Thanksgiving is almost here, which means you may be surrounded by family and friends in your home. You can add some character to your house with reusable DIY holiday crafts. In this blog, we explain how to make Thanksgiving themed magnets from everyday items. Turkey leaf magnets are fun, quick and easy to create. You can pick out the perfect pair of leaves to use right from your yard, and follow the steps below to make these magnets. Continue reading →
Now that the holiday season is officially underway, you can start preparing for the hefty Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus. If your family loves food and swapping recipes, here is a DIY to help you keep track of all your holiday food ideas. Sure, you can always create a Pinterest board, but there is still some old-fashioned charm to hanging a tangible recipe board in your kitchen. Here’s how you can make one for your own home. Continue reading →
Thanksgiving is in exactly two weeks from today! The holiday has evolved a lot since it first took place in 1621, however, the focus on giving thanks is still strong. This year, you can remind yourself and your family to give thanks with this DIY magnetic countdown calendar. For each day until Thanksgiving, add a new “I am thankful for” item. Here’s how you can create your own. Continue reading →
Now that trick-or-treating is over, you probably have tons of leftover Halloween candy. And, if you’re part of the 90% of parents that admit to sneaking candy from their kids’ trick-or-treat bags, here’s one way that you can reuse the boxes. If you have candy in the miniature-sized boxes, you can upcycle them into neat fridge magnets. Instead of pitching them into the trash bin, follow these simple steps and create fun, pop art inspired magnets. Continue reading →
From Frankenstein to ghost hunting, science has long been referenced in Halloween stories. Although the science behind the spooky stories is sometimes flawed, we can’t help but admire the creative efforts of storytellers. Therefore, in the spirit of Halloween, we have put together some of the spookiest science experiment ideas that are perfect for teaching science while still having scary fun. Continue reading →
It’s almost Halloween, and if you haven’t found a costume yet, then have no fear! We have compiled a list of some low-budget, last-minute costume ideas. Since we love magnets and science, we’ve themed this list around magnets and magnetism. Therefore, it may be a little cheesy, but we did warn you. Continue reading →
Did you know that there is an actual Frankenstein Day? In August, there is one to celebrate the writer Mary Shelley’s birthday, but there is also one this month. The last Friday of October is Frankenstein Friday and it just so happens that this year it falls on Halloween. It has been two centuries since Shelley wrote Frankenstein, but everyone is still familiar with the monster tale that has become one of the main symbols of Halloween. This month you can celebrate Frankenstein and general October spookiness with these Frankenstein fridge magnets! Continue reading →
At first, you may think magnets have very little to do with fashion. However, some clothes may use button magnets or magnetic clasps for interchangeability or to help those with limited hand mobility easily fasten and unfasten garments. Believe it or not, there are several companies that specifically design clothing with magnetic buttons to help those with Parkinson’s, arthritis and other similar ailments. Magnetic clasps are useful because they are virtually effortless to open and close but can still maintain a secure, magnetic hold. Continue reading →
September 25th is National Comic Book Day! After Action Comics #1Superman was first released in 1938 the format gradually rose to popularity and has still remained a fond pastime. Today, we often see comic book characters outside of their multipanel pages. They come to life on TV and movie screens and make appearances on merchandise ranging from clothes, home decor, school supplies and almost anything else that you can imagine. If you are a fan of flying superheroes or the maniacal villains they keep at bay, then you’ll want to see these DIYs to celebrate National Comic Book Day. Continue reading →
Bring out the fake cobwebs, pumpkins and skeletons from your closet, because it is that time of year again-Halloween time! We like to get into the spooky spirit of Halloween by decorating everything in sight. If you also share an affinity for the scariest day of the year, then here are some creative ways to turn your home into your very own haunted house! Continue reading →
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means you may be surrounded by family and friends in your home. You can add some character to your house with reusable DIY holiday crafts. In this blog, we explain how to make Thanksgiving themed magnets from everyday items. Turkey leaf magnets are fun, quick and easy to create. You can pick out the perfect pair of leaves to use right from your yard, and follow the steps below to make these magnets. Continue reading →
Now that the holiday season is officially underway, you can start preparing for the hefty Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus. If your family loves food and swapping recipes, here is a DIY to help you keep track of all your holiday food ideas. Sure, you can always create a Pinterest board, but there is still some old-fashioned charm to hanging a tangible recipe board in your kitchen. Here’s how you can make one for your own home. Continue reading →
Thanksgiving is in exactly two weeks from today! The holiday has evolved a lot since it first took place in 1621, however, the focus on giving thanks is still strong. This year, you can remind yourself and your family to give thanks with this DIY magnetic countdown calendar. For each day until Thanksgiving, add a new “I am thankful for” item. Here’s how you can create your own. Continue reading →
Now that trick-or-treating is over, you probably have tons of leftover Halloween candy. And, if you’re part of the 90% of parents that admit to sneaking candy from their kids’ trick-or-treat bags, here’s one way that you can reuse the boxes. If you have candy in the miniature-sized boxes, you can upcycle them into neat fridge magnets. Instead of pitching them into the trash bin, follow these simple steps and create fun, pop art inspired magnets. Continue reading →
From Frankenstein to ghost hunting, science has long been referenced in Halloween stories. Although the science behind the spooky stories is sometimes flawed, we can’t help but admire the creative efforts of storytellers. Therefore, in the spirit of Halloween, we have put together some of the spookiest science experiment ideas that are perfect for teaching science while still having scary fun. Continue reading →
It’s almost Halloween, and if you haven’t found a costume yet, then have no fear! We have compiled a list of some low-budget, last-minute costume ideas. Since we love magnets and science, we’ve themed this list around magnets and magnetism. Therefore, it may be a little cheesy, but we did warn you. Continue reading →
Did you know that there is an actual Frankenstein Day? In August, there is one to celebrate the writer Mary Shelley’s birthday, but there is also one this month. The last Friday of October is Frankenstein Friday and it just so happens that this year it falls on Halloween. It has been two centuries since Shelley wrote Frankenstein, but everyone is still familiar with the monster tale that has become one of the main symbols of Halloween. This month you can celebrate Frankenstein and general October spookiness with these Frankenstein fridge magnets! Continue reading →
