I have a lot going on with family right now, so I'm putting up a post from the archives. I've added a new link for an improved version of this smoker that should make it even easier to use. Enjoy! Alton Brown came up with this great little smoker that is not too difficult to make. This set-up is popular because it doesn't take up too much … [Read more...]
DIY Fun: Cardboard Trebuchet and Water Balloons
I hoisted this from the archives for some Father's Day weekend inspiration. Gather up all the cardboard you can find!Our kids were fascinated by catapults and trebuchets for some reason. It could be the castle legos they used to play with. Then again they loved movies about knights and castles. Eventually they moved on to Monty Python and the … [Read more...]
Party Garland from Gift Bags and Cards
Photo from Please Note PaperGarlands are very popular party decorations and can be used to decorate for various holidays. Here's a clever way to make them from gift bags that are not quite nice enough to use again for gift giving.You can trace any shape you like using cereal box cardboard, but circles and triangles are the most popular. The nice … [Read more...]
25 Things Older Kids Can Do This Summer that Teach Them Life Skills
Older kids can have fun this summer without a lot of money. There's more to do than just work on that tan! They can learn some life skills that they can actually use. They can broaden their scope to learn about others and give a helping hand to those in need. And they can chalk up some good activities to list on their college applications! 1. … [Read more...]
DIY String Pendant Light, Very Cool
This is hoisted from the archives. I'm busy with family get-togethers this weekend and having lots of fun.If you are a fan of the mid-century modern look you might want to try your hand at this globe lamp shade made of string. Designers charge a lot for similar lamps made with more permanent materials.As some commenters said, you can make … [Read more...]
30-Minute Tank Dress to Sew for Spring and Summer
Ooh, I have some tank tops that are a little on the short side & they would be so comfy with a loose skirt. Aaaah, spring!This looks pretty easy to make. Just take a tank top and add a piece of fabric for the skirt. The only problem I can think of is that the seam where the tank meets the woven fabric might not be real smooth because of the … [Read more...]
Mariachi Band + Beluga Whale = Magic (Video)
I just had to post this today. If you haven't seen it yet, take a look. A mariachi band was playing for a wedding at an aquarium & the beluga whale really go into it! Amazing.This reminds me how relaxing it is to visit an aquarium. You can cool off there too! A great activity for all ages.Click the title to link to AnimalVideos. … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 9
- Next Page »