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If the at-home orders have you scrambling for indoor activities, we’ve got easy science experiments you can pull out at a moment’s notice. Each reveals air’s invisible power, and (usually) uses what you’ve got in the recycling bin to demonstrate it. Read on to learn how to levitate water, submerge tissues without getting them wet and suck an egg into a jug using only a match. photo: Allison Sutcliffe Keep it Simple Thankfully, science doesn’t have to be super complex or time consuming. These easy-peasy experiments only require a little prep and leave a big impression on tiny minds. Plus,...

Chances are you, got a slew of extra toilet paper in the house. When the time comes, why not upcycle those empty tubes into works of art? From crafting your fave Star Wars characters to flying fish, the possibilities are endless when you’ve got a stash of toilet paper rolls on hand! photo: Art Bar Bird Finder Binoculars Whether you're on an outdoor adventure or peeking birdies from your window, these adorable Bird Finder Binoculars from Art Bar are perfect for exploring. All you need are some empty toilet paper rolls, string and colorful masking tape to make your own...

Spending time indoors doesn’t mean kids have to be bored, rather it gives them a chance to explore their imaginations. Baby Born Surprise, with its nurturing baby dolls that are ready for feeding, bathing and diapering, are packed with surprises and perfect for supplying kids with hours of imagination and story time fun. Baby Born Surprise dolls are lifelike babies and pets. They’re super cute and full of surprises, and kids can have the experience of caring for a baby through activities like bathing and diaper changing. We know that kids love to play with baby dolls, and Baby Born...

Photo: Suzanne Weerts He was nine pounds when I met him. Somehow I’d squeezed all nine of those pounds out of me with no medication. “Hello you!” I said, holding him in my arms as the night nurse tried to put him in the bassinet. “You should get some rest,” she said. “No, I’ll just keep him right here by my side.” I wasn’t afraid of crushing him in my sleep like I was with his older sister. I wanted to drink him in and imprint his utter perfection alone in that peaceful hospital room. I touched his soft cheek...