Making LEGO Cars

With Christmas soon approaching, my kids will be busy putting together (and inveitably taking apart) LEGOs... this year we're buying the mother load of kits.... houses, cars, people. (That's right, I fear that we may be able to open up one of those businesses where we rent out our LEGOs for parties.)


With that thought in mind, I wrote an eHow article on HOW TO BUILD LEGO CARS. Follow the basic instructions and you'll be able to create any various type of car or rolling vehicle.

Lava Lamps

Feeling groovy? Add a Lava Lamp to the room, and you're sure to improve the groove and funk factor of any area!

If you're interested in the scientific explanation of how lava lamps work, check out THIS LINK for info on what's inside and how to make your own version of a lava lamp.

Making Pinwheels

Let's face it, pinwheels are fun to watch spin around, and fun to make spin. Adults and kids alike are Triple Wheel 24 Petal Flower Spinning Garden Stake transfixed with pinwheels, both big and small.

If you're looking to make your own pinwheel for fun- or for an educational activity- follow THIS LINK written by our Egghead for instructions on how to make a pinwheel appropriate for a 1st grade group of students. Of course, you could always just purchase several large novelty pinwheels and place them around your garden or near a fan- so see science and mathematics at work. Follow THIS LINK for a printable pattern you can use for your own pinwheels, adjustable to any size you want. Now THAT is FUN for all!