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Mattel Games – Make Time To Reconnect

07/31/2015 By Tammi 86 Comments

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With the kids out of school for the summer months, we’ve been spending ample amounts of time together as a family. Whether we are off on our travels or at home, there isn’t a lot of time which we aren’t together. As busy as we are with fun activities, there is lag time in there and being so used to ‘go, go, go’ – the ‘I’m bored’ statement sets in from time to time.

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While to don’t designate actual ‘board game nights’ together, we do break out the games from time to time – evening in the mornings. We’ve been playing them most out at our summer creek property when camping. It’s a nice way to spend the time together, surrounded by nature, when tech items are absent. I guess you could say we disconnect to reconnect. The girls are known to have an intense game of UNO by the campfire, right before we break out the s’mores. 

Here are some game night tips from Mattel:

Prepare your space – Transform your everyday living room into the ultimate game room! This can be as easy as ensuring there are enough crazy seats for everyone who is playing, turning on background music that is upbeat but not distracting and setting up a variety of delicious snacks. These small changes will show your little ones that you’re taking the game night, and family time, seriously.

Play a variety of games –  While some people have a preference for particular games, others may want to change it up. Designate a set amount of time that you will play each game to ensure you’re keeping everyone entertained and allowing people to try their hand at something new. Starting with UNOTM then moving on to Apples to Apples before Pictionarywill keep everyone entertained while giving them the opportunity to win at a new game!

Disconnect to connect –  While it may be difficult, make a rule that no one is allowed to have any technology during the few hours you have together. This includes no television or cell phones as they may take away from the moments you’re sharing with your loved ones. By disconnecting from technology, you will be able to better connect with your family members.

 

 

 

Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.

 

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Comments

  1. Mandy says

    07/31/2015 at 12:41 pm

    We like to do a lot of family BBQs and check out local events.

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  2. tanyab79 says

    07/31/2015 at 1:14 pm

    By camping, biking, swimming, playing cards and board games.

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  3. kathy downey says

    07/31/2015 at 4:06 pm

    We do weekend fishing trips

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  4. Dianne says

    07/31/2015 at 4:20 pm

    My daughter is very good about getting the family together as her home is big enough for everyone to fit in. She has a dinner or BBQ at her home for all the family once a month or more. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and great grandparents are all invited. In between I make it a point of going to visit my grandchildren whenever I can. One of our favourite things to do is crafts or board games. Everyone likes to join in.

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  5. Lynda Cook says

    07/31/2015 at 5:50 pm

    We get together for BBQ’s and just some fun family time

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  6. Anne Taylor says

    07/31/2015 at 6:35 pm

    We spend lots of time with each other at the beach and having bbqs for the whole family!

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  7. Glogirl says

    07/31/2015 at 7:34 pm

    We connect over BBQ’s and campfires during the summer.

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  8. Darwin says

    07/31/2015 at 10:11 pm

    We do board games and story telling after bath time before bedtime. One of us would start the story and the rest would take turn telling another part of the story.

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  9. Thomas says

    07/31/2015 at 11:21 pm

    We connect by playing board games.

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  10. Brenda Lacourciere says

    08/01/2015 at 2:03 am

    We spend time at camp or the beach.

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  11. Florence C says

    08/01/2015 at 6:19 am

    We connect by doing daily outings and a camping trip is always in there.

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  12. Nicole s says

    08/01/2015 at 6:21 am

    We like to spend time together outside. Camping is a big one on our list

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  13. Erika Letson says

    08/01/2015 at 8:35 am

    We love to travel together, I find that’s a great way to connect with each other. At home we play board games and watch movies together.

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  14. Judy Cowan says

    08/01/2015 at 9:00 am

    We connect by spending lots of time camping, going biking or swimming together, talking around campfires and playing games.

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  15. Andrea says

    08/01/2015 at 9:44 am

    We love family game night! This would be awesome!!!

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  16. Carol M says

    08/01/2015 at 9:45 am

    BBQs mostly

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  17. louise says

    08/01/2015 at 10:28 am

    we go camping, we fish and we play games like board games or even play games like hide and seek or tag

    Reply
  18. Stephanie LaPlante says

    08/01/2015 at 11:01 am

    We like going to festivals together

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  19. Ali P says

    08/01/2015 at 11:46 am

    We do a lot of biking, swimming, and going on picnics! No electronics!

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  20. nicolthepickle says

    08/01/2015 at 12:03 pm

    We like to go to the library, borrow and read “all the books” together.

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  21. jan says

    08/01/2015 at 2:20 pm

    we like to get out camping during the summer

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  22. Carole Dube says

    08/01/2015 at 2:57 pm

    We spend lots of time over BBQ’s!

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  23. Jamie hall says

    08/01/2015 at 3:18 pm

    Love doing family BBQ s

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  24. Nate Fuller says

    08/01/2015 at 5:11 pm

    We make as many trips to the cottage together as possible, there we are forced to interact!

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  25. Cheryl says

    08/01/2015 at 8:28 pm

    We visit more in the summer 🙂

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  26. Kelley Moore says

    08/01/2015 at 8:33 pm

    BBQ’s and campfires during the summer.

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  27. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    08/01/2015 at 8:34 pm

    I have 7 children and 7 grandchildren scattered across 3 continents. We are a close knit family and communicate every day on What’s app with messages, videos, photos and voice messages too.

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  28. macfsh says

    08/01/2015 at 9:01 pm

    This summer has been all about different challenges. So using marshmallows and toothpicks – divide the family in half and who can make the highest structure. Or with a glue gun and popsicle sticks who can build a boat to sail across the pool. Stuff like that. It’s been fun.

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  29. Doris H says

    08/01/2015 at 11:09 pm

    We connect doing outdoor activities…we love camping.

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  30. Amy C says

    08/01/2015 at 11:18 pm

    We like to go swimming, go for walks and bike riding together as a family.

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  31. nicky says

    08/02/2015 at 10:17 am

    we go for walks, picnics, and play outside together!

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  32. Karla Sceviour says

    08/02/2015 at 11:18 am

    we play games,watch movies,go for bike rides

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  33. Tanis says

    08/02/2015 at 12:20 pm

    We usually have someone visit or go and visit family that don’t live around here, otherwise we plan family BBQs for the ones that live close!

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  34. Amy Heffernan says

    08/02/2015 at 3:50 pm

    We like to go camping!

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  35. Melinda says

    08/02/2015 at 9:34 pm

    During the summer months, we camp and share songs around a campfire.

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  36. Valerie Mallette says

    08/02/2015 at 10:02 pm

    I connect with my family during the summer months by gardening, hiking, swimming, BBQing, going to a cottage and playing board games together.

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  37. Lisa H says

    08/03/2015 at 1:04 am

    We go for walks in the park.

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  38. Jonnie says

    08/03/2015 at 1:06 am

    We spend lots of time fishing and jumping on the trampoline. Most evenings after supper, we play a board game.

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  39. Debbie W says

    08/03/2015 at 10:58 am

    Road trips and picnics

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  40. Carol Denny says

    08/03/2015 at 3:39 pm

    We go to the cottage.

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  41. Jennifer P. says

    08/03/2015 at 5:35 pm

    We find it way easier to connect in the summer – our schedules are pretty wide open, we are not tied down to classes etc, and we have later meal times and bed times which gives us more time together in the day. We get outside a lot to the local parks, go for walks, read, ride bikes, hike etc.

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  42. Silvia D says

    08/03/2015 at 6:20 pm

    we like going hiking, and nature walks together

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  43. Amanda Costa says

    08/03/2015 at 7:49 pm

    Summer is the best time to connect with my family swimming, biking, camping and BBQ’S every weekend! #summerfun

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  44. Brenda says

    08/03/2015 at 8:15 pm

    We connect by spending time outdoors when it is nice out and watching movies when the weather isn’t so great!

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  45. Josie says

    08/03/2015 at 9:32 pm

    We do a lot of camping in the summer

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  46. leanne says

    08/03/2015 at 10:39 pm

    We connect by being together all the time 🙂

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  47. ruth moreira-lozon says

    08/04/2015 at 7:32 am

    We go for a lot of walks, and kids tend to open up when there are no screens 🙂

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  48. Mary Cloud says

    08/04/2015 at 8:04 am

    We like to go on road trips together so we can all unplug and spend some time together

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  49. Darrah Bailey says

    08/04/2015 at 9:58 am

    A good weekend trip or a bike ride/walk

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  50. LILLIAN BROWN says

    08/04/2015 at 10:16 am

    Like hiking and watching kids play soccer during the Summer

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  51. SueSueper says

    08/04/2015 at 10:23 am

    We connect by all going to the beach. We also watch family movies together.

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  52. Erin W says

    08/04/2015 at 10:34 am

    We connect outside normally! Beach days, hiking and camping! And I find bringing board games camping is a great way to connect!

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  53. Shannon says

    08/04/2015 at 2:36 pm

    Game night and family movie night.

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  54. Elva Roberts says

    08/04/2015 at 3:07 pm

    I will enjoy the visits of my adult children, grandchildren and even great grand children. I will tend my flowers and catch up on my reading-activities that i enjoy immensely.

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  55. Jenness M says

    08/04/2015 at 4:24 pm

    We spend a lot of time at our cabin and get away from it all!

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  56. SweetPanda says

    08/04/2015 at 7:40 pm

    We walk to the park after dinner, having BBQs with family and go on road trips

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  57. J says

    08/04/2015 at 8:47 pm

    Picnics, camping trips in the backyard, water fights, etc..

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  58. Tina L. says

    08/04/2015 at 9:01 pm

    Weekend bbqs

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  59. Robyn Bellefleur says

    08/04/2015 at 9:38 pm

    We go for long walks with our kids and dogs.

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  60. Carol Denny says

    08/05/2015 at 5:15 am

    We spend time at the family cottage. Lots of board games and beach time.

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  61. Treen Goodwin says

    08/05/2015 at 6:35 am

    we connect while camping , we have family night in the camper and chat about the day play games and send quality time together 🙂 thanks for the chance 🙂

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  62. Moe Bwell says

    08/05/2015 at 7:03 am

    We play games, go to the beach, evening walks, bbq’s and just out or drives.

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  63. Marianne says

    08/05/2015 at 7:46 am

    We go for nightly swims in the pool, we play games (board and video), we watch family movies as well.

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  64. Sunshine G says

    08/05/2015 at 9:31 am

    We go to the park on weekends and play on the swings.

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  65. angela m says

    08/05/2015 at 1:01 pm

    We love to go camping together

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  66. Angela Mitchell says

    08/05/2015 at 3:21 pm

    We spend a lot of time camping, swimming, biking and going on family vacations.

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  67. TJ Turnbull says

    08/05/2015 at 5:58 pm

    going to the beach on the weekends are a great summer trip :D)

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  68. Tainan Lu says

    08/05/2015 at 6:23 pm

    BBQ
    we love food 🙂

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  69. andrea amy says

    08/05/2015 at 11:06 pm

    Hanging out with the kids, playing games, going to the park etc

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  70. Laurie P says

    08/06/2015 at 8:27 am

    Family bike rides are a regular for us here!

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  71. caryn s says

    08/06/2015 at 9:58 am

    We like to bike swim and picnic in the park as a family!

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  72. KC says

    08/06/2015 at 11:04 am

    I like going in walks and sharing dinner with my family, both at home and special nights out.

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  73. salexis says

    08/06/2015 at 3:58 pm

    connect with your family during the summer months by visiting my family cottage – a giant family reunion!

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  74. Victoria Ess says

    08/06/2015 at 5:55 pm

    We go on day trips.

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  75. Lesley E says

    08/06/2015 at 10:37 pm

    lots of playtime outside and having fun together

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  76. Betty S says

    08/07/2015 at 4:50 am

    we have family Bbq’s and campfires

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  77. Ginger Leah Gervais says

    08/07/2015 at 6:50 am

    Picnics in the park, go to the movies. Make forts and count stars… sparklers at night… and chalk on the pavement drawings during the day. Baking and colouring.

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  78. lori b says

    08/07/2015 at 8:18 am

    hiking and biking

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  79. Abby says

    08/07/2015 at 9:20 am

    We do weekly family board game nights! No phones allowed at the table.

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  80. Jennifer I says

    08/07/2015 at 10:59 am

    We like to go camping!

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  81. Melanie B says

    08/07/2015 at 11:06 am

    Biking, camping, movies

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  82. Erica Seaman says

    08/08/2015 at 9:08 am

    We go camping every chance we get 🙂

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  83. Lisa Neutel says

    08/08/2015 at 2:31 pm

    we spend time outdoors as a family..camping, hiking, playing sports ..but we love our game nights

    Reply
  84. Michelle Lafayette says

    08/08/2015 at 8:39 pm

    Spending time at the lake together.

    Reply
  85. Barb W says

    08/08/2015 at 8:54 pm

    Time at the lake!

    Reply

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