Smokey Bear the icon was born in the mind of Rudy Wendelin, who was an artist for the U.S. Forest Service. In 1944 the Forest Service authorized his poster of Smokey Bear as the symbol for fire prevention.The real life Smokey Bear was discovered in 1950 in the Capitan mountains in New Mexico. Firefighters were battling a powerful human caused wildfire when they came upon a bear cub which had climbed a tree to escape the flames. When firefighters...more
The nativity and the birth of Jesus Christ are the fundamental part of Christmas. It's the story of Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem to be counted for the census. Poor Mary was heavily pregnant and had to ride on a donkey. When they got to Bethlehem all the inns were full, and Mary and Joseph spent the night in a stable, where Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God. Angels, shepherds and three wise men from the east came to visit Jesus,...more
A newborn's baptism is a time when loved ones join together to witness a joyous occasion. It's an event that should be marked by a gift, but many don't know what type of present is appropriate to celebrate a baptism. While some choose to give money or a savings bond, it is also thoughtful to give a gift that will help preserve the memory of this special day. Some ideas include a photo album, handmade gift or personalized present - gifts that will keep giving for years to come. Photo AlbumsA photo album will help to cherish the memory of this special day. While a white or ivory album is a classic gift, you can also look for albums that are more unique, yet still beautiful. Try looking for a pastel polka-dot, striped or patterned album. Another option is a linen or cotton fabric-covered photo album. These albums are becoming more and more popular and provide a special touch to this classic gift. Handmade GiftsA handmade gift is also something that will continually evoke the memory of this special day. Even if you aren't up for knitting a blanket or pair of booties, you can often find luxuriously soft handmade blankets or stuffed animals at smaller children's boutiques. Handmade gifts...more
Dora the Explorer has proven to be a phenomenon of mass proportion among young children. As with most things popular with children, Dora makes a great theme for a birthday party. Of course, planning and throwing a party is no small task, and a Dora the Explorer party is certainly no exception to that rule. However, the process can be made quite a...more
Fall is a great time for kids to do fall crafts. Leaf collages are easy to make and can provide hours of fall fun. Kids enjoy looking for the leaves as well as using the leaves to create their creative collages.Here's what you need for this fun fall craft project:Fall leavesOrnamental grassesFlower petalsWaxed paperOld crayonsOld cheese...more
Have you heard people say that toddlers always prefer the box and the rubbish rather than the present inside? Fun and funky kid's skittles and Christmas pudding bowling ball and all made from rubbish! The ideal Christmas present for younger brothers and sisters. Best of all each skittle is made from a Yazoo milkshake bottle, and somebody needs to drink the delicious milkshake drink!You will need a pack of 6 mini Yazoo milkshakes. Empty the bottles and rinse the bottles out and leave them to drain until they are completely dry.Each bottle now needs a thin layer of paper mache. This makes the bottles easier to paint and it covers the ridges on the bottle. Rip up newspapers into small squares. Mix some PVA glue with two parts water and with a paintbrush, stick the newspaper pieces to the bottles so that they are completely covered. Allow to dry over night.Now you can paint your bottles in festive designs such as, a penguin from Lapland, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a robin, Rudolf and Father Christmas. To make the bowling ball, scrunch up two sheets of newspaper into a ball and add some selotape so that it keeps its ball like shape. Then apply 3 or 4 layers of paper mache. Allow to...more
Hello Kitty is an animated cat that was created by Sanrio more than 30 years ago. Since her creation, she has become the most popular of the Sanrio characters and the idol of millions of young females in Asia and everywhere else. Today she appears on...more
Santa here - I need your help! The North Pole is starting to melt. Before long I may have to move house which will be hard because a rise in the sea level of 4 inches or so will put most of the planet underwater!Lucky for me I have good people on my...more
Acne is a common problem, that many boys and girls face while going through puberty. During puberty, the body experiences many changes. One of them is the wild and exasperating increase of hormones and may result in your needing an acne prescription....more
The most important value you will ever teach your children is: to respect their parents. And since you cannot pass anything on that you don't incorporate yourself, you will have to start by first respecting your children. If they don't feel treated...more
A desiring Baby Halloween costume is the most amusing parts of parenting. Each and everyone love as well as enjoys while seeing a cute little baby in a gorgeous outfit. Nothing is quite a cute as a baby or toddler dressed up in costume. No matter...more
Arcade games, historically, emerged as early as the late 1920's where you could find theme parks which combined mechanical form of gaming machines and a great fun atmosphere. This was the beginning of modern gaming. The first video game machines...more