Last year, the Barbie movie may have been on the radar of many young people and teens, but my daughters are excited about the gothy ghoulish retro-tinged romance of Lisa Frankenstein. This love story between a teen girl and a reanimated corpse is out in time for Valentine’s Day, which makes it a perfect little […]
Did you all remember to celebrate Krampusnacht on December 5th? “Krampus Night,” that time in Eastern European cultures (and now many other places around the world) held the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas. Krampus, who is everywhere now, is that big half man/half goat being with horns, fangs, and hooves. He wears longs […]
First in my December series on little fun DIY Tree crafts. I have been seeing a Christmas tree meme circulating for at least ten years now, and I am finally going to give it a try on a smaller scale. Someone asked her boyfriend to make her a “cartoon” Christmas tree, but instead of decorating […]
I know we have all seen it in magazines or on social media: the haunting of the dollhouse. The easy concept of turning an old foofy pink and white plastic doll house into a gothic spooky Halloween season home decoration has been all over the crafty influencers’ feeds for at least a couple of years, […]
The remnants of winter are slowly fading away, spring is here, and the blossoms are in full bloom. In many places, even in my own desert city, cherry, apple, plum, and other blossoming trees are one of the most beautiful sights to remind us of the new season. These blossoming trees even played a part […]
With Tim Burton’s Wednesday streaming in late 2022—and M3GAN hitting theaters in 2023—this could be the Valentine’s Day for the creepy, cool girls. Let’s celebrate them, in all their eeriness, over the next two weeks by turning some ordinary and inexpensive heart-shaped boxes into darker, spookier gifts for whatever you want to celebrate this February: […]
Make your own music with Synthia DIY Digital Music Sampler!
3 books to try your hand on a variety of hands-on subjects.
Recently, I was sent the Doodle Hog DIY Boombox Speaker, a kit that lets you build a little cardboard boombox. My kiddo loves crafts, so this was a fun way to combine two of her interests.
If there is one group of beings that know all about hunting, gathering, saving, and hoarding, it is video game characters. From old-school Pac-Man to today’s first-person story-driven games, there is always at least one item we seek to collect. For all those who love their video games, try a “savings container” as a quick […]
Help them learn the fun way with our DIY Coding Kit for Ages 9 to 12!
Build, fly, and brag with the DIY Drone Builder Kit!
Foster future success in your kids with the DIY Coding Kit for Ages 9 to 12!
Since French inventor Georges Claude first dazzled guests at the Paris Motor Show in 1910 with his neon lighting invention, the neon sign has been a beautiful mix of commercial art and pop culture. It can be bright and celebratory like a nightclub or carnival, nostalgic like old diners or service stations, or a little […]
Assemble your troops with the Geeek Club DIY Robot Construction Kit!
For this review, I will be using the Jackery Explorer 300 and contrasting it with my own DIY battery box (made with love).
Add amazing utility to your garage or back yard with these retractable extension cord reels from $37 today!
When February and spring come around, many people love giving gifts that sway to the more “fluffy” and cuddly side of things. This doesn’t mean these things have to be boring. Those who’ve followed some of my DIYs in the past will know I have a slightly macabre sense of humor and love eerie crafts, […]
Show your kids how fun coding can be with the DIY Coding Kit for Ages 8 to 12!
The first two weeks of January a usually the time when our home is in post-Christmas and holiday season transition, when the decorations are coming out and some pre-Spring cleaning occurs. Busy as it can be, this is also a good time to think ahead to next year with a little creative upcycling. This week […]
Kids are makers, too, with the DIY Building Block STEM Drone!
Build STEM skills with the Mand Labs Electronic Series DIY Kit!
It’s okay to brag about your travels with the 3D DIY World Globe Scratch Map!
Meticulous enjoyment with Metal DIY Model Kits!
Babyprints DIY Baby Print and Photo Frame Kit!
Encourage them to code with the DIY Coding Kit for Ages 8 to 12!
Have fun and build robots with the DIY Coding Kit for Ages 8 to 12: 19% off!
Get your work-from-home office chair rolling smoothly, or build something fun with these rollerblade-style wheels; 5-pack for just $23!
Learn programming and robotics with the DIY Bionic Robot Lizard: 16% off!
Bring order to your Universe with the DIY AT-AT Cable Organizer and Card Case: 17% off!
