I tend to like most American traditions and pastimes but there are two that I must confess to truly disliking. And when I say “dislike” I really mean “detest.” There’s no way you will get me to do them no matter how hard you plead.

1) Celebrating Halloween (Hated this even since I was a child.)

2) Bowling. (It’s disgusting. Don’t even get me started on the whole “renting shoes” subject.)

But when I saw these adorable bowling games I thought I could make a small exception to the second item on the list. As the weather gets colder, what could be sillier (in a good way) than indoor bowling for kids at a party or just for fun?!

The first is technically an outdoor bowling game but I bet with caution and a lot of space, you could play it indoors. (I mean, Gnome Bowling. C’mon now — this is good stuff!) One is a classic set and one is super-plush — perfect for wee ones.