Times of the Islands

WHAT’S IN STORE What’s Hot in Southwest Florida

- BY GINA BIRCH

PARADIGM TRENDS TIC-TAC-TOE These nostalgic games come without the flimsy cardboard boxes and cheap plastic pieces of traditiona­l board games. Tic-tac-toe, backgammon, chess, mahjong and more are made from wood and marble with sleek lines and high-end accents, for equal parts entertaini­ng and elegance. $99.99, wayfair.com

CHEF MEAL KIT Dine around the country without leaving your home. Taking the guesswork out of gourmet cooking, Chef Meal Kits come from more than 50 renowned restaurant­s and chefs. The easy-to-follow directions allow the entire family to join in the cooking. $22.50/each for fourmonth explore continent kit, chefmealki­ts.com

KURIO WATCH GLOW The ultimate smartwatch for kids, this one is preloaded with more than 20 apps and games. It has basics such as a calculator and music, along with secret watch-to-watch light messages, filters for selfies and lights that flash to the beat of your movements. Kurio Watch Glow comes in blue and pink. $49.99, Walmart

FLORIDA COOKS Gooseberry Patch is known for its country cookbooks. This one focuses on Florida, featuring 147 easy-to-make dishes, including family meals, entrées, entertaini­ng, desserts and more. What makes this book different are the time-saving tips and bits of Florida trivia on every page. $13.95, gooseberry­patch.com

CHECKERBOA­RD RUG Grownups and kids alike have fun with this checkerboa­rd rug from the Ethan Allen Disney collection. The die-cut felt Mickey-shaped checkers add not only a shot of color but also a dose of fun. Let the games begin! $300, ethanallen.com

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