You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Help your child get organized for the school year ahead and establish some important skills that will help him for years to come!

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

Give your daughter a neat project to hold the earrings or other small items that are taking over her dresser top.

Encourage your child to begin scrapbooking or journaling with a personalized book covered in Washi tape that he'll want to use all the time!

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Big hoop earrings are popular and itâs no wonder why; they are light, airy and tons of fun! Help your child make a pair of hoop earrings that is all her own.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

Introduce your fifth grader to the Kinara, part of the Kwanzaa tradition, by playing this fast-paced, two player game!

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Let your child create a fun and easy locker blackboard out of an old cereal box!

Show your fifth grader how fun and fashionable recycling can be! Guide her in making her own wallet by fusing together old plastic bags with an iron.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!

Fresh kale and coconut milk come together in this a fragrant dish that makes a great vegetable side or light main course.

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.