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Rosie and Jewel had lots of fun decorating Halloween eggs a few years ago.  With that idea in mind I thought it would be fun to sprinkle a little more Easter into this spooky holiday .  Read on to see how we set-up a Halloween egg hunt for kids .

The incredible, edible egg!   These fun science experiments illustrate just how incredible the egg really is.  Read on to see how you can make an egg bounce, glow, turn into a ghost, and more!

Why should Easter have all the fun?  If you find yourself in need of a fun activity  for the kids this fall give Halloween egg decorating a try! For all the best kids activities follow us on  Pinterest  &  Facebook .  Rosie and Jewel had lots of fun with this  festive craft .  First, they got to  dye eggs .  Then, they got to transform them into  spooky Halloween characters .  Read on for the full craft tutorial. DYEING & DECORATING EGGS FOR HALLOWEEN Materials Kool-aid packets  or  food dye Hot water Vinegar Cups/bowls Spoons Paper towels Method Begin by boiling  eggs  as you normally would.  Read our full tutorial on  how to  prepare perfectly boiled eggs . Allow the eggs to cool. While the eggs are cooling you can prepare the dye.  There are many ways to dye eggs.  Check out how we dyed eggs with Kool-aid and food coloring .  Today, we used Kool-aid. Allow the dye to seep into the  eggs  until the desired colors are achieved. Then, remove the eggs from the dye and allow ...

The rock does not look like much when it lands on the table. Then someone turns it sideways and sees a mouth. A little white paint makes a ghost. One round stone becomes an eyeball. The lumpy green one was clearly Frankenstein all along. Halloween rock painting begins as a craft and quickly becomes a table full of characters. There is no template to keep up with and no reason for two monsters to match. For more simple seasonal invitations, visit Halloween Activities for Kids . If the children want to keep creating, our Cardboard Tube Crafts collection opens another table full of possibilities. What You Need Smooth rocks Acrylic craft paint, or washable tempera paint for younger children Paintbrushes in a few sizes A cup of water A paper plate or washable palette Paint pens or permanent markers for fine details, optional and adult supervised Clear outdoor craft sealer, optional and for adult use Collected rocks make the first part of the activity an adventure. Choose onl...

Sensory bottles are easy to make, and they allow for kids of all ages to explore in endless ways!  If you have babies or toddlers at home contained sensory activities are a great way to allow them to explore the elements around them safely.  Read on for TONS of ways to make sensory bottles for kids ! SENSORY BOTTLES FOR KIDS Galaxy in-a-Jar Rainbow Sensory Bottles Water Bead Sensory Bottles Rainbow Glitter Bottles Seasonal Sensory Bottles Magnetic Sensory Bottle Galaxy in-a-Bottle Weather Sensory Bottles Inside-Out Sensory Bottles Lava Lamp Sensory Bottles Science Sensory Bottle Mini Sensory Bottles Ocean in-a-Bottle DIY Sensory Bottles Christmas Sensory Bottles Color Changing Sensory Bottles Ninja Turtle Sensory Bottles Jellyfish in-a-Bottle Bedtime Sensory Bottle Melted Snowman Sensory Bottle Musical Sensory Bottles Shark Sensory Bottle Glow-in-the-Dark Sensory Bottle Fall Sensory Bottles I-Spy Sensory Bottle Fairy Sensory Bottles Glow Sticks Sensory Bottle Snowman Se...

Like most kids Rosie and Jewel LOVE slime .  We have come up with all sorts of ways to make it over the years.  Today, we are sharing a simple recipe for glowing spider slime .  Read on for the full play tutorial .

A hand closes around the glowing goo and, for one strange second, it feels solid. Then the fingers open. The whole handful loosens, slips between them, and pours back into the bin. That is the trick hiding inside oobleck. Push it and it pushes back. Hold still and it melts away. Turn out the lights and the whole experiment becomes goblin goo. Plastic spiders disappear beneath the surface. Eyeballs sink slowly. Little hands keep reaching back in to find them. Looking for more ways to play after dark? Visit our Glow in the Dark Activities collection. For pumpkins, ghosts, sensory play, and Halloween science, step into our Halloween Activities for Kids collection . What You Need Cornstarch Tonic water with quinine A shallow bin or large bowl A spoon for the first stir Washable Halloween toys, such as plastic spiders, eyeballs, skeletons, or mini pumpkins A black light, optional for the glowing effect A two-to-one ratio is the easiest place to begin. For a generous sensory bi...