Staying Home? Have a Backyard Summer Camp
This summer looks a LOT different than any other summer I’ve seen–as a mom or a kid! Many of our summer traditions, like day camp and summer camp, have been …
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A Dozen Ways to Study Seeds with STEM Experiments
Every spring I get the urge to sprout some seeds on the window sill and watch them grow. It’s a great way to slip a little science into your everyday …
Simple Catapult with Popsicle Sticks and a Spoon
Sneak some science into your play time! Mitch and I have been designing popsicle stick catapults lately and it’s been so freakin’ fun. (Check out more catapult designs here.) Design this …
Make your own Cheap Souvenirs: Smashed Penny Collecting
Smashed Pennies are not only the cheapest souvenirs you can get while on vacation, but their fun to collect and easy to carry. Just about every venue has a “penny …
13 ways to Banish the Screen: A summer list for kids
Save your kids from boredom AND the electronics by keeping a go to summer list of fun things to do! I’m not saying that kids shouldn’t play with electronics all …
Kids Love Milk Carton Fairy Houses
When Mitch was in second grader he got all excited about fairy houses. Mitch doesn’t usually get into fairies and elves, though he has been reading Harry Potter with his dad …