Crayola Color Alive is absolutely genius. Watching your kids’ creatures come alive is awesome, BUT you need this coloring book hack to make the magic last.
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How To Catch Your Kids Up On The Star Wars Saga Before Episode VII
Before Episode VII comes out, you’ll need to get your younger kids up to speed on the complete Star Wars Saga. LEGO Star Wars’ Droid Tales on Disney XD is exactly the way to get everyone back on the same page before Episode VII. I caught a sneak preview at the Lucasflm campus in San Francisco.
Zacharie And Charlie Set To Take A #JourneyToMars
NASA is planning a voyage to Mars and you can send your name to Mars as part of the journey. The Orion program starts with a test launch on December 4 and my boys’ names will be on board. Here’s how you can send your name to Mars on future missions.
Mall Replaces Playground Wth iPads And It’s All Your Fault
Guildford Town Centre in Surrey, BC has taken down their playground and put in iPads. Too many kids were getting hurt after being ignored. Now everyone loses.
The Single Greatest Parenting Tweet Of All Time
You don’t understand kids until you have them. The love, joy, stress, frustration. it’s incalcuable. But this parenting tweet gives the best insight into what it’s like.
“Are We There Yet?” Backseat Tech To Quiet The Kids For Summer Road Trips
The camping trip this weekend was just an hour long ride to the mountains, still, once we hit the highway “are we there yet? it’s taking for hours!” Here are some backseat tech ideas to quiet the kids for your long summer road trips. CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE STORY
Send Your Kids To Summer Camp At The Apple Store
Apple Camp is a 3 day free summer camp for kids at your local Apple Store. Kids will learn to harness their creativity and express it with computers.
Father’s Day Gift Idea: Weiser KEVO Is The One She Wants And He’ll Love
The best Father’s Day gift idea this year is the Weiser Kevo. It’s a geeky gadget that needs some installation from dad. Then it’s handy for the whole family
I Wish I Could Play Games On My Nest
I wish I could play games on my Nest. It’s a smart thermostat with dial and touch controls. It gamifies heating, and it’s online. There’s got to be apps for that – right?
VIDEO Tour of Vacant Star Wars Sets In Tunisia #MayThe4thBeWithYou
The original Star Wars sets in Tunisia have been rediscovered and are becoming a tourist attraction. On #StarWarsDay watch this video tour of the desert of Tunisia, or is that Tattooine?
Science Sundays With Dad’s Book Of Awesome Science Experiments
Mike Adamick’s latest book, Dad’s Book Of Awesome Science Experiments, will have you learning, getting messy, and having fun with your kids. It’s a great response to the eternal “I’m bored” whine you’ll get from your kids.
How To Photoshop Lightsabers Into Photos Of Your Kids
Here’s a tutorial to help you photoshop lightsabers into photos of your kids. First get them to pose as if they are holding them, and then follow this plan.
Apps For Kids #3: Kids Learning A New Language With Langmobile
If you’re looking for an app to help your kids learn a new language, Langmobile offers a great introduction to vocabulary through fun videos and songs.
Apps For Kids #1: Tiny Thief
Finding apps for kids is not an easy task. Some are great, some are okay, most are forgotten. Tiny Thief is a great game that everyone will enjoy playing.
The Potato Project: Kid’s Experiment Exposes Chemicals In Vegetables
What happens when you place your vegetables in water? Do they sprout vines? You’d think they would.. watch this Fourth Grader’s video to find out what she discovered.
Science Sunday #1: How To Build A Weather Station
The Young Scientists subscription box arrived under our tree at Christmas. This week we learned how to build a weather station.