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  Easy Breakfast and Lunch Ideas Kids Can Make Themselves

  by Kelsey Demers on August 20, 2026

  Earlier this week on Instagram, someone asked what I do for breakfast and lunch during homeschool days and I shared that my kids largely make their own meals without any help from me. My DMs exploded with questions asking what my kids eat, how I manage it with seven kids, and how to get kids... The post Easy Breakfast and Lunch Ideas Kids Can Make Themselves appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Games for 8 Year Olds: Tested by Our Family of 9

  by Kelsey Demers on August 14, 2026

  Eight is one of my favorite ages for board games. At eight kids really begin to have the world of gaming open up for them, and it’s not just because the vast majority of board games list themselves for ages 8+! Kids start to feel like big kids when they turn 8, experiencing so much... The post Best Games for 8 Year Olds: Tested by Our Family of 9 appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  The Board Tabletop Console Review: Large Family Tested

  by Kelsey Demers on August 5, 2026

  Board games are our family’s main source of entertainment and connection. We also love playing video games together on the Nintendo Switch. So when I heard about the Board tabletop console, a device that blends physical pieces with a screen, I was highly curious. Our family of nine has spent the last few months testing it... The post The Board Tabletop Console Review: Large Family Tested appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  July 2026 Best Sellers: What Families Are Loving Right Now

  by Kelsey Demers on July 31, 2026

  July is always filled with the best summer has to offer. The July 4th holiday really sets the tone with the perfect mix of casual celebration. We spent the month in the pool, soaking up the sun, and enjoying an intentionally not over-booked schedule with plenty of time for family, games, and memories made. At... The post July 2026 Best Sellers: What Families Are Loving Right Now appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Board Games 2026: 25+ Picks Tested by Our Family of 9

  by Kelsey Demers on July 27, 2026

  We’ve played over 100 new games this year, and this list is where we round up the best board games 2026 has given us as a family of 9. We keep adding new favorites all year long, so whether you’re here in July or shopping for Christmas, you’ll find our latest picks. Starting the list... The post Best Board Games 2026: 25+ Picks Tested by Our Family of 9 appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  The Best Giiker Games: What to Buy and Skip

  by Kelsey Demers on July 19, 2026

  We’ve tried every one of the Giiker games as a family of 9, from our 7-year-old up through the adults, and even took one along to Magic Kingdom to see if it held up to real travel use. Many Giiker games are genuinely great. A couple aren’t worth your money. Giiker Games Top Picks Giiker... The post The Best Giiker Games: What to Buy and Skip appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Board Games for 7 Year Olds: Tested by our Family of 9

  by Kelsey Demers on July 19, 2026

  Seven is a great age for playing board games. Kids this age are right on the cusp of enjoying most of what’s out there, even games that list age 8+ on the box. Plenty of seven year olds, especially in the second half of the year, handle those “older” games just fine. Below, you’ll find... The post Best Board Games for 7 Year Olds: Tested by our Family of 9 appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Travel Games for Kids (Tested by My Family of 9)

  by Kelsey Demers on July 6, 2026

  With seven kids, we’ve learned exactly what makes or breaks a car ride: the right travel game. These are the best travel games for kids we’ve actually used, not just a list we made up. They’ve turned screaming toddlers into quiet, happy kids more times than I can count. Here’s our trick: pack them in... The post Best Travel Games for Kids (Tested by My Family of 9) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Easy Games Kids Can Teach Their Friends

  by Kelsey Demers on July 1, 2026

  Letting your kids teach a game on their own is one of the best skill builders. Reading the rules, explaining them clearly, answering questions on the fly. That takes real skill! Often parents are the ones learning and teaching the game. It’s certainly a habit in our house to learn and teach it ourselves. But... The post Easy Games Kids Can Teach Their Friends appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  June 2026 Bestsellers: What Families are Loving Right Now

  by Kelsey Demers on June 29, 2026

  This month started off with a bang and never slowed down. It’s hard to believe an entire month of summer has gone by. We started the month off with a family trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa and the rest of the month felt as fast as the rollercoasters we rode there were. Now that... The post June 2026 Bestsellers: What Families are Loving Right Now appeared first on The Tabletop Family.