In honor of April’s appointment as National Humor Month, today’s topic is clean, funny jokes. National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by author Larry Wilde, who chose April because of its frequently bleak weather, the fact that it begins …[Continue]
Internet Magic
Do you believe in magic? These magic tricks, created by webmasters and performed over the Internet, are a unique breed of magic, designed for an online audience. Abracadabra! Enjoy….[Continue]
How To Cook
One of the keys to healthy eating is cooking at home. With cooking skills, we are less dependent on processed foods, and able to include more fresh ingredients in our diet. Today’s lessons should appeal to both experienced cooks bringing …[Continue]
Kites
Kites date back 3000 years, when the Chinese made them from bamboo and silk. Over the centuries kites have been used in religious ceremonies, scientific experiments, military maneuvers and, of course, for fun. In honor of April’s status as National …[Continue]
Winter Olympics 2010
The first Winter Olympic Games took place in Chamonix, France in 1924 with sixteen nations participating in thirteen events in five sports. This year in Vancouver, Canada (from February 12 to February 28, 2010) there will be athletes from eighty-two …[Continue]
Bird Feeding
Because the cold winter months are the hardest for wild birds, February and March have been named National Bird Feeding Months by the National Bird-Feeding Society. You can help your local bird population by providing supplemental food, water and shelter, …[Continue]
Probability Games
Dice games, coin tossing, and spinners can easily be played online as well as off. Today’s collection of probability games includes both kinds of activities, but with an emphasis on virtual online games….[Continue]
Magic Tricks
Abracadabra! Looking to impress your friends with a few magic tricks? Using video and illustrated step-by-step instructions, this week’s selections have magic tricks for all levels of experience. Some are geared strictly for kids, using only common household items such …[Continue]
Phonics Games
Phonics is a widely used method of teaching children to read. It is based on connecting the sounds of spoken English with the letters that represent those sounds. Today’s crop of websites stand at the intersection of education and recreation, …[Continue]
Vegetable Gardening
Author Orsen Scott Card once said “Unemployment is capitalism’s way of getting you to plant a garden.” And while I hope that is not your reason for planting a vegetable garden this spring, this topic seemed appropriate for both Gardening …[Continue]