Making oblek

Oobleck (also called magic mud) is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant viscosity. But Oobleck...

Dress up your next formal outfit with a fancy bow tie You may be used to putting on a regular necktie, but a bow tie? Not so much. Bow ties add a ton of style to button-ups, suits, and tuxedos, and you'll have no trouble tying one if you...

Today I’m going to show you how to make oobleck, a fantastic sensory play recipe, and 10 awesome ways to play with it!

I love the look of a classic tux and so did my husband. I also like pocket squares versus boutonnieres on the guys - I think it's a cleaner/sharper look. Buying pocket squares from the store is expensive... about $10-$20 each and we needed 11. I found them a bit cheaper on Amazon, but still not a great deal. We could have rented them at the same place we rented the tuxes, but they didn't have the colors I wanted and they charged too much to rent a little piece of fabric. We decided to buy…

Change starts with us! Celebrate protecting our planet with these fun Earth Day Projects! Here are some great ideas to get you started!

A few people have asked me for the template for the Patchwork waistcoat sample card I made. So here it is - click on image and s...

How to make oobleck, a substance that changes states based on pressure; fun sensory activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Free printable necktie pattern. Cut out the shape and use it for coloring, crafts, stencils, and more.

Homemade Gak! This is the cheapest and best kid entertainment ever!! Recipe on { lilluna.com } Supplies needed include - glue, borax, water, and food coloring!

3 Free Little boy tie patterns - Sew up fun Holiday neckties for the boys to wear to church on Sunday -

Free printable bow tie pattern. Cut out the shape and use it for coloring, crafts, stencils, and more.

All About Me

As October begins, I want to revive a post from my previous blog, Straddling the Gap. This young man is my son, who is now a sophomore in...

The 4 Necktie Knots You Need to Know How to Tie - Knotty Tie Co. #men'stie #men's #tie #men's #tie #knots

Learn how to make bouncing bubbles with this fun and easy homemade bubbles recipe! Bounce the bubbles on your hand for hours of bubble fun for kids of all ages!

DIY clip on bow tie tutorial. This tutorial has free bow tie patterns. #diybowtie #bowtie

(Part 6 of the series, "The Secret Life of the Tie.") Chapter 84 Well, here it is -- you knew it had to happen sooner or later. Yes, this week is your introduction to the ascot, the little-known, seldom-used daytime-formal neckwear option. Long ties are universal, and bow ties are becoming common enough that you may see one everyday, and you should certainly wear one at least occasionally. But a man can live his entire life and count with the fingers on one hand the times he's seen an ascot…