Christy, Author at QuirkyFusion

When friends ask me for help in choosing a cell phone, I always ask what features are most important and how they normally use their device. Now that smartphones have so many options, it’s important to know which ones are make-or-break, and which ones are extras. There are some things (good and bad) that you…

The Week of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid–Sims Social Hint

Jul 27, 2012

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Christy

Does Toyota have a sneaky new Prius? Yep. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

Simple Circuits with Kids

Jul 21, 2012

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Christy

in Feature

Kids can learn the basics of electronics with this simple circuit activity.

Make: School’s Out Summer Fun Guide

Jul 11, 2012

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Christy

When I was a kid, I was constantly taking things apart to see how they worked. When I was 12, I went to a summer camp where I learned to solder (a useful skill, by the way), and by the time I was 14, I had decided to become an electrical engineer. It didn’t end…

Summer Vacation Journals

Jul 9, 2012

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Christy

in Feature, Quirky Family

Journals are a great way to capture memories for kids from summer camp, family vacations and other special experiences. Plus, they help with writing skills and creative expression.

iVillage PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge

Jul 7, 2012

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Christy

in Quirky Family

I’ve always loved to read and my kids love when I read to them. Bug is starting to read independently and LadyBug will start learning in earnest when she starts Kindergarten this fall. So far, we are lucky that our kids love reading. But not every family is as lucky and even if you are,…