Category Archives: Kids

Landmark Solution for Clean Energy

Posted on June 5, 2015 by entwife

So I don’t shock any new readers out there I have to start by saying that I’m a complete science fiction and fantasy nerd. I know it’s surprising but it’s true and I have people willing to back me up … Continue reading →

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Hark the Herald Angel

Posted on December 25, 2014 by entwife

Every Christmas Eve when I was little the kids in my family put on a pageant of the Christmas story from the book of James. Now, since there were only two of us this was a bit of a challenge. … Continue reading →

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Zucchinigate

Posted on August 18, 2014 by entwife

You must understand it was a time of War. A time when lines were drawn. A time when family allegiances were questioned. The first battle rang out in spring in a seemingly innocent nursery while purchasing plants for the new … Continue reading →

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Science in the Kitchen

Posted on August 4, 2014 by entwife

Keeping the kids inventively occupied can be a challenge. But what if you could teach kids science while they think they are playing with their food? For example what happens when you put Lemonheads or sour Skittles in water with … Continue reading →

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To Gimme or Not to Gimme

Posted on December 10, 2013 by entwife

I love this time of year. The snow is new and not yet annoying, although right now I would be delighted if the temperature would bump up ten degrees or so. I love Christmas music. We won’t even get into … Continue reading →

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Eggsperiments

Posted on March 29, 2013 by entwife

With Easter coming up a friend who knows I like odd ways of doing things sent me an unusual method of dying eggs. Only three things needed; eggs, food coloring and shaving cream. Yup, shaving cream. The instructions said that … Continue reading →

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Childhood Belief

Posted on October 4, 2012 by entwife

The faith of a child is an amazing thing. One that I find marvelous and irreplaceable. The idea that some stranger will come each year and fulfill their toy wishes is completely logical. The T Rex rampaging through the backyard … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by entwife

I love Halloween. It’s a complete kid holiday – dressing up in public, pretending, and getting treats. All no only allowed, but mandatory. As a kid I loved dressing up, running around after dark with friends (normally forbidden), and wondering … Continue reading →

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