Abstract: A toy apparatus and a method for using the same are provided. The toy and the method for using the same include a disc of rubber-like buoyant material. The disc has an upper convex surface and a lower convex surface. The upper convex surface and the lower convex surface are symmetrical. A user throws the disc through water. If the disc is thrown from a starting point that is underwater, the disc travels in a pattern such that the disc ends in the general area of the user. If the disc is thrown from a starting point above the water, the disc travels in a pattern such that the disc enters the water and ends in the general area of entry into the water.

Abstract: A toy and a method for forming the same are provided. The toy and the method include a disc having an upper convex surface, a lower convex surface, a centerpiece and a band. The centerpiece may be constructed of a heavier composition than the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be disposed between them such that natural gyration and depth control are achieved upon throwing the disc. The band attaches around a perimeter of the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be constructed from a buoyant material. The band may have a rigid surface for easier gripping. A user may throw the disc on a flight pattern, which may include, for example, skipping the disc off a surface such as, for example, water.

Abstract: A toy and a method for forming the same are provided. The toy and the method include a disc having an upper convex surface, a lower convex surface, a centerpiece and a band. The centerpiece may be constructed of a heavier composition than the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be disposed between them such that natural gyration and depth control are achieved upon throwing the disc. The band attaches around a perimeter of the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be constructed from a buoyant material. The band may have a rigid surface for easier gripping. A user may throw the disc on a flight pattern, which may include, for example, skipping the disc off a surface such as, for example, water.

Abstract: A soil moisture monitoring apparatus, system and method for monitoring the soil moisture content of a given volume of soil in which a plant is growing are provided. The apparatus, system and method allow a plant caretaker to be alerted when the soil moisture content in the soil drops below a pre-determined level. When the soil moisture content drops below a predetermined level, an audible signal may be generated alerting the plant caretaker of the need to add water. The audible signal generated generally corresponds to a recognizable sound that a creature embodied by a creature-shaped housing makes in nature. The creature-shaped housing containing the audible signal generator mechanism may be placed around or attached to the plant such that the audible signal may be readily heard and the creature-shaped housing is visible.