Flying by the Seat of Your Pants

Have you been "Green with Envy" lately?  Or perhaps, you're a "Goody Two-Shoes"?

Stop to think about some of the phrases we use every day...do we really know who or where they all started?  Sure they sound cool at the time, but all these one-liners have an origin.

Flying by the Seat of Your Pants Surprising Origins of Everyday Expressions by Harry Oliver is an entire book based on the "history" of our still popular sayings.

This book is broken up into categories and covers all those well-used sayings;

~  Food and Drink
~  Names
~  Military
~  Nautical Themes
~  Animal Magic
~  Ancient Times
~  Sports and Games
~  Places
~  Sartorial Matters
~  Law and (Dis)Order
~  False Friends
~  Lost in Translation
~  Arts and Entertainment
~  Religion
~  At Work
~  And Finally

Flying by the Seat of Your Pants would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for all those trivia buffs on your Holiday shopping list.  This book isn't only fascinating, it's fun.  I find myself pausing now after I use on of these famous phrases saying..."Oh yeah, that's where that comes from."

Check it out at; Penguin Publisher at; http://www.penguin.com/

What's Happening at the Cafe? - History

History is fun, isn't it? I just love learning about what helped shape our countries.

If dad is a history buff, then grab the kids and take a walk over to Imagination-Cafe to the History section (under Weekly Specials). Here you'll find a brand new article entitled;
WHY WAS THE UNITED STATES NICKNAMED UNCLE SAM?
by Annie Laura Smith.

This fascinating article is fun and eductional.

Did you know... On March 13, 1852, the Uncle Sam cartoon portrait made it's debut in the New York Lantern comic weekly?

Check out this and other history facts and articles at;
http://imagination-cafe.com/weekly/history.asp

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American Hereos - Learning Lyrics

With catchy, up-tempo beats and learning-lyrics, American Heroes #3 by Jonathan Sprout is a must have for any family.

This CD makes learning American History fun, plus how many history lessons can you dance to? I found myself bopping to the beat and the chorus lyrics sticking with me long after the music stopped – my favourite is Peanut Man it’s silly, fun, and true!

I had a blast reviewing this CD and you’re kids are sure to love it too. Jonathan Sprout and his crew of talented muscians and singers brings history to life in a whole new way.

Here’s what you have to look forward to on American Heroes #3;

Chocolate King – Milton Hershey
Come Back Home – John Muir
Doctor – Elizabeth Blackwell
He Will Not Give Up – Jonas Salk
The Least I Could Do – Jane Addams
Peanut Man – George Washington Carver
Can’t Stop Running – Wilma Rudolph
What He Wrote – Thomas Jefferson
Pocahontas
Si Se Puede! – Cesar Chavez
Good For Me – “Heroes”
Compassion - Instrumental

In addition to great educational songs, this CD also comes with the lyrics and a quote from each person of history the song is written about. This is a wonderful learning tool for any age of child – start them young. They’ll love the rockin’ tunes and be learning all at the same time. And unlike other kids’s CD’s this one won’t drive you crazy.

Check out Jonathan Sprouts web site at: http://www.jonsprout.com/

In honour of Teacher Appreciation Week, I’m giving away two (2) copies of American Hereos #3. All you have to do is leave a comment in this blog spot and I’ll draw for the CD’s at the end of the week. Good Luck!

Feed Your Mind at Imagination-Cafe

Come rediscover the fantastic fun over at Imagination-Cafe;

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It's open 24 hours a day and is filled with all kinds of wonderful things for your child to do. From learning about strange (and not so strange) critters in the Doggy Bag, playing a game in the Game Room or taking a Quiz, this online magazine is sure to be a hit.

In addition, your kids can even help themselves to a Weekly Special where Sports, Science, History and Health are all on the menu.

Looking for the inside scoop on books, music and more? Then the Tip Jar is the place to be.

If creativity is your child's passion then pop on over to the Creative Contests page. Here your kids can write their very own story and submit it to be judged by other kids, plus they can read and judge the other entries.

What's Cooking? Find out on our menu full of kid-friendly recipes. If that's not enough, Extra Helping's are available for 'homework help' and 'school strategies.' Plus, there's music, food for thought, what's hot - before they were famous and Blogs written by Cookies and Krumb the cafes mascots.

Imagination-Cafe is a safe, fun, one-stop-shop for your kids and their friends. And now that I've whet your appetite you're probably wondering how much this all costs.

IT'S FREE! That's right absolutely-no-strings-attached FREE!

So what are you waiting for? Click on http://imagination-cafe.com/ or any picture on the right hand side to check out this awesome magazine.

Remember...Imagination-Cafe Feeds the Mind