Last Updated: March 2026Looking for a quick STEM activity that actually works? My son Mitch and I first built this popsicle stick catapult years ago at a Magic House maker workshop, and honestly, we’re still obsessed with it. Whether you’re a homeschooler looking for a physics lesson or just a “Tech Mom” (like me!) trying …
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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 lately, so maybe that has something do with his new interest. He insisted that we head out to the yard and build one, so obviously …
Spook up your shelves with a Harry Potter inspired magical text book made from cheap journals! Whether you’re excited about Halloween or just want to track some Fantastic Beasts you’ve found, this spell book is full of tricks! They’re easy to craft and you don’t need to tear up your good novels. Spooky Spell Book …
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a sparkly Minecraft Creeper ornament nestled in your Christmas tree! Minecraft ornaments are easy to make — you just need cube shaped blank ornament you can decorate with squares of glitter tape or paint. Minecraft blocks in the game are made to look like 8×8 pixels, so divide your cube …
Memory matching card games are super simple to play and an easy game to hone your little one’s memory skills. You can even make your own set with some clip art or even a set of stickers. All you need is cardstock and these free printables! Below you’ll find several memory card sets I’ve made …
Updated with Version 1.15.2 Spawn Eggs If your kids are bored of making “ordinary” dyed Easter eggs, I’ve got a cool idea for you: Minecraft Easter eggs! This is an easy method to paint real hardboiled eggs or plastic Easter eggs to look like Minecraft Spawn Eggs. Dye the eggs a base color then use …
Minecraft Creepers have become a classic costume over the last couple years. This post will show you how to make a Creeper suit that’s soft and flexible where it counts — so your kid can sit down. You can also use the tutorial below to make your own Creeper Head from a cardboard box. Halloween …
Conquer the Skies with DIY Parachute Guy! I still have my original 1977 Daredevil Skydiver, but these days he’s looking a little weary. When I went looking for a modern version for my boys, I was disappointed by the cheap plastic ones that tangle before they even hit the air. That’s why we went back …