Welcome to Bedtime History. Hello, this is Brack.

Growing up, one of my favorite childhood memories was using my imagination to build new things.

I'd take apart old, unused electronics or appliances in our home, and then try and rebuild them into something new and interesting.

They usually didn't work. They were more like works of art than functioning inventions, but I had a blast doing it.

What's great about a product like KiwiCo is the things you build as part of the engineering kits actually work.

My kids and I have built a few different projects together, including a ukulele, a pinball machine, headphones, and a speaker.

These projects include detailed instructions and also explain the science behind how the devices work.

As a parent, it can be hard to find creative ways to keep your children busy, challenged, and off screens.

KiwiCo does the legwork for you, so you can spend quality time tackling projects together.

KiwiCo also has boxes for geography and culture, the Atlas crate, and another one focused on cooking.

Other subjects are science, art, engineering, crafting, and design. KiwiCo also has crates designed for kids and adults of all ages.

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Have you ever heard of a Memorial Day? Memorial Day is an American holiday honoring men and women who have died while serving in the military.

It takes place on the last Monday of May every year. Most kids and adults get this day off work in school, so usually the day is filled with parties and vacation time.

I know growing up most of my memories in Memorial Day involve pool parties and barbecues with friends and family.

And while it's good to spend time with those we love, it's also important to understand why we have Memorial Day.

Growing up, I also remember visiting the cemetery to place flowers on the wreath of my grandfather.

My grandfather served in England during World War II. He had to leave his wife and daughter, and while he was away, his job was to guard the bomber planes at night.

He didn't die during the war, but we still honored him for his service. I also had a younger brother who passed away, so we always visited his grave site as well.

Memorial Day is a special time to remember those who are no longer with us. If you notice the word Memorial sounds kind of like memory, and that means on this day we remember our family and friends who have passed away.

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