelty wears off. These simple games turn watching football into a game itself. Played alongside the action... The post Games to Play While Watching Football (Free Printables) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  The Best Board Games for Couples – Date Night Picks for 2026

  by Kelsey Demers on January 29, 2026

  This is our EIGHTH installment in our Date Night Series. You can find all previous installments here: 2025 / 2024 / 2023 / 2022 / 2021 / 2020 / 2019 Every year, I look forward to sharing our favorite board games for date night, and this list always feels especially timely as Valentine’s Day approaches. In... The post The Best Board Games for Couples – Date Night Picks for 2026 appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Building Our Loft Library Wall with IKEA Bookshelves

  by Kelsey Demers on January 23, 2026

  We changed the entire way our loft looked in just a few hours and I still can’t get over it! Bookshelves | Rug | Similar Table | Stackable Chairs When we moved in, we didn’t really have anything to fill this space so it was primarily used as a wrestling arena. Which, to be fair,... The post Building Our Loft Library Wall with IKEA Bookshelves appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Free Printable Valentine Game Cards for Kids (Print & Play Classroom Valentines)

  by Kelsey Demers on January 22, 2026

  I love finding fun ways to spread a little extra joy, and what could be better than free printable Valentine cards with a game? These print-and-play Valentine game cards are perfect for classrooms, friends, or an easy Valentine you can make at home in minutes. You can make these Valentine’s cards at home grabbing our FREE... The post Free Printable Valentine Game Cards for Kids (Print & Play Classroom Valentines) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.