Encouraging Girls to Pursue Creative STEM Careers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying in the world. However, women are often underrepresented in these fields, particularly in creative STEM careers such as design and architecture. Here are some ways to support girls in choosing creative STEM careers: Provide Role Models One way…
Learning About Gardening Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. Growing your own vegetables, flowers or other plants gives you an opportunity to nurture something from seedling to maturity. There are many benefits to gardening, including exercise, stress relief, and of course, enjoying the fruits (or vegetables!) of…
Create an obstacle course backyard to keep kids active and engaged all summer long. Set up obstacle courses with tunnels, crawl spaces, balancing beams, swinging ropes and slippery slopes. Kids will build strength, coordination and teamwork skills navigating exciting obstacle courses. Get Tunnels Tarps, cardboard boxes, PVC or metal pipes, canvas and duct tape…
The Heart of Every Home: Elpumps Water Pumps At Elpumps, we understand the importance of a dry and comfortable home. That’s why we’ve developed a line of water pumps that cater to your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with a flooded basement, a rain-soaked garden, or just need to move water from one place to…
A rich and creamy lemon pudding is perfect comfort food. This self-saucing lemon pudding provides its own lemony sauce for a foolproof dessert that is not too sweet and delightfully tangy. Here is how you can make it at home. Ingredients: •1 cup all-purpose flour •1/2 cup sugar •1 teaspoon baking powder •1/4 teaspoon salt…
Musical chairs – Play music while kids walk in a circle. When the music stops, everyone must sit in an open chair. Whoever is left without a chair is out. Hot potato – Kids sit in a circle and pass around a ‘hot potato’ while music plays. Whoever is holding the potato when the music…
A delicious mango rum punch is the perfect festive cocktail to serve at your Christmas party. Mangoes and rum are a classic tropical combination that tastes like summer. Here is how you can make a refreshing mango rum punch. Ingredients: •1 cup diced mango (about 1 medium mango) •1/2 cup fresh orange juice •1/2 cup…
Creating your own raised garden bed is a fantastic way to enhance your backyard and grow fresh vegetables or beautiful flowers. This simple DIY project is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. With just a few tools and materials, you can build a durable and attractive garden bed that will last for years. Materials…
Teaching kids about gardening and where food comes from is so important. Growing cherries tomatoes is a fun, hands-on activity for Brisbane families with children. Here are some tips for getting started with cherry tomato gardening and cultivating budding young gardeners: •Choose a sunny spot. Cherry tomatoes need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight…
Looking for some fun and creative activities to keep your kids entertained during the school holidays? Check out these LEGO® activities in Brisbane that are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! Brickman® Wonders of the World Exhibition The Brickman® Wonders of the World Exhibition is a must-see for LEGO® fans of all ages….