Here are 12 easy science experiments for kids. From dancing raisins to colored carnations, these experiments will spark curiosity and entertain kids with hands-on fun. So grab the kids, rummage through your pantry and junk drawer, and experiment! Between trips to the pool and family vacations, parents are always looking for ways to keep their kids occupied during the summer months. The simplest objects can come in use; a cardboard box, a pile of leaves, a plastic bottle, or even a box ... Read More about 12 Science Experiments for Kids to Spark Curiosity This Summer
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15 Ways Being a Minimalist Can Improve Your Life
Many people are turning to a minimalist lifestyle to help improve their mood, boost their productivity and build stronger relationships with their family and friends. Minimalism is a wide-ranging concept that doesn't have a rigid set of rules but instead uses guiding principles to challenge people to question their purchasing behaviors so that they can understand what has actual value in their life and what doesn't. For many people, becoming a minimalist has massively improved their ... Read More about 15 Ways Being a Minimalist Can Improve Your Life
Classic Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting (Video)
The perfect classic chocolate cake. Moist, chocolatey, and loaded with creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays or any occasion! You might also like our rocky road Texas sheet cake, our classic Texas sheet cake, or our mini bundt cakes! Watch our step by step video! Every family needs a classic go-to chocolate cake recipe and this one is ours. I've talked about my love in previous posts for my yellowed, broken-down, cover-less, paperback Betty Crocker cookbook that my grandma ... Read More about Classic Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting (Video)
Soft M&M Cookies (Soft and Thick) + Video
These are the ultimate soft M&M cookies. Jumbo-sized, loaded with M&M candies, soft and thick. Use your favorite seasonal candies; we used red, white, and blue! Looking for more red, white, and blue desserts? Try our red, white, and blue mini fruit pizzas, our patriotic berry trifle, or our red, white, and blue Oreo truffles! Watch our step-by-step video! Soft M&M Cookies (Red, White, and Blue) Thick, jumbo, gooey, and loaded with chocolate candy. I've finally perfected ... Read More about Soft M&M Cookies (Soft and Thick) + Video
Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins (+ Video)
Jumbo bakery-style blueberry muffins loaded with fresh blueberries. Golden on the top and soft inside. They are delicious and easy to make! This recipe makes 6 GIANT blueberry muffins. Spread with butter and drizzle with honey! Watch our STEP-BY-STEP video! Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins Weighing over 7 ounces each, these muffins are huge! Golden on the top and bursting with sweet and tart blueberry flavor. One recipe makes 6 jumbo blueberry muffins. I've only ever ... Read More about Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins (+ Video)
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (+ Video)
Homemade strawberry ice cream using simple ingredients and sun-ripened strawberries for a fresh strawberry flavor. So delicious, so creamy and so good! Don’t have an ice cream maker? You might like our no-churn ice cream recipes: chocolate-covered toasted coconut, bubble gum, or cake batter! Watch our step-by-step video! It’s strawberry season here in Virginia so we’ve been busy making delicious recipes with our freshly picked berries! Mac’s favorite ice cream is strawberry, and homemade ... Read More about Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (+ Video)
Lemon Rice Krispies Treats (Video)
Sweet and tangy lemon Rice Krispies treats are a fun twist on a classic treat. They are loaded with lemon cookies and lots of mini marshmallows. If you like Rice Krispies treats, you'll love our giant Bake Sale Rice Krispies, Fruity Pebbles treats, and Fluffernutter Rice Krispies Treats! Watch our step-by-step video! Lemon Rice Krispies Treats You'll love this tangy lemon version if you're looking for a new twist on traditional Rice Krispies treats! Flavored with lemon ... Read More about Lemon Rice Krispies Treats (Video)
Reese’s Puffs Minis Bars (+ Video)
Reese's Puffs Minis bars are delicious and easy to make. If you like Scotcheroos, you'll love these bite-sized bars. These bars are made with Reese's Puffs Minis cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate. If you like no-bake cereal bars, you'll love our Chex Scotcheroos, our No-Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms, and our Scotcheroo Haystacks. Watch our step-by-step video! Crispy, chewy cereal bars loaded with peanut butter, chocolate and topped with melted chocolate chips and peanut butter ... Read More about Reese’s Puffs Minis Bars (+ Video)
DIY Tiki Torch Planter (Table or Stand) + Video
Create ambiance at summer BBQs with a DIY tiki torch planter. Use on a table or place in a plant stand. Easy to make and burns bright! You might also like our tiered terracotta planter, our gelatin birdseed feeders, or our $1 soda bottle sprinkler. Watch our step by step video! We were invited over to our friend's house for a BBQ and I noticed that my friend, Anne, had a bunch of tiki torch planters burning around the outdoor sitting area. They worked great and added a nice glow. As I ... Read More about DIY Tiki Torch Planter (Table or Stand) + Video
