A list of 14 very useful household tips. Ideas for organization, the kitchen, cleaning, children and more.
Some parents wonder if it's ever appropriate to charge their teenager rent. Truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends. Of course, there are some guidelines, but every situation is different and parents need to feel out what's best for their household.
Baby powder, soap, binder clips — they're all true wonders.
Times have changed, but these hacks haven’t.
We’re on a real nature high over here.
A collection of beautiful original natural lichen dye colour drawings from a vintage natural history book. Free and in the Public Domain.
The insect features in a stunning new book featuring the art of the coloured scanning electron micrograph - in the case of this chap magnified 22 times.
It's always fun to see what made it to the top spots when it comes to search, marketing and social media. So here is anything from everything in 2014!
Amazing images of everyday items taken with scanning electron microscope.
HOUSEHOLD CHORES!! You just cringed didn’t you? Admit it, chores hang over your head like the sword of Damocles. The multiplying piles of laundry on the dining room table. Your fireplace mantle covered with children’s crafts, dust and baking soda from the science experiment that got completely out of hand. The casserole pan that’s been...
"Dive into a world of watery wonders with Playing With Rain's exciting water experiments for kids. These simple and enjoyable experiments require just water and some common household items. Your children will have a blast with these fun water experiments and may even ask to repeat them again and again. What's more, these activities provide a fantastic way to keep your kids entertained while introducing them to the fascinating world of science. Don't miss out on these cool experiments that are both educational and fun for kids of all ages!"
Get inspired with these 10 brilliant household uses for borax that will help you save time, money, and keep your home clean and fresh.
Do *not* try this at home.
Jerusalem Bagels are the lighter, airier, more bread-like cousin of the NY-style bagel and they’re super easy to make (and enjoy!) at home.
Instead of tossing an old pair of pants or T-shirt, Helga Stentzel puts her tired garments out to pasture. So far, the London-based artist has added Pegasus and Smoothie, a pair of clothesline equine and bovine, to her herd of playful interventions hung in bucolic landscapes. Stenzel’s practice, which she terms “household surrealism,” is derived from her childhood in Siberia, where she spent hours surveying her grandmother’s carpet, birch logs, and random objects for recognizable forms, including “a stack of buckets resembling the tower of Pisa,” she tells Colossal. More
Do this spinoff of the elephant toothpaste experiment using household items like yeast and hydrogen peroxide.
These sock crafts will keep your kids occupied and busy for a long time. Let them have loads of fun with these old socks craft ideas.
Whether you're just starting out as a homemaker or you’ve been at it for years these highly effective habits will have you homemaking like a pro. In a world where skills related to homemaking are not often taught, there is no shame in not knowing where to start or feeling like you need some refinin
I have all 3 under my kitchen sink.
Many different versions of this rich bread, laced with rum syrup and drizzled with icing, are served at Easter in Polish households. It's such a tradition, and so well-loved, that there are probably as many babka recipes as there are Polish bakers! This particular recipe was inspired by one in our 1990 200th Anniversary Cookbook, which includes a wealth of recipes and information from cultures around the world. You'll notice that, despite being made with yeast, it's an easy batter bread; "no-knead" isn't as new a concept as you might think.
Hi everyone! I’m so glad you stopped by today. I’ve got some pretty awesome vintage finds to share with you. Are you ready? Don’t you just love these half gallon canning jars?!! Pretty amazing, right? They are not easy to come by, yet I found them at a garage sale for just a dollar each (value: $10-12.00,...
In this article, we'll have a closer look at the Japanese pottery and give you a list of the top places you should visit to experience the Japanese pottery.…
Lynn Aldrich - People may not be able to look at coral reefs the same way after enjoying the work of Lynn Aldrich. An artist born in Bryan, Texas, and currently b...
Miniature Calendar is an incredible ongoing project by Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka, that features beautiful miniature dioramas of everyday life using
Welcome to Pinterest Tested! Ever wonder if that miracle cleaner is really miraculous? Or what about that homemade facial cleanser or delicious-looking recipe? This is the place to find out! Each Monday I am testing Pins that catch my eye to see
Have you ever wondered if the renowned Antoni Gaudi designed AI-generated household appliances? Well, that's what the Irish visual artist Marcus
Start small with these super easy tips to be more eco-friendly in 2023
Thousands of people get creative with items on hand, from bubble wrap to their (very good) dogs
Ever wondered what it would have been like to be a domestic? To slave over your mistress or master in the hopes of earning a few measly pounds a year? You would have been…
Once upon a time to a transfixed nation, trans fats were not the troublesome substance we now view them as but were the very symbol of scientific progress. If the FDA has their way about it, bad-f…
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
Courtesy Stool and Time Out Timer Stool are very different, but interesting and meaningful furniture design ideas, inspired by time clocks and time timers
Do you ever find yourself staring at household items and wondering what to do with them when their initial purpose is used up? When emergencies come, we
The following is a guest post post from author Colleen Kessler. If you want something to work – your computer, a flashlight, your brother’s remote control car – the electricity needs to move through a circuit. A circuit is the path the electricity flows. I like to remember that it’s like a CIRcle since CIRcuit starts the same way. All circuits work the same way. Electricity leaves the source of its power, travels the path, and goes back to the other side of the power source in an unbroken path. So, for example, in a flashlight, the power leaves the negative end of the battery, travels through the wires to the bulb, then through more wires and back to the positive end of the battery. What’s really cool about electricity and circuits is that you can make one at home without any special equipment. Ready to try? You’ll need: aluminum foil tape a D-cell battery a small light bulb {maybe from a flashlight} Try it this way: Cut two pieces of aluminum foil and fold them into strips. Tape one to the positive end of the battery and the other to the negative end. Touch one strip to the bulb, just under the glass. Touch the other strip to the silver tip on the end of the bulb. The bulb should light up because you have created an unbroken circuit with your “wires.” If you really want your kids to have some fun, let them play with this for a bit. Ask them what would happen if they added two {or more} batteries, or more wires. Better yet, give them wires and more bulbs and batteries to try out. I keep wires, wire cutters, batteries, bulbs, bulb holders, switches, buzzers, and battery holders in a small plastic container and let the kids play with them when they want. If they're interested in exploring more, Science for Smart Kids: Electricity and Magnetism, an eBook for kids is full of more than 20 activities that explore and engage kids, encouraging critical thinking, and challenging them to find things to explore in their own world. There’s something really cool about being allowed to freely explore with wires and batteries. And what’s great is, if you want to set something up, the materials are inexpensive. If you’re interested in doing this with your kids, the foil and tape will work well and will elicit the “that’s cool” response we’re hoping for. But, if you want more materials, they’re easy to find online or in science supply catalogs. If you’re looking for ideas, check out the carousel below for some supplies we own {these are affiliate links}. Amazon.com Widgets
