Invention Convention update

This year, EJ invented the "Fluffy Snow Wetter", a contraption to erect in your backyard to make fluffy snow sticky so that you can make snowballs, snowmen, and forts. Here she is with her display at the convention:

Here's a list of some other clever inventions we saw:

• A bookholder (made by EJ's best friend) that reaches the book out over your bed
• A dog bowl that allows people in wheelchairs to feed their pets without bending over
• A jewelry holder that doesn't take up a lot of room on your dresser
• A multi-art tool, a pretty clever modification to a multi-tool to hold your art supplies
• A nail holder so you don't hit your fingers while hammering
• A remote-controlled candy dish so that you can bring the candy to you (I ordered one to bring me candy from my boss's office)
• The Sibling Stopper 5000 (invented by EJ's friend) that throws a pie when a younger sibling tries to steal "secret things" from your dresser drawers. According to the presentation, complete with a self-produced video running on his iMac, one can load the pie tin with the filling of choice. Broccoli, asparagus, or brussel sprouts were suggested.
• A more interesting stroller to keep your kid busy. I think this one had potential, as Sophie kept trying to crawl into it

This year, the Engineering class from the local high school served as judges. EJ was awarded a Thomas Edison award for "demonstrating a bright idea".