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Spending more time at home this winter? These five simple home projects can boost comfort, mood and function without a full ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

Krissy Worth and Jon Krekelberg with Hands On! discovery center, show us how to conduct some really fun kitchen experiments that the whole family can enjoy this Thanksgiving! Please check out the ...

Halloween is creeping up, which means it’s time to grab your most epic costume and party tricks that will leave everyone screaming (with delight!). Whether you’re a kid hunting for hands-on thrills, ...

Let me be transparent–I’m not going to pretend these kitchen experiments won’t create a mess. They will. There will be vinegar on your floor, food coloring on hands that lasts a day or two, and ...

Fun science experiments with DuPage Children's Museum If you've got kids interested in science, the DuPage Children's Museum can help with fun experiments to try out at home.

There is nothing worse than having a house full of excited kids and looking outside and seeing the rain bucketing down. And let’s be honest, we live in Ireland…. that happens to us more than our fair ...

Every science teacher knows the tension between establishing expectations and diving into experiments the first week of school. What if you didn’t have to choose? Since I became a teacher, I’ve always ...

Krissy Worth and John Krekelberg with Hands On! Discovery Center, show us a couple of fun experiments featuring lemons! Please take a moment and watch the video to discover how you can have fun with ...

Dolan Vickery teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make a DIY lava lamp Looking for a fun, hands-on activity you can do at home with just a few simple ingredients? In this video, we’ll ...