Articles for tag: Hula, Hula Hoop

Hula Hoop Party Table Decoration

Got an old hula hoop lying in the basement or garage? There are many ways to recycle a hula hoop including making a play center for a pet or turning the hoop into a giant photo frame. There’s yet another way to use that old hula hoop – make a party decoration! No matter if ...

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Ancient Greek Inventions

The ancient Greeks have garnered a reputation for their scientific and mathematical advances and inventions. While inventors like Thomas Edison get praise for ushering in a modern age, the ancient Greeks prove that you can advance society using the elements. The principles behind their inventions continue to be used in modern society, both in secular ...

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Wham-O Toys: Favorite Fads of the 50s and 60s

Ever twirled and spun with a Hula Hoop? Played Hackey Sack football with friends? Tossed a Frisbee in the park? Or played with a Superball? Each of these popular toys were designed and marketed by the Wham-O toy company. Each item became a fad when it was introduced and today these toys have become steadfast ...

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How to Make Your Own Hula Hoops

Hula hoops are not that hard to make once you have the right materials. You’ll need poly tubing which is generally used for irritation and can be found at hardware or home improvement stores. Plan on making more than one hula hoop since the tubing is normally sold by 100-foot coils which will make about ...

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Water Games for Summer Fun at the Park

There is nothing like family time at the park! If you are planning a family reunion or picnic at a park you will need to have some fun games for everyone to play. Kids love any kind of game to do with playing in water. These water games will entertain the kids and the adults ...

Is Hula Hooping Good Exercise?

Military-style boot camp workouts are a popular way to stay in shape – because they work. But if sweating it out doing push-ups and jumping jacks doesn’t excite you, there’s another alternative – hula hoping. You may have played with a hula hoop as a child, but even if you’re all grown up, you can ...

Hula Hoops and Zombies: My Exercise Routine

People typically laugh when I tell them my weekly workout plan. It seems geared more towards entertaining a child than motivating a 31 year old woman. When you stop and think about it, though, which are you more likely to stay true to, a boring repetitive gym routine or a fun and exciting workout regime? ...

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Seven Must Have Summer Toys Under $5

  When kids get out of school parents always try to find ways to keep them entertained. This process can get expensive with so many electronic toys and expensive summer and day camps. All seven of the ideas below can be found for under $5 and most can be bought for only $1 at dollar ...

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Four Active Outdoor Hula Hoop Games for Young Children

I’m all about “simple”! With young children, it’s sometimes hard to prepare the really cool but very complicated activities and crafts you sometimes read about in magazines and on the internet. So here are some simple and fun things to do to get your kids active and all you need is a hula hoop or ...

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Fun Hula Hoop Games Kids Can Play

Summertime brings warm temperatures and sunshine allowing kids to enjoy spending time outdoors. One thing kids can play with outside is the hula hoop which also can be used to play different games. So kids grab your hula hoop and head outdoors to play one of these fun games. The first hula hoop game you ...