Geek Dad? So Much Fun!

Is your dad or hubby into projects? Would he be considered a Geek? If you answered yes to these questions (or even if you didn't) I have the perfect Father's Day gift.

Geek Dad by Ken Denmead (a self-proclaimed Geek) is filled with 30 original, fun and fascinating projects Dads (and moms) can do with their kids. I was totally in awe of these cool ideas and found myself wishing my dad was still with us so we could try them out. I especially like the 'Light-up Duct Tape Wallet" - so cool.

Here is what Geek Dad has to offer:

Make You Own Geeky Games and Crafts - you've gotta try "Electronic Origami"

Geeky Activities for the Great Outdoors - "Fly a Kite a Night" sounds like so much fun.

Awesome Accessories - "Light-up Duct Tape Wallet" is here!

Geeky Kids Go Green - A Huge trend now, so why not make it fun?

Build/Learn/Geek - "Wi-Fi Signal Booster" Sound interesting? It's in there.

Geeky Potpourri - "Exploding Drink Practical Joke" I'm so trying this one.

Geek Dad not only offers 30 awesome projects, each project comes with a detailed, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, an approximate cost, difficulty, duration, reusability and the tools & materials it will require. Plus, there's projects suitable for really young children (4'ish) to teenagers, so nobodies left out.

Check out the web site at; http://www.geekdadbook.com/

Geek Dad retails for only seventeen dollars (a real bargain). However, I'm giving away my copy. All you have to do is leave me a comment and I'll do a random drawing on Sunday June 21st.

Good Luck!

Lets Get Kids Active Again

One in three children in America is obese or overweight. This is an alarming statistic and we can only wonder what the future holds for our kids if this continues to climb.

Healthy eating is a must, but unless we get our kids moving, proper nutrition isn’t enough. So what’s a parent to do?

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, the #1-ranking fitness center destination for children with 200 locations worldwide, has launched The Activators, a motivational group designed to give kids the confidence that videogames just can’t impart.

Let’s Meet the Activators

Heather, Jamin, Eric and Emma are four talented My Gym teachers who sing, dance, put on silly skits and get kids moving. They combine fun with hip-hopping and bopping well known songs such as Jack and Jill, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Pat-a-Cake. Your little one will have such a blast they won’t even realize it’s good for them - perfect for ages 2-8.

In addition to this wonderful 22 song/skit CD, The Activators also have a web site; http://www.theactivators.net/. The site has photos, printables, videos, and an Activator store (kids can be an Activator too). There’s even a printable membership card so your child can take the Activator Pledge and become an official Activator.

My Gym’s The Activators is a definite first step in children’s fitness motivation and fun.


Want to win 1 of 2 Activators CD’s? Just leave a comment in this Blog Spot telling me what you like to do to keep your kids active. I will do a random draw for the winner at the end of this week.

Good Luck!

Whose Who on Career-O-Rama

What would a Cafe be without some information on your favorite movie stars?

Career-O-Rama gives your kids a glimpse into some of today's most popular teen-idols. But don't worry these are just the facts - no gossip is allowed or those distasteful rumours that always seem to circulate around celebrities. Check out 'Before They Were Famous' and Fun Facts.' This month? Kristen Stewart from the Twilight Series.

Career-O-Rama is located on Imagination-Cafe at;
http://imagination-cafe.com/career/b4/k_stewart.asp

But that's not all. Your kids can also take a Quiz entitled Who R U? This group of questions will help kids see past what they think may be a good job and tune into what they like to do and what they're good at (must be a Klub Krumbs member - It's FREE).

In additon, Career-O-Rama also has a Job-a-Palooza that focuses on some common (and not so common) career choices like;

*Accountant *Actor/Actress *Artist
*Cosmetologist *Counselor
*Dietitian *Disc Jockey *Doctor
*Financial Advisor *Firefighter
*Graphic Designer
*Horseback Riding Instructor *Lawyer
*Mechanic *Meteorologist *Museum Curator
*Orthodontist *Postal Worker *Police Officer
*Private Investigator *Professional Athlete
*Restaurant Owner *School Bus Driver
*Singer/Songwriter *Teacher
*Veterinarian *Wildlife Educator
*Writer

So stop by Imagination-Cafe.com with your kids and check out Career-O-Rama and all the other great spots. They'll have a blast.

Feed Your Mind at Imagination-Cafe

Come rediscover the fantastic fun over at Imagination-Cafe;

http://imagination-cafe.com/

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