Every Christmas wish list is filled with toys possessing a “wow” factor. The “wow” can be a reaction to a new technology—such as Webkinz or Liv Dolls—that interacts with an online world, or to clever mechanisms—like Transformers or Bakugan Battle Brawlers. Of course, not everyone reacts the same way to a toy. Manufacturers originally rejected …
Gather scissors fake flowers (make sure any hard parts are small enough to fit through the ball ornament’s opening) glue silver sequins clear ball ornament unsharpened pencil ribbon Go 1. Cut off stems from individual flowers. 2. Glue sequins randomly on the flower petals. Let dry. 3. Pull the metal top off the ball ornament …
Gather 1 cup melted butter 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 cups flour 1 or 2 drops peppermint extract candy canes plastic zip bag Go 1. In a large bowl, mix together butter, cocoa and sugar. 2. Add eggs, flour and peppermint extract. Stir 50 times. 3. Pour batter into a greased …
Gather 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 egg 1/2 cup sour cream Icing: 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 teaspoon softened butter pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup maple syrup Go 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. …
Dear B. Log, My house might be featured on TV tonight! Odyssey Channel 5 News came to do a story about our neighborhood Christmas Food Drive and Decorating Contest. It was awesome! People from all over town are driving through the neighborhood to look at the lights and drop off canned food donations. The giant …
I love my dad, and I’m not just saying that because he’s about to do final Christmas shopping. I love him because he knows a lot about everything. Here are his answers to a few questions I asked today: Me: Why is the sky blue? Dad: So you know where to stop mowing. Me: Why …
Gather construction paper (red and green) ruler pencil scissors glitter, stickers, pompoms and other decorations markers double stick tape or stapler Go 1. Using a ruler, mark 12 1-inch strips on red construction paper that are about 8 inches long. Repeat with green construction paper. 2. Cut out all the strips. List the names of …
