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Wednesday, 17 January 2024

10 Ideas To Celebrate Kid Inventor's Day

10.Challenge your kids' ingenuity and have them do a science experiment at home.
9.Read the story 'Ada Twist, Scientist' at home, or watch the series on Netflix.
8.Read with your kids about the brilliant young inventors which shaped the world either online or in books.
7.Watch 'Absolute Genius With Dick & Dom' online or on iPlayer (if you can find it).
6.Engage with your child in a STEM activity that challenges their brain power.
5.Read the OKIDO magazine to find out why things work in the world.
4.Try making your own sticky, gooey foam or slime.
3.Also while you have Netflix, try and watch 'Emily's Lab', a science show with glitz and glamour.
2.Read the Nat Geo Kids books, which all have science facts and experiments you can do at home.
1.If you have a science class on today, congratulate your child with a homemade certificate of ingenuity to celebrate all you've achieved during that class today.

Caring Comfort: Fishing In The River

Furaha waded across the river, her little paws splashing and making little white waves as she gazed at her reflection in the water. She looked back, and saw that Optimus and Wizardmon were already watching her proudly. Immediately she started to go crazy and run about the water, splashing and laughing like there was no tomorrow.


When she ducked down into the river, she emerged with a fish in her mouth. “Good job!” called Wizardmon, “You seem to have the hang of it now!” “Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm,” muffled Furaha, who actually meant “Thank you very much.” through her muffling. Suddenly, someone began to splash her, making the young cub throw her fish out onto the land. Wizardmon went over to the freshly-caught fish and placed it into his knapsack.


Furaha looked around and saw Orko and Gatomon giggling away. “Oi! What’s happening? I just caught a perfect catch!” said Furaha, an adorable look of annoyance on her face. “We thought we could join in too,” said Gatomon, “So we don’t get left behind.” Furaha thought for a moment. Then, she smiled and splashed Orko, who wailed in joy. “The more the merrier!” she cried. Orko and Gatomon cheered excitedly and all of them began splashing each other as the watching Optimus and Wizardmon laughed proudly.


Furaha couldn’t be happier to have two very special siblings by her side. Usually, cats are afraid of water, but Gatomon felt the pride in herself in enjoying the water so much. Orko didn’t mind the water, even if it got his clothes wet. The three friends splashed about in the river, splashing each other, lying in the cool water and engaging in soft, gentle hugs to show their father and uncle they care about each other.


When they were not playing in the water, they were chasing each other and tumbling about in the grass. Furaha’s laughter felt like music to Optimus’ earplates, and Wizardmon felt proud seeing Gatomon play with Orko and his sister. Then, it was Optimus’ turn to play his part. “Ssssshhh,” he whispered to Wizardmon, who laughed quietly.


Furaha, Orko and Gatomon went to hide behind a large rock near the river, giggling loudly, as Optimus sneaked up behind them…and GRABBED them playfully! Furaha, Orko and Gatomon screamed in joy as Optimus gave them a ride on his shoulders across the valley, and back to the river, where he fell into the water and hugged his three children.


Wizardmon wished he could join them. “Maybe next time,” he said as he made his way back to the palace.

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

10 Things I'd Talk About During One Stop Shop Drop In Sessions

10.Sonic Prime.
I'd talk with my new friends about how the third season's storyline is really boring, but I mainly love Mangey Tails best.
9.Amautik Love: The Muddy River.
A Trollan wizard and a toddler lioness cub smearing themselves with mud near the river? THAT's something to talk about.
8.Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie.
This anime-like film should be animated by a proper anime studio, much like Avatar: The Last Airbender.
7.Mech Cadets.
Mech Cadets is really boring, but it would be better if there were a multiple choice game to fit in with things like Barbie Epic Road Trip and Johnny Test's Ultimate Meatloaf Quest.
6.Super Giant Robot Brothers.
Sure, its shaky camera format makes it look like an animated documentary, but still, Thunder is my all time favourite of the two robot brothers - their human friends are just too expressionless.
5.ReBoot: The Guardian Code.
ReBoot? With a Power Rangers twist? No one would be guessing that until Once & Always premiered on Netflix.
4.Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury.
The Pop Power Rangers shows were really boring and the storylines didn't make any sense at all, but Cosmic Fury does, plus, it includes one of the original rangers, so...dibs!
3.My Barbie: A Touch Of Magic Pegasus doll.
With her purple star face paint and the yellow star in her eyes, the Barbie: A Touch Of Magic pegasus doll is definitely worth something to talk about. Something especially since The Toys That Made Us premiered on Netflix. Trip.
2.Not Quite Narwhal.
I'd be able to tell my new friends about My Little Pony, Gabby's Dollhouse, Barbie Epic Road Trip and Johnny Test's Ultimate Meatloaf Quest, which I'll be watching as soon as I've watched the newest season of Not Quite Narwhal.
1.Orko's Dog Dreams.
The heartwarming vignette of Orko having a dream of reuniting with his pet dog Sparky and turning 4 again will surely bring a tear to the eye of anyone who had a pet before. The pet-owner relationship between a Trollan wizard and his dog will warm anyone's hearts.

When I Hear Of The One Stop Shop & All Its Activities...

Amautik Love: The Muddy River

Downhill, there was a stream. It seemed very muddy and slushy and slimy, but toddler Furaha and I didn’t mind coming here. We know it’s not safe to drink because of the mud, so we run down to the river, where it ripples peacefully in time with nature’s rhythm.


Although my face is in shadow, I splash it with the cold water. My toddler cub sister decides to play around with the mud. She draws a line in the squelchy stuff with the side of her paw, then covers her face and body in it. Seeing her, I decide to cover my own ears, hands and arms in the mud. Inuit children are messy, aren’t they? They always like to do that. It’s an Inuit tradition.


I use my Arctic magic to produce a wooden bowl decorated and carved with images of animals like the polar bear and the Arctic fox. Filling the bowl up with water, I pour it over Furaha, who giggles as the mud is washed off her. She splashes me with water, and I splash her back. She screams!


“Alright, let’s see how muddy we can get each other!” I call out, and soon we are hurling mud at each other, Furaha screaming and yelling in joy and me laughing as I attempt to chase her and throw mud at her. At last, covered in mud, we collapse, laughing like we hadn’t laughed before.


Discovering we are covered in mud, we decide to wash ourselves off in the river. I use the wooden bowl to wash all the mud off Furaha, then clicking my fingers, I produce a huge amount of storm clouds which cover the bright pink sky and darken the valley below.


First, it starts to rain in a light shower. Then it gets heavier. I feel the freedom of the rain as it washes the mud off my velvety soft clothes. “Woohoo! Wheeeeeeeee!!” I shout as I float around the valley near the river, taking in every drop of rain that cleanses not only my body, but my soul too.


Furaha runs with me, her fur wet from the rain, and I pick her up, spin her round and cuddle her softly, as rain pours down all around us, cleansing us in a shower of purity and gentleness.

10 Ideas To Celebrate Hot & Spicy Food Day

10.Go to KFC and order some spicy fried chicken on the menu, with a large bucket of Coke, some chicken poppers and some corn.
9.Do a spicy food taste test.
8.Do the Doritos One Chip Challenge.
7.Find out what makes some foods hot and spicy, and how they get their flavouring.
6.Watch the film 'Flamin' Hot' on Disney+, and see how Flamin Hot Cheetos became a massive phenomenon thanks to the man who started it all.
5.While you have Netflix, watch Snack Vs Chef. I'm not watching it, because it's too fast paced.
4.Have a hot and spicy lunch and dinner consisting of your favourite spicy foods.
3.Try out a new Mexican restaurant.
2.If you live in America, visit Casa Bonita and try out all of the food that Eric Cartman wanted to try, but won't because of his frenemy Kyle.
1.Douse your tongue with a glass of water after all the spicy fun.

Monday, 15 January 2024

10 Ideas To Celebrate Bagel Day

10.Make yourself a bagel sandwich for breakfast.
9.With store bought bagels, try to make a tower of them.
8.Use some bagels as a hula hoop for your fingers.
7.Find out how bagels are made on the internet or on videos on Youtube.
6.Bake yourself a unique concoction of a bagel, whether chocolate or lemon.
5.Go to your local baker's and buy yourself a bagel sandwich.
4.Use your store bought bagels to make a miniature chair.
3.Add chocolate spread, strawberry slices and birthday cake candles to make an extra special bagel just for the day.
2.Dance with a whole load of bagels on your finger.
1.Make some bagel themed earrings!

Sunday, 14 January 2024

My Day Out According To Nemo & Marlin

My day out was full of overprotection. Tell that to Marlin, he was once overprotective to his son Nemo.

It was just before the events of Finding Nemo, and Marlin was leading Nemo on a picnic. Marlin was well aware that an iceberg would be passing, because a beluga whale told him when he was passing by. Marlin told Nemo to stay in the picnic spot while he grabbed some kelp, but he wandered off because he found a beautiful shiny pearl. Marlin saw him and shouted at him to stay in his spot or else he will be grounded for a month. Poor Nemo was offended, but still, he apologised and he and Marlin had their picnic. Suddenly, the iceberg floated overhead, shrouding the ocean in darkness and causing Marlin and Nemo to flee.

They were safely in their anemone at last, waiting for the snow to stop and the iceberg to pass. So, don't trust an overprotective support worker, or else you'll be like Nemo!

Okay, maybe you do want to trust them like I did.

Saturday, 13 January 2024

10 Ideas To Celebrate Dress Up Your Pet Day

10.Partake in a photo shoot with your pet.
9.Go on an imaginary adventure with your costumed pet.
8.Give your dressed up pet a theme song.
7.Dress yourself up too, and take selfies with your pet.
6.Treat your pet like a film star! Give him or her extra food, file his or her nails or let him sit in front of the TV and watch his favourite pet related show or film.
6.Go on a special walkies session dressed up.
5.Give your pet the red carpet treatment, and throw non-toxic glitter over him as he struts into the living room.
4.If your pet is itchy, ignore the costumes and engage in imaginative play with him or her.
3.Sing the 'Booty Swing' song when you see his or her booty wiggle as he walks down the hall. "I got my Booty Swing..."
2.Buy a very special toy as a reminder of this special day.
1.If you've got multiple cats and dogs, host a fancy dress competition and give out a bowl of pet food to whoever has the best costume.

Build Your Own Cubby With Bluey!

If I could build my own Cubby, I would have my own artist's room, a drawing room, a spa, a magic room, a room where I can hang out with all my favourite characters, a playroom, a dining room, a swimming pool, a library, a burger bar with heaps of pizza, chips and ice cream, a workout room, a sensory room, a room filled with magical doors, a cinema and a bedroom filled with toys, a big bed and lots and lots of space!

Click here to learn how to make your own Cubby with Bluey!

10 Ideas To Celebrate Sticker Day

10.Get out stickers that you haven't used for a while and place them in your notebook.
9.Play around with a sticker activity book.
8.Get some car stickers and place them anywhere on your car window.
7.Arrange your sticker collection into a rainbow so it's lined up like a real colour show.
6.Play with a sticker maker app.
5.Use the Pop or Tiny Pop Art Pads online and make a masterpiece! If you have kids, they'll enjoy it to the core...even with ponies!
4.Look up stickers that were around with each franchise with each year.
3.Use stickers to express yourself each day, much like a diary.
2.No stickers? No problem! Get out some sticky labels, write funny and intriguing names on them and place them in random places in your room.
1.Decorate your wall with stickers.

Friday, 12 January 2024

Peggy's Story Of Adoption (& Magic)

Hi! I'm Peggy, Horse's new girlfriend. Recently, I've been adopted by some kind of autistic girl who thought she was a Pegasister - someone who can brush my hair and care for my puppy pal. She ain't, she's my new rider. Let me tell you about her exhausting day.

There were people screaming on the radio, but my new rider didn't mind. She had MFR on all the time, so there's no reason we can't be bothered with the same amount of choices we get each day. Anyway, first they went to Smyths, where they enjoyed a Starbucks hot chocolate and a brownie. Then in the support worker went to get the ideal pony - me, the most magical pegasus in the world! Sybil was delighted with her purchase, and I made sparkly sounds and music too. Ain't I a glitzy pegasi or what?! She also let the support worker buy a birthday card. That was kind.

When we went to Lidl to get a catalogue, my new friend made an Instagram live feed to address everyone in the world about me and her distaste for Netflix, which of course means pushing the upsetting original shows this grungy streaming service produces - even its kids shows are too hard to bare. Luckily, I got to hear about her new friends - Orko, Mangey Tails, Frizzle, Alpha 9, Izzy, Pipp, Ork-O, Walter, Donny, Llama and Nelly Gnu. They're all nice people, you should meet them someday.

Then off we went for pizza. This time she got a small pizza, a small amount of chicken wings and fries and a small portion of cookies. The result? Time skip!

She was so full up with a fluffy brain she quit eating dinner and just drank water. Luckily, she's going out on a walk with her next support worker this weekend, so I'll spread a little pegasus magic on her achy legs should she call out for me. For more information on how pegasi work, call
0800 571 2784
Or go to:
WWW.Smyths.com/AdoptAPegasi

WARNING: Site and phone number not real.

10 Ideas To Celebrate Kiss A Ginger Day

10.Pet a ginger cat and admire how soft its fur is.
9.Watch the South Park episode 'Ginger Kids' when no one is looking.
8.Make a poster protesting to people not to kick any gingers today.
7.Watch Aardman's Angry Kid - even this creepy-looking, whiny ginger prat deserves some love!
6.If your roommate or child's ginger, give him or her a hug and a kiss!
5.Write and colour with an orange pen for a day.
4.Draw any ginger relatives of favourite TV characters.
3.Try and find any TV or movie characters who have ginger hair or freckles, e.g. Norman Price from Fireman Sam.
2.Try to find anyone ginger who has the name 'Ambrose' online or a familiar friend's family near you.
1.And one more thing: NEVER go near strangers who happen to be ginger. They might tow you away to a secret dungeon, lock you up and sacrifice you to the devil if you don't look out!