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 →
Halloween may not be for another month but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start bringing out the spooky decorations now! Although Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve began as a Celtic holiday marking the end of the harvest season, today it is more commonly celebrated as a time for wearing costumes, eating candy and decorating with monsters, ghouls and the like. If you love doing crafts for the scariest holiday of the year, here are a few DIY magnet projects to try out. Continue reading →
Did you know that today is National Video Games Day? It is unclear who is responsible for creating the unofficial holiday but a quick Google search will confirm its existence. Gamers of the world may even already be celebrating it by relaxing and playing their favorite game. Video games have become a popular part of our culture, with their popularity really blowing up in the 1980’s after the release of Nintendo’s Entertainment System. The industry has come a long way since then with more advanced graphics and storylines, but for today, we are featuring some magnet DIYs inspired by the classic games many may remember from their childhood. Continue reading →
As summer dwindles away and the school year starts again, we get back to the daily grind of work. However, just because you are doing work doesn’t mean you can’t make it a little more fun. Because, let’s face it, it’s easy to fall down the steep slope of procrastination especially when you are not having fun, not organized or just not motivated. Well, we’ve got some ideas for how you can fight off procrastination with some help from the magnetic force. 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 →
