Build Heron’s Fountain
Teach your kids a little engineering history with this fun fountain project.
Kids & Family
Robofish will go where we can’t
Kristi Morgansen of the University of Washington, has been working on developing underwater robots that are maneuverable, not disruptive to the environment, and can work as a team to collect data in 3 D’s situations – that is, jobs that are dirty, dull, and dangerous. While most ocean robots require periodic communication with scientist or […]
Children’s Drawings into Photographs
Artist Yeondoo Jung creates these bizarre and whimsical photographs by recreating children’s drawings. I am having trouble picking a favorite, so I recommend looking through the whole collection. via SwissMiss.
HOW TO – Make a Duct-Tape Bullwhip
Yes folks, this is exactly what it looks like: a duct-tape bullwhip. As the blogger @ Skip to My Lou (who was inspired by Wes at IndyMogul.com) notes: If you have come looking to make TRULY dangerous toys for boys you are at the right spot! Or maybe you have finally succumbed to the constant […]
HOW TO – Crafty Baby Mobile
This baby mobile is a more complex than it appears at first glance. It has light-up stars and paper cranes. The best part is that insctructibles user kazaam shows you how to make your own.
French Doors as Kid Art Gallery
Jodi at Bluelines taped some of her son’s art onto the french doors in her house, purely to hide the view to her bedroom during a party, but ended up enjoying the look. Check out her kiddy art gallery at Bluelines.
Today is World Environment Day!
The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives […]