April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. But have you ever considered that April rains can also bring a world of creativity, fun, and excitement? As the raindrops fall and flowers start to bloom, we decided to make the most out of the season by creating our very own spring-themed slimes. Inspired …
Welcome to another nostalgic trip down memory lane, as we explore the magical world of the Care Bears, a phenomenon that captured the hearts of children and adults alike in the 1980s. With their bright colors, endearing personalities, and messages of love and friendship, the Care Bears became an integral part of many childhoods. This …
There’s something about baseball, right? It’s the culmination of fresh-cut grass, red dirt on weirdly-fashioned bright white pants, the sun a little-too-hot on the pitcher’s mound. It’s Spring, and it’s baseball season. My dad coached my little league softball team when I was small enough to have my dad coach but big enough to be …
In 1861, confectioner William Schrafft looked at a jar of jelly and said to himself: let’s shape that like a bean. Lore says he created his jelly bean to send to soldiers fighting in the American Civil War. In 1905, the jelly bean made its first appearance in a Chicago newspaper as a “fad and …
Did you know that there is robotic slime? It’s groundbreaking, and it was just invented last year by a team of scientists led by Li Zhang in Hong Kong. Scientists and researchers across the globe are fascinated by this robotic, magnetic slime which can crawl into crevices and grab things or fix broken circuits. It’s …
Slime, the stretchy and squishy substance that’s taking the world by storm, is more than just a fun toy. It’s a mood booster, a stress reliever, and a source of endless entertainment. Here are some reasons why you need slime in your life: Stress Relief: Squishing and stretching slime is a great way to relieve …
I wanted to get some inspiration for this blog, so I decided to cruise around Google for information about the origin of Valentine’s Day. And. I. Am. Horrified. Hold on to your cherubs because you’re in for a wild ride. Apparently, according to NPR, while no one can directly pinpoint the exact origin of Valentine’s …
Have you ever seen a natural borax crystal? They are purely magical. White as snow, the crystal looks like something out of a Disney film. Borax falls into a salt family, but I definitely wouldn’t eat it. Borax dissolves into water, but it’s often available in a granular form. It’s also a key ingredient in …
The 80s brought us so many iconic movies, songs, and moments in history. The 80s was a time when shoulder pads were cool and bands were categorized by their hair. It also brought us some of the greatest cinematic slimeballs. We’ve ranked our favorite five for your enjoyment: Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber from …
It’s New Year’s Day, and you can’t really move forward until you’ve stopped to take a look at the past, or as we like to say here– go Retro. It’s 2023, and here’s a look at the last 100 years. 100 years ago- In 1923, President Warren G. Harding unexpectedly died of cardiac arrest, giving …
