Fun For Kids

Meet Tony Waters. Tony is a teenager who turned a love of skateboarding into an online empire that took him a few hours to set up, and is now earning him more than most Americans make in a year! He stumbled on one of the most amazing ways for teen to make money: Selling Ebooks online.

See, Tony wanted to be a pro skater but he had trouble learning the tricks of the trade. He was disappointed with many of the skateboarding videos and books he found. They skipped some key elements and really left him wanting more. So, Tony decided to make his own skateboarding trick tips and sell them as a downloadable Ebook and instructional course.

Skateboarders flipped for it!

Now Tony sells about 10 books a day at $27 each. Do the math and you’ll see that this talented teen is earning $98,000.00 a year! Here is the best part; the work has already been done! Tony wrote the book ages ago, created a sales page, and orders are processed automatically. He doesn’t do anymore work and he still earns cash everyday! Talk about working smart. This is one of the smartest ways for teen to make money, because they can earn an income automatically while concentrating on their studies, chores, or a regular hourly job.

Now, Tony makes money whether he is studying for a test or doing “kick-flips” and “nosegrinds” at the skate park. The money from his ebook keeps rolling into his online account. That beats the heck out of working the drive-thru or re-folding tank tops for $7.00 an hour (Two of the worst ways for teen to make money.)

If you have a skill, a hobby, a past time, or an interest in anything at all, you can create your own online product and sell it 24 hours a day to customers all over the world, just like Tony did. You’ll make more than enough for college, that car, or a trip around the world. And you won’t waste your summer putting money in someone else’s pocket!

Quite frankly, if you write an Ebook then you can write your own ticket!

Here are just some of the reasons Ebooks are one of the most awesome ways for teen to make money:

1. They cost absolutely nothing to produce - If you have a computer (which I know you do) then you have everything you need to create your own fantastic Ebook at no additional cost.

2. They are delivered automatically - This is great for several reasons. You can sell your book “instantly!” No waiting! People who buy on impulse want stuff NOW! With a digitally delivered Ebook, you can do just that. Plus, there are no shipping charges. That’s money that you and your customer will save.

3. It’s all profit - Since Ebooks cost nothing to create then there is no overhead or upfront costs you get to keep every single dime you make.

4. They are fast - I wrote my last book in a few hours. It took me a few more hours to put up the website and upload all my files. Let’s say I spent a total of 12 hours on the entire project. That’s ½ of a day. I have done ½ a days work and will now earn money from it forever. Not bad. Not bad at all!

5. Live links - You can put LIVE Internet links in an Ebook. That is an INCREDIBLE tool! Why? Because then you can point your readers/customers to other Ebooks and products that might interest them.

You don’t need a publisher, you don’t need an agent, and you don’t need a bookstore. All you need is an idea and a little time. That’s why writing and selling Ebooks is one of my five favorite Writing ebooks is one of the best ways for teen to make money. And since the Internet is a “global shopping mall” that caters to the WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, you can write and sell an Ebook on just about any topic. Try it, and see for yourself.

There is no question on how and why Webkinz stuffed animals have become so popular and loved by many. It is an educational and fun toy at the same time. In fact, many stores have sold out of these toys because of all the rage in owning one. Besides its cute and cuddly look, there are still more things that you will get when you purchase one of these toys.

So what exactly is a Webkinz? Well. It is a cute plush toy where in the stuffed toys are designed as cute animals. If that is not enough for you, you can get other special gifts and accessories once you own a Webkinz pet.

How is this toy educational? As an owner of one of the many Webkinz stuffed animals, you will get a secret code. This secret code is needed for your child to register at the Webkinz World website. By registering for an account, your child can now have a virtual pet to take care of. Your child will learn to be responsible in taking care of his/her pet. Your child can also interact with other kids that play in the virtual Webkinz World. Best of all, parents can also play with their kids and help take care of their pets.

Still don’t know which toy to choose from? To help you with choosing, you can check out the official website which you can find at webkinz(dot)com. There, you will find the complete official list of the stuffed Webkinz toys. You might be surprised at how many there are, in fact, there are 80 unique designs. And surely, you will find your favourite animal. On the website, you can see the pictures of all the pets you can adopt. By clicking on the pictures of the pet, you can see the special gifts you will get when you adopt that pet.

To give you a head start on what animals there are, here is a listing of the plush toys to choose from: Alley Cat, American Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, Bengal Tiger, Black and White Cat, Black and White Cheeky Dog, Black Bear, Black Cat, Black Lab, Black Poodle, Brown Arabian, Brown Dog, Bulldog, Bullfrog, Charcoal Cat, Cheeky Monkey, Chicken, Chihuahua, Chocolate Lab, Clydesdale, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Cow, Dalmatian, Duck, Elephant, Frog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Googles, Grey Arabian, Himalayan, Hippo, Husky, Kangaroo, Koala, Leopard, Leopard Lizard, Lion, Love Frog, Monkey, Panda, Penguin, Persian Cat, Pig, Pink and White Cat, Pink Pony, Pink Poodle, Pinto, Polar Bear, Poodle, Pug, Rabbit, Reindeer, Schnauzer, Seal, Spotted Frog, Tie Dye Frog, Tiger, Tiger Snake, Tree Frog, Turtle, Velvety Elephant, White Terrier and Yorkie.

With such a large list of cute and adorable toys to choose from, surely you will find one from the many Webkinz stuffed animals that you can love?

It is easy to learn Balloon Twisting. You can study the process through a simple procedure of studying a series of illustrations. Videos about the subject are also great for people to learn step-by-step. Basically, a person who is studying balloon twisting is known as twister and most of the time they work on parties, where there is a need to entertain audiences. Actually, there are two kinds of balloon twisting; the first one is when you create a new image out of a single balloon while the second type is you make use of two or more balloons for you to create multi-colored shapes.

If you are just a beginner with the craft and you are looking for ways on how to make your first balloon twisted model then it is advised that you begin with the basic. The simplest trick so far is how to create airplanes. First of all, inflate the balloon in such case that there is enough room for twisting. Since it is hard to blow air into the balloons, you can just buy hand pump or use foot ball pump to help blow enough air on it. After, slowly tie it. When twisting keep in mind that you need to start at the end with a knot for a simple reason of preventing air from coming out. Scared of twisting? You don’t need to worry since it won’t break if you twist it just right, however it is a must that you hold it at both ends or else it will begin to untwist therefore entailing you to repeat the whole process from the start.

Are you ready to make the airplane? Begin by tying a knot on the two ends of balloon. If you failed to do this primary step, your balloon will begin to untwist. Next, twist it around 2 or 3 times. Hold the two balloons, and then create a bubble which looks like 4 to 5 fingers in size that will serve as the wings. Hold it securely in place, next is you have to create a new balloon bubble of the same size as what you did before in order to create the bottom side of the wing. After then, you can now begin to twist the joint of the two balloons, 2 to 4 times. Now, repeat again the process where you will hold the twisted balloons and make 4 to 5 fingers in size, repeat the method to serve as the bottom wing. To make the body, you have to make 4 to 5 fingers wide and 2-2 ½ inch bubbles for the tail wing. Now, your balloon is finish.

Movie Mama Rating: 4 out of 5

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman, Zachary Mills, Ted Ludzik
Directed By: Zach Helm
Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.
MPAA Rating: G

Mr. Magorium is a fantastical man who owns a magical toy store in New York City. When he learns that he is about to die, he begins to get his affairs in order. He hires an accountant to balance the books (which hasn’t ever been done) and to decide how much the store is worth. Meanwhile, he decides to bequeath the store to its manager, Molly Mahoney. But Mahoney, a struggling pianist, wants more out of her life than owning a toy store. She wants to be a composer, but she can’t seem to finish her first work. When Mr. Magorium informs her that he will soon “depart this world,” Mahoney thinks he is joking, and tries everything in her power to convince him to stay and continue running the store. What ensues is a quirky adventure of extraordinary proportions, one that will make you laugh and cry.

Some may feel that Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a dark and depressing film. I couldn’t disagree more. Although it isn’t fluff entertainment, it isn’t depressing either. The color and life this film paints on screen made me see my world shining all the brighter. The cast of characters are far from stereotypical. Everyone can identify with someone in the film, which makes it brilliant storytelling. Mahoney (Natalie Portman) is a 20-something, who feels stuck. She’s graduated college, but just can’t seem to get any further in her life. She knows she’s meant for something big, but just can’t seem to recognize her true talents. Eric Applebaum (Zachary Mills) is a shy, but highly imaginative child who has trouble making friends. As a result, he often plays by himself. The accountant, Henry (Jason Bateman), represents the working adult. He has given up on imagination long ago and he doesn’t have time for play–he is forever working. And Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) mirrors the silly side in all of us–the part of us that just never grew up. With so many heart-felt performances and identifiable roles, I have a hard time seeing a reason why any child or discernible film-lover would dislike this movie.

Yes, it is quirky. Think Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Only, this film deals with death instead of shameful parenting. Mr. Magorium, as well as Eric, seem to take the idea of death very well, while Mahoney isn’t ready for a change that monumental. She loves Mr. Magorium as a sort of father-figure and finds it difficult to picture her life without him. With Mr. Magorium gone, Mahoney will have to spread her own wings and begin to write her own story. I think everyone faces this moment in their lives with some resistance, just as Mahoney does. That is what makes this film so lovely. The characters make up one very odd family, but they are beautiful nonetheless. Themes of love and faith are consistently woven throughout the film.

It was the quirky details that made me adore this movie, like how Mahoney is always playing the piano in her head. The beautiful and somewhat haunting melodies that she envisions are brought to life through the musical soundtrack if you listen carefully. The accountant is bestowed with the name “Mutant” throughout the film. This is because Mr. Magorium had no idea what an accountant was. He assumed it was some kind of “counting mutant” and so the name stuck. And cute little Eric is a collector of hats and he wears a different one every day.

As far as content, I could not find anything offensive in this film. It is rated G and rightfully so. There are no scary scenes, no potty humor, no innuendos, etc.

OVERALL
Like I said, it isn’t fluff entertainment. If you’re looking for a film without meaning, look elsewhere. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a heart-felt film–one that I’ll be enjoying right alongside my children.

Are you stressed out trying to plan your child’s birthday party? To many parents the idea of hosting a children’s party is a nerve-racking concept. You imagine a swarm of children wrecking your living room. You can picture the chaos. But don’t despair; hosting a birthday party is child’s play! Just follow some simple rules and you’re all set.

First, the younger the birthday child is, the fewer children you should invite. A simple rule of thumb is take the birthday child’s age and multiply by two. That tells you the maximum number of children you should invite. If your child is turning two, invite four two year olds and their parents. Your ten year old gets to invite a maximum of twenty guests. Have at least one adult per five children at the party.

The younger the birthday child is, the shorter the party. I’m a big believer in the three hour party for children ages eight through fifteen. They’re old enough to enjoy socializing and three hours is easy to map out to keep everyone amused. For younger children, go for a two hour party. A half hour to arrive and settle in, followed by a one hour magic show or other planned activity and a half hour for cake and gifts.

What about birthday presents? I suggest you include a note in the invitation about gifts. Help the other parents out by giving some suggestions and a reasonable price range. A note that says “Emily loves books about science,” or “Timmy enjoys model kits, the Yankees and collects dinosaur toys,” makes shopping easy. When it comes time to open presents, avoid a catastrophe. Don’t unwrap gifts at parties with children less than four years of age. You don’t need the stress of having to teach other people’s children how to share.

Finally, remind your child the purpose of a birthday is to celebrate and share. A party is a time to express our love for our family and friends. Remind yourself why you’re having the party. Remember the most important ingredient for a great party is your attitude. Don’t worry about impressing guests, just focus on helping them have fun. After all, parties are all about fun.

A Bratz slumber party is the latest rage among girls six to twelve years of age across the globe.If a young girl near you is planning to celebrate her birthday by throwing a party, chances are she wants to put up a “Bratz” slumber party for her friends.

Throwing or organizing a Bratz slumber party is very easy, the only essential component of such an exercise are the dolls themselves! The little girls who play such games become like the dolls too and start behaving how they would imagine the dolls to had they been alive. Of course every girl sees herself differently and this would attribute to the uniqueness of the occasion. Bratz slumber parties may also help a little girl express herself better in the company of others.

Organizing such a party at home is easy; each girl can bring her own doll and can dress them up in their own style before arriving. They may even try and exchange clothes and try out new styles that will definitely add to the fun element.

The Bratz slumber party is definitely a late night extravaganza and light snacks add to the mood. The girls may themselves take part in preparing the snacks; fun snacks that can definitely make the party a success include rice krispie surprises, cookies, balls of popcorn and smoothies.

This theme party can be spent in involving oneself in watching movies based on the lives of the girls and playing Bratz video games. The fun quotient can be really upped if the girls bring special sleepwear characterized by the signature fashion of the dolls.

Special group games involving the dolls can be devised and will generate immediate camaraderie in the gang of girls. Games may involve musical chairs with the dolls with music belonging to the fashion line playing in the background!

For more information please visit: www.bratz.com and Bratz Games to Play