The University of Chicago has found that when children get a hands-on approach to science, they retain knowledge better and are more easily able to access it later on. What better way to learn about the power of the sun […] Read More »

Having a baby transforms your life, your finances, and your home. When your baby starts moving around, use these do-it-yourself tips to make your house, or those that your baby visits, safer. Even if you have permanent baby proofing solutions […] Read More »

Not many DIYers take it upon themselves to build a house. When my wife and I decided to try, we chose a medium and size that fit our skills and budget: gingerbread. This has several advantages: You can eat your […] Read More »

To say I have a small obsession with maps and globes is kind of an understatement. After collecting vintage globes for years, I recently turned my attention to the classic pull-down map for my son’s room. Unfortunately for me, the […] Read More »

Image by The Magic Onions My neighbor’s daughter walked over while I was examining my tragically wilted potato plant. “Whatcha doin’?” she asked.  Oh, you know… just failing at gardening. I simply told her I was pretending to be a […] Read More »

Modern kids are little environmentalists, so why not encourage their green habits? Composting is the perfect way to recycle and reuse. Get your kids started with this fun project that can be sourced at your local hardware store! You Will […] Read More »

Help the birds in your yard stay fed and happy by making a milk carton bird feeder with your kids. Keep it filled with birdseed and you may make some new friends this summer! You Will Need: 1 large milk […] Read More »

One of the recent activities for one of the groups at my family’s daycare was to create magnetic robots. This activity takes no time to set up, but provides hours of fun for the kids. With the help of friends […] Read More »

Catching moths and letting your kids learn more about them can be a great science experiment. This provides a great opportunity to mix some educational and learning experience with being outdoors for your children. It can even be fun and […] Read More »

Homemade Cat Toy: Grow Your Own Catnip Gardening is the most popular activity in the United States. Get your kids into the fun early with the purr-fect crop—catnip for your cat! Most cats go crazy for the stuff and, after […] Read More »

Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered what it would be like to travel almost 239,000 miles from Earth? On July 20, 1969, for the first time ever, two American astronauts did just that. The mission to […] Read More »

Ever wonder what to do with all those empty water bottles? Why not recycle them into fun colorful whirligigs for the yard? Not only are you helping protect the environment, but it’s a great project the kids will enjoy, too! […] Read More »

You may have heard of a ship in a bottle, but have you ever seen a world in a bottle? This bottle terrarium project is a great way to teach your kids about the fragility and importance of our planet’s […] Read More »

When our 8-year-old daughter put a fairy-sized forest play set at the top of her Christmas wish list, I knew we had to find a way to make her dream come true. Fortunately for our little nature lover, we had […] Read More »

Kids these days… Who can begin to guess what they want when it comes to Christmas and birthday gifts? One day (most days) they want the latest hand-held mobile device or video game. But then they surprise you by asking […] Read More »

“Slap some duct tape on it,” has been the slogan of many DIYers and weekend warriors.  From securing the Christmas tree in its stand to holding up holiday lights, the versatility of duct tape is endless and now the unlimited […] Read More »

Fun Duct Tape Project – Duct Tape Wallet “Slap some duct tape on it,” has been the slogan of many DIYers and weekend warriors.  From securing the Christmas tree in its stand to holding up holiday lights, the versatility of […] Read More »

My family owns a childcare center so we are always coming up with creative craft projects for the kids. This particular project focused on teaching the kids about flight. Each child decorated and put together a parachute. The only supplies […] Read More »