Kids & Family

Extreme Pumpkins!

Extreme Pumpkins!

Author and Make Magazine contributor Tom Nardone is at it again – his Extreme Pumpkins site is full of amazing pumpkin creations. We do the vomiting pumpkin every year – mixing in rice and mini M&Ms add a touch of realism. Check out his books, Extreme Pumpkins, and Extreme Pumpkins II.

Halloween Costumes for Kids

Make a pirate, bee, monkey, lego, or sushi costume in our quick and easy Halloween costumes for kids. Most of these costumes you can make without any sewing! You’ll also be able to use recycled materials or craft supplies you already have around the house. These costumes were featured on the CBS Early Show a […]

Halloween science grossology

Halloween science grossology

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts had a special Grossology exhibit a while back. They still have a great related site up, with Foul Facts, Eeww Experiments, and Disgusting Downloads. I love the instructions for Edible Poop Cookies: “Shape the dough into turds. You can make flattened cow pies or little kitty turds.” Ew, […]