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Not only did she meet other type Tkids, but guess who won the Halloween costume contest?” Susana Fletcher Austin, TX Their Faces Lit Up My daughters,Elena and Tessa enjoyed making Jar-0lantorsin ate Soptember tochanneltheireacitement about the approach of alloween, Mary thanks to tur dear neighbor Monica for giving us a Ramil Pen sbcription several years Kate Beddall Vienna, VA was 5 eyFueling potential. Horizon Organic® is always produced without artificial growth hormones, antibiotics ee NC ie nS a ga aU nig re uesWe made the Broomstick Bags as party favors for my daughter Elizabeth's birthday party. Instead of a dowel or stick, we used pretzel rods dipped in ‘orange chocolate. The guests all loved them. Media, PA FamilyFun Flashback. ‘When Iwas planning our annual Halloween party, [brought out all my FamilyFun magazines, dating back to when my daughter Briana, now age 13, was 2. As youcan see, she and my other children, Paulie, 9, Tuliana,11,and Gabriel, 8, had fun making Forked Eyeballs, Pumpkin Cupeakes, Abe and a Viking costume, a Goodnight Moon pumpkin, Honest ‘ Lucy Bove Eaglev 13 FORGANICKoo se fi Sco é Soo eit iTunes ae:eS Bev) fea HOE Wiratdiad a ed aeeilina focthent healt} crete putpted af keeil Cimlasrallinseg 15dry. Set the paint §) Puppy Love Let Rover wear his bigheart on his collar this Valentine's Day. Simply cut a heart from \ Cut pwo slits in the heart wide enough for your dog's Weave the collar Vite } through the heart as shown and put it on your pooch. 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Brush the end with green paint and stamp it onto the card twice for each leat. 18 niors | NISL OS) Printing produce : produces results! Fe The cosertotha base ofthe head of celery you cut, the loser together she rome’ pata wil be.I LIKE THAT IT MAKES BRUSHING SAFE. THEY LIKE THAT IT, MAKES co 18 Months — 4 Years Baby Orajel Good brushing habits start with Orajel: ide-free, so it’s safe if swallowed. Th: aDragon of the Year ts the Chinese Year of the Dragon! Have your kids make a suitable sidekick from felt and wire. First, download the free template from FamilyFun.com/funshop, Cut the shapes from felt. Cut and bend lengths of floral or eraft wire to it the center of each leg piece, bending ‘over the sharp ends. Assomble each leg by sandwiching the wire and tacky glue between two leg pieces (A). Cut another length of wire to fit the length of the body and bend over the ends. Assemble the body as shown (8), starting with one body piece, then adding the wire, tacky glue, the legs, and the triangular tip ofthe tail. Puta bit more glue ‘on the centers of the leg sections and the tail. = z Prac th second body pice oo. = th cragon betun ao lca l weed aver nd place it under a heavy book to ry vernight, Decorate your dragon with-D tabs | paint (x used Scribbles brand). This fun kitchen science project teaches kids how to churn butter ~ and sneaks in a dollop of African-American history.* Fill a small plastic tub half full with whipping cream. Place two or three clean ‘marbles inside, Seal the tub, then shake it vigorously for about 15 minutes. 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Continue stretching and stapling the sides until you reach the corners, Fold the fabric to getaclean corner, and staple it in place. Flip the frame right side up. Use seraps of {fabric and yarn to create an image on the canvas. When your pictures how you likeit, use tacky glue to secure the pieces, ee Ai pid oceans ans lat sch otro 22 and whisker witha needle and los (Wait forthe glu to dy, frat)q Five pound boxes of clementines hod more than just fru — those } —westen crates are alot ray pestle, Weve found that a bon makes a pertcty sized table ‘or bed for dls and plush pl, To make one, first paint the corner posts, then use glue gun or tacky glue to attach 2 wooden bead to ‘each one, Cut felt to cover the erate’s bottom and sides, measuring each side panel so that it folds over (Clear the table to.cover the interior walls (snip slits to fit it around and flip it over the comer posts), Affix the felt and some ribbon foracory bed trim with more glue. A fabric tablecloth can double ‘asa blanket when the table's turned into a bed. If desired, sew up a litle felt pillow for snoozing. ee er) Teese te oun oe eecy the fruit and setit aside for eating. Carve a Se eee eee ee) tend. Set a battery-operated tea ight in the eee ae ne eee eee last afew days. Fors that oar iti ed of tle ereat en pata iio eal alten cael bos ella fu ttedded eects! 23or "hot" as that could create aire hazard. 24 ‘This contraption demonstrates what physicists call the Berno effect, which also explains how the wings of airplanes provide lift. But kids will just call the hovering ball amazing. CCut the bottom from a plastic bottle and cut a slit in the top section of the bottle. Measure to see ifthe bottle and hair dryer ‘assembly will fit wellin the box: place the bottle base upside ‘down inside the box, place the hair dryer on top oft, and place the top section of the bottle over the dryer nozzle. The mouth of the bottle should be a couple of inches taller than the box. Trim the top section to shorten it, if needed. @ Tape the top section to the dryer nozzle, overlapping the bottle's cut edges fora snug fit Lay the bottle base and the dryer in or on the box to see where to cut the hole forthe dryer handle and cord. (The bottle base «will holdup the dryer and allow more airflow.) Cut the hole with 2 craft knife, CCut a hole for the top ofthe bottle. Place the dryer assembly into the box. © For airflow, cut holes along the sides of the box near the base. If you'll be able toreach the dryer’s ower switch once the box is closed, tape the box shut. Ifyou can't cut ‘an access hole in the side of the bbox. Set the box upright, plug in the dryer, and switch it on. Place a Ping-Pong ball on the jet of at. Try gently tossing the ball onto the air Jet, or see how far you can tlt the box before the ball falls. VIDEO Serer yet etreThe debut CD includes twelve interactive, educational, and motivational songs by emerging children’s entertainer, Riff Rockit. Riff Rockit aims to inspire kids to eke ec eeu ee ier Rene ate ea) ROSIE Na CU ee ee Ree ay songs from the album by vis cae — eR aT Tae eee oe Reese a eae eee a eti z Delicious and easy to make, these miniature pecan tarts taste like the traditional Southern pie By ‘These tasty two-bite treats have light, flaky crust and a sweet, gooey filling. ‘They're aperfect baking project for kid chefs, allowing them to make and shape dough, whisk filling, and assemble tarts in a mini-rmuffin tin, The dough can be ‘made aday or two in advance and chilled until you're ready to use it.® HANDS-ON TIME: J TOTAL TIME: 66 MINUTES / MAKES: 247 Ingredients: 1D 44.9 ( tc umated batter toon ‘epee, plus more for rasng the mufinin 1G 3uncepacage cream chess, atr00m terperture 1D tap tour 1D Teaspoon ine commea 1 Séteaspon fn sea salt 1D seppecans 1D age egg (03% capi packed ight brown spar 1D Tablespoon unsaid tutes ated 0 5 teagoen ala estract 10% teaspoon ses sat 36 teaspoons grated nutmeg 1D Pinch gourd cimamon Using a piece of waxed paper, ‘grease a 24-cup mini-muffin tin generously with softened butter. Heat the oven to 350°, Fe is las AON ni ade Wait saat ve 27 xaUil Critters? Immune C provides kids with the power of vitamin C, Zinc and echinacea, all in 0 fun and tasty gummy bear. Give your kids the best tasting gummy Zoe vitorin with triple action. Kids love ‘em, Parents trust them.” nnpvitamins.com [FJ a EEE Divide the dough into quarters, electric mixer, cream the butter thven divide each quarter into six equal B) In the medium bow! of an and cream cheese on medium until piaces and roll each piace into a ball. smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour, cornmeal, and salt, reduce the speed to low, and beat untila ough forms, about 30 seconds. 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Beolate chip coi, Get a head start on homemade with Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.Adda little arctic flavor with our adorable Find the exey recipe at FamilyFun.com/magazine.Craft a winter ‘ wonderland —> Serve a melted This sow globe sparkles as Frosty party craft. Foreach one rovaaa de you'll need a small, clean jar. Remove the lid ip itover, plasticanimalsand trees securedby lumps of polymer clay, such as Fimo. Fillthe jor almost tothe top with water, Stir ina few drops of glycerin and teaspoon ofsilver or white glitter. Tightly screw the idonto the ja and enjoy the snowEall warm some milk, adding2 teaspoons of'sugar per cup. Pour the mixture into mugs, sti *8 teaspoon of vanilla extract into each, then top witha dollop of whipped cream, Float aeandy corn nose and chocolate chips for the smile and the eyes. Serve the Grinks immediately, Givea ah snowman-to-go ‘Send guests home with this note and thelisted items. “Ingredients foravery cool snowman: funky sunglasses for his eyes, 4 or5 small rocks forarockin’ grin, large bbuttons for buttons (of eourse), 1 searfto keep him warm, 1hat to tophim offwith style, Adda fresh carrot nose and plenty of snow!” (We fringed fleece strips for scarves, painted our rocks black, and found top hats at a party store) Play Project Snowman Begin this gigfle-inducing contest by dividing kids into teams, Send them to different rooms, ‘where they'll find toilet paper, piles of hats and scarves (the funkier the better!) buttons cut from construction paper, and tape. Each team must transform one ofits members into.a snowman, then help their creation get back to the central party room with as little “melting” as possible. Award prizes for wackiest outfit, best teamwork, and soon. ‘Treat younger kids 6 a resd-aloud of The Snowy Daj the 50-year-old classe by Ex Jack Keats, The older set will enjoy sampling the new Peanuts DVD Snow Days.\ 4 iG e-from to toe, a es Oe eee us CAGES Co Loy OSIM TAC Eee CSS e ian ers cl kar ls tl) kOe UM lle a Zw Newborn to size 12.) gym om.‘More than 330 sunny days per year and tons of kid-friendly attractions ‘make Arizona's capital a hot spot for families By Teresa Bitler 1. The city’s downtown 2. The Desert Botanical Garden 5. Tortilla Flat restaurant 4 Canyon Lake 5, Goldfield Ghost Town My husband, Jerry, and Imoved toPhoenisc17 years ago because it hhas so much to offer families: great ‘museums, wonderful parks, and so many cloudless days that locals nicknamed the metropolitan area the Valley ofthe Sun. With our daughters, Kelly, age 14, and Kim, 132, we've become quite familiar with the attractions around our hometown, but we had never taken inthe area the way atourist might. Sowith Arizona's centennial” approaching, we decided to spend several weekends exploring Phoenix's rich history and the wonders of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. In the process, we ‘came face-to-face with abobeat, panned for gold, and retraced stagecoach route through the Superstition Mountains. “I forgothow much there isto doin Phoenix!" Kim exclaimed, 35Phoenix Zoo (Over the years, we've visited the 00 countless times. The girls have explored its Fisher-Price Discovery. Farm, Leapin’ Lagoon, and Yakulla Caverns. We've also ridden the Safari ‘Train, petted stingrays, and toured Monkey Village. This visit, we learned about bobeats, mountain lions, and other Sonoran Desert animals on the Arizona Trail, then checked out the new Giraffe Encounter. twas worth the extra $5 each for the chance to feed these gentle giants. (818 for adults; {$9 for kids ages 3 to 12; 602-279-1341; Phoenixz00.0rg) Desert Botanical Garden ‘The girls enjoy this 65-acre attraction ‘as much as the 00, “There's so much to see,” Kelly explains. Ofthe garden's, four major trails, our favorite is the Plants & People ofthe Sonoran Desert ‘Loop, with its re-created Apache, Akimel Codham, and Mexican (Our top lodging piel boasts four poo homesteads, Along the way, youcan ‘try to grind mesquite pods into flour swith metates as Native Americans did. (816 for adults; 85 for kids ages 3 t0 12; 480-481-8188; dbg.or9) South Mountain Park ‘With some 58 miles of hiking trails, thisis the largest municipal park in the world. We usually start from ‘the Pima Canyon parking ot, which sives us access to several trailheads, and stick to the flat paths. This time, ‘though, we climbed the moderately steep Holbert Trail and were rewarded swith incredible vistas, Note: Ifyou go, bring plenty of water and sunsereen, even in the winter. (Pree: 602-262- 7393: phoenix.gou/parks) Apacke Trail Used as early as 900 A.D. by the Salado Indians, this road is best known as the stagecoach route that linked the town of Globe to Phoenixin the early a giant waterside 1e Sheraton Wild Horse Pa and family programs, such as Native Amer storytellers. (Nightly rats from $219; 602-225-0100; wildhorsepassresort.com) 1. Phoenix Zoo’ Stingray Bay 2.Asucculent gallery atthe Desert Botanical Garden {The Superstition Mountains 1s seen from the Apache Trail 1900s, Today, i's a popular scenic drive of hairpin turns and astonishing views of the Superstition Mountains We started from Globe, picking up the Apache Trail (AZ 88) a few miles past Tonto National Monument and just before the Roosevelt Dam. Our last stop was Goldfield Ghost ‘Town, a re-created 1890s boomtown offering mine tours train rides, gold panning, and more, (Free, but activities cost extra; 480-983-0333; ‘goldfieldghosteown.com) Dolly Steamboat ‘The area surrounding nearby Canyon Lake, home to the Dolly Steamboat, is sometimes called the junior Grand Canyon because ofits rugged rock formations and beautiful canyon walls that rise more than 500 feet. On the narrated, 90-minute boat tour Kelly spotted bighorn sheep inthe crags above us, while Kim examined the amethyst and fossil samples the crew Resort & Spa, in nearby Chandler,1. The Sugar Bowl 2. Burro rides at Rawhide 43: Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake passed around, Seatingisn’tassigned ‘and ticket holders board first, so buy your tickets online before you go. ($20 foradults; $12 for kids ages 5 to 12; 480-827-9144; dollysteamboat.com) Rawhide ‘You can our this replica of an 1880s ‘Western town for free, but attractions ‘and Wild West shows require tickets. We bought a Town Pass ($15 each), which gave us access to ‘most activities, including the petting 100, burro and stagecoach rides, and gold panning. We ended the day at the ‘Sundown Cookout, featuring Western fare, live music, and ine dancing. (Dinner is $48 for adults, $15 for ids ages 4 to 11; 480-502-5600: rawhidecom) ‘Teresa Bitler is the author of Great Escapes Arizona and the Family Friendly Phoeniz iPhoneapp. Joe's Farm Grill Diners place orders inside, then eat outside atpienie tables. Although the restaurant is known for its burgers and pizza, we can't resist the hearty ‘breakfasts. Thick Belgian waffles ‘win the girls over every time, but ‘they also always insist on sharing an order of mini apple fitters. (Breakfast entrées from $5; 480-563- 4745; joesfarmgrillcom) Sugar Bowl Since 1958, thislocal favorite has served classic fountain ‘reats to generations ofice cream lovers, including the late Bil Keane, ‘who featured the Susar Bowl in hhis syndicated cartoon, “Family Circus” We skip the soups and sandwiches, opting instead fora sampling ofthe sundaes, shakes, ‘The Hilton Phoenix East, in neighboring Mesa, offers eaty access tothe Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Arizona Museum for Youth. (Nightly rates from $155; 480-833-555 itonphoenixeast.com) + WHERE TO EA & ‘malts flonts, and parfaits that take upthree of the menu's four pages. (lee cream from $2;480-946-0051; sugarbowiscottsdale com) Tortilla Flat This casual eatery ‘was once stagecoach stop along the Apache Trail. Today, it serves ‘hot dogs, burgers, and Mexican dishes to motorists, who come for the atmosphere as much as for the food, The walls are covered with an estimated $100,000 in dollar bills, atradition that’s rumored to have originated with miners who left money for drinks tacked to the wall. While we wait for our food, ‘the rls ike to point out foreign currency andbills decorated with pen sketches. (Entrées from $8; 480- 984-1776; tortllaflatazcom)renter Know someplace worth trip? Tell us about itt 38 Renate a eh awe here, you'll receive $100. See page 90 for detailsx ia oe .. taste as the Jif* your kids love, Oia) : SA iciaitan qa esi Ee Omega-3 . and EPA in their diet. ahaaThe Littlest Entrepreneur At the age of seven, my son, Wesley, was eager to have his own spending money. [thought this was a natural step, and Iwas equally eager to help him learn how to manage his funds. The only problem: Teouldn’t ‘quite figure out how he might get the cash. I didn't wantto pay him for the ordinary chores that my husband, Paul, and I already expected him to do, nor did we have many extra, kid-size jobs that we could assign to him. Alemonade stand wouldn't ‘work: our road lacked pedestrians and slow traffic, so there would be few potential customers, And he was simply too young to mow lawns or walk dogs. ‘The answer came tome on garbage day. Wanting to prove how grown up he was, Wesley volunteered to pull our just ‘emptied trash can from the curb back to its place near the house. Our trash can, though large, has wheels and is fairly easy to ‘maneuver if tilted at the correct angle. Still, wasn't sure he was tall ‘enough to manage it. Wesley had no doubts. “Look, Mom,” he called. “Tm really strong. IVs easy for me. As Twatched him, Trealized he was right. [twas easy for him, He wasn't in any danger of rolling it down the hill or getting pinned under it. Tasked him whathe thought about ‘making money by pulling the neigh- bors’ trash cans to the street and back ‘on garbage pickup day. He thought it ‘was a reat idea, Next, Itold him that getting this business off the ground, ‘was entirely up to him. “Ifyou want to doit, you're going to have to talk to the neighbors yourself and soe ifthey're ‘willing to become your customers.” suspected that this task would hardly bea deterrent. Articulate and ‘outyoing, Wesley wasa born salesman, ‘Many of our neighbors had happily al- lowed him to separate them from their ‘money during school fundraisers; most Ikely, he wouldn't have ahard time getting the majority of the block on board. To keep the seope ofthe project Te wah fel CaF VBA ENA Gigal ancl aaveialerd Re OPE AMER BBL Geis: bnapleaceount designed just fori N your local bank doen offe By doing a small job for the neighbors, a second grader earns big payoffs in life lessons and money-management skills By Vire ‘manageable in the beginning, though, we limited his potential customerbase tothe neighbors directly next door and across the street. First, Wesley decided onhis pitch. He'd charge 25 cents for rolling a trash ean to the curb and rolling it back in after the garbage truck made its rounds, It wasn't much money, but sven that the job was one people could casily do for themselves in just a few ‘minutes, it seemed a fair price, ‘The newlyweds across the street ‘were an easy sell Bickering over exactly who had forgotten to take out the trash was a weekly event for them, ‘They gladly hired him and decided to raise his pay to adollar a week since he was, in their words, “saving our cheek banksate: com,marriage.” The byhis5-year-old sister, Grace, showingup on the porch with a tire fron to encourage the offenders to pay their balance! And so Wesley was off to work —andhe continues to hold down ‘the job today, nearly nine months later. This weekly task gives us an excellent opportunity to gauge his level of responsibility. Every Monday night, he is happy to “go to work” for afew minutes, Paul walks with him, to watch for cars or help with an especially heavy can. Since Wesley is onthe job just once every seven days, henever has the chance to get bored with it, and ithas no effect on our activities. When we go on vacation, he lots his customers know that they'ILbe on their own for that week. Along with his pay, Wesley has gained valuable lessons in money ‘management, Each week, he divides his earnings among three banks labeled “spend,” “save,” and "give” Whenever we're headed someplace where he might like tohave a treat, welethim know and he pulls some money out ofhis “spend” bank, ‘Watching our local soccer team at the stadiumone neighbors oneither [UEC STUB USEMEE time, he bought sidesignedon.too. VEE his own candy and Viele mate, AMMAR oon nderingt PEMA Make business cards, from the vendor and couldkeeptrackot J OPTMMMME countingoutthe Kecutonesad EM pasrent himsel check off who had hikes sormntdgpee His firstjob has paid. Itbecamea aa alsogiven Wesley runningjoeinow [A REROEn RII che meansto act neighborhood that Raval onhis generous any delinquency impulses. For would be handled example, atapizza place, he offered a quarter each to his sister and two ofhis friends so ‘that they could buy candy from the vending machines after dinner, After witnessing her brother's entrepreneurial success, Grace asked ifshe too could seek herfortune. ‘We gave her the job of bringing in ‘our mail for five cents aday. Despite her begging, we haven'tallowed her to expand beyond our household. that the thought of a 5-year- old distributing mail might make our postmaster break out ina cold sweat. Meanwhile, Wesley continues toexpand his empire, Every month, weallowhim toask afew more neighbors if they'd like to sign up. From time to time, the reeruiting isdone for himby an enthusiastic ‘customer. His earnings are up to $12 amonth. It may not seem like much, but it'salot to him. Aside from being delighted that he's learning the value of hard work and responsibility, 'm sad that he has cash to spend that doesn’t come out of my pocket. Well, that’s not exactly true. Ieontribute aquarteraweek. I found his sales pitch too hard to resist. Virginia Allen lives with her family in Chattonooga, Tennessee. Al EVEK WOnlDeK WHat A nirbovocs BATS FoR pinadtFor extra fun, my kids take food coloring bottles and squirt a variety of shades directly onto the snow sculptures they build in our front yard, After a while, the colors mix, giving the creations atie-dyed look. The kids enjoy planning which sculptures they'll make and achieving a result that’s difforent from the typical snowman: Elisa de Leon Farias Charlottesville, VA ae Pare tegen cetera ener see 42 eet eee eee Iter es eeeNolan, age 5,and Beth, 2, love diggers, backhoes, and excavators. So that they ean play with these toys on cold or rainy days or pass the ‘time while 'm working in the kitchen, place cornmeal, oatmeal, or died beans on a large cookie sheet with sides. The kids enjoy digging, scooping, and building different creations with the dry goods, and its really easy to clean up, Paula Hes ‘Mount Pleasant, PA Atmy home childeare business, we use yarn for many art projects. To keep askein from getting tangled, I place it in aclean Pringles container that ve decorated with construction paper and stickers, then I feed the string through ahole punched in the lid. Once it’s set ‘up, we don’thave to spend time untangling the yarn before we make our crafts Robin Wents Warsaw, IN '\. Sendit tous and you could earn $100! See page go for details. At the beginning of Febroary, our family of five puts our names into a hat to select secret valentines. During the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, we buy a small sift costing $5 or less to give our se valentine on the holiday. When February arrives, we exchange our presents at a candlelit dinner. My 11-year-old, Rachel, ‘thinks i's a fn way to celebrate, and my husband, James, likes how we've turned Valentine's Day into a family holiday. Ie's.a tradition that we all look forward to! Bridget Bell West Valley City, UT Our 5-year-old son, Cody, wasn't tall, ‘enough to turn off the Light switches in our house, s0 [made hima light-switcher by cutting square out ofthe center ofanew flyswatter I's easy for Cody to use, and we hhangit on ahook at his level. Now he always turns off the light when he leaves a room. Jen Meredith Califor, N 43Bad Weather? Consult a Jar of Fun We live in Colorado, where the weather ean change in an instant, So that we don't have to seramble to find things the kids, ages 5 and 8, can do indoors, we recycled a salsa jar into a Bad Weather Jar. It’s filled ‘with cards noting various activities, including having adance-a-thon, finger painting, and playing Wii. The kids pick a card, do the selection for halfan hous, then choose a new activity. It takes the guesswork out of entertaining them and makes the day fly by! jatalie MeCraley Peyton, CO sy and eye-catching ideas for decorating ki Branch Out With This Bedroom Decor ‘My danghter, Grace, age 6, wanted to decorate her bedroom with winged kity in a tree. I sketched the design on one wall with chalk, then filled it in with acrylic paint. We cutleaf shapes out of patterned scrapbook paper, placing them on the tree with painter's tape. It'sa cheap, easy, and anxiety-free redecorating solution that allows us to change the leaf colors with the seasons* Dorothy Altmiller Herndon, VA rooms? Check out our feature on page 58.1 Problem, 3 Solutions Housework Helpers How do you motivate your kids to help clean up? Play a Game TToget the kidsto pickup thelr rooms qulckly, we play ashlight ag TFT tagan item with the flashlight beam, itneedstobe put away. My 6-year-old has even cleaned up his sister’ play the game. things, just so that he could Heidi Lee Coronado, CA Start the Clock assign a couple of tasks to each of my kids, then ask them how long they think it will take to do the jobs well. When they've given their estimates, I set a timer, then we see whose estimate tums out tobe the closest. Whil wre working, they're focused on the clock, not on the fact that they're doing chores. Cristin Frank Williamsville, NY Make It a Mystery My kids, ages 10, 8, and 6, and Iplay Cleaning Fortunes & Cookies, Lywrite tasks — "Put away toys," “Clean windows" — on slips of paper, which the kids select at random. Some slips say, “Mystery! Ask Mom. For these I give the kids zany duties, such as dusting while walking backward and laundry-sorting basketball. The word mystery makes these slips the most popular. After all the cleaning fortunes are completed, we enjoy a cookie together. Heather Tomasello Land O'Lakes, FL TELL US: How do you ease your child’s jitters about visiting the doctor or dentist? Send your solu My Great Idea atthe adideess on page 90 or e-mail us at igied.familyfun@disney.com. You could earn S10 EN oS rySmiles. Your only eftovers. Tyson’ Chicken Nuggets Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and made with 100% all natural* ingredients. Kids love em 100% of the time. 00 hen Foe Da nd mesenaras ra1 1eTOCKPNOTO/NICOLE WARING ISTOCKEHOTOTTZUFAN CHANG (2), IBTOCKPNOTO/SORENDLS FE How to Check Your Pulse: Have your child use her pointer and idl ingest ind her pulse on er ther wrist, thon have her count the number of bets she feels in 10 seconds. Multiply that number by six to determine her hear rat. “hoollthysHow do you get your kids (and school days? When we asked ‘aur Fatback fata, they shared Set UpaRest Area \Weput pay tendons th ih ret ios and tae 0 player. Hangin thet moe hn ig onthe couch arn bs, ou Kids tendo estan sep mere ‘Make Them Feel Cozy Whe was ay nite edo heat tt inthe yer wth alaender sacha ther wit tude Now that Fm a mom do the same fo my Kids | ko hve a ie sock that eto the ricnave Our idslove testi exas, he tet ell Get Nostalgic | how my son a scrpbook of when he was ile ad tal fim stories about is ouger sl | also show him ptues of me as aki. alas passion is face and somtimes even gets in tolagh 48 Cabin Fever Cures da = fa Scoot & Shoot Soccer, B Aes 4and | Dig ct $5 Yo Baby Kick Flipper With DVD Samaria Fora cool game that gets kids moving, reeze colored waterin ance cube tray, the cubes around the yard, and challenge your kids to find them before they melt.| _KING’s | HAWAIIAN | For over 60 years King's Hawaiian’ has reigned supreme with our Orig bread. Share our authentic Hawaiian Round Bread with your ohana in like our Islander Artichoke & Spinach Dip. Because every meal desen “ist Kineitabtibdstor for racien| Weed in thd Bet br State Eatery Aloha in every bite.‘Mad Libs, with their elements of nonsense and the occasional (and, Purely accidental, we're Sure) off-color joke, are a Perennial hit with kids, For each card, roll up one age, then rol apiece of (curs are3 inches square) around. Socone er roll with a lenathof "andi it For the tag cut ott heart and punch aholeinit. Write amessage onthe heart then tie it to the scrollThese arrows from Cupid's quiver "may not have any supernatural effects, but that doesn't make them any less fun to share. For each arow, insert theend ofathin: | <= into the top of a Cree tu Cut the top froma second heart gumdrop as shown here, make ale witha =) and insert the other end ofthe pretzel into the bottom ofthe gumdrop. Package the arrows inasmall |) 1. (found in the candy-making section of major craft stores) and fold over the top. Write your message onafolded label, then ___. the label over the top of the bag. ; | 52to: Akavon ' Lots of Love’ vom: Chelseq Ginormous Lollipop This bit of treat trickery starts with a photo shoot. Have your child hold a length of 2- to 3-inch-wide (depending on the type of lollipop) that’s almost as tall as she is, She should stand against a solid background, if possible; all-white saves on printer ink, Print the ‘onto (we found sheets of four postcards toa page at Staples) or white paper, Punch a hole at the top of the PVC pipe, then insert a» Tohholdit in place, the lollipop stick to the back of the image. Usea to mount the card onto a larger piece of 1 ats been eut witht: <5 isso 53Start by twistingtwo |: 1 together (A). Placea inthe center, point side up. Wrap the four pipe cleaner ends around the top of the kiss, then twist them together (B), Bend both pairs of ends into a ring (C). Twist the ends together at the top of the ring (D). Trim the ends, For the tags, cut into half-inch strips about 4% inches ong. Usea_ tomakehalf-cecle holes near one end ofthe striae shown, CThs wile the olsedtagftontothe rng) Wete® vrs | message, then fold the strip around the ring and secure it withways Create sweet memories this Valentine's Day. We have everything you need to make the special day complete. Think of Michaels as your source for creative Valentine’s Day baking, crafting and party ideas.(ee) 10 MOU Krceol Your kid will be a hero when he hands out these supertreats. Goto FamilyFun.com/funshop toget ree Cut the cape and mask shapes from ‘Write a message on the cape, make aholenearthe top witha and ss attacha. heartwitha - if you lke Slip the cape onto the pushing it gently over the wrapper to keepit in place. Draw eyeholes on the mask with “1 Wiapand the ‘mask around the lolipop. Animal = Bratt ineCoit(oltt Go wild with these Jungle-toy cards. ‘We made our menagerie Sn (Collections are sold in tubes at craftstores).Cut into 2% by 8%inch pieces.Usea to ‘mount 2- by 6%-inch pieces Peirce thecards Witha =: ) ‘make two holes in each card, then tie an animal onto the cardwith Cut speech bubblesfrom jo. Write a funny message on each and adhere it to the card with the glue stick. ©just for Lids! From the experts In fun comes an inspiring new magazine all about creativity. Here are five things your kids will love in each issue: Easy crafts and snacks they can make on their own! Special art pages kids can draw on, cut out, and play with! Super-creative puzzles and challenges! sneak peeks of the best new books and games! Special bonus lip-out pages in every issue!Fast ae fun Pye “ups for Ss’ YoowsSeat) serge omen nc ‘An assortment of drawer pulls anda little imagination can revive a plain old dresser (or rehab tagesale find). Plan a fun outing to the hardware store to select the perfect knobs and handles. © Use the screwdriver to remove existing drawer hardware. With the putty knife, fill the holes with Spackle or wood filler. © Sand and paint the dresser as desired © Designa face by attaching the drawer pulls temporarily with slue dots. (Keep in ‘mind that you'll want the drawers to open and close easily with the new pulls) © When you have a face you like, drill holes as needed, then secure the new hardware. Cut and adhere craft foam pupils, if desired 5afos eg to kids’ rooms ‘You will need: Print the images onto the transfers n D1. Computer and printer according to the manufacturer's Digital images Instructions; print an extra for testing, T-shirt transfers (the dark kind for colorful fabrics; the light Trim around the images. variety for white fabrics; we eed Avery Dark T-shirt As atrial run, iron the test transfer Transfers) conto the fabric scrap, according to the alk. manufacturers instructions. Adjust the iron’ settings, if needed. Then adhere the remaining images to the linens, Bed linens, plus a scrap of similar fabric, washed and dried xFast Flowers Steal a few filters from Mr. Coffee and fill an empty wall with a spray of mod blooms. To make each flower, trace cans in two or three sizes onto colored card stock. Cut out the circles, then stack two or three in a coffee filter. Attach the flower to the wall with a thumbtack. (if you'd “" rather not make holes, use repositionable glue dots between layers and to hang the 7 Mower) Repeat to create your desired floral arrangement. Suspending @ skirt hanger from 2 cup ‘hook lets you turn a favorite read into instant art. If you like, sand and prime, then paint the hanger to match the wall. When you're ready for a new view, simply flip to a different page or swap in another book 61You will need: Wrapping or kraft paper Large foam core sheet or 2 smaller sheets ipined with duct tape Craft knife Serrated kitchen knife Poo! noodles GHot glue gun Picture hanging strips (we used large 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips) © To make a template, draw the desired headboard shape (or trace your old headboard) on the wrapping or kraft paper. Cut it out. ) Lay the shape on the foam core sheet and trace ‘around it. With the craft knife, score along the traced lines, then cut out the shape. ) With the serrated kitchen knife, trim the pool noodles ‘to approximately the same height as the foam core, then cut each noodle down the middle. @ Starting at the headboard’s center and working toward the sides, use the hot glue to adhere the noodles’ flat sides to the foam core. ) Secure the foam core to the wall or the old headboard with the picture hanging strips. ©aay Pra Se These kids really showed us their creative spin on brushing and how to pump up the fun on toothpaste! As grand-prize winners. they'll each receive a $5,000 bedroom makeover to set up their rooms, their way! My Teeth. My Brush, MY WAY! ‘My Toothpaste. MY WAY! 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If you'd like to receive ites with this section, please call 800-289-4849, 64aLetter-perfect Wall Art Framed Name Add some whimsy to your child's room with a personalized sign that makes the most of your craft supplies. First, trim ‘ piece of poster board to fit a frame (we used a 10- by 20-inch shadow box). Next, use a peneil to lightly write your tot’s name on the poster board. Glue various craft ‘materials over the letters or have your preschooler help, ‘When the glue dries, frame the sign. Lovely Letter Here's a clever way to showcase photos of your little one — ‘and help him learn the first leter of his name. To make the ccutout, type your child's first initial in a word-processing program, then blow it up to 600 points, Print the letter on an 8% by Il-inch sheet of eard stock and cut it out with a craft knife, Arrange your photos under the opening as shown, thentape them in place on the back ofthe card stock ‘and frame it For more decorating ideas, goto FamilyFun.com and search for “nursery decor.”presents HOW TO CHANGE AN ACROBUTT of wy Ceres eateries] Come |e) efits www.preschoolprepcompany.com » (866) 451-5600eee AL Tat FEATS THAT ra ao Te 67 any seo | FETC BV Ano tro Ve lx a CO Cerne Rec 7 Corer eres E eno Ce ecu ere ene) that flosts asi by magic. eter errno Cee eatisis Mylar tinsel (we dBrite brand) PVCpipe (ours ‘was 1 inch wide and.2 feet long; available at home improvement the strands of tin: togeth knot them at one end (B). Measure Ginches andtioa end (©). Vigorously rub the PVC pipe against your hair or wool sweater to builda static charge. Hold reed pipeand drop the ver th the tinsel touches the wand, the static ill make it and into an orb and hover midair, moving the wand, yhim on to squee: feel his hand getting as cold and hard as ice, When the time's up, have him let go jus toslip out your hand, Tell him ag old, then blow on ita few times to reinforee -a(B). After a few seconds, tell him hishand has frozen solid. Watch him struggle to unclench hishand, ng to unthavOGeestic ODime or another coin GLarge cloth napkin eforehand: Trace the rim ofthe glass on white paper. Cut out and lue the circle over the opening ofthe glass. Arrange the coin and ona sheet of w abo a have a magic napkin that ‘money disappear. Cover the coin and glass with the napkin @). Pickup the glass with the napkin still eovering itand place it over the coin. Wave your hands over the napkin as iftocast a Spry) See this trick and the aera diec cic) napkin (©), their Bonus: To make th put back the napkin and move the glass off the coin. Wave hands over the napk: remove it to reveal the coin,68 fT s ifyou're holding ball, Have a friend place her hands over the back of ‘yours, then tell her to press firmly (A). As she does, press outward so that your hands and the same position. Tell her to gradually ile you push out, Count: head, then have her close her ey The payoff: For a few seconds, holdingan invisible ball (©). What to do: Face away from a friend and, behind: hold outa fan of erayons Gwvith no similar colors). Ask her to take all but one, Say that you ean guess which color ;ou hold without looking. Keeping your hands behind you, turn to face her. As you do, arreptitiously serape alittle bit of the crayon onto your fingernail (A), Holding the crayon in your other hand (still behind your back), slowly bring the marked hand to your forehead and pretend to concentrate (B). As you do, sneak a peek at your fingernail The payoff: When you're finished focusing your mental powers, tell your friend which crayon you hold. ©We baked these guys with |2 grams of whole grain per serving. And we still had room fov the cheese. he 4 Da = ah \ aa * x», 2 a a That's one vit of news that’s sve to make a splash with you. With a sea of snacks to cheese from, W's no wonder youll want te give your kids Goldfish! crackers made with whole Grain, 4 y bo Swiles all around. 5) a Golafish’ Made with whole Grain pepperidgefarm.comA Taste of MARDI My husband and I used to live in New Orleans, and we loved everything about the city, especially its food. When we moved north just before our sons were born, we began hosting an annual Mardi Gras party, introducing our northern friends and family to the Cajun and Creole cuisine that we missed. Now in its 20th year, our celebration has become a cherished tradition in the true spirit of Mardi Gras, a gathering of loved ones for a big buffet of Big Easy-style fare. Here are four of our most popular New Orleans offerings, including jambalaya and red beans and rice, which also happen to rank among our kids’ all-time favorite dishes. By Suzan Jackson King Cake ee sgetearMagntentee Mardi Gras season begins on January 6, known as Twelfth Night ox Three Kings Day. Meant to representa jeweled crown, King Cake ~ topped with purple, green, and gold argu egal fyigfurtae Za an power respectively — celebrates the three kings who came bearing gifts at Jesus’ birth. Inside each cake hides a tiny toy baby, and tradition dictates that whoever finds it must host the next party (or serve the next King Cake). Jumptopage 88 ~~ tase Z y CT 70GRAS 009020, .0% 0,00, Me, 0070 09 900005 990,000 00990508 1¢- Food styling by Marie + Prop styling by Ann LewisATasteof DI GRAS Big Easy Shrimp Etouffée Sete eat ehgetenttagteattMegtton ‘he first stop in rking outa ceautiog wt Now Orloas chef cl the koly tine cnion celery and green bell pepper. This dish i often made with erawrish, but our shrimp version tastes just as delicious, Serve it over white or brown rice © Ma large frying pan, hest the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until they are soft and tender, about 8 minutes. © Stirin the flour until itis heatod through, about 1 minute, Gradually pourin the broth in increments, stirring after each addition, until the mixture has thickened, Add the tomatoes, thyme, cayenne, salt, paprike, oregano, and hot sauce, reduce the heat to medium, and cover and simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. © Stir in the shrimp and parsley and cook the étouffée until the shrimp is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice, Ingredients: 1 ¥ tablespoon butter 1 % teaspoon ground cayenne 1 ¥ tablespoon olive oi 1 %teaspoon sat 1 targe onion, chopped i ¥4teaspoon paprika C 2etlery stalks, chopped 1 ¥teaspoon oregano 6 C % green bell pepper chopped 1 6 drops het sauce (we used C. 3teaspoons minced garlic Tabasco brand) . 0 %eup four 1D 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp C1 Teup reduced-sodium chicken broth _C] 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley 11 1(14%-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes) 4 cups hot cooked rice, white or brown Cl ¥steaspoon dred thyme leaves © orernnoa womunon une 72Jumbo Jembesleiyes ‘This hearty dish, which: eae andouille, a mildly spicy Cajun-style sausage, is perfect for feeding a crowd (andit’sa favorite at our annual party). To cut down on the heat for little cones, reduce the amount of cayenne or hot sauce. (© Warm the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, and celery and sauté until they are soft and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for ‘Sminutes more. © Stir in the tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, cumin, thyme, cayenne, hot sauce, and browning sauce and bring the mixture to aboil. Add the rice, chicken, and sausage, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the jambalaya until almost all the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir it occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. © Remove the pot from the heat and let the jambalaya stand until all the liquid is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve. 1D 2tablespoons olive oi 1D large onions diced 1D 2green bell peppers, diced 1 Acelery stalks, diced 1D 4 cloves garlic, minced 1D 1(16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes: 1D 2(04%-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 1D Bayleat 1D % teaspoon ground cumin B % teaspoon cred thyme leaves 1D %4teaspoon ground cayenne 1D %teaspoon hot sauce (we used “Tabasco brand) 1D teaspoon browning sauce (we used kitchen Bouquet brand) 1D 2eupstong grain white rice 1D 1% pounds boneless chicken breasts catinto bite-size pieces D % pound andouile sausage, cut into ‘einch-thikhalf moons (we used precooked chicken and turkey andoulle)ATasteof DI GRAS Red Beans and Rice pa Historically, red beans and rice were served on Mondays, the traditional household wash day. While ‘women tended tothe aunty the dish could slowly cook on the stove, Our family's version, which uses canned beans, doesnt require aday of cooking, but i's so ood my sons could eat it every week They love its mild spices and slightly creamy consistency. setPoa eee gaeatetngtton © Inalarge pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat, ‘Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until they are soft and tender, about 8 minutes. @Stir in the broth, bay leaf, thyme, hot sauce, and beans and bring the mixture to a boil. Leaving the pot on the stove, partially mash the bean mixture with a potato masher or the back ofa wooden spoon, leaving ‘most of the beans whole. Stir in the sausage, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. (© Simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, then uncovered for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf, and serve the beans over hot rice. ‘Suzan Jackson now lives in Delaware and writes for FamilyFun's “Our Favorite Things” department. Ingredients: 1 1tablespoon olive oi 1 targe onion, diced C1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1(16-ounce) can reducee:sodium chicken broth 0 Bay leat 1 Tteaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 40.6 drops hot sauce (we used Tabasco brand) 1 3.(15%-ounce) cans smal red beans (we used Goya brand) rinsed and drained (you can also substitute kidney beans) 1 pound reduced-fat smoked sausage, sliced into bite-size pieces 1 6 cups hat cooked rice, write or brown,but he knows a thing or two about ’roni. TACO-RONI Hands Ons 10 mites Total: 25 atm Makes: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: + 1/2 cup broken yellow tortilla chips 1 cup shredded Ttaltan blend cheese DIRECTIONS: 1, Place Beefarent. drained tomstoes, beans, com and cumin in large Real great Chef. Real great food. for sare Ge inepired redone sa ut tetcr Botarde stony, vials ohePoeprdeeSCHEDULE A DAY WHERE THE LAST ONE DOWN E HOT COCOA GEAR FROM REI MAKES FAMILY FUN EASY We have the outdoor gear and clothing kids need to enjoy winter fun, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. ‘You can even exchange their old ski and snowboard gear for 20% off new purchases with our Kids’ Snowsports, ‘Trade-in Program. Some exclusions apply. Find out more at your local REI store or at RELcom, SHOP YOUR WAY | 100+ STORES | REI.COM | REI APP FOR iPHONE’ & ANDROID™ee dge un It's FamilyFun's 20th birthday, and we're celebrating with games, prizes, and fun for all! In June of 2001, | welaunched | Badges ofFun, | our yearlong program | that celebrates family | time. Over the course | ofthe year, your gang | can earn ten themed | badiges by completing | great family activities. | Youcanalsoenter | sweepstakes for cool rizes, After youve Oo npleted aL activity, | This Months Badge: Winter Fun print the badge from designed by Courtney Russell eieraberie aha of twostraightlines.com Ara display it on our free Tanibfuncon/ Commemorative Display Poster. To Earn the Badge: Uf you missed the @ Sclect one of the three activities poster in the June/ ‘on the next page. July issue, download | @ Ifyou like, go online to one from FamilyPun. FamilyFun.com/badgesoffun com/badgesotfun] Sree © Hove fun while completing the activity! © Go online and tell us what you did, cownload your badge, and enter our sweepstakes (see next page) for a chance to win prizes. 77 tie ope‘Add color tothe grays of winter with a ‘sun catcher sculpted of ice. To make ‘one, ald food coloring tothe water in each section of an ice cube tray. Freeze the cubes completely Fille round cake Pan about two-thirds full of water. Sota plastic ‘cup full ot vate in the pan to create hanging hale. Place the panin the froozer for an hows Put the colored ice ‘cubes in the pan then let allthe liquid {ere solid, Remove the cup from the ‘pan place a ribbon inthe hole and hang ‘the sun oatcher outside, t I ‘we helieve families do best living by a version of the post office motto: Neither snow, nor rain, nor lack f heat, nor gloom of early nightfall can stop us from having fun. Whether you're playing outside in the snow or inside to stay warm, the ideas we've gathered here are sure to deliver a good time. ‘These banana-based snowmen are Aecidedy more tropical than the frosty variety Por each thread three slices of banana, triangular piece of apple, and ‘grape onto a bamboo skewer. Have ‘your kids decorate them with earrt sliver ‘noses, mini chocolate chip eyes and buttons, and pretzel stick arms, Create a snowy self-portrait that doubles asa testy teat for animals who right stop by o admire and sample ‘Your work. Start by making a body rin in the snow, then fillin the shape ‘with birdseed and fruit and vegetable | ploces. For clothing, spray colored ‘water from a pump bottle. Goo ‘This moath’s sweeps prize ive winter fun parkages. Each inode four REX Salbx jacket, vo ets of adult MSR vo Saovishows, and twa sheaf A | ‘Sprott Soowshooslapatotmate ral va: } Riso up fay grabs: BO EL pt cds or tamlivs who post about tis ventas. For complete ‘idee deseriptions id ety instructions 10advertisement MAKE TIME & TO MAKE \.@ MEMORIES GET OUTSIDE FOR WINTER FAMILY FUN! From the ultimate snowball fight to building your very own igloo, planning outdoor activities for the whole family is a great way to stay active this season. REI makes it easy to be comfortable and have fun all winter long! Where toGo Make sure to have a compass handy and head out ona winter scavenger hunt Here are some ideas to get you state: + Your own backyard thas ight outside * Local pars: Arange a group walker + Nearby public lands, crescives, and ris, Check ther cho ies foc youth aieted winter programs Scan this tag to find an REI location near you! ‘cette res mabe pp for your pone hitp://gettag mobi Prepare Like a Pro Here are and be prepa some helpful tips to stay warm during outdoor pay! «+ Dress in layers. Wear ast-ying base layer rest to your sin, edd 3 mile inslation layer and top icf ith 2 water estant hel Dont forget hats and glove «+ Warm beverages tase good angie you a rica vacuum battle + Equip the family voto with te chsins 3 small snow shoe, prtabl lights. food, water, acharged.up ona, ean marge ki Things to Do Make the outdoors extra fun for kids this winter by adding some new tivities to old favorites + Snowshosing: oid. fol thew + Sledding: 2007 king onthe moo wn You avert hill on anew (generatano slope simmers + Skiing and snowboarding: or ihatrenalne un ress the kids yes and head for your lca ki hi + Igloe building: With 2 snow shovel and some ow, + Chango itup. Wi un to sok ct in row cond ons. snauball maker wth handle allows snowball game wthaut ting your ho ling! This cold and wet! FIND OUT Check out all of REI resources for family adventure, including an assortment of Expert Advice articles (REL.com/expertadviceytamily) and details on REI Family Adventure Program (REl.com/family-adventure}Angelina Ballerina Dance With Me Game ‘Ages 3 and up, Wonder Forge, $20 Put on your dancing shoes and plié your way to stardom inthis active game. Payers take turns moving Angelina and placing cards on the board that depict basic ballet moves, They then get to practice each move. At the end of the game, each dancer performs the whole routine, with coaching from the audience, Fneeded. 2or more players 80 A Special Roundup of Groat Now Family GAMES! inos, the three-sided domino game, players score points by matching triangular pieces to those already in play. 2to6 players. Ages 7 and up. Pressman Toy, $11Blind Spell . <7 endup Minar, 520 Tinkisensytospelavedwahyaurcescheen wal Thnkagi nth ae one yet ate: © tourlte word om he edd it ands the spar wo te dos opie shod pei Aether oder he word arepaesnthe speller’ hand, he has 30 seconds to arrange them in the correct order, using only his sense of touch, With each round, the game gets tougher, as extra letters are included in the mix. 2 to. players Family Game Night 4: a The Game Show : ‘Ages 6 and up. A, $40 for Xbox 360 and Kinect In this installment of the popular video-game series, players are invited onto a virtual stage to compete in over-the-top versions of five classic games: shoot hoops to Connect 4, for instance, or bow! to knock over numbered Yahtzee pins. And yes, our testers stil shouted out "Yahtzee!" when they got five of akind. Tor 2 players Where Is Sock Monkey? ‘Ages 3 and up. Cardinal Industries, $15 Kids can channel their inner detectives while search: ing for this game's charming little stuffed monkey. (One player hides the critter somewhere in the house, then the ethers take turns flipping over tiles that either elicit a clue from the hider (Is Soek ‘Monkey in a room with a fridge?) or tell them to go look for it until the sand timerruns out, to 4 players ‘Towin Rack-O, players ned both luck and skil, as they comy line up ten cardsin sequential order. 2t0 4 players. Ages Gand up. Winning Moves Games, $12Look Look ‘Ages 6 and up. MindWare, $20, You need a sharp eve to compete in tis frenetic matching game. Players take turns picking a car from the deck, each ‘of which sets up a lightning-fast challenge, such as spotting matching monsters, finding silly symbols, or solving fun (we promise) addition and subtraction problems. Whoever spots the match or solves the challenge fist yells "Look Look” and keeps the card. Eight interchangeable boards make for anew game everytime. 2 t0 6 players Drawing ‘Sketch It Ages 10 and up. Blue Orange, $20 To succeed at this fast-paced game, you don't have to be the best artist in your family — just quick and somewhat accurate. At "Go" each player draws one of the objects, ‘written on her playing card. The frst to finish her sketch srabs the highest number token, the second takes the ‘ext highest, and so on until everyone is done. If another player correctly guesses what you drew, you both earn the number of points on your token. 3106 players = hp Cranium Brain Breaks G ‘Ages 8 and up. Hasbro, 15 ‘The object of this game is simple: work together to win as many cards ina row as you ‘ean. The fun lies in the variety of activities you complete to win the cards. You may have toidentify a smel, memorize alist of words, draw 2 family coat of arms, sculpt food, or act ‘outa list of characters before time — always ‘one minute — runs out. 2 or more players shard to go wrong when you combine Legos, Sear Ware, and video games. In Logo Stn ‘Wars: The Complete Saga, young Jedi can battle theie way through all six episodes. or 2 players, Ages 10 and up. LucasArts, $20 for Wii, Xbox 360, PS5, and Windows/Macgonsion the cool list | tipsntrends ate _ occ Me \Seacies, te ‘Malt-Symptom Relief from: redness, watery discharge, burning, gritiness, dryness, stinging: Homeopathic, Safe ‘and Effective for ages 2+ ‘SimilaganUSA.com fearaches due to colds, scetocpae TRAIN ast X Irritated.” Eye Reliel homeopathic At Walgreens, Walmart, ‘and Whale Foods. 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For melodic sound of the beloved Hawaiian “ukulele has gone truly mainstream: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam released a solo album Ukulele Songs” in 2011 and the YouTube clip of young “ukulele virwoso Jake Shimabukuro playing George Harrison's ‘While My Guitar Genily Weeps in Central Park has well over nine-million views, the sw Experience this iconie instrument with a tour of the KoAloha Uhailele Factory (koaloha.com), a premier ‘ukulele maker where each instrument is meticulously and lovingly crafted by hand, You can actually walk through the produetion area, interact with the staff, and test the instruments at the end of the tour. Leara to play the instrument at Royal Hawaiian Center (royalhawaliancenter.com) a gorgeous shopping venue in Wailiki, where they offer free classes in Hawaiian cultural arts including “ukulele lessons, Come summer, the 42nd Annual Roy Sakuma “Ukulele Festival (ukulelefests valhawaii.org) on July 22 is a free concert featuring the finest, ‘musicians, celebrities, entertainers, and a ‘ukulele orchestra swith 800 students, mostly children ‘Ukulele along with slack key guitar both play a major roe in Inula, the ancient Hawaiian dance. The splendor of hula is on, clisplay at the free Kahio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show several evenings a week at sunset near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, You can also treat the kids to a sunset Inula performance overlooking the beach at the le House Without a Key at the Halekulani Hotel (halektulani.com), Later this su rer, enjoy the free 35th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival (moanaluagardens foundation.org) on July 21, celebration of hhula kahiko (ancient hula and chant) and 4 ‘auana (modern) hula performances at ‘Moanalua Gardens, ‘The Island of R Ou ‘The Heart of Hawai'ie For more information: worwisit-cahu.com ‘and wwndacebook com/Oahuttawal With breathtaking natural beauty, the extraordinary Hawaiian culture and non-stop fun, O‘ahu is the ideal family destination: Ancient Ways and Erupting Volcanoes O'ahu has plenty of oustanding Hawaiian cultural venues with ‘org) in Honolulis the world’ premier institution devoted to Havwtian and Pacific sland cultures, Hawaiian Hallie a soaring three-sory space that tells the compelling story of Havats people from pre contact times on through fascinating artic, historical images, and oral histories. 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