Oct 11 2023
Halloween is the perfect excuse to pull out the paint, paper, glue, googly eyes, and all those odds and ends hiding in the craft cupboard. You don’t need complicated supplies or expert crafting skills to make something fun, either. Some of the best Halloween decorations begin with ordinary items like paper plates, mason jars, cardboard, …
Aug 13 2023
There is something strangely cinematic about going back to school. Fresh notebooks, new schedules, awkward introductions, crowded hallways, cafeteria politics, first crushes, intimidating teachers, and the feeling that an entirely new chapter might begin on Monday morning have inspired generations of movies. That makes late summer the perfect time for a back-to-school movie marathon. Whether …
Aug 10 2023
Summer is a wonderful time to make things. Longer days, trips to the beach, flowers in bloom, colorful fruit, warm evenings, and plenty of time outdoors provide almost endless inspiration for creative projects. The best summer crafts do not need to be complicated or expensive. Many can be made with paper, paint, yarn, fabric scraps, …
Aug 08 2023
Summer is full of things worth coloring: bright beach umbrellas, towering sandcastles, tropical fish, juicy watermelon, surfboards, sunshine, and days spent outdoors. These summer coloring pages capture some of the season’s happiest sights while giving kids an easy activity for quiet afternoons, road trips, summer break, or a little downtime after playing outside. Set out …
Aug 07 2023
A simple glass jar can become a vase, lantern, desk organizer, handmade gift, holiday decoration, or centerpiece with surprisingly little effort. That versatility is one reason mason jar crafts never seem to disappear completely—they are inexpensive, easy to customize, and adaptable to almost every season. You do not need perfect jars, either. Clean canning jars …
Aug 05 2023
Summer is a wonderful time for little hands to paint, squish, stick, stamp, and explore. At age three, children are still developing fine motor skills, learning how different materials feel, and discovering that making art can be just as much about the process as the finished project. The best summer crafts for 3-year-olds are simple, …
Jul 23 2023
Bringing home a container of strawberries or a bag of apples often raises the same question: what is the best way to wash them? Plain water? Vinegar? Baking soda? Produce wash? Soap? Baking soda has become especially popular as a homemade fruit wash, with claims that it can remove pesticides, bacteria, wax, dirt, and almost …
Jul 23 2023
A well-seasoned cast iron skillet can last for decades, but its reputation for being difficult to clean sometimes makes people nervous about using one. Do you need to scrub it with salt? Is soap forbidden? Should it be oiled after every wash? What happens if food sticks? And is a rusty skillet ruined? Fortunately, cast …
Jul 17 2023
Bergamot Orange: Earl Grey, Essential Oil & Skincare Uses Bergamot has one of those fragrances that can seem instantly familiar even if you have never seen the fruit itself. Bright and citrusy but softer and more floral than a typical orange or lemon, its aroma appears in everything from Earl Grey tea and perfume to …
Jul 13 2023
Gardening shoes have a deceptively simple job. They need to handle wet grass, loose soil, mulch, mud, gravel, garden tools, repeated crouching, and plenty of walking—all while staying comfortable enough that you don’t think about your feet every five minutes. The best gardening shoes for women aren’t necessarily the most waterproof, the heaviest, or the …
