May 4 is unofficially "Star Wars Day." In other words, it's the only time of the year -- other than Comic-Con -- that grown adults can run around with plastic blaster rifles and carry on conversations in Ewokese without ridicule.
Earth Day is just around the corner. Have you thought about what you might do to celebrate this big blue and green marble we call home? Well, here are some ideas for some earth friendly activities that you can do with friends and/or family for a fun and green Earth Day!
Whatever you select to play with, make it a great opportunity to learn something new, be more creative, and take ample time to relax, and experience more joyful play times.
During the first weekend of December, our readers were really getting into the holiday spirit! You guys visited Santa, enjoyed the New York City holid...
"Open-ended" toys and activities like blocks, puppets, dolls and art supplies stimulate creativity, a sense of humor, a sense of discovery, wonder, reasoning, social development and much more.
Sometimes it seems that books have lost their appeal to children (and to adults), but this may be simply competition between traditional forms of learning and new electronics that appear compelling.
What a weekend! HuffPost Women readers attended the Marine Corps birthday ball, went biking in the Everglades, celebrated a Nigerian wedding, and one ...
Our readers had a busy first weekend of November! You guys caught up with old friends, celebrated your kids' achievements, and volunteered to help vic...
Seems like it was a pretty eventful Halloweekend. In addition to dressing up, going out and contending with pre-Hurricane Sandy preparations, HuffPost...
What a weekend, folks! HuffPost Women readers faced their fears by doing a tower edge walk, went on spontaneous road trips, and attended special event...
Columbus Day Weekend was a busy one for HuffPost Women readers! You tailgated football games, raised awareness about breast cancer, went pumpkin-picki...
HuffPost Women readers, you must be exhausted after this weekend. You attended concerts, went hiking, participated in a mehndi celebration, and someon...
This weekend, HuffPost Women readers braved the water in Laguna Beach, ran 5Ks in Nashville and Albany, and wrestled alligators in South Lousiana! To ...
Between the mini-Carmageddon reprise and the 100-degree heat, this weekend had our blood boiling. Here's how we'll be spending our time as temperatures plummet (to all of 85 degrees)...
If you spend your entire time away parked on a lounge chair sipping piña coladas, you'll likely return home bloated, lethargic and carrying a few extra pounds as souvenirs. Here are four ways to stay active while you're away.
Whether you want a last hurrah this summer or a location for the next multi-generational family reunion this winter, make it an adventure that will be fondly remembered forever.
Being one of the northernmost capitals in Europe gets you a reputation as a cold place, but that doesn't mean Stockholm doesn't offer myriad activities and during the warm summer months.
The Bahamian capital is also the capital of Caribbean cruising, thanks to the popularity of three- and four-day cruises calling at this iconic port. Ships line Prince George Wharf, in the heart of downtown Nassau, making it one of the most conveniently located piers in all cruisedom.
This weekend, HuffPost Women readers celebrated the start of August by attending BlogHer 2012 (we were there, too!), skydiving, celebrating birthdays,...
Last weekend, HuffPost Women readers were super active. You participated in the Color Run and the Mt. Snow Tough Mudder, joined your families in the S...
Stock photo sites are strange places. With the click of a button you enter a world of beach vistas, artfully arranged puppies, and women in unfortunat...
Ray Bradbury once wrote about an indoor dreamworld, the sun dome -- a giant spa and cafeteria centered around one giant, burning star. These attractions are similar -- and actually exist.
All people with Alzheimer's and other dementias need to have entertainment. It's essential to their overall wellbeing. The key to success in providing entertainment is to find activities appropriate for the person's stage of the disease.