Old School Childhood - Most Children Don't Play Outdoors as Much Anymore

Do you remember the Old School Childhood Games and Nursery rhymes? Some adults today teach some of those games and nursery rhymes to their own children.

working out is important!

It is so important to workout and be healthy! There are so many different activities a person can do to stay healthy and fit. It's all about finding the activity that suits you best. I personally love to jump...

Different Ways To Get Beach Ready Abs

Akeelah and the Bee: A Review

My favorite movie about spelling is Akeelah and the Bee. This may not sound like much of a recommendation, as one can easily go through life and not see a single movie whose topic is spelling. However, over the years there have been several movies...

Looking for a Chinese Jumprope but a pair of Click-Klacks will do

It’s a warm summer evening, the kind of night that follows a late afternoon sunshower, the type of weather that begs you to be outside and enjoy. As I finish my dinner, and wait for my 11 year old daughter...

10 Outdoor Games For Kids

I realize this is the age of the computer game, but if you'd like to get your kids off the net and into the garden this summer, you may want to tempt them with one of these outdoor games for children. These are all games I either loved as a kid, or...

Domestically Inclined

See a mess Clean it up Sweep the crumbs into a cup Run the broom across the floor Take the trash right out the door Wash a dish Make a wish Don't forget to feed the fish Brush your teeth Hang a wreath...

Ancient Art of Double Dutch

Double Dutch comprises a history that spans thousands of years, from China and Africa to New York City. A major fast food chain and three incredible men brought the game into the 21st century as an international phenomenon and a full blown sports craze with a reality show in Japan.

History of Double Dutch (jump rope)

Double Dutch jump rope was founded by David A. Walker of New York. Its probable origins have been traced to ancient Phoenician, Egyptian and Chinese rope makers. Dutch settlers brought the game to New...

Chinese Jump Rope

Today, children all over the world play versions of Chinese Jump Rope. The game has been traced back to being played by children in 7th century China. The Chinese New Year and other traditional festivals include a lot of folk customs,...