Entertaining Kids

Wanna blow smoke out of your mouth without smoking a cigarette or being out in the cold? Heres some tips on doing this trick that will confuse your friends.

Be sure to mark your calendars to celebrate the first day of spring with Rita's! All participating Rita’s Water Ice locations give away a FREE regular size water ice to each and every guest to...

Maybe you've seen this before -- if not, prepare to see a side of our first prez you never knew existed. This works great with kids. Also adults who act like kids...

If you have ever been interested in getting a movie theatre feel by transforming a backyard into a Cineplex, you’ve come to the right place. For relatively few dollars, this can be accomplished...

The pinata came to the United States from Mexico but its origins are unclear. Some believe it came from Spain while others believe it came from Italy. The word "pinata" comes from the Spanish word...

The holidays are approaching and children will be out of school for a few days and some for a few weeks. Keeping them entertain while they are out for the holidays and staying on a budget can be...

What, exactly, is a colloid? Well, colloid is a fancy scientific term for a very simple principle. Essentially, a colloid is a special kind of mixture in which particles of one type of material...

I have seen this activity done in many classrooms. Why not add another dimension to the popular activity by explaining what is actually occurring in the process?! Many of the markers we use are...

Children's parties are usually made up of three things--presents, food and games. Party games are a great way to entertain a group of any size and keep the kids happy and occupied. Ten year olds...

Do you like eating out and also spending time with your kids or grandkids? Eating out with your kids can be fun, but wouldn’t it be great to not have to pay for their meal. There are some nation...

Friction. An important sounding word for a simple physics fact. Whenever 2 things rub together, their surfaces grab on to each other by this force called friction. Friction slows objects down...

In this simple, fun and educational experiment we will demonstrate 2 things. First, we will see surface tension when we place the food coloring on the milk. Since the milk is thicker than the...

Outdoor birthday party games are ideal for kids because they typically involve less fuss when cleaning up and give kids the space they need to run around. The games can be simple variations of old...

Parties for children always involve games, especially for younger children, who need entertainment. Six-year-olds have very short attention spans, so pick a variety of easy-to-play games that...

Four-year-olds can be extremely discerning epicureans when it comes to party food. In addition to the traditional birthday cake, select kid-friendly foods that will please both your tiny party...

Hosting your own backyard movie is an exciting way to entertain kids and adults all at one time. Setting up a backyard movie can be completed easily by two adults with a bit of collaboration. The...

Do one of your kids want an army-themed birthday party? Perhaps they want to go as something of the sort for Halloween. Maybe you just really dig the look and want to paint your face. Regardless...

Games are typically a fun addition to a party or even just a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon. While traditional party games are fine, if you have a group of girls at your home, you might want...

We all know family time is priceless, but doesn’t it sometimes feel like family fun costs you a fortune. Between gas, restaurant prices, movie tickets, bowling shoes and everything in between,...

Your eyes playing tricks on you? You might be right, but there is a scientific explanation for it! It's called depth perception and it's really quite simple to understand. You see (no pun...

Do you ever find yourself sitting on the couch, mindlessly staring at the television while yelling at the kids for the fifteenth time to knock it off? Try some of these ideas! You'll get a good...

The goo you will produce in this experiment is an example of a colloid, a mixture in which particles of any one type of matter are suspended in another type of material. The cornstarch particles...

How on earth can polar bears stand to swim in the freezing cold Arctic water?! The truth is, the water never touches their skin, thanks to their very oily fur. Oil and water don't mix. In this...

Here's a simple science experiment demonstrating osmosis that can be done with children of all ages. See what happens when the water being moved by osmosis has something else dissolved in it! ...

Want to play a prank on your friends? Want them to still be your friends when you've done it? This one is easy.

Liven up a summer picnic with games that allow the kids to run, jump and play to work up an appetite. Before you plan the kids' picnic games, check out the event location to evaluate the space and...

Whether you make accessories, ornaments or home decorations, this versatile hardening dough is easy to make and uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Once you have achieved the...

Sure, you can go to the store and buy yourself some silly putty, but where's the fun in that?! Save your money and entertain the kids by making your own silly putty. Even when the putty is long...

These simple and easy instructions will set you on your way to making your own modeling dough. You may find what you can make at home is better quality than the popular commercial brand and...

Here are some budget friendly ideas for things you and your family can do this fall. Family time is important, so hang out with them this fall season.

This simple activity brings us back to the good old days when butter was, well...butter. Children love the transformation process of this activity, watching the cream turn into butter and knowing...

There’s nothing like the first substantial snow fall of the season. Children look forward to it anxiously as it represents a variety of things to them, first and foremost, school closings. Of...

You've received the early-morning phone call: today is a snow day. The kids are overjoyed, but you're wondering how on earth you're going to entertain them all day. Just check out some of the...

Also known as a Crystal Garden, this simple (and old) chemistry experiment/project continues to awe both young and not so young. Technically, this is how it works: The blue ion particles in...

If you are planning to attend or throw a Halloween party that allows kids, you will need to plan some activities to keep them entertained and engaged in good old-fashioned Halloween fun, while...

If you are involved in a leadership role for a kid’s organization like cub scouts, girl scouts, or simply want to have a different kind of birthday party for your child it can be quite a challenge...

Whether it's a party, a family reunion, or simply an excursion to the park on a sunny summer afternoon, be sure to bring along a variety of fun games to play in the park. There are many different...

Whenever my son had friends over or for some reason I was given the duty of babysitting, I found ways to keep the young people still for the most part. Kids, love challenges and competition and...

I am going to show you how to levitate with no props and no camera tricks. I'm sure some of you have seen street "magicians" do this but didn't know how. I still do this from time to...

Rainy days can make kids bored, and also crabby. But with some fun ideas, you and your children can have fun on those boring days.

Turn a dollar bill into a biting Pterodactyl? This simple trick is great for entertaining kids while waiting in a restaurant or at the dentist's office. It will give your friends at the pub a...

Holiday gatherings, weddings and other family events with an adult atmosphere require tables specifically for the kids. Don't let the children think they are being shunted aside; ensure your party...

Camping is great recreation and fun for many who love the outdoors and simpler life! Camping also brings a time of great eating and fun cooking over an open fire. Here is a great, easy lunch to...

Camping is great recreation and fun for many who love the outdoors and simpler life! Here is a great, easy snack to make when you have some hot coals just beckoning to be used. You can eat these...

Whether you are looking for free family night ideas, or just to watch new movies on your home theater, this is the article for you!

It can be challenging to come up with new ideas to entertain children on a rainy day. When kids get bored, they can start getting into mischief and cause problems. Being stuck inside the house...

Hot cocoa mix, complete with marshmallow and chocolate chips, combined together to look like an ice cream cone. This is a terrific Craft for children to make as gifts. I have gotten terrific...

Kids love to color and do other fun coloring activities. You can find many sites that offer free coloring pages or activity sheets to print out. Often sites also offer other free online...

Here's a wacky way to make Indoor Smores. Sometimes it's just too stinkin' hot or too crazy cold to make Smores outdoors! Smores can bond people together. And not just because of the sticky...

Here is a super simple trick to take the exhausting work out of blowing bubbles for your kids over and over again! They always want more but it takes so much effort, and parents just can't last...