You know that look when a science experiment works and your kids’ eyes go huge, like they just did magic? That’s this cranberry spy ink experiment. Kids write invisible messages with baking soda water, then paint over them with homemade cranberry ink and watch the secret appear. Ages 4 and up Time 30 minutes Science … Read more
If your home could use a little winter magic, this pine puffy paint is it. It’s soft, fluffy and smells just like a freshly cut Christmas tree. My kids couldn’t stop sniffing it while we mixed it (honestly, same). Kids paint it onto a Christmas tree printable, then press in pom pom ornaments, sequins and … Read more
This pumpkin spice puffy paint is everything I love about fall: cozy, fluffy and just the right amount of messy. Kids swirl it onto a pumpkin printable and end up with squishy, 3-D puffy paint pumpkins that make the whole house smell like pumpkin pie. It takes three main ingredients and about five minutes to … Read more
Some kids see a spider and scream. Mine? They name it, make it a tissue-box home, and ask if we can feed it a fly. If that sounds familiar, you’re gonna love this list of spider books for kids. These reads are equal parts science and storytime – packed with friendly eight-legged characters, fascinating web-building … Read more
This lavender conditioner playdough is soft, silky and perfectly purple. My kids turned the whole table into a lavender garden with flower stamps and pretend petals. It takes two main ingredients and no cooking. If calm had a texture, this would be it. Ages 3 and up Time 10 minutes Cook No Keeps About a … Read more