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Lessons From the Guys Who Gave Us Hula Hoops
It's always sad when someone who impacted your childhood positively passes away. Obviously, parents, grandparents, teachers and coaches top the list. A loss can also be felt when a much-loved television personality (like Fred Rogers) dies. But what about the inventor of your favorite toy?
Rich Knerr, co-founder of the toy company Wham-O, died on January 18, 2008, at the age of 82. His partner, Spud Melin passed away in 2002. Their first big hit was the hula hoop, of which 100 million were sold in just two years. That sounds like the makings of Read More...
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50s Party Games to Honor a Bygone Era
The 50’s were a time of Rock n’ Roll, Hula Hoops, poodle skirts, James Dean and everything in between. There are few better ways to pay homage to the era than with a party dedicated to the 50’s. Party games are essential, and here are a few ideas to Read More...
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History of the Hawaiian Hula Dance
The Hula dance is associated with Hawaii and luaus and while everyone knows what the hula is very few people are actually knowledgeable of its origin, not even the Hawaiians. According to Hawaiian history there is no information available as to who p Read More...
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Hoops Used For Embroidery
You will find that one of the most important tools for creating embroidery is the hoop. There are some people who do not need to use the hoop to create a beautiful design. A larger number of people prefer to use the hoop because it makes the fabric m Read More...
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Jesus and the Hula Hoop
I love reading about what Jesus did and said when he walked the earth. He was so different than anyone else. He asked religious leaders questions they couldn’t answer. He spent time with people that didn’t go to church. His ideas about what was impor Read More...