Tag: children
Total Plug Safety: Keeps Geeks and Children Safe
This little invention makes me giggle because I think it's perfect for geeks and the children of geeks. If you are like me, you know what it's like to be so focused on a project (usually a DIY creation that requires electricity) that you pull out a plug and accidentally touch the metal pins too qui ...
How To: Create a Flip Book
Most of you for sure have seen cartoon animations, the ones shown now are very different from when we were younger. The majority are now in 3D, and they are spectacular. Most of my friends from college went to work for animation companies, and they deal with cell animation. This is a very tedious ...
How To: Draw Your Own Race Track
Customization is great. It allows us the opportunity to make something unique and individual. Everyone can create his or her own. I believe the best part of customization is the option to be creative. I remember when I was a kid, my favorite thing was to play with my paper dolls. When I got tir ...
You’ve Never Seen Eyes Like This Before!
They say that children view the world differently than adults. I agree that this is true. My 9-year-old son constantly amazes me with the way he views the earth, our lives and even his own mind.
He asked me the other day which color in my eyes was my favorite. I simply said, "Henry, I have bro ...
Star Wars Shoes: Walk Like A True Trooper!
There is no end to the exceptionally cool Star Wars mania that is going on in the world. No wonder Mr. Lucas is on his toes trying to get payment for everything people shovel out and market with his brand. I am sure he has a truck load of cash delivered to his account daily with all these products ...
These Animals Stay Cool In The Summer Heat!
I've spent the past week in South Carolina spending time with my mother and grandmother. South Carolina has some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. The azaleas and other flowers that are blooming right now are spectacular!
However, it is very hot and humid. It is so hot and humid th ...
The World’s Largest Crayola Crayon!
According to CNET, aside from Lego bricks, Crayola crayons may be the most common plaything on planet Earth. Did you know that 3 billion Crayola crayons are made each year?
Daniel Terdiman, a reporter for CNET, recently traveled to the Crayola visitor's center in Pennsylvania to check it all out ...
New Challenge – Solve Your Rubik’s Cube Blindfolded
A few weeks ago we featured an article about a Rubik's cube for the visually impaired. I've always loved the Rubik's cube and it was fun to read about that. You can check it out here: Colored Rubik’s Cube For The Blind Ironically, to me, that Rubik's cube is much more visually appealing than the ...
A Tribute To All The Moms On Twitter
I’m watching some pretty major things change in my house, and since I share my life with you, I was inspired to write this article and dedicate it to all the moms on Twitter.
My son, @toad_mario, recently turned nine years old. We’ve always been the dynamic duo and done everything together. We ...
The Best Etch A Sketch Artwork in the World
Do you remember playing with an Etch A Sketch? I loved my Etch A Sketch when I was little. I played with it every day for years. Recently, I even considered buying myself another one, just for the fun of it. It’s one of those classic toys that never goes out of style.
Several months ago, my f ...
The Most Dangerous Way To Get To School
Every once in a while it’s nice to see something that puts into perspective how wonderful our lives truly are. Those things that make us stop for a moment and give thanks are like little treasures of gold in our day.
Watching this video below will do just that. This will make your Grandfather’s ...
5 Wild Things about a Classic Childrens Story
The children's classic storybook Where the Wild Things Are is being released in theatres soon. What a timeless story of a boy who finds an imaginary world in his bedroom after being sent there without dinner. The story was one of my favorites growing up (probably because I had a vivid imagination an ...
iPod Touch for Kids?
Yesterday someone tweeted my eight year old son and asked his opinion of the iPod Touch. This person was considering buying an iPod for her three year old, and she wanted Henry’s opinion from a child’s perspective. As I watched him tweet his review, I asked myself, “How young is too young fo ...
Eco Designer Furniture
Designers of Merci design of Latvia has developed a line of Tamago furniture series for 2009.Â
Tamago is the Japanese for egg. Tamago is a new line of 100% recyclable children’s play furniture. Tamago’s innovative design provides young minds with an environment conducive to learning and s ...