John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774 and is believed to have died on March 11, 1845 – so there are actually two dates each year that commemorate John Chapman.
While most people probably celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day in the Fall in conjunction with the Fall apple harvest, we like the idea of [...]

Valentine’s Day will be here soon – now is a great time to sit down with your kids and get started on making unique Valentine’s Day gifts!
Rock Candy Sticks – Rock candy is fun to make, and a great way to grow sugar crystals; a science experiment you can eat! You will need about [...]

Grab your mittens, and… Wait! You don’t need mittens to make these snowballs!
When it’s too cold to go outside and play in the snow, gather your family and have fun with these cool indoor snow projects!
Fizzy Snowball Surprise – These snowballs aren’t for throwing – they FIZZ! This cool cocoction idea is fun [...]

“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen,
Voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!’” ~ Dexter Kozen
Tonight’s the night for tricks and treats! Take a break from all the candy, and create these fun and tasty treats with your kids!
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream
What You Will Need:
1/2 gallon Vanilla Ice Cream, softened
1 [...]

Hotter than a devil’s heart or colder than a zombie’s touch – whichever temperature you prefer for your ghoulish Halloween drinks, we’ve got a recipe for you!
Make sure to serve your drinks in a unique decorated glass! Check out our Spirit Raising Pumpkin Glasses to find out how to make them!
Orange Hot Chocolate
What You [...]

Eeewwwww… How brave are you?
Disgustingly Delicious Cookbook – Where gross never tasted so good!
This cookbook is perfect for Halloween parties, birthday parties, or any time you want to surprise your kids!
There are 28 unique recipes in this cookbook, along with activities, party ideas, and more. The recipes are easy to make, taste great, and [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]