Do It Yourself, Fun
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Find some inspiration for your festive Christmas attire with this fashion show highlighting some DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters!
The “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest may have started as a joke but it’s now a fun tradition for many that bring smiles to many, and smiles are something we can get behind!
The fun-loving and creative mom’s behind What’s Up Moms demonstrate some hilarious DIY options titled, “Snow Globe”, “ Stocking Stuffers”, and “Christmas Tree Tinsel” in this short and smiley holiday spirit video!
“Wear the ugly sweater, flaunt the ugly sweater, embrace the ugly sweater.” -Unknown
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Check out our Do It Yourself Category!
It’s packed full of ideas such as these cool art tips on How To Turn Numbers Into Birds.
Or have a laugh with these five printable Would You Rather Questions!
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World Records
Teddy Bear Hockey Toss Hits All-Time Record
The heartwarming Hershey Bears 2018 Teddy Bear Toss has broken a new record with nearly 35,000 stuffed animals thrown onto the ice on Sunday at the Giant Centre in Pennsylvania.
The Teddy Bear Toss takes place every year across minor professional and junior hockey arenas, as fans are invited to bring stuffed toys to the game and hurl them over the boards when the home team scores its first goal.
Those teddy bears and other assorted stuffed animals are then donated to children in need, in time for the holidays. The Teddy Bear Toss is an annual tradition where hockey fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice after the first goal to donate to charity.
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The concept originated with the Kamloops Blazers in 1993. The tradition spread quickly through the Canadian Hockey League, and around the world; excluding the National Hockey League, which discourages anything thrown on the ice
The night also produced tens of thousands of dollars in monetary donations. Pennsylvania charity CommunityAid had pledged to donate 50 cents per stuffed animal thrown (up to $15,000) and an anonymous season ticket holder pledged $1 per stuffed animal.
You can see a video of the record breaking moment below.
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Fun Facts, Infographics
Lifespans Of The Animal Kingdom
Learn the lifespans of some of the unique creatures in the animal kingdom in this simple and visual chart created appropriately for entertainment by a UK insurance company Help U Cover.
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Fun Facts
Narwhal – Unicorn Of The Sea
The Cousteau families love the mystery and magic of the sea runs almost as deep as the ocean itself.
The legendary Jacques-Yves, also known as Captain Cousteau, was a pioneering explorer of the seas and of the issues that face us today. He co-invented the Aqualung, started a marine conservation movement and created a legacy of passion for the ocean that continues today. He was also the inspiration for the iconic red torqued explorer in Wes Anderson’s film life aquatic.
His son Jean-Michel Cousteau is an explorer, diplomat for the environment, educator, and film producer, Jean-Michel Cousteau has communicated his love and concern for our water planet to people of all nations and generations for more than four decades.
The second son of Jacques-Yves and Simone Cousteau, Philippe was one of the world’s first scuba divers, a photographer, filmmaker, author, and pilot.The second son of Jacques-Yves and Simone Cousteau, Philippe was one of the world’s first scuba divers, a photographer, filmmaker, author, and pilot.
His son Philippe Cousteau has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues. In 2017, he received an Emmy nomination for hosting the syndicated science series Awesome Planet. In this short episode of Great Big Story, he introduces us to the magical world of Narwhal Whales, also known as the “unicorn of the ocean”.
This video was created by Great Big Story.
“Great Big Story is a video network dedicated to the untold, overlooked & flat-out amazing. Humans are capable of incredible things & we’re here to tell their stories. When a rocket lands in your backyard, you get in.” Great Big Story
Find more from Great Big Story here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8Q
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Behind The Scenes
Lion King Recording Session
There is a lot of anticipation with the new Lion King movie coming in 2019. Trailers and advertising for the film are popping up everywhere. We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with this behind the scenes footage from the original Lion King voice-over recording sessions.
Find more Disney Fun here: www.youtube.com/user/DisneyMovies/featured
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Comics and Cartoons
Relatable Duck On Cold Weather
Cartoonist Brian Gordon who is also a fun loving dad shows the difference between how children and parents dress in these relatable duck comics!
“My comics are largely inspired by my struggles as a parent, my fascination with technology, science and all things geeky. Oh, and a constant, crushing wave of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s a big source of inspiration, too” Brian Gordon
Follow Brian Gordon’s parenting smiles with Fowl Language Comics here: www.fowllanguagecomics.com/.
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All About Art
Drawing Vs Reality Is Mind Bending
This mesmerizing time-lapse drawing created by the very talented artist Marcello Barenghi is both mesmerizing and mind-bending!
Known as the “the Italian magician of the 3D Art”, Marcello uses mixed media, trick art, and hyperrealism to draw everyday things so extraordinary that when the real-life objects pale in comparison when paired next to his art.
Follow his artistic adventures here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcBnT6LsxANZjUWqpjR8Jpw
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Animations
Short Animation Illustrates The Cycle of Life
This is a beautiful short animation about that touches on the cycle of life by showing an elderly man patiently watering a thirsty tree that a young girl grows up.
“For almost 50 years, GOBELINS, has been a global reference in the fields of visual creation from image design to image production.” GOBELINS
Find more creative work by GOBELINS here: www.gobelins-school.com/
Name Generators
Hippy Name Generator
Discover your flower child’s name with this far-out hippy name generator!
Created by Shop First Nations, a fair trade, and organic Peruvian fashion line.
To find your hippy name, simply match the first letter of your first name.
Followed by the the day of your birth!
Check out our Name Generators page for more fun!
BONUS JOKE: What do you get when you cross a hippie with a ninja?
ANSWER: Peace and quiet!
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Animations
Animation Meets Time Lapse Photography
This is a unique short mixed media film using time-lapse photography and animation.
“A story about a crab that discovers a strange pineapple, thinking at first glance it is haunted, so he asks his friends to bring all the food it needs to avoid its evil. Suddenly, the octopus reveals the truth of the pineapple.” Filippo Rivetti
Find more by time lapse & hyper lapse photographer Filippo Rivetti here: https://vimeo.com/timeflees
Find more from animators & twin sisters Tatiana & Olga Poliektova here: https://vimeo.com/user1406084
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Infographics
The Positive Effects Of Video Games
This visual infographic created by Liberty Games illustrates some interesting positive effects of video games.
Professors at Brigham Young University research showed that when brothers play violent video games together they have fewer conflicts with each other.
Video games that require your children to work together can have a beneficial effect on their relationship.
Read more about the study here:
This infographic was created by Liberty Games.
If you are interested in more please check out our Infographics page.
It’s packed full of infographics and educational topics.
You might also enjoy this Mario Video Game Trailer Starring Chris Pratt.
Or to learn about gaming we recommend this Timeline of Video Games.
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Animations, Music Videos, Retro-Vision
Canada Vignettes – Log Drivers’ Waltz
This is a very Canadian unique short video that is a blend of animation and historic black and white footage created by John Weldon in 1979.
“A young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more well-to-do, land-loving competition.
Driving logs down the river has made him the best dancing partner to be found. This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song The Log Driver’s Waltz by Wade Hemsworth. Kate and Anna McGarrigle sing to the music of the Mountain City Four.” NFB
“We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians—stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more.” NFB
Find more documentaries, animations, experimental films, fiction and interactive works from the National Film Board of Canada here: www.nfb.ca
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Chain Reactions
Thomas The Train Stunts
Thanks to the creativity and patience of 5MadMovieMakers. the iconic and classic Thomas the Tank Engine is the star of an action-packed stunt video filled with jumps and tricks and a feature by his pal the Red Engine James!
Music “EINAG” by Mewnlight Rose is not appropriate for all ages, but we watched it with the sound off and were just as wowed!
“We’re mad about making movies with toys! Since 2010 we’ve been posting videos of miniature adventures… Legendary LEGO roller coasters, massive marble runs, high-speed Hot Wheels tracks, and spectacular stop motion shorts” 5MadMovieMakers
Find more of fun from them here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkZVEXz_qObWr7hAEbS_pQ
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Fun Facts, Super Science
10 Simple Science Experiments With Water
This simple and visual science experiment demonstration video by Drew the Science features 10 experiments that you can do all using water!
Featuring experiments that demonstrate big concepts in a fun way such as color chromatography, atmospheric pressure, and optical inversion.
“I am an Applied Physicist (CSUSM Alumni) and I make educational science videos that provide simple demonstrations that can be replicated at home.” Drew the Science Dude
Find more Science fun from Drew the Science Dude here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nbPIfwyPV1Q_o49kqwH7Q/featured
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All About Art, Comics and Cartoons
Comic Feature – Mark Parisi
Off The Mark is a comic panel created by Mark Parisi which began in 1987 and now appears in 100 newspapers. It also appears on greeting cards, in magazines, on T-shirts and more. Off The Mark is distributed daily by Andrews McMeel Universal.
Parisi began drawing when he was very young, and frequently copied comic strips out of newspapers. Parisi said that after reading Charles Schulz’ comic strip Peanuts, he “immediately wanted to draw it.”
After many odd jobs and a graphic design degree from Salem State College, Mark felt he had two marketable skills: cartooning and grocery bagging. He decided to choose cartooning, even though it didn’t pay as well. With influences ranging from Charles Schulz, MAD Magazine and, more obviously, Gary Larson, he started self-syndicating his off the mark comic panel in 1987.
The humour of this comic panel focuses on off-beat, slice-of-life situations. Andrews McMeel Universal describes it as: “A world of scheming pets, evil computers, and talking plants that puts an ironic, absurd or just plain silly spin on everyday life.”
Off The Mark was named “Best Newspaper Panel” by the National Cartoonists Society in 2008, and again in 2011. It was also nominated in 2004, 2006, 2013, and 2016. Off The Mark greeting cards were named “Best Greeting Cards” by the National Cartoonists Society in 2013. Mark is still drawing hilarious comics as well as put out a book series for kids called Marty Pants. SOURCE WIKIPEDIA, OFF THE MARK,
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Infographics
A Timeline According To Disney
Disney has captivated audiences for ages, and ages, and ages…….
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