Archive for the ‘Fun Time’ Category
January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in DIY Projects, Entertaining, Fun Time, Go Green
Netflix Origami
If you are like us, we LOVE using Netflix. However, we end up with tons of those little tear-away flaps that come on the original package. What good are they after you tear them off to mail that movie back? Of course, you can always do the green thing and place them in your recycle bin, but how about something a little more creative?
This is where the Netflixorigami.com website comes in!
Now, you can save all of those pesky flaps and turn them into folded art to display around your house. Or even eat out of! Check out the cool “popcorn” snack box on the website. Kind of cool… I was kidding about the “art to display” part, but it is fun.
Go watch some movies!
October 15th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cooking, Fun Time
"Sweet Petites" Aprons from the HipHostess.com
With the holiday season quickly approaching, all the mommies around here are taking a few more weeks to gather the thoughts before we gather for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holiday cooking has always been big in my family, and with my first little girl on the way, I plan on passing that tradition on to her. So, I plan on ordering her one of these fantastic “Sweet Petites” aprons – so she can wear one just like all the other ladies in the family. In fact, she can even have one to match mine!
Get your little cooking diva a “Sweet Petite” apron by visiting the HipHostess.com!
September 30th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Entertaining, Fun Time, Miscellaneous, Outside
It seems Fall has crept up on us again! Now is the time to enjoy cooler weather, beautiful colors from the trees, and a good ole corn maze! Every year, fields across the country become winding trails of tall corn stalks.
Memphis Corn Maze at the Agricenter
This year there are several in the Memphis, TN area (where I am from.) The theme for this year is “Exploring the Wolf River.” You can find out more information about the Memphis Corn Maze at the Agricenter by going here.
Also, here is a link to The Maize a company who does these all over the United States and Cananda. You can look up your local corn field maze from their website. So, pack up the family and check it out!
Oh yea! One more thing! Closer to Halloween, the corn field maze becomes “haunted.” Contact your local maze for more information!
Tags: corn field maze, Fun Time, outdoor
August 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time, Miscellaneous
If you are a creative person you probably have past many walls, train cars, and the like and fought back the urge to go crazy. There are some really talented artist that got their start painting on the side of boxcars. You can even view some of the better graffiti art on numerous websites – like this one.
However, if you are like me, a threat of prosecution for trespassing and defacing property was enough to keep me away from the spray paint.
There is hope for your inner rebel though! Check out this Graffiti Set. It gives you 160 pages worth of “blank urban wall” images for you to release your inner vandal. Go crazy – and don’t worry about getting caught. Unless you want to!
Graffiti Set
Tags: Fun Time
August 6th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time, Kids Room
Sushi Wooden Play Set
Will this wooden sushi play set turn your little one into a culinary prodigy? Maybe, maybe not.
Regardless, however, of whether or not it turns your kid into a foodie genius, it’s sure to make sushi seem fun!
This wooden bento box set includes nigiri, oshi, and maki – with shrimp, tuna, salmon roe, and egg pieces. It also includes ginger, wasabi, a dish of soy sauce, chopsticks, a play cleaver, and a menu.
This toy is appropriate for ages 3 and up, and sells for $16.95 at Oliebollen.com
Thanks to my hip sister, Tara, for sending me this link!
Tags: hip childrens toys, toys
August 4th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time, Kids Room
Petit Connoisseur : ART Board Book
How about something a little more special than “The Cat In The Hat” for your kids?
OlieBollen.com offers this Art Board Book that is sure to turn your little ones into art connoisseurs at an early age!
It offers 16 six inch by six inch pages, in full color, for ages 0 – 3. You can get your own copy for $6.95, here.
Thanks to my hip sister, Tara, for finding this one for me!
Tags: art, board book, book, books, hip childrens toys, toys for gifted children
August 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Entertaining, Fun Time
Be A Malevich - Architecture Construction Game
Well, the website doesn’t offer much information about what this game actually is. However, the pictures made it look pretty cool.
I can see myself sitting around with friends, seeing what kind of crazy contraptions we could assemble from these little building blocks.
I gather that they’re kinda like legos, only different!
You can get your own from Be A Malevich. However, I hope you’re better with currency conversion than I am, because I’m not really sure how much these things cost.
Via: Swiss Miss
Tags: architecture, be a malevich, game night, legos
July 28th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in By Activity, Cooking, Fun Time
Southern Food & Wine Fest
I am admittedly jealous that there is no way to get to Nashville this weekend. Starting July 31st and running until August 2nd, your favorite Food Network hosts will be at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel doing wine tastings, cheese parings, demos, and much more.
Being a Food Network junkie myself, I was slightly heartbroken when I found out they were going to be so close. I didn’t even hear about this show until today. To add to my heartbreak was that I heard Alton Brown would be there too. Out of all of the Food Network lineup, he is my favorite – hands down. Yes, I know he explains things down to the science. I still enjoy it. It is like Sesame Street for adults.
Hopefully, they will post some recipes or something from the show. If they do, I will be sure to post them on here for you to see.
If you decide to go, please tell Alton that I said “hello” and leave me a comment on your favorite parts.
Learn more about the Southern Food & Wine Festival here.
Tags: Cooking, Fun Time
July 28th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time
No more fighting about whether or not a word is acceptable! RestorationHardware.com offers an Illustrated Scrabble Dictionary and an Electronic Scrabble Dictionary, for $35 and $55 respectively.
Illustrated Scrabble Dictionary
Electronic Scrabble Dictionary
Tags: board games, family fun night, game night, scrabble
July 25th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time
Winner of 7 prestigious awards in 2008, Dado Squares are a step up from your kids’ 
Legos. These blocks are learning tools, as well as a toys. These blocks can teach your child basic principals in proportion, balance, structures, and much more.
These Dado Squares challenge your child to think outside of the box and create structures or objects in a more 3 dimensional way.
Prices start at around $21.00, depending on the set you purchase.
Click here to find out more information on ordering your very own Dado Squares from Fat Brain Toys.
Tags: dado squares, educational toys, toys for gifted children
