Add These Winning Moves Games To Your Game Shelf

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My favorite type of games are those that make you think. Below are three different games from Winning Moves that will challenge your brain in different and fun ways.

Yahtzee Words

Yahtzee Words is a version of Yahtzee that uses letters and words instead of numbers. If you are a fan of Boggle and Scrabble like me, then Yahtzee Words will have a similar appeal. This game is designed for two or more players, ages 8+.

Game of States

As a kid, I had a jigsaw puzzle of the United States map that I did on repeat. The colorful gameboard in Game of States reminds me of that puzzle and brings back fond memories. Playing Game of States is a great way to learn about all fifty states, including capitals, and STEM facts. The business component is also an excellent way to teach kids about money math skills. Game of States is for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Scattergories Stackagories

Scattergories Stackagories is a fast-paced version of the classic Scattergories game. Players try to name things that belong in the category card that start with one of the nine letters on the table. When they say the word out loud, they put their color marker on top of the letter. If there is already a marker, they stack it on top. When the timer is up, points are awarded to the color that is on top according to how many markers are underneath.

All of the components for Scattergories Stackagories fit nicely into this compact box. This game is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Where To Purchase Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys, including Yahtzee Words, Game of States and Yahtzee Words, are available on their websiteAmazon and other retailers near you.

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Experience the Beauty of Sakura With Sakuraco

Disclosure: I received a sample box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The brief sakura (cherry blossom) season in Japan is a prime example of the concept of appreciating fleeting beauty. If cherry blossom trees bloomed year-round, they would not be nearly as cherished. Our family went to Washington D.C. a couple of years ago, and I remember being so excited that we caught some cherry blossom trees in the beginning of their bloom when I had thought we were going to be too early. They really are magnificent flowering trees, and I can see why cherry blossoms are cause for celebration each year.

Sakuraco is a subscription box that captures the beauty of sakura through Japanese snacks.

First, can we take a moment to appreciate how pretty this box is? Just looking at the outside of the box made me excited to see what was inside.

Look at all that pink! The variety of sakura goodness inside the March Sakuraco box is so much fun.

Each Sakuraco box comes with a booklet that explains what each snack is. The March edition also has beautiful photographs and descriptions of the different cherry blossom viewing locations throughout Japan. In addition, the booklet has short articles that tell the stories behind some of the artisan makers of the products that are included. The following are some of the highlights of the March Sakuraco box I received.

Sakura Candy

Look at the delightful detail of this Sakura candy. As the name implies, cherry blossom is a floral and fruity flavor that is not commonly found outside of Japan.

Anko Castella Cake

While this little cake is not sakura-flavored, the pink packaging makes it fit right in. I am a fan of red bean paste in Japanese sweets, so this was a treat!

A Lovely Assortment of Sakura Snacks

The Sakuraco box included this beautiful postcard, along with an assortment of these individually wrapped snacks. I have not tried all of them yet, but the ones that I have tasted have all been fresh and delightful.

Sakura Shiruko Biscuits

These biscuits have an interesting flavor profile. The booklet describes them as biscuit dough enriched with sakura powder and a touch of ume juice with a layer of sweet adzuki paste.

Neko Sakura Dish

I know that I overuse the word “cute” in describing products from Japan, but that is the word to describe this little dish. This bonus non-food item made the Sakuraco box feel uniquely special to me. According to the booklet, the design of this dish is a collaboration between Sakuraco, merry laugh and Bloom. I will continue to use this dish for years to come, and inspire me to recall the fleeting delights of sakura.

How To Subscribe to Sakuraco

Sakuraco offers one month, three month, six month and year-long subscriptions. A box from Sakuraco will be sure to bring joy and a taste of Japanese culture to the recipient’s doorstep!

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Give A Colorful Assortment of Ritter Sport Chocolate #RitterSportUSA #Tryazon

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Have you tried Ritter Sport chocolate? These premium chocolate bars frequently appear in our family’s Christmas stockings. I like how each individual square bar feels hefty in the hand. Plus, the flavor combinations (which are each assigned their own colorful packaging) are unique and tasty. I especially enjoy Milk Chocolate with Cornflakes and Milk Chocolate with Butter Biscuit & Cocoa Creme.

Ritter Sport has been around since 1912 and is based in Waldenbuch, Germany. I am not sure where the name “Ritter Sport” comes from, but it is memorable. One way in which Ritter Sport ensures the quality of their chocolate is that they started their own sustainable Cocoa Farm in Nicaragua, which is quite impressive!

These miniature size Ritter Sport chocolates are so cute and a nice size for a little snack break or post-meal treat. Which flavor is your favorite? Remember to look for Ritter Sport the next time you are in the chocolate aisle, especially during the holidays.

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Join the Journey To Bethlehem in Theaters Starting November 10th #JourneyToBethlehemMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

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Watching movies with my family is one of my favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit. Journey to Bethlehem is a new movie coming to theaters on November 10th. This movie musical delivers the true story of Christmas in a highly entertaining format.

Journey to Bethlehem is a faithful re-telling of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. This movie hits just the right notes of drama, joy, comedy and reverence. In addition, throughout the movie, the characters burst into catchy pop songs that captivate the heart.

I would imagine it was difficult to cast Mary and Joseph for this film. However, I think they found two excellent actors who are perfect for their roles. I was surprised to learn that Milo Manheim is the son of Camryn Manheim. I guess acting runs in the family.

The performance I was most looking forward to (aside from Antonio Banderas as King Herod), was that of Joel Smallbone, who plays King Herod’s son. Smallbone is one of the two brothers who make up the popular Christian group For King & Country. We had the pleasure of attending a For King & Country concert last year, and there was a definite theatrical element to their performance. Therefore, it was not surprising to see Smallbone’s solid delivery in his role as a conflicted son of the king. (Lecrae also does an amazing job as the angel Gabriel).

The three wisemen did a wonderful job of bringing some levity to the story. Even though the movie portrays them as “three wise guys”, it also shows what an important role they had in pointing the way to baby Jesus.

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Fun Travel Games: Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle

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I love a good word game. From Bananagrams to crossword puzzles to my beloved Speak & Spell (RIP), words games have always been at the top of my list. Today I am reviewing two classic word games from Winning Moves that also serve as excellent travel games: Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle. Both of these games have mass appeal and can easily be transported to your next holiday get together or vacation.

Scrabble To Go

Sometimes you need a game that you can set up, play a few rounds, and continue at a later time. Scrabble To Go answers that need with a smartly designed gameboard with snap-in letter tiles.

As you can see from the package, this game is designed for 2-4 players and is recommended for ages 8+.

This version of the game comes with mini “shelves” that have a flip top to keep the tiles in place.

These shelves then snap into place behind the gameboard.

The snap-in tiles fit snugly in the game board and will not slide out of place.

I really appreciate that all of the game parts fit into this nifty zippered carrying case. I wish more games were available in such a neat format.

Big Boggle

Big Boggle is another convenient word game to play when you don’t have a lot of time. After all, the included timer makes each round last only three minutes! (As an aside, isn’t an hourglass sand timer so quaint when everyone is accustomed to using the timer on their phone or smartwatch?)

The rules for Big Boggle are quite simple. It can be played with two or more people and is recommended for ages 8+.

Again, since everything is contained in the blue box, Big Boggle is an easy game for fun on the go.

Where To Buy Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle

Winning Moves games and toys, including Scrabble To Go and Big Boggle, are available on their websiteAmazon and other retailers near you.

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The Bible Comes to Life in Route 60: The Biblical Highway #Route60MIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

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Before watching Route 60: The Biblical Highway, I had never heard of this important highway that spans across Israel. Route 60, also known as the “Path of the Patriarchs,” is 146 miles. The road begins in Northern Israel in Nazareth and ends in Beersheba. David Friedman and Mike Pompeo do an excellent job of narrating this film. They provide the historical context of how this road played a significant part in the stories of both the Old and New Testaments. It is neat to see the actual physical setting of many stories from the Bible.

As Friedman and Pompeo walk along parts of Route 60, there is a striking juxtaposition between some of the seemingly unchanged landscapes and the more modern cityscapes. It is difficult to imagine Abraham, Jacob, King David and Jesus walking along the same dirt road that is now a highway populated with cars. Route 60 provides an intriguing look into how this road connects ancient Israel with modern Israel, Jews and Christians with Muslims, and Israelis with Palestinians. I think history buffs would be especially interested in this film.

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The Hill Movie Is Truly Inspirational #TheHillMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

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I am a fan of movies based on true stories. If it has a sports theme, even better! The Hill is an inspirational baseball movie based on a true story that will be released in theaters starting August 25th. I had the opportunity to watch a sneak preview, and this movie inspires viewers to follow their dreams while pulling at their heartstrings.

The Hill is based on the incredible true story of a boy named Rickey Hill who had a dream of being a professional baseball player. Rickey held onto his dream despite having to wear braces on his legs due to a degenerative spinal disease. Another even greater obstacle in Rickey’s way was a strict and stubborn pastor-father, played by Dennis Quaid. Ricky’s father refused to support his son’s dream in an effort to protect him and because he thought his own plans for his son to follow in his pastoral footsteps were the best.

The child actors in this film were phenomenal, and I was immediately pulled into the characters’ lives.

It has been a while since I have seen Dennis Quaid in a movie, but he does an excellent job of playing a conflicted father.

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Watch True Heroes in The Hiding Place Film August 3 & 5

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Have you heard the incredible true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family hiding hundreds of Jewish refugees during World War II? The Hiding Place film, only in theaters for a special release on August 3 & 5, is a faithful retelling of how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

We have a copy of The Hiding Place in our home library, so I was especially excited to learn more about this theatrical release!

The Hiding Place is an inspiring family movie because it shows how faith, hope and love can triumph over evil. The Ten Boom family’s willingness to risk it all makes you question how strong your own beliefs are and whether you would be willing to put those beliefs into action if it meant risking your life.


The Hiding Place film is a cinematic presentation of a stage performance adapted by A. S. Peterson, and directed by Matt Logan. The art and stage direction is impressive. Watching this film feels like you have a prime seat for a live performance.

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Real Fruit Snacks: The Froot Thief

One of the most exciting new products I discovered at this year’s Expo West was The Froot Thief Real Fruit Whips. As long-time readers know, I am continuously on the hunt for allergen-friendly snacks that contain natural ingredients. The Froot Thief checks off all of my boxes, and I cannot recommend them enough!

The tagline on The Froot Thief packaging is “No added nasties!” and they mean it. The Froot Thief Real Fruit Whips are vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO. They are free of all the major allergens and contain no added sugar.

The Froot Thief is a snack that you can feel good about packing in your kids’ lunch; each serving contains one cup of fresh fruit!

The individually wrapped packets make these snacks perfect for packing on-the-go. My kids (and my husband and I) all loved the fruity flavor and chewy consistency. It is similar to a fruit snack, but in the shape of spaghetti, if that makes sense.

Where To Purchase The Froot Thief Real Fruit Whips

Currently, The Froot Thief Real Fruit Whips are available for purchase online. I will definitely be on the lookout for them at Costco, where they are coming soon.

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Summertime Fun: Monopoly Scrabble & Risk 1980s Edition

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It has been a busy first month of summer vacation for our family so far. Although it seems like we are still running around from activity to activity, I am trying to enjoy the sweet pockets of free time that summer offers us. Winning Moves continues to offer games and toys that will make those moments memorable.

Monopoly Scrabble

Monopoly and Scrabble have to be two of the most classic board games around. This new version combines Monopoly and Scrabble and I am here for it! Players move around the Monopoly-style board by earning points through the building of words Scrabble-style. Since most people are already familiar with how to play Monopoly and Scrabble, this is an easy game to pick up. Monopoly Scrabble is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+.

Risk The 1980s Edition

My husband has fond memories of trying to play Risk with his older brother in the 1980’s. It’s fascinating to think about how much has changed since then, even though it does not seem that long ago. Risk The 1980’s Edition will either reignite old memories for those who identify with Gen X (and before) or create new ones with the younger generations. The object remains the same: acquire the most armies and conquer the most territories. Recommended for 2-6 players, ages 8+.

Where To Buy Monopoly Scrabble and Risk The 1980s Edition

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