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on February 12, 2025

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Be sure to check out our YouTube channel by clicking the tab at top of the home page. In 2025, we will be posting videos on games and activities that your children should love.

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Home Version of SpikeBall

Here's what we call an inexpensive, easy version of the game, SpikeBall. All you need is a bouncy ball and a hula hoop. Actually, you don't even need a hula hoop. You can just draw a circle on a hard surface, like a driveway, with a piece of chalk. The first player starts the game by tossing the ball in the circle, and from then on, the players have to strike the ball, with the ball landing inside the circle. A game can be played to 3 or 5 if you have others waiting to play. If you don't have anyone waiting to play, players can play to whatever score they choose, win by two. Of course, SpikeBall, the official game is fun, and just a little more difficult. If you've got some older kids, that might be a good purchase. If you're interested, check out the example on our YouTube channel by clicking here .

Explore STL Parks

Take a look at this new childrens' park in St Charles, Missouri. The early review is from an Instagram account called Explore STL Parks. You might get jealous, just seeing what a park can become. Maybe, you can get one of these in your area, or at least, incorporate some of the features. If you know of some neat parks in your area, please let us know, so we can share them with our readers. Click here for the Instagram link.

Beach Tip

Here’s a good way to keep the little ones happy and safe while playing at the beach this summer. A kiddie inflatable pool filled with just a little water can keep them entertained while keeping a watch on them. Just don't leave the kids there the entire time, though you might think about it. Enjoy the sand, the sun, look for shells, play games, and more. You might include a few simple water toys. We looked up the pools on Amazon, and you can get one, an Amazon's Choice for under $30.00. You can't beat that!

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