A few years ago, knowitall.ch published an article about The STEAM Room at this link. We couldn't resist doing another article as this online shop is offering a discount to knowitall.ch readers, see below!
As we are in a very unusual situation with kids' schools shut, parents tearing their hair out to keep up with stay-at-home schooling, then you will surely be relieved to get some new fun educational material delivered to your home. One item that caught knowitall.ch's attention is the one pictured above: Time Capsule! We think your kids might like to record this moment in their life. They can also add some newspaper clippings and photos to the box!
We asked Gina to let us know what her favorite, best-selling, award-winning items were and here is a nice list to get you started:
- Kids First Robot Engineer (Auto, Aircraft and Boat also available) age 3+
- Tiny Polka Dot maths game - ages 3-8
- Anomia and Anomia kids - absolutely brilliant games for the whole family (Mensa Select Awards).
- Code Hopper and Feed the Woozle super fun games for young children.
- Guess it, Get it Gumballs - A game of faces and feelings
- Bllöx
- Alphabet Bingo
- Top That!
The price range (not including the education sets which can be in the thousands) is from Fr. 12.- to Fr. 185.-. Products age range is from age 3 to adults; many different maths workbooks from beginning addition to adult logic perplexors. Families will enjoy the games that have multiple players. Boardgames are coming back in trend again and getting a hands on personal connection with others is an important bonding experience.
Gina explains what the logo for The STEAM Room stands for:
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The six different colored squares represent each of the categories — red for science, orange for technology, green for engineering, blue for arts, and purple for maths. On our web site, the toys and games are categorized:
- Science, technology, engineering, maths
- Language Development
- Creativity
- General Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Books
- Classroom
- Family Games
The players of the Stade Lausanne Rugby Club in Switzerland have once again undressed for a noble cause!
For the 2019 edition of their calendar, Stade Lausanne Rugby Club have called on professional photographer Elisabeth Fransdonk, who already had the Calendarboys in 2008 in front of her lens.
In 2019, the Stade Lausanne Rugby Club (SLRC) will celebrate its 50th birthday. Like 10 years ago, the club called on Elisabeth to create a calendar that reflects the values that rugby holds dear; fraternity, courage, endurance with the "never give up" attitude, tradition, respect and honour.
We can add generosity to this list because the sales of the calendar will support two foundations:
- The Swiss Recovery Center (SRC), founded by Yves Vionnet, which aims to provide adapted
physical activity benefits for paralyzed people with spinal cord injury. 'Never give up' is a strong value
shared by SLRC and the SRC https://www.swissrecoverycenter.ch - The Bureau Information Femme, and especially the services and support it provides to women in situations of violence. Shared values: Honour, courage and respect http://www.bif-vd.ch.
It isn't often that we come across something so practical from an entrepreneurial mother. The expression "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" certainly rings true in this case.
Introducing "My tiny prints" — custom, handmade, manipulation-resistant, photo board book for your little one to remember family and friends who he/she may not get to see often.
"My tiny prints" is based in Geneva and is run by one expat mom, Monica Freudt, who found that making one for her own toddler would help him recognize his aunts, uncles and cousins who live abroad and turn them into friendly, familiar faces. He just loves looking through it again and again.
"My tiny prints" books are the perfect size for your baby's little hands, measuring 10cm x 10cm. They are made of hard board and their content is completely customizable. Books start at Fr. 22.- and hold 12 photos; more photos may be added for a few extra francs.
Photo credit: JulieRhême
Local fashion accessory specialist, Brappz, has just announced a new partnership with SmileyWorld, a leading brand for social expression and happiness. Together they are creating a special edition of playful athleisure jewelry to help spread the message that smiles are powerful and joy can be contagious!
Brappz will introduce three Happy Snappz (Smiley charms) every four months making them a fun collectible to trade with friends — and an easy way to share some positivity!
The special edition Happy Snappz coordinate with the Brappz collection of straps in bright yellow, black and white. Like all Brappz, the SmileyWorld collection is super versatile: you can wear Brappz as bracelets, chokers or hair ties; swap them out for shoelaces; make a charming bolo necklace or use them as a way to keep hold of your sunglasses that is both secure and fun. The creative possibilities are endless and every one of them can deliver a smile.
A new coffee-table book has just been published that will delight Federer fans the world over!
Called “Federesque”, the new large-format, 104 page, hardback book provides a unique photographic study of Roger Federer’s 20-year career on the ATP circuit, and pays testament to the never-ending record-breaking achievements that have now led to him being called the greatest tennis player of all time!
Not just another Federer book!
With approximately 30 books already devoted to Roger Federer’s tennis, what gave Geneva publisher, Sandor Szabados, the idea to produce another? He told knowitall.ch,
“In November 2017, I was looking for an elegant book on Roger Federer to give as a Christmas present. Whilst I found many books about Roger’s tennis, I couldn’t find a single high-end photographic coffee-table book on the man himself. So, being a photographer, publisher and Federer fan in my own right, I decided to create the book that I was seeking myself!”
“Federesque” has been published by BTL- Beyond the Lens. Printed with an elegant landscape design, it includes artistic photos from the 20 Grand Slams he has won over his illustrious 20-year career.
