"You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again." -- Bonnie Prudden …
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The Most Awesome Sound in the World
One of the greatest things ever is hearing my kids laugh. Whether it’s a silly little giggle or unbridled belly laughter, there’s no better sound in the world. It recently occurred to me that God probably feels the same way about his children. …
Chase That Happy with Ze Frank
Ze Frank is an intense and insanely creative dude. In this episode of his web show, he shares a number of awesome ideas for fun having. Such as: …
Time For a Mustache Cookout
I got this idea -- and the photo -- from Lisa Braithwaite, a K&J Nation member and all around person of awesomeness. It all began last Christmas when someone pulled out a mustache on a stick, which was used in photos at a family wedding the year before. Since there was only one mustache on a stick (note to self: always make sure to have plenty of mustaches on a stick on hand), someone else pulled out a pen and started drawing finger mustaches. Within about two minutes, everyone was in line for one and a good time was had by all. Lisa’s favorite is her mother-in-law, who is in the third row …
3 Childhood Games Super-Sized for Backyard Fun
Remember that one summer cookout back in the seventies when your inebriated uncle was impaled by one of those steel-tipped Jarts? Talk about a buzzkill. Jarts are safer now, but removing the element of bodily harm seems to have dampened some of the fun as well. Fortunately, here are a few backyard game ideas that will -- safely -- bring back a fresh spirit of fun. …
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Homemade Donut Crayons
Food Network's Alton Brown may consider donut pans a "unitasker," but Tiffanie Turner has proven otherwise. She used her new pans to make these sweet donut crayons. The process is pretty simple: 1) Preheat the oven to 250º 2) Peel the paper off some old crayons. 3) Chop the crayons up and put them the pans. 4) Pop in the oven for 13-15 minutes, until donuts are just smooth at the top. 5) Cool them on a rack for about 15 minutes, then put them in the freezer for about 5 minutes to let the wax shrink away from the metal. Don't have donut pans? Sounds like it's time to get creative with …
Our World Needs More Whimsy, Part 2
This is a follow up to this post. If you want to add a little bit more whimsy to the world, and you're looking for something fun and crafty to do, then first, gather some rocks. Paint them bright colors. With smiley faces or hearts or four-leaf clovers or anything else you might find in a box of Lucky Charms. Then bring them back outside for others to find. Bam. Instant whimsy. And just like that, the world is a little bit better place to live. Thanks to the awesome Katie for the idea (and photos.) …
Our World Needs More Whimsy
A creative group of folks led by Sean Martindale decided to do something about the various neglected city tree planter boxes that dotted Toronto. More than 30 "planter interventions" were created by a group of 17 Toronto based artists, designers, gardeners and urbanites within a 24-hour period in 2011. …
More Cheap Family Fun: The Flour Game
Had I known about this idea two years ago, it probably would have made it into The Kim & Jason Guide to Cheap Family Fun. But I didn't, so here you go. It's called The Flour Game and if you like fun and aren't afraid of getting messy, this is for you. Get a teacup or small bowl and pack it tight with flour. Regular, white, flour. Flip the cup over onto a plate, remove it, and carefully place a Lifesaver candy on top. (Some people use a coin of some sort, but candy is better in every way.) Then everyone takes turns cutting the flour with a knife, taking care not to disturb the Lifesaver. …
Traveling Potato Head
Humans love surprises. Well, not the "thank you for your 30 years of service, but we have to let you go" or "Luke, I am your father" kinds of surprises, but the fun, magical kinds that make your soul smile. The cracker jack prizes of life. …