October 8, 2003
The comics when my parents were growing up were fun to read. The color, the writing, the style of the artwork made them look a lot better than the ones I read. But there seems to be a return to the art style of the golden age of comics, and it is very exciting to watch.
Th... continue reading...
Tags: 100 years,
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batman,
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superman adventures,
warner brothers August 21, 2003
You can learn a lot from a dummy. That was a line from a series of popular and informative public service ads that have been running nationwide for more years than I care to remember. The main characters in the PSA's were a pair of crash dummies named Larry and Vince. They were... continue reading...
Tags: air bags,
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car restraints,
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fun place,
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internet thanks,
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seat belts,
tragedy August 5, 2003
The comics when my parents were growing up were fun to read. The color, the writing, the style of the artwork made them look a lot better than the ones I read. But there seems to be a return to the art style of the golden age of comics, and it is very exciting to watch.
The ... continue reading...
Tags: 100 years,
art style,
artwork,
batman,
caped crusaders,
comics,
games,
new batman adventures,
quality entertainment,
superman adventures,
warner brothers June 24, 2003
It is summer, and even though school has been out for over a month, it is still over a month (in most cases) until it starts again. So if you are looking for something for your young ones to do then today's FamSite may have something for you. It is called ChildFun, and is a site tha... continue reading...
Tags: childcare,
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early childhood educators,
edible play dough,
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nutrition,
parent teacher,
parenting,
pennies,
popsicles,
preschool teachers,
spare time,
young ones June 17, 2003
The name of today's FamSite is called Cross Daily, an organization whose mission is to provide for and build the global Christian community. It is a truly special site to visit one that allows a visitor to truly feel the spirit of the Lord. Here is a place to meet other Christians, find resources... continue reading...
June 16, 2003
Playing with car and trucks when I was growing up usually meant a day spent in the sandbox, moving a lot of earth. The toys my mates and I played with were usually large, too large to take in the house, or take to school. But about 30 years ago, a new toy made its appearance on the sc... continue reading...
Tags: animations,
appearance,
car toys,
cars,
cool car,
earth,
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games,
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hot wheels,
mates,
new toy,
online game,
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recess,
ring of fire,
sandbox,
seat belt,
shape,
trucks May 16, 2003
It is always fun to rediscover an old friend, one whom you knew from you childhood. Being able to share it with your children makes it doubly special. Today's FamSite gave me that opportunity. It is called Welcome to Mr. Potato Head. Many young children know him from his guest appearances in ... continue reading...
Tags: disney,
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puzzles,
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toys May 2, 2003
Growing up, I read the Hardy Boy books my uncle gave me to read. When I had exhausted those, I turned to my mother's Nancy Drew books. They were the same type of book, but unique in their own way. But they were exciting.
Today's FamSite is about Nancy Drew, called NancyDrew.com. Here you c... continue reading...
January 9, 2003
Growing up, I read the Hardy Boy books my uncle gave me to read. When I had exhausted those, I turned to my mother's Nancy Drew books. They were the same type of book, but unique in their own way. But they were exciting.
Today's FamSite is about Nancy Drew, called NancyDrew.com. Here you can fi... continue reading...
Tags: adult section,
book selection,
games,
heroine,
lesson plans,
mystery,
mysterynet,
nancy drew books,
nancydrew,
old friend,
parents and teachers December 23, 2002
Christmas is my favorite season of the year. There is such a positive feeling, such a happy atmosphere, that I really wish it could be Christmas all year long. With that in mind, I am want to share some of the many holiday sites for the coming 3 weeks. With a few exceptions, from now until th... continue reading...
Tags: atmosphere,
christmas,
christmas central,
christmas music,
coloring activities,
domain names,
email,
exceptions,
existence,
games,
online radio,
ornaments,
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recipes,
symbolism,
united states