Best of September 2023

Sleeping, Playing, and Packing

September brought no surprises with the most popular posts at Practically Apparent. Readers familiar with our site will recognize posts that reappear almost every month topping this list of most often read posts. Find out for yourself why everyone loves these selections.

Hemnes Daybed: This post continues to earn high marks from readers. People love this versatile piece of furniture from IKEA. It works as a single bed stuffed with storage, a king-sized bed for hosting guests or sleepovers, or a daybed for extra seating. The three storage drawers provide plenty of room for clothing, linens, toys, and more. No matter how you end up using it, this piece of furniture packs a lot of useful punch.

Clue Junior: This spin on the classic mystery games put kids in the action. Even the youngest players can join in the fun, since it requires zero literacy skills. Better yet, kids don’t have to fight over who gets what color pawn, since each player can move any of them on any turn. Be the first to use the pictorial clue sheets to solve who ate the cake, with what drink, and at which time.

Four Games in One Box: This box (sadly no longer available new from Ravensburger) offers four games perfect for first time players. Each board game helps build crucial pre-literacy skills, such as identifying colors and counting. Two reversible boards offer varying levels of complexity aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, with flowers, dogs, and more populating the included tile pieces.

Packing Spare Clothes: And to liven up the repeated contenders a bit, we decided to include the fourth place post. Only a few spots behind popular number three, this post contains some helpful hints about parenting infants to preschoolers. Make sure you have everything you need on hand when you leave the house – without carrying a bulky bag or spending more money. Read on to find out how.