Rube Goldberg!

If you're looking for an activity that'll occupy your kids for HOURS and HOURS, then challenge your crew to create a Rube Goldberg machine! J-Man had a blast creating this machine to feed our crazy dog:

For those who like to learn something new every day, here's a fun fact: Rube Goldberg was an American Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist who drew wacky creations like this one:

Cool, huh?! Click HERE to learn more about Mr. Goldberg; you'll be impressed by his legacy!

Also, if you Google "Rube Goldberg machine," you'll find a slew of examples online. Our boys loved this elaborate Pass the Salt Video and this clip from America's Got Talent.

Kids can spend hours - or DAYS! - creating their own Rube Goldberg machines, and they'll learn some fantastic physics lessons along the way. ;-) Plus, there's no need to buy any supplies; having to employ a little creativity with whatever's on hand is the best part of this challenge!

Hope everyone has time to enjoy some fun projects this year, whatever they might be! ;-)