It’s holiday time again. This means shopping for gifts within my budget that also fit the personalities of my family. My husband loves golfing while I adore tennis. My son likes drumming. My daughter prefers gymnastics. How does a family of four, with four dramatically different tastes, find common ground when it comes to engaging, family oriented activities? With Hasbro’s Elefun and Friends: a collection of four action games that combine giggles, laughter, a smattering of sports and a whole lot of wild animals. You think that sounds crazy? These crowd pleasers start at 14.99 – now that’s crazy!

Actually, the only thing truly crazy is to not take advantage of these family fun crowd pleasers this holiday season. With Hasbro’s Toy Shop) there’s still time to shop for economical, fun gifts! Say goodbye to solitary video games and shout hello to these “get off your booty” winners.

Up to four people can play at once, eliminating frustrating arguments over turn-taking. The rules are flexible, which means young minds don’t need to melt down over unnecessary restrictions. The only real rule is to have fun – and there are oodles of joy to be had!

• Munch the most marbles with your Hippo (Hungry Hungry Hippos)
• Catch colorful butterflies in nets (Elefun)
• Putt into a silly alligator’s mouth (Gator Golf) or
• Limbo like a rock star (GIRAFFALAFF Limbo)

I can’t say that games like Gator Golf are going to replace my spouse’s country club dreams, but it’s certainly less expensive. Besides, where else but in our living room will he find a silly giraffe, a nutty elephant and or a hippo (who I hear is very very hungry?) With Hasbro’s Elefun and Friends collection, all of us are sure to have a joyful holiday season. And the fact that we all agree on something? I’ll even throw in a Happy New Year!

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