Entertaining Kids

Pirates have always been popular in pop culture, but in recent years have become more so. The Disney movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" took a historical concept and romanticized it to the point...

Did you know you can make a low voltage battery using lemons?! Isn't that crazy?! In fact, you can use any number of fruits to make a battery. The acid in the lemon (or other fruit) acts as the...

Twisty balloons excite children with their bright colors and the shapes created. Clowns, circus performers, and birthday party entertainers connect twisty balloons to make animal shapes, popular...

Camping or going to the game? Need a quick, cheap pad to sit on? This is also great if you have a bunch of kids and need a temporary sitting pad for them. We have the Campfire Kids make these.

Kids love parties, but sometimes the decorations can put a dent in anyone's party budget. An inexpensive decoration idea is to make a single large or several small disco balls to hang for the...

Snow tubing is a very popular activity in WA state that is fun and can be enjoyed by entire family. There is no age restrictions on going tubing. See how you too, can find places for your family...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

Don't have much dough? But, you want to bake up a fun family outing? There are many ways to save and still enjoy times with your spouse, children, and/or friends.

This is how to make a piñata that looks like a Jack-O-Lantern which would be ideal for a kids party at school or even a Halloween party hosted for adults.

Eating ice cream is a real treat during the summer. Ice cream makers are a pain to clean and some can get expensive. I will show you a easy, mess-free way to make your own homemade ice cream using...

Popcorn machines are great for a school fund-raiser, concession stand or home kitchen. A quality popcorn machine can add to any event and provide endless snacks for family and friends.

Doing projects with children is always fun. Doing projects that involve food and children is twice the fun. The following ideas can be used for rainy-day fun, youth projects or teaching...

Pop cap games can be a fun way to bond with your children and use your imagination. For the following games, you will need to gather as many pop caps as you can (it does not matter if they were...

Loved by many and feared by some, the traditional clown has roots stretching back as far as the dynasties of ancient Egypt and China; some estimate the first clown served in the Chinese dynasties...

You will learn to play Octopus tag with a group of 6 or more kids

What better way to throw a party for toddlers (less scary), and children than to have a harry potter inspired event. Most stores carry the kits with the harry potter cake kit, harry potter...

Need a pastime or something to do with the children? This is a fun, interesting activity that is great for all ages. A round robin story is one where a group of people all take turns writing the...

During the summer there are quite a few places that may offer little activities to take your toddler and/or preschooler to get them out of the house and interact with other children. Some of these...

Youth retreats provide young people an opportunity to be away from the stresses of their lives, and give them an opportunity to bond. They also are usually set up to get kids to work together on...

Outdoors during the summer can be a wonderful experience, you just need a few things to keep on hand for the unexpected. This is just a few sugestions of things my family likes to keep on hand and...

With this recipe, you will be able to save money and have fun with your kids. Follow along to see how you can make your own home-made play dough.

Summer is a great time to do outdoor crafts with your children. Children love to create things of their very own and it is a great way to spend time with them. This craft is great to do with one...

Rainy day got your down? Cheer up! If you have kids (or if you just want to act like a big kid) celebrate the rain by taking a day off (or at least an hour or two off) and spending some good old...

A couple decides to go out for a few hours and you have just been asked the dreaded question, "Will you watch my kids?" Of course you say yes, you're friends right? But once they're gone...

Entertaining junior high church kids requires organization, patience, energy and flexibility. Junior high kids are in a socially awkward stage, and you should expect them to be high energy and...