Category Archives: Kids’ stuff

Attention Evil Geniuses and Kids: MakerFaireNC today!

If you’re in the Triangle, Triad, or anywhere from Richmond to Charlotte, here’s something fun to do on this soggy Sunday in the Southeast.

Toaster Sunshine channels Jack White for science and technology outreach

There’s a lot to be said for building shit just to see if it works.

Why the PharmKid will get her flu vaccine

Prof Tara Smith thought it important enough to come back from her hiatus to explain why she’s doing the same for her kids. That’s why.

I am not worthy

Seven years ago, your humble blogger was handed the keys to a whole new vocabulary of love.

Oriental Trading Co. Face Paint Recall – Colors Expanded

With all of the kids’ facepainting stations at pre-summer music and arts festivals this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, keep an eye out that your child isn’t being plied with this brand of paints.

Best fishes for a Happy Valentine’s Day!

What better way to show your love today than with a gift that demonstrates your commitment to sustainable fishing.

Test post in shiny new MT4, with help from They Might Be Giants

In honor of my first comments on the new dashboard, spam from Istanbul (not Constantinople)

Sometimes “allies” need a kick in the pants

A valued reader notes: “Sometimes ‘allies’ need a kick in the pants from those they say they want to support. And sometimes those in a position of privilege need to get a taste of the generalized rage that those who don’t enjoy that privilege feel.”

Why we donate to DonorsChoose projects

You get far more than you give.

DonorsChoose: you can donate $1.5 million without spending a penny

As I alluded to in the previous post, many science bloggers like us are currently running challenges to readers to donate to projects at DonorsChoose.org. This great organization has been a sponsoring clearinghouse for all kinds of educational projects proposed by US public schoolteachers, many of which are very basic activities for which public funds […]

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