Thought you had real Rubik's Cube talent? Check out the video below of a three-year-old solving the cube in less than two minutes! The video, which was featured on Spluch, is absolutely remarkable.. and I can't help but wonder if a Rubik's Cube was her first toy or if she has some sort of inherited Rubik's Cube gene. Maybe she should go head to head with speedcuber Tyson Mao, who taught Will Smith how to cube for the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness."
Whatever her secret is, be it hard work, Rubik's Cube genetics or talent, I think her parents should make her a giant Rubik's Cube cake for her next birthday!
A month or two ago, Yvette Garfield told me about a new cookbook she was (sorry for the pun, but wait for it...) "cooking up." It is a series of ethnic cookbooks aimed towards children called Handstand Kids.
Fast forward to last week and a copy of Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook was waiting on my desk. Actually make that a decorative box with a smart spiral bound book (with a nice sealed cover) and a little chef's hat (shorter than the average chef's hat and meant for kids - although it did fit my rather large noggin). The concept was created by Yvette Garfield, a law school graduate with a background in international children's rights and is designed to introduce children to other cultures and volunteer opportunities. In general, I really like the concept and think it would make a great gift. The artwork is vibrant, the characters diverse (ethnicities and eating habits) and there is even a section that tells you the ingredients in both English and Italian. The recipes, however, seem a bit complex (mom & dad, get ready to help out!). Granted, there is a difficulty level on each recipe, but flavored popcorn and homemade biscotti get the same rating, so I'd take it with a grain of salt. I also question the font choice, it's "fun" but seems like it could be a little hard to read.
Overall, it's an interesting concept and a series worth keeping an eye on. This is the first book in the set and I'm sure there will be some tweaks along the way. Available now for $28 +S&H.
To check out the Handstand Kid's biscotti recipe, read more
I knew that overheating laptops can cause infertility in men (no worries boys, it has to be really hot to cause problems - just keep it off your private areas and get a bed tray or lap desk to work off of when you're home instead of placing your laptop on your...lap), but I didn't know WiFi could also be detrimental to children.
According to reports, children should not use Wi-Fi laptops on their laps. Professor Lawrie Challis told the Daily Telegraph children using Wi-Fi networks should be monitored until research into potential health risks is completed. He also thinks children should keep a safe distance from the embedded antennas. The Health Protection Agency has said Wi-Fi devices are of very low power - much lower than mobile phones. read more
Isn't this one of the cutest pics you've ever seen? I couldn't help but spread the news of these babylicious iPod tees and jumpers when I first spotted them on Shiny Shiny.
Created by iPop my baby these cutesy wootsey click-wheel iPod fashions are only $17 and come in white, blue, pink and black.
I suggest pressing the center of the click-wheel on your baby's tummy and let the giggling begin! Now if only they'd make them in adult sizes (especially the jumper, hee hee)... then we could all be human pods!
You've got to check out this site. Actually I take that back, you must check out this site and see tons of other babies wearing the iPop my baby line of clothing - your heart will melt!
As much as I go ga ga for techie products targeted for adults, there are certainly some accessories for kids that make me drool just as much. It's a given that kids today are going to be exposed to all sorts of technology, so it's only fitting that they be included in all the gadget frenzy fun. Here are some of my favorite child friendly tech toys.
The Sansa Shaker by Sandisk is a fun mp3 player that kids can shake to change the songs. They can also go wild customizing their players with the included colorful stickers. Each shaker comes with its own lanyard and a SD memory card slot so they can rock out to their fave tunes. And if they're not comfortable the earphones, there's a built-in speaker so they can blast their music for everyone to enjoy! Only $40 at Amazon.
Ok if your child is spoiled and has a 30, 40, or 80GB video iPod, or if you just want to protect yours, the iFrogz tadpole will provide you with comfortable grip handles to help make viewing easy and fun! The only exposed parts of the iPod are the click wheel, the screen and hold button. There are also headphones to go with the cases and are compatible with all iPod's. Cases are available in cool colors like mandrin orange, purple parade, pink panther, royal blue, lymon green and bright red. Price is $20 for the wrap or $25 with the headphones.
Techie Diva posted this adorable HANNspree bright red apple 10 inch LCD television- a perfect accessory for a playroom or kids bedroom. Just open the doors to reveal the TV as the speakers are right inside. Check out the site for more super cute styles. Price is around $400.
My youngest cousin Julia is 11 going on 30 and is celebrating a birthday very soon. For Christmas, to encourage her own sense of style, my sister and I got her a subscription to Teen Vogue. Now for her birthday, I want to give her a cookbook to inspire her culinary spirit. Her parents don't let her watch TV, so she is always busy reading or helping her dad in the kitchen. Let's head off to market in search of the coolest kid's cookbook. The cookbook should have lots of pictures, text, and be kid-friendly yet perfect for a sophisticated, well-cultured little girl. I want her to be able to make real dishes not sandwiches that look like monsters or salads with smiles. Save and bookmark all of the cookbooks you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar tagged with the keyword phrase Kid's Cookbook. I appreciate your help readers, thanks in advance!
To learn more about bookmarking and the Yum Market, take a quick peak at geeksugar's helpful hints.
Recently I have read a few interesting articles about the foods parents feed their children. There are those who believe that kids should not eat grown up food and instead be fed a diet of plain buttered pasta, chicken strips, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On the other hand, there are an increasing number of advocates who feel that kids should eat exactly what the adults are eating. In fact, some claim that giving kids spaghetti-O's instead of the ragu you are eating will cause kids to become picky and unhealthy eaters when they grow up. Rachael Ray claims that she ate anchovies and other unusual foods as a youngster because her parents exposed her to these foods at an early age. Ruth Reichl, of Gourmet magazine, in her March editor's letter rants about irresponsible adults who feed their children dinosaur shaped chicken and heart shaped sandwiches. Where do you stand on this issue readers? Should parents feed their children kid friendly foods?
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