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10 Ideas Blog

The 10 Ideas Blog was inspired by the words of James Altucher in his National Best Seller, Choose YourselfEach week, we sit down and challenge our brain to come up with ten ideas for new inventions.  This is a great exercise for anyone to participate in, and sometimes we come up with really great concepts (and sometimes, they’re a little crazy!) Our father, Ben Greenfield wrote an article about why this is such a good idea, and you can read that article here.
In this installment of 10 ideas we were inspired by many different gadgets and fun things! We have some great ideas that allow us to spend less time on our to do list, and more time to do the things we LOVE like eating popcorn and drinking very chocolatey hot cocoa. Check them out! 

Terran on Working Smarter

I had a lot of fun ideas this month! I was trying to think about what would accomplish less work, more play?  A clothes folding machine! Laundry already takes a while to wash and dry…and then you have to fold it all and put it away. Get back at least 30 mins of time each week! Another time saver could be a mug that extended into a water bottle. Less waste, less to carry, a coffee shop approved! Last but not least, we all need a 3D chocolate pen. Turn all your drawing creations into edible chocolate art! Clean any hard surface, get creative, and you have a snack in minutes! 

River on Working Smarter

My ideas were schoolwork related. Math books should come with a built in calculator that can help you with specific math problems. Whatever you are learning that week, it could show you how to to do the problem, a calculator to solve the problem, and a notepad for anything written. What if all science books included a periodic table or general info on the 6 major sections of science astronomy, meteorology, physics/chemistry, earth science, biology, and environmental science? What a time and paper saver to include in our books. And lastly, we go a lot of areas that don’t have wifi or internet. An offline phone would be an awesome way to navigate, get in contact with others if necessary, and do online research anywhere on the go! 

You can see some of our other ideas from the week here:

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Terran’s List

  1. Hot cocoa flavored marshmallows
  2. Marshmallow flavored hot cocoa
  3. Fidget toys for babies
  4. A ball within a ball within a ball 
  5. Music for babies to dance with
  6. Clothes folder machine
  7. Mug that extends into water bottle
  8. Fruit drier and plumper 
  9. Roof window (entire roof)
  10. 3D chocolate pen

River’s List

  1. Offline Phone
  2. Heat resistant iPad
  3. Pygmy bear
  4. Car cleaning at home
  5. Car cleaning lego set
  6. Bouncy caste inside car
  7. Popcorn- custom!
  8. Street light mural
  9. Math book w/ calculator 
  10. Science book with all of the periodic table
Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs!

In this episode of GoGreenfields, River and Terran make simple and delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs just in time for Easter.  With just a short list of common household ingredients, you can create your own Easter treats.  You might even be willing to...

The Birthday Cake Bake-Off!

The Birthday Cake Bake-Off!

The Go Greenfields Show hosts, River and Terran just had a birthday - woohoo! To celebrate, they had a birthday cake bake-off and you get to vote on your favorite cake. While the actual flavor always matters, in this case the chefs-in-training are more concerned with...

Saint Paddy’s Day Fun!

Saint Paddy’s Day Fun!

In this episode, River and Terran get into the spirit of  St. Patrick's Day. They celebrate the holiday as so many people do... with great food!  Spending time in the kitchen keeps the holidays alive for kids, and these recipes can be accomplished by beginner chefs...

Fantastique French Episode!

Fantastique French Episode!

In this episode, River and Terran take an epic journey into French food! First, they visit the restaurant, Fleur de Sel.  This favorite of the locals is set in a perfect Spokane location.  The restaurateurs say it best: Elegant eatery serves seasonal French &...

Tongue Taco Tuesday!

Tongue Taco Tuesday!

River and Terran take Taco Tuesday to a new level! Introducing a less common ingredient, they test their taste buds, and yours.  Are you ready for... Tongue Taco Tuesday? Happy Tongue Taco Tuesday! Tongue Taco Ingredients 2 beef tongues 1 big white onion 10 cloves of...

A Fun Fondue Party with a Side of Etiquette!

A Fun Fondue Party with a Side of Etiquette!

River and Terran have been learning all about proper etiquette as part of their unschooling.  They figured the best way to practice was to entertain guests.  Voila!  Fondue party for friends.  You're invited to look in as the co-hosts serve their guests homemade...

Making Cinnamon Rolls with Grandma Annie!

Making Cinnamon Rolls with Grandma Annie!

In this video episode, River and Terran work alongside Grandma Annie as she guides them through the making, rolling, baking and glazing her famous cinnamon rolls. Yum! Check out the recipe below! This podcast is brought to you buy Butcher Box. Get 2lbs of free Wild...