This modeling clay is easy to make and kid-safe (as in, completely edible), perfect for hours of creative play. If stored in an airtight container, the mixture will retain its elasticity indefinitely. This recipe yields 6 cups of modeling clay that rivals any store-bought variety. Get the kids to help you make it, and show…
We all have a favorite sweater that went through the wash and is now short-sleeved and midriff-bearing. However much you love that sweater, don’t try to start a new fashion trend! The felted wool of your shrunken sweater is the perfect material for a sturdy, warm, unique pair of mittens. All you need is a…
By Norman Patry Forty percent of all urban travel occurs within two miles of where people live, and 90% of those trips are taken by car. Cycling is a great alternative for short trips, reducing emissions and getting exercise. Knowing how to change a flat tire can increase your confidence as a cyclist and help…
Most commercial energy drinks combine salt, refined sugar, caffeine, and artificial flavoring and dyes to give you a quick burst of energy—then leave you high and dry when you crash an hour later. If you’d like to hydrate in a healthy way and avoid high-fructose corn syrup and caffeine packaged in plastic, give this recipe…
A room can feel much chillier when you’ve got a cold draft coming in from a poorly sealed window or door. Stopping up those drafts can help save energy and lower your heating bill through the winter. Here is a simple way to make your own fun, colorful draft stoppers. YOU WILL NEED an old…
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in our homes can be many times more polluted than the air outside. Many things can contribute to poor indoor air quality including building materials, mold, radon and household cleaners. Choosing cleaning products made from all natural ingredients is one way to lessen your exposure to environmental…
Baking a loaf of sourdough bread may seem like a delicate scientific process, but it’s really quite simple, and yields healthy rewards. Every sourdough loaf begins with the “starter”: a mixture of flour and water in which wild yeast and good bacteria produce the fermentation that makes your dough rise. As they work together, the…