Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean gift-giving is finished. The birthday party scene is in full swing, and both my girls are receiving more invites than I can keep track of. While I’ve always love kids’ birthdays, I’m admittedly finding it more challenging to buy for the older crowds. (I used to struggle with what to buy for high school age and up, but these days, even gifts for tweens leave me scratching my head.) Because we’re a big fan of gifts that get the kids away from screens and back into the land of the living, I’m often on the lookout for cool gifts that involve real human interaction, be it crafts or games. And because my 9-year-old appears to be on the cusp of playing with toys that are hands-on vs. wanting to sit on a computer all afternoon, I tend to zero in on classic game play–and if it involves friends, then so much the better. We recently learned of a new company that relates to just that. Sugar Lulu caters to the tween population with products that keep them entertained and occupied. We love their line of portable games whose packaging alone was enough to catch our eyes. Cleverly disguised as tin-case carryalls, they are ideal for sleepover or for toting along to a friend’s house for the afternoon. Open up these nifty little purses, and you’ll be treated to one of four games: This or That (50 cards that help you figure out just how well you know your BFFs), M.A.S.H. (to help you determine your destiny), Truth or Dare (an updated version of a classic game) and Fortune Teller (finally, an excuse to ask your bud those all-important questions). Our prediction? Hours of fun for your kid and her besties.
In a Nutshell: Girls can get their game on with this line of portable play kits designed for today’s tweens.
