Eyebrow Dance

Ok... it's not a project, but it's funny. Check out the
Eyebrow Dance ad/video from Cadbury chocolate.

Help NASA Name Node 3

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(Voting will be open until March 20th, 2009.)

Sketch a Bird

Jeannie's post about the Great Backyard Bird Count is very cool. Have you counted the birds in your yard? Tell us about them (use the comments) Keep an ear open for coo's and warbling too! After reading Jeannie's post I heard a dove cooing the other morning and caught the following friendly bird outside my office in Bluffdale, Utah.

And a nest nearby too...


Project Idea: Sketching a Bird

Supplies: pencil, piece of paper or your journal

How to: Sit down to observe the bird or use the picture above. Notice how the head shape is a circle and so is the tummy? The beak is triangle and the tail looks kind of like a rectangle. Can you see it? Start by sketching lightly the shapes you see and then as you start to see the bird on your paper outline the bird more clearly and detail things like the speckles. Permission granted to make mistakes, have extra pencil lines that won't erase... just go for it!

Make it fabulous: A sketch is great, but if you like to play with beads, sequins, threads etc, go ahead and play with your. Glue some sequins on the wings or make a nest out of thread glued to the page. Have fun! Share your final picture with your family by putting it up on the fridge.

Update: 3/11 - Here's my sketch, Suz
(If you want to share your bird sketch on the blog, please e-mail it to me)

Easter Scrapbook Page

Stripes: The Long Eared Bunny
This bunny is adorable! Spotted on Barnes & Noble's online bookstore. I love the bright colors mixed with pastels. Such a friendly looking rabbit!

Project Idea: Make a scrapbook page about Easter using these colors.

Kid Tech v.1: Word Shortcuts

Our 5 favorite instant messenger word shortcuts:

1. u2 = you too
   
2. jam = just a minute
   
3. cu = see you
   
4. l8r = later
   
5. lol = laugh out load
   
6. roflol = rolling on the floor, laughing out loud
   

What are your favorites? (use comments to share)

4 Sweet Ideas for Valentine's Day

1. Decorate the door that everybody uses most in the house. Use paper hearts, crepe paper, try taping up a box of Necco hearts for each family member. (Be sure to use tape that is parent approved - that won't take the paint off the door)
2. Countdown: Give a small box of chocolates or candy like Rolos that your valentine can snack on. Decorate the wrapper with stickers or construction paper and tape, with a note like "For You: A Chocolate a Day Until Valentine's Day!" OR share a Valentine's joke (scroll down to pass the ads) each day until February 14th - jokes are great to text too!
3. Think of 5 things you love about your mom and dad to write on their valentine. Here are some ideas: funny, silly, read to you, going for walks, bear hugs, cooking (your fav food they make for you), favorite stories/movies you share, etc.
4. Journaling: Write 5 things in your journal that you like about yourself. For example: Your eye color, your creativity, talents, interests, kindness

Happy Valentine's Day!

Suz

PS - LOVE chocolate? Here's a link to an EXTREMELY RICH recipe for brownies that is pretty easy to make. Perfect for dessert of Valentine's Day. Most of the stuff is in your cupboard and fridge - with a big ol' shout out to Cocoa. We call them Alton Brownies because it's Alton Brown's recipe. Be sure you have some milk or vanilla ice cream around to serve with them.