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April 22, 2012
Fundraising Fun; Racing for Wishes

What if there was a race, a race for wishes, that raised money to send a child with a life threatening disease to Disney World?  Would your run as hard as you could?

At the beginning of the school year, Shaffer Elementary challenged all of it's students to make a difference by May 1, 2012.  The staff handed out green sheets of paper with a $1 bill stap

March 18, 2012
Comic Book Franchise Reborn

How do comic book companies get new readers?

     Yes, they still exist. There was a time when comics disappeared from the mind of the public. The 90s were lacking in new franchise to pull in the next generation.

March 14, 2012
Fun in The Snow

Visit to Snow Mountain Ranch

Snow Mountain Ranch, near Winter Park, is a great place to have some fun all year round. There are endless activities that happen every single day.

February 1, 2012
EXTRA EXTRA Read All About It...

What is black and white and read all over? You will have to wait till the end to find out.

What is black and white and read all over? You will have to wait till the end to find out.
 

January 22, 2012
Skylanders Not Just For Boys

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure the video game brings characters to life!

If you haven’t discovered "Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure" yet, this video game is definitely worth looking into.

January 10, 2012
Myanmar Money

There are over 6.7 billion people that live on 237 independent countries in the world. How people make their money, how much they make, and what they do with it varies by country and by person.

There are over 6.7 billion people that live on 237 independent countries in the world. Each country has a different culture, people, scenery, and government.

December 28, 2011
Beyblade Extreme top system IR spin control is not all it’s cut out to be.

Remote controlled Beyblades make a lot of noise but have little added fun.

 

December 14, 2011
Tebow-mania; Has it gone too far?

Tim Tebow is the Broncos' secret weapon.

What's happening?
 

December 13, 2011
Aqua Pets are Silly Toys

Aqua pets can be very hard to work with.

Aqua pets can be very hard to work with. This toy is for kids aged six and up. It is probably better for younger kids. An aqua pet might be hard for a little kid to get to start working.

December 7, 2011
Aqua Pets need some work

Olivia Brett writes, Aqua pets seem like a cute toy.

Aqua pets seem like a cute toy. They are little creatures that dance and make noise in a clear bubble of water. Supposedly, you can play games, feed it, and even talk to it.

December 5, 2011
Gear Not Suitable for Spies

Ferris Fynboh writes, Spy Gear Body Wire really is a great idea.

Spy Gear Body Wire really is a great idea. The only problem is that it doesn't work very well. The Body Wire is supposed to be so discreet that no one will ever know you're recording them.

December 1, 2011
Plush Pillow Pets Come to Life

Riley Vallot writes, Oh no, all your Pillow Pet friends are lost in a bad dream and need your help to get out!

Oh no, all your Pillow Pet friends are lost in a bad dream and need your help to get out!

November 30, 2011
Sandburg Elementary Turns Trash into Treasure

Kendall Jordan writes, In the famous story Rumpelstiltskin, the king's daughter spun straw into gold.

In the famous story Rumpelstiltskin, the king's daughter spun straw into gold. Today, the TerraCycle company helps schools turn trash into treasure!

November 30, 2011
TerraCycle Company Makes Products Out of Trash

Kendall Jordan writes, Are you looking for a great earth-friendly gift for your friends and family?

Are you looking for a great earth-friendly gift for your friends and family?

November 27, 2011
Everybody FREEZE!

FREEZE BALL VS. FREEZE TAG

     Are you looking for some new games to buy for Christmas? Torx Turbo Freeze Tag or Hyper Games Freeze Ball are two games to consider buying.

November 23, 2011
Express Yourself In A New Way

The new Voice Rockrz Mic is a fun toy.

The new Voice Rockrz Mic is a fun toy. It's great because you can use it to practice your voice, have fun at a slumber party or any kind of party, or just to be rockstars!

November 17, 2011
Brown Palace Champagne Cascade

Ferris Fynboh writes, The tradition began during the Napoleonic Wars...

The tradition began during the Napoleonic Wars, when the French soldiers would use their swords to open champagne bottles, as they lacked anything else with which to do it.

November 15, 2011
PLAY A SLIDER GAME AT HYPER SPEED!

Jillian Skurcenski writes, Hyper Games Speed Slider is a very exiting game and a lot of fun!

Hyper Games Speed Slider is a very exiting game and a lot of fun! Hyper game speed slider is recommended for kids ages 6-10.

November 12, 2011
Torx Smash Stix are Smashtastic fun!

Adam Hangland writes, Torx smash stix are really fun.

Torx smash stix are really fun. They are foam batons with an X in the middle. The whole object of the game is to hit your opponent's X ten times.

October 19, 2011
Adventure Quest Worlds: Get Your Adventure On!

Adventure Quest Worlds (AQW) is the best site to role play as a hero living in a town called Battleon where Chaos is try...

Adventure Quest Worlds (AQW) is the best site to role play as a hero living in a town called Battleon where Chaos is trying to take over the world!!!

October 4, 2011
You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For Yogurt...

Dannika Harris writes, If you asked kids today what is the style of clothing being worn, they would reply skinny jeans and tee shirts.

If you asked kids today what is the style of clothing being worn, they would reply skinny jeans and tee shirts. If you would ask kids 20-30 years ago, they would say the same thing.

August 11, 2011
Manassa Mauler

Melissa Kaiser writes, Jack Dempsey, otherwise known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a wrestler, who was the heavy weight champion for a while.

Jack Dempsey, otherwise known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a wrestler, who was the heavy weight champion for a while. He was born and raised in Manassa.

July 26, 2011
Slide Rock; Slide of a Lifetime

Natalie Bollig writes, Sliding down rocks covered with algae is actually quite fun.

Sliding down rocks covered with algae is actually quite fun. If you are in the mood to visit a natural-made "water park" this summer, you should checkout Slide Rock.

July 12, 2011
KidPub: A Great Website for Young Authors

Megan Walsh writes, Lots of kids around the world love writing and this website is the place for them.

Lots of kids around the world love writing and this website is the place for them.

June 24, 2011
Did You Lose Your Marbles...

Dannika Harris writes, If you would ask kids today what is your favorite game to play...

If you would ask kids today what is your favorite game to play, you might hear Play Stations, X-Box, Texting on cell phones, computer games, and DS's.