Simple science and a cool chemical reaction with this fun homemade bottle rocket! Kids and adults will have a blast with this easy-to-set-up STEM project. Grab a few simple ingredients from the kitchen for amazing chemistry in action. This is one science demonstration you are going to want...
Marble Run with a Twist: Introducing jumps or gaps between the tubes introduces the idea of projectile motion—the marble moves along a curved path due to gravity after leaving one section of the run and “jumping” to another. Kids must adjust their designs to ensure the marble lands in th...
I infuse oil with calendula blossoms to make a homemade herbal wound healing salve, featured in my book The Made-From-Scratch Life: Simple Ways to Create a Natural Home. Chamomile Next up, we have chamomile, and it’s important to note that there is a distinguishable difference between ...
How to practice gratitude with pumpkins: this project is simple, but it turns out beautifully. Each member of your family can make their own pumpkin to display on the dinner table. Gratitude Chain (Ages 5-8) It’s a great, kid-friendly project to remind the people around you to be grat...
Homemade playdough or slime Bottle cap tambourines Simple wooden puzzles Start with projects that require minimal materials and tools to build your confidence. How can I make educational toys at home? Making educational toys at home can be both fun and beneficial for children. Consider these ideas...
You should end up with a solid circular base securely fixed to your spindle, like this: This tooling if treated well will be used to make countless rocket motors for years to come! Understanding Rocket Fuel and the Motor Design Here is where you will go from being an interested party to ...
Plus, taking on this project also led me to make a few extra, simpler dividers for the other drawers, and now I’m starting to sketch out two more small woodworking projects. I’m in no danger of catching up to my brother, but it’s nice to reacquaint myself with this extremely ana...
A lot of baby proofing doesn't become necessary until your child starts crawling, but there are a few things you can do before you even bring a newborn home. First up: "You want to make sure the smoke detectors are operational, and you can adjust the temperature of your water heater,...
Nabisco’s Chips Ahoy! cookies were introduced in 1963. The advertising campaign claimed their taste was as good as homemade. The name is a reference to the “Ships ahoy!” alert used by sailors. #83. Google Pixabay #83. Google
Looking for more homemade wreaths? You’ll love these: Gingerbread Cookie Wreath, Marshmallow Wreath, Rainbow Ornament Wreath, Star Anise Wreaths, and Cookie Cutter Wreath. TABLE OF CONTENTS hide 1 Why You’ll Love This Project 2 Materials 3 How to Make 4 Frequently Asked Questions 5 ...