Introduction: What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a game that is played on a court with two players on either side who use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball back and forth. It was invented in 1965 by Joel W. Smith who, after playing badminton, wanted to invent a game that could be played year-round and indoors. The name “Pickleball” comes from the game being “played with the same intensity as the national pastime of pickleball.” The game is played with either a paddle in each hand or one paddle in the left hand and a ball in the right. The object of the game is to hit your opponent’s…

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Amazon Studios & Sony Pictures Animation. My family and I had the chance to check out Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania and we absolutely loved it! Be on the lookout as this family fun movie is premiering on Prime Video January 14th and I am confident that your family will enjoy this amazing movie as much as mine did. We have been fans of these wonderful animated movies for quite some time so I jumped at the chance to check out this amazing movie as I knew that my family would go wild for it. It is the perfect…

I am so excited to share this super fun PAW Patrol: Moto Pups DVD available June 1st! PAW Patrol is a big deal in our home because my niece Scarlet just loves them! I am extra excited to share the super fun PAW Patrol themed mailer we received as well as it totally made Scarlet’s day, week, month and well, you get the point. Below I will share pictures of her unboxing all of the goodies she got in the special themed mailer she received plus a synopsis of the newest PAW Patrol movie out on DVD that the kiddos are going to love…. PAW Patrol: Moto Pups! Let’s start with…

I am not sure about you but one of my absolute favorite things to do with my family is a wonderful family movie night. I am always on the lookout for a good movie that the whole gang can enjoy and the THE WAR WITH GRANDPA did not disappoint. It is now available to own for the first time on Digital on December 15, 2020 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on December 22, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This wonderful film is based on Robert Kinnel Smith’s multi-award winning beloved children’s book of the same name. The film follows a series of escalating shenanigans that ensue when a grandfather…

Spending time with the family can be the highlight of any parent’s week, but it can sometimes be difficult to keep the kids engaged and motivated. Tabletop games are a fantastic way of helping to keep kids entertained while being able to spend some quality family time together, but not all of them are equal. Here are the very best.  Exploding Kittens This is a family-friendly version of Cards Against Humanity mixed with Uno and is suitable for 2-5 players and ages 7 and up. It is a strategic game (which holds benefits for kids) that involves luck, comparing itself to Russian roulette. If you draw a card with an exploding kitten,…

With everyone home and on the hunt for things to do… I have been keeping my kids entertained and busy by getting them involved in everyday chores such as cooking, cleaning and doing laundry. They seem most excited about cooking which is why I have had my kids in the kitchen with me when I am baking and/or cooking delicious meals so that I can share all that I have learned over the years. Seriously… I have loved to cook since I was about 11 years old…. maybe even younger. My mom was a single mom and would work until 5 or 6 so after school I would come home…

Deliciously Savvy received product and/or compensation irnexchnage for an honest and unbiased review and all opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy! With the kids home from school, you may be looking for free resources that will keep the kiddos occupied all while allowing them to play while learning which is why I am excited to share an online platform from Calculators.org that I found that is loaded with lots of fun and free to play Online Math Games. What I love the most about the Free Math Games available at Calculators.org is that all of their games are available via a free online arcade that…

 One way to get yourself in the mood for the holidays is to decorate your home. Your house is where you spend a lot of time and will be snuggling up after a long day at work. Think outside of the box this year, and focus on the details to bring it all together. Doing it yourself isn’t always easy, but it’s a rewarding experience in the end. Head out to the local thrift shops to find a few items that are attractive, but don’t cost a lot. Pull out what you already own and determine if you have a spot for it in your home this year. See home…

The warmth and light of a summer evening can turn almost any garden into a great party venue. Family and friends of all ages can come together in a familiar place to relax, reconnect, dance to music (that you all want to listen to!), play games and indulge in tasty food and drink. Garden parties are best when they’re informal, so there’s no need to worry about standing on ceremony or spending a fortune, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it something special. Here are some tips and ideas to help you plan and host an outdoor garden party with no stress and plenty of satisfied guests. 1. Keep…

A family trip to an amusement park, zoo, or any other major attraction can end up costing hundreds of dollars by the time you’ve paid for the traveling, entrance fees, food and drink, gifts, and additional charges for extra activities. A few days out through the year could turn into thousands of dollars altogether, which for many families is a lot of cash that could have been better spent on other things; and in some cases, it’s simply unaffordable. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on the expense of a family day out, there are plenty of other ways to have a great time without making too much…

As anyone with children will know, being a parent is a full-time job. If you have a real full-time job to attend on top of your responsibilities as a parent, you will know only too well the pressures it can bring. Feeling stretched for time in your daily life is something that affects many parents and families across the globe – but it isn’t always a lack of time that is the main issue. Many people also struggle to make their family finances stretch to make ends meet on the essentials, never mind to do fun activities together. Children have very short attention spans and can often become irritable or…