I love showing our girls things we did when growing up, even though Steve and I will have very different upbringings than our girls. It takes us back to our younger years, and let’s us be kids again. No matter what, board games and the old school Operation are no doubt going to stand the test of time.
**Little disclaimer – Hasbro gifted us these games to try out, but all the opinions are my own, and the content is all my own.**
Monopoly and Operation may have gotten some new characters and new rules, but the concepts are still the same.
Family Game Night with 4 Legged Friends
Usually, game nights are just the 4 of us, but now that we have Louie, our French Bulldog puppy, we are trying to include him and Champ as much as possible in activities. Because he’s still small, it’s really easy to put him at the table and try to have him in the game with us.
Champ loves to sit right around the table, mostly because he thinks (and often does) he’s going to get a snack.
The only he got on this night was a few extra lovins from the girls, Steve, and me, which I think he also enjoyed.
OPERATION PET SCAN was a big hit in the house with everyone because it looks so easy, but actually takes a lot of concentration! There were several times during the course of the game the buzzer went off and each person asked if they could have another try or “just one more time please!”
It’s safe to say, this one will be a staple in our house for a long time!
For family game night, lately we’ve been playing at least one, sometimes two games because we have nothing but time.
Our second game was Monopoly Crazy for Cats and I’m not gonna lie, I do love how it’s not about the money and all the rules like the original game was. It seemed simpler and easier to grasp when trying to explain it to our girls.
It has cats for the currency, there are only 4 players maximum, and a few properties you can buy. Of course, the board still has a Go To Jail space as well as Go.
We didn’t get to finish the game out, but plan to play it until we have a clear winner, which I’m sure will be Steve or we will play until he wins. <—- Anyone else have a super competitive husband and one who never wants to lose?
Since spending more time at home and watching all of the shows on Netflix, we have turned to board games to help give our girls a sense of what we did growing up, but also to take away more screen time, and these games from Hasbro, which will also make perfect gifts, parents can purchase these games from Walmart.com with these links: https://bit.ly/33VOnlA | https://bit.ly/39TlJp2
*This post is #sponsoredcontent by Hasbro but the opinions, content, and photos are my own.*
Having a 5 year old in the house means we have a plethora of unicorns and babies, but none quite like these cute new toys we got from Hasbro at Walmart.
They are the cutest looking unicorn themed things ever!
Hasbro Unicorn Toys from Walmart to Complete your List!
I know this year has been hard on everyone, but maybe not more than on our kiddos because they can’t really comprehend what is going on. These cute little unicorn toys have been a bright light in this otherwise gloomy time for my 5 year old.
Finlee has been walking her cute little unicorn FurReal Walkalots every morning, with her Baby Alive doll and Louie, her French Bulldog puppy.
I think Louie wishes he could hook into one of the spots for other FurReal toy pets and walk next to his new unicorn friend!
This sweet Baby Alive doll has a cute little unicorn outfit is removable and she comes with a diaper and a baby bottle.
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I love how quickly these two little unicorn themed toys made Finlee’s day and her whole year better. These cute toys are sure to make any kids day and year better, and you can knock out your shopping list by adding these and heading to Walmart to shop!
Walmart has a whole collection of Unicorn toys by Hasbro. These make great gifts for kids on your holiday shopping lists! Walmart is my one-stop-shop for all gifts this year!
How cute are these toys though?
Parents use these links to see these products at Walmart! https://bit.ly/3guxsM6 l bit.ly/3oMp8dB
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to tour the brand new restaurant for the private community, Desert Highlands, which was specifically made for the members of the community. Jack’s Gastropub is modeled after the famous golf legend and course architect, which is exclusive to the members of the community. When visiting Desert Highlands, I had no idea it even existed in the desert. Even though I have driven by it many times on the way to my family’s home.
Please enjoy the photographs I grabbed and if you are thinking of moving to the desert, the community has several amenities and appeals to a more mature demographic – one that is potentially moving from California or other locations to the desert. It appeals to someone wanting the ability to access the city yet have all the amenities of land, golfing, a private community, and a restaurant/bar usable only by you and community members. I have left the link below for you to check.
Desert Highlands Introduces Jack’s Gastropub
The remodel started in 2018 which was originally part of the library. And they modeled it around Jack’s first course in the desert, which is also on the property. Phx Architecture designed the entire project and removed a patio that blocked all of the amazing light which you now see over the open circle bar in the center which seats up to 22 people. The food featured is small plates and some of Jack’s personal food favorites. And his signature on many things.
My personal opinion of the community is a great one! If I was looking for a community to move further from where we live now, and a golf course in my back yard, this is the one I would choose. Maybe someday when the girls are older we can look into something here. For now, we will stay where we are. But look forward to meeting some community members to visit Jack’s Gastropub again! The ahi cones are a MUST try! And the cocktail menu is pretty robust as well!
Dynamic Clubhouse Amenity Completes $2 Million Project that Included Kitchen Renovation
Desert Highlands – the acclaimed luxury golf club and community in the stunning Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale – unveils Jack’s, a lively gastropub inside the clubhouse named after golf legend and course architect Jack Nicklaus, to its members.
Led by award-winning architect Erik B. Peterson of PHX Architecture, Jack’s is a high-energy gathering space that diversifies Desert Highlands’ dining options. A large custom communal table commands the room and provides a custom bar experience for up to 22. Jack’s also features high tops, flat-screen televisions and images that pay homage to the influence that Nicklaus and other golf legends have made.
The design also incorporates a piano bar and upgraded lounge area, which provides members a relaxed atmosphere to mingle and entertain. Additionally, the eatery’s entrance offers a “walk through memory lane” feel, featuring images and classic golf memorabilia. The overall aesthetic is a modernized take on a historical clubhouse. And Jack’s incorporates an entire interiors refresh designed by Sam and Mike Hatch of the Hatch Design Group.
Construction of the gastropub, along with a renovation of the Desert Highlands kitchen was part of a $2 million project that began in June.
The kitchen renovation, which finished a month ago, includes the creation of an efficient layout that allows the club’s culinary team to be more imaginative. An additional 16 feet of space allows Executive Chef Todd Allison to oversee the entire operation and create direct service lines for both the gastropub and the club’s intimate Ventana Room. Additional enhancements include improved acoustics, which provides a more positive overall dining experience.
“We are excited to showcase Jack’s to our members and provide them an engaging and festive dining experience,” says General Manager / COO Monty Becton. “Our culinary team constantly evaluates the immediate and long-term needs of our membership and wants to create a completely seamless and first-class dining experience for our members. The gastropub, along with the kitchen renovation and other enhancements, allows us to accomplish this and remain a standard bearer for upscale private communities.”
Desert Highlands’ energetic lifestyle consistently draws discerning families and active Boomers in equal measure – golfers, tennis enthusiasts, pet lovers, and health and wellness enthusiasts.
A full social calendar allows residents to fully enjoy this peaceful community.
Stretching to over 7,100 yards, the Desert Highlands golf course recently re-opened after a $7 million renovation project that included refurbishing every bunker, restoring the 13th hole to its original design, installing a new irrigation system and updating cart paths. The splendid golf course offers a challenging, but fair test, and striking views of Pinnacle Peak and the lights of the Valley spread across the horizon in the distance below. Desert Highlands was Nicklaus’ first design in Arizona, and immediately set the bar for desert golf experiences, not only in Scottsdale but statewide and nationwide.
Just as impressive is Desert Highlands’ Racquet Club, which sports 13 tennis courts featuring all three Grand Slam surfaces – grass, clay and hard. Noted ATP player Nick Kyrgios considers Desert Highlands’ grass courts “better than Wimby [Wimbledon].” The Racquet Club also added two regulation-size pickleball courts earlier this year.
In addition, Desert Highlands boasts a 7,700-square-foot Wellness Center, an 18-hole professionally designed putting course and a spacious dog park.
Inside, the club provides residents peace of mind with a state-of-the-art security system, professionally trained security personnel, visitor control and access, and other protection amenities. Among the acclaimed residential services that truly pamper residents and meet their specific needs – shipping and transportation assistance, pool and spa maintenance, auto detailing and other customized services.
Scottsdale’s premier private community and club, Desert Highlands melds Sonoran Desert luxury with world-class golf, tennis, dining and residential services. Located just 30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Desert Highlands is easily accessible for second and vacation home owners. It is only minutes away from famed Old Town Scottsdale and its myriad shops, restaurants and art galleries. Homes (all resale) range from $1 million to over $6 million, and feature architecturally adapted styles and systems for life in America’s most vibrant desert. A residential remodel program offers investors the opportunity to have the membership fee waived during the period in which they are restoring / upgrading their investment property. The club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is considered one of the best layouts in Arizona, and hosted the first two Skins Games back in 1983-84.
community, Desert Highlands, which was specifically made for the members of the community. Jack’s Gastropub is modeled after the famous golf legend and course architect, which is exclusive to the members of the community. When visiting Desert Highlands, I had no idea it even existed in the desert. Even though I have driven by it many times on the way to my family’s home.
The remodel started in 2018 which was originally part of the library. And they modeled it around Jack’s first course in the desert, which is also on the property. 
Construction of the gastropub, along with a renovation of the Desert Highlands kitchen was part of a $2 million project that began in June.
restoring the 13th hole to its original design, installing a new irrigation system and updating cart paths. The splendid golf course offers a challenging, but fair test, and striking views of Pinnacle Peak and the lights of the Valley spread across the horizon in the distance below. Desert Highlands was Nicklaus’ first design in Arizona, and immediately set the bar for desert golf experiences, not only in Scottsdale but statewide and nationwide.
In addition, Desert Highlands boasts a 7,700-square-foot Wellness Center, an 18-hole professionally designed putting course and a spacious dog park.
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