12 Junk Drawer Gadget Projects from Planet Green

Over at Planet Green, they've listed 12 junk drawer gadget projects that you can enjoy with your kids. The projects range from easy to a little more complicated / technical and include:

• Vintage candle cups
• Mini journals
• Crazy color sticks
• Solar cooker
• iPod stand
• Solar charger

They may seem like merely fun weekend projects, but all of these ideas get us primed for zero waste lifestyles. Getting creative and handy with what we have in the home leads us to resourceful living habits. And the next step is not having a "junk" drawer at all, but rather a raw and recycled materials drawer!

Learn How to Tell Time - Without a Digital Clock!

Check out ThinkGeek's newest product: the First Time Gear Clock. This clock helps young kids not only learn how to tell time, but also how a clock works. The best part of all, it's not digital! So yes, it will teach them how to tell time on a real clock with hands. Seeing the fascinating inner-workings of the clock is not only fun, but will also teach kids about the scientific nature of objects like it. Each small piece of the clock serves a purpose and learning those mechanics will help cognitive development as well.

You can get it for only $14.99. With the small parts, it's recommended for kids over 3.

Pueblo Penny Pincher's Secret Revealed!

Remember the post a week or so ago about Pueblo Penny Pincher's secret? Well, she's revealed it here. Although many of you may already follow this coupon filing practice, it probably new to many of you. Essentially, her secret is to date and file away the Sunday coupon inserts and revisit them when the grocery ads come out (Wednesday and/or Sunday). Compare the grocery savings with your filed away coupons, and you get double the savings! Again, I think alot of us have done this in some form or fashion, but this is definitely a more organized way to keep track of the savings.

Bamboo E-Racer by Hape

Check out Hape International's bamboo E-Racer. For only $19.95 you can get this eco-friendly race car in green, blue or red. Not only will it delight any child who likes vehicles, it'll also make mother nature happy! Made from renewable bamboo and water based paint, the E-Racer has a nice streamlined design and sport look.

Recommended for ages 2+.

Miss Priss Tutus

Miss Priss Tutus are sassy tutus for girls of all ages. Dallas, the owner, has a motto of you are never to old to wear a tutu! They range in price, color, shape, and size. If you do not see the color combination you would like contact Dallas and she can help to customize them. They are great quality and super cute!

Miss Priss Tutus was created by Dallas, as stay at home mom, and has now blossomed into a super successful business that has gone nationwide. She has provided tutus to stars such as Tori Spelling, Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth and Jessica Alba.

If the girl in your life likes to play dress up or is a future ballerina, Miss Priss Tutu's can offer you a wide variety of options. Your options include a wide range of colors, Sports & Holiday Themed, and the new Demin Skutu, which is part Demin skirt and part Tutu to made an adorable skirt.

All of Miss Priss Tutu's are made from soft, non-itchy, lead free, flame retardant tulle and are all hand made for an adorable, high quality product. They make a great and unique gift, adorable costumes and are just plan fun to wear!

Playground Scavenger Hunt Cards

This little deck of playground scavenger hunt cards consists of 32 cards, each illustrating an object that can be found in many typical playgrounds, parks, and backyards. They're great for encouraging outdoor exploration, and are a handy size to carry in a purse, glove box, or backpack.

The set can be used as a whole, or unclasped and divided between children for independent or competitive play.

The original illustrations were hand drawn using colored pencils, then scanned for layout. Each set is color laser printed then laminated, trimmed, punched, and strung onto a natural hemp strap which buttons around itself on a wool felt ball.

Get the scavenger hunt cards for $16.00 at Blynken & Nod's store on Etsy.com.

Crafting a Green World

Just found a great blog titled Crafting a Green World. It has entries on green crafts and projects that can be done by parents and children alike. Get the family together and browse around the blog or take a look at some of the more recent entries:

• Reusable Shopping Bags (made from t-shirts)
• The Crafty Cookout
• Eight Projects for Tins and Cans
• The Handmade Spa
• Create Gift Boxes out of Soap Boxes

Blue & Red Replica Sky King Tricycles

From AirFlow Collectibles, these beautiful 1936 replicas are a collectible for years to come, with the original Sky King trikes selling for over $3000. These great looking trikes are now affordable for the whole family and the future collectors of the replicas. Made of high quality steel and mechanically identical in every way to the Sky King of old. They come in blue (shown) and red with a suggested retail price of $279.00 (you can shop around for lower prices!).

• 26" High - Beautiful Blue Powder Coat with Chrome insignias
• Solid Rubber Tires
• Adjustable Spring Seat
• Working Light
• Reflectors
• Sealed Ball Bearing
• Rubber Handle Grips
• All Steel - Slight assembly required
• Toy Safety Approved / 3-6 years old
• Lead FREE Paint

Need Another DVD Player in Your Car?

Need another dvd player in your car to stop the kids from arguing? Do you have a laptop and $24.99 $19.99? Check out the CradleVue laptop travel harness at VueGear. It's designed to securely suspend your notebook computer between the front seats of your vehicle — positioning it perfectly for unobstructed backseat viewing.

The CradleVue installs in about one minute and is fully adjustable to accommodate SUVs, mini vans, cars, and trucks. It'll also custom-fit nearly any size notebook computer. Made of durable nylon webbing, tent-quality bungee-like shock cord, hook and loop fastening, and sewn to rigid standards, the CradleVue … well … cradles your computer and keeps it secure and in place while traveling.

Nintendo DS Review: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Check out a good review of the Nintendo DS game Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince at Chip Chicklets. They've got some good pictures of the game and a nice overview.