Jun 06 2023
Summer can feel wonderfully open-ended at first. There are no early alarms, no homework deadlines, and long evenings that seem made for spontaneous plans. Then a few weeks pass, and suddenly everyone is asking the same question: what should we do today? A summer bucket list gives teens a ready-made collection of ideas for days …
May 27 2023
Slime is one of those crafts that looks simple until the texture goes wrong. Too little activator and it stays sticky. Too much and it becomes stiff, rubbery, or difficult to stretch. The good news is that once you understand the basic ratio and how the ingredients work together, slime is easy to adjust. This …
Oct 28 2022
Pumpkin carving has become a traditional activity used to celebrate the upcoming of Halloween for many years now. The uprising of pumpkin patches in local neighborhoods and grocery stores have made finding a perfectly plump pumpkin an easy task. However, the actual carving part is another story. Cutting through a meaty, bulky pumpkin can be …
Oct 22 2022
Whether you’re throwing a party or just like decorating you house, a simple witchy Halloween-y décor project is making your own potion bottles. Not only do they give the place a spooky vibe but are also incredibly easy to make. Halloween Potion Bottles What you’ll need: Empty glue bottle or medicine bottles Hot glue gun …
Oct 19 2022
If you have read a few of my other articles about Halloween, then you probably know that I recommend not giving out anything that is home-made. This can make Halloween a bit of a disappointment for those of us who love to make some devilishly delightful treats for the kids in the neighborhood, but before …
Oct 18 2022
People often say, “Halloween, it’s just about the candy,” and although I often agree with them on some level, I don’t really think it is a bad thing. To me, Halloween is one of the truly whimsical holidays around. There is no deep meaning, although there is a history, and children and adults alike, can …
Oct 17 2022
Some of the best craft projects can be made from common household items, and here we’ll learn how to make this fun Halloween craft project from tissues or coffee filters and a few other items. This is an easy project that children and adults of all ages can enjoy! And not only are they fun …
Oct 02 2022
Halloween is a great time for all kinds of treats—and they’re definitely not hard to find! Starting in August and September, most grocery stores and convenient stores put bags and bags of candy assortments up for sale. Everyone has a favorite traditional, store bought treat, but why not take your Halloween offering to the next …
Sep 08 2022
It’s difficult to imagine life before smartphones, but I’m fairly certain it existed. Now our attention spans are shorter, our mental faculties – memory in particular – have been dulled like a knife used to cut frozen spareribs, and we let strangers make our decisions for us when they review products we’re considering purchasing or …
Sep 03 2022
I love, I mean LOVE, paper mache (aka papier-mâché) but unfortunately, my kids do not feel the same. For some reason, they act like paper mache paste is an acid that once it gets on their skin it will begin to burn. I’m not sure why this is, but the same kids that hate the feeling …
