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Workout at Home with these Fitness Finds

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February 26, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Do you want to workout and get in shape but don’t want to pay for a gym membership? We have you covered! Workout at home with these fitness finds.

This Pedal Resistance Band is great for toning and strengthening your stomach, waist and legs, arms, hips, thighs and tummy. You can use this sitting, standing or laying down to work out different areas.

The 4-in-1 AB Wheel Roller Kit is a great way to work out your core. There are 2 bars you can use to do pushups, a jump rope and an ab roller.

Change things up and make your workouts more fun with the Stack 52 HIIT Interval Workout Game. You can use this game to quickly create a unique HIIT workout you can do anywhere at any time. The workouts typically last 4-20 minutes.

An Exercise Ball is a must-have for your at-home workouts. There are so many ways to use this – as a stability ball in any kind of fitness training such as yoga or Pilates, or as a desk chair to correct your posture and support your back when you work.

Keep track of your activity with this Fitness Tracker HR. This activity tracker watch is waterproof and includes a heart rate monitor, step counter, calorie counter and pedometer. It also tracks your sleep, and you can use it to answer calls, send texts and use your calendar.

If you like to use loop resistance bands, make sure you grab this Resistance Bands Set. You can use these to get a full body workout and train your legs, glutes, waist, chest, butt, back, shoulders, arms and more.

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Viva Naturals Vitamins and Supplements on Sale

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February 26, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

If you’re running low on vitamins, today is a great time to restock. We found Viva Naturals Vitamins and Supplements on Sale today only, 2/26.

These 5 in 1 Daily Immune Support Vitamins include Elderberry, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D and Ginger. The Sambucus Elderberry and Ginger help provide antioxidant support, Zinc Oxide helps to promote immune function, and Vitamin D and Vitamin C give an extra immune boost.

Improve your joint support and digestive health with these Organic Turmeric Curcumin Supplements + Ginger Extract & Black Pepper. This supplement provides joint, antioxidant, cardiovascular and digestive support.

If you take Vitamin C or have been needing to start taking it, this Non-GMO Vitamin C Supplement includes citrus bioflavonoids and rose hips for immune support and antioxidant protection.

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18 Super Cute DIY Valentines Crafts for Kids

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February 25, 2021 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Education, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Whether you’re looking for classroom activities, handmade Valentines ideas for kids, or some at-home crafting inspiration, every kid will love these 18 super cute DIY Valentine crafts. Each of these DIY Valentine crafts is simple enough for every age to enjoy. Use supplies from around the home or make a trip to your local arts and crafts store. Get ready for a whole lot of Valentine’s Day fun!

18 Super Cute DIY Valentine Crafts for Kids

As both a mom and a former teacher, I love to hunt for activities that work great in the classroom and at home. When it comes to holidays, I always make time for some extra themed arts and crafts in our schedule. My kids love getting creative, and I appreciate having some time to get creative myself. The thought of February alone gets me excited about Valentine’s ideas for kids and all the cute DIY Valentine crafts to be made!

Whether you’re a room parent who helps out in your child’s classroom, a youth group leader, a homeschool parent, or just a crafting fanatic, these adorable Valentine’s ideas for kids are just as fun for you to make as they are for your little ones. All you need are some standard craft supplies and a little bit of time to make Valentine’s Day extra sweet this year. Let me know if you try any of these DIY Valentine crafts and enjoy!

Can you believe this adorable marbling effect is created with shaving cream? These DIY Valentine crafts just need some paint and a few household supplies. See more on Hello, Wonderful on how to make this Shaving Cream Heart Art.

Hello, Wonderful took your average paper chain to the next level with this sweet Rainbow Heart Wreath! Doesn’t it remind you of colorful conversation hearts? Add colorful pompoms and ribbon to make this craft extra special. Your kids can keep them hanging in their room all year round!

Looking for DIY Valentine crafts for younger kids? Even your littlest ones can create this painted heart flower. These make an adorable, framed print you can keep for years. Add this to your list of Valentine’s ideas for kids at the elementary level.

Take finger painting to a whole new level! All you need is a canvas, masking tape, and finger paint for this fun Valentine Art project. Can you believe how professional it looks for a kid’s craft? I’d love to have this hanging in my home!

This Paper Plate Stitched Heart isn’t just a great aesthetic addition to these cute DIY Valentine crafts. It also helps little kids practice their hand-eye coordination as they thread the needle through each of the punched holes. Talk about a win-win!

On the hunt for Valentine’s ideas for kids that will suit any age? Kids from toddlers to tweens will be obsessed with these Hersey’s Kisses Bling Rings. They’ll want a few for themselves, and some to give away to their friends! Teachers can make these to give away to their class as a treat, too.

Bee mine! These Buzzy Bumble Bee DIY Valentine crafts are made with just paper and glue. They are just as cute as they are simple to make!

Let kids practice their scissors skills with these Valentine Caterpillars. They can pick their favorite colors to customize their caterpillars however they like. Too cute!

Who else has kids that LOVE slime? Slime has come back in a big way recently, but I don’t predict it will ever go out of style. It’s one of my go-to activities for family fun, so it had to make the list of these Valentine’s ideas for kids. Adding glitter hearts to the mix makes it a perfect DIY Valentine craft. Make your own Glitter Valentine Slime!

Recycle in style! I love DIY Valentine crafts that use regular old household objects like toilet paper rolls, including this Heart Stamper. Use this heart stamp to create art, wrapping paper, gift bags, and more!

Make this Very Strawberry Valentine’s Craft with your kids using craft paper, scissors, and glue. Everything except for the eyes and mouth is heart shaped. I love DIY Valentine crafts like this!

Have kids who love unicorns? Let them make this Valentine Unicorn Craft from Glued to My Craft. Pick up some craft foam, googly eyes, and yarn for this one. The head is heart-shaped!

Need DIY Valentine crafts for the pizza lovers in your life? I’m in love with this Heart Pizza Pie Valentine because, well, who doesn’t love pizza!

Recycled Valentine’s ideas for kids are a win in my book! Wash and save your empty cans, peel off the labels, and paint them to create these Valentine Windsocks to hang in your tree. They would look great hanging from a porch as well.

Too cute! These googly-eyed Love Bugs are made with yarn and pipe cleaners. You’ll never guess what the inside of the Love Bugs is made out of!

More super cute DIY Valentine crafts made from paper! Check out this tuxedo adorned Penguin Craft. It has a heart face, heart beak, and heart feet! You could make a whole heart inspired Valentine’s Day zoo with these paper Valentine’s ideas for kids.

Let your little love bugs have some much fun creating their own Valentine Love Bug. All you will need is a little bit of glue, a toilet paper roll, and a few other basic craft supplies.

Little Pink and Red Foxes are next up in our animal Valentine’s ideas for kids lineup! Your kids will love this adorable fox craft.

What a throwback! Did you make one of these accordion Heart Men when you were in elementary school? I did. Pass on the tradition to your kids this year and make these DIY Valentine crafts with them!

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Older Home Improvement Hacks and DIY Renovations

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February 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Need to spruce up your current home? Looking for DIY home improvement ideas? No need for pricey home renovation. Take a look at these Older Home Improvement Ideas and budget-friendly DIY Home Improvement Renovations you can do all on your own!

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My family’s current home is just outside the District of Columbia, in Northern Virginia. The majority of homes here are fairly old, and some are straight-up historic. I’m not saying they are as old as the historic DC monuments, but they are pretty close (I’m kidding… mostly.) I can name some friends that are living in 50-year-old homes, and some even have 100-year-old homes. Several of the old homes out here are in such bad shape that they end up getting scrapped altogether. While our home isn’t quite as old as some, I’ve made it a point to preserve it as best I can so that it stands the test of time.

DIY Renovations

While I was hunting for a home here, I always had my Pinterest house goals and home improvement ideas in mind. Since most of the homes I was shown were older, I tried to envision the DIY home improvement renovations and upgrades that I’d implement. I wanted my post-renovation home to be a comfortable and beautiful space for my family of 7, but the renovations would also ultimately play a part in making an adequate profit on any future sale we might have. Pinterest quickly became my best friend for DIY Home Improvement Ideas, and I soon gathered an impressive “to-do” list of renovation inspiration.

This list started as my personal Pinterest vault of DIY home improvement goals. Since my board is hidden, I wanted to share it with all of you here! I hope you try out these DIY Home Improvement Hacks along with me to improve our collective home project by project, weekend by weekend. Without further ado, here are my favorite Pinterest home improvement ideas!

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Older Home Improvement Ideas and Hacks

Cassidy is my favorite when it comes to home improvement ideas. This $60 Carpet to Hardwood Stairs Home Improvement Hack is definitely on my home improvement to-do list!

I’ve found that the outlets in older homes always tend to be in the most inconvenient places. Hide all of those unsightly cords for under $10 with this burlap cord cover home improvement idea. We used a tan and white extension cord in our home in case of any peek-a-boo showing (though not necessary, I love this brand of cord and it is so affordable!)

It turns out, 50-year-old air grilles get pretty dirty! This DIY Home Improvement Air Vent Idea lends a clean, vintage look to any home, old or new.

I am doing this bathroom DIY home improvement idea ASAP! Repaint your bathroom tiles and add a beautiful touch with stencils! Repaint your builder grade beige tiles with this Home Improvement Tutorial. All the items you need are listed in the Hometalk post.

You need less than $50 to makeover your bathroom vanity with this easy DIY home improvement hack. Find the tutorial on DIY Vanity Makeover.

Old home cords lying around all over the place? Instead of spending your money on an electrification or having to learn to cut into the wall yourself, opt for this Quarter Round Cord Hack from Home Depot. It’s so easy to snake your cords through the baseboards to hide them without tearing up your walls.

An updated banister and painted stair rail makes your staircase pop with a colorful accent. Paint the spindles white and the handrail black for a modern, clean look. It won’t take up loads of your time, either! Add a seagrass rug runner for chic bonus points.

Tired of your outdated yellow oak railing? You can also use General Finishes Java Gel to paint your banister for under $25. Win! Just tape around the edges with Green Frog Tape to protect your white spindles.

These were included in our home staging tips, too! If you’re painting in a tight space or up against a wall, try this hack. Tape construction paper on the wall to protect it from any stray paint. While we’re on the subject, download our home staging checklist! There are some great tips that can serve as home renovation ideas, too.

A bucket of paint and new hardware are all you need to switch up the warmth of your hallways. Painting gray interior doors gives your interior a cool, sleek look.

Vintage green bathrooms are actually beautiful — when styled the right way. If you’re not blessed with one from the get-go, here’s your sign to create it yourself. Don’t worry if you don’t have extra money lying around — this DIY home renovation project won’t break the bank. Joanna Gaines has blessed us with three ways to style green tile until you want to paint or replace it.

Fireplaces are another classic feature of older homes. I prefer an automatic fireplace, but my husband is partial to wood-burning ones. Most of these old homes favor his preferences, so I hunted down this White Wash Brick Fireplace Tutorial.

Our old cabinets could definitely use a refresh. In some spots, you can see where years of wear, tear, and layers of paint have accumulated. Upgrade Bathroom Cabinets with this Simple Home improvement Idea. Gorilla Wood Glue, wood pedestals, and scrap wood totally revamp these cabinets in this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Plantation shutters are my ultimate window goals, but I don’t have the budget for them yet. Still, I needed a way to redo our old window treatments. My house’s window curtains from 1960 were still in our home when we moved in — yikes! For a budget-friendly DIY home improvement upgrade, I went with budget friendly window treatments – light and airy IKEA white drapes, black curtain rods and natural bamboo shades.

I think we can all agree that popcorn ceilings are just awful. If you’re sick and tired of looking at your popcorn ceilings but can’t afford a total makeover, follow this tutorial to find out how to Easily Hide a Popcorn Ceiling. Bella Tucker’s entire kitchen and living space was done for under $500 with Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles. Take your ceilings from drab to fab!

This DIY home improvement project turns your outdated bathroom into your dream spa oasis. Paint Bathroom Tile with a Rust-Oleum Tile Transformation kit. Pink Little Notebook walks you through the entire process.

Full kitchen renovation landing outside your budget? Just follow these steps to replace and reface your kitchen cabinet doors with solid wood doors. This DIY home improvement project completely upgrades the entire look of your kitchen without the steep price of renovation!

Did you know you can update your garage door by staining it? I’m in love with how this DIY home improvement project looks. So easy, so cheap! We recommended this Minwax Gel Stain.

Shutters can completely transform a home’s curb appeal. You can easily paint yours to refurbish the look of your home. Don’t have shutters, but still want the look? You can make your own home shutters with this tutorial.

This easy DIY home improvement project is so simple, but makes all the difference in the world. Replace all old switches with new style switches.

Ever wondered what those fake kitchen drawers were even for? Here’s one answer! Add towel bars to any of your fake kitchen drawers under the sink. That unused space becomes useful with this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Update the outdated half wall for added aesthetics AND extra storage space. Turn your half wall into a built-in bookcase with this DIY home improvement tutorial!

Guess what? You Can Tile Over Linoleum. Our is from 1960, so this is definitely on our to-do list. If you’re not ready to get all the way down to the concrete floors, this is a good fix for you.

These updated shower fixtures turn outdated fixtures new without the plumbing work. Total price? Just $35 for this cheap DIY home improvement hack!

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Inspire Your Joanna Gaines – DIY Fixer Upper Ideas

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February 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Inspire Your Joanna Gaines with DIY farmhouse decor! Get these cheap farmhouse decor ideas inspired by Fixer Upper on Frugal Coupon Living. Transform your home into a farmhouse dream with these simple do it yourself ideas.

Inspire Your Joanna Gaines – DIY Fixer Upper Ideas

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Who else can’t get enough of HGTV? I get sucked in every time I turn to the channel, ESPECIALLY if it’s my favorite show, Fixer Upper! Chip and Joanna Gaines are adorable, fun to watch, and I’m admittedly head over heels for Joanna’s farmhouse-chic decor style. I sometimes catch myself fangirling over the hosts, but Joanna’s decorating skills are my favorite part of the show by far. If you love Fixer Upper as much as me, you’ve got to take a look at these DIY farmhouse decor ideas for your home.

Rustic, farmhouse, shabby-chic home decor is all the rage thanks to my favorite HGTV host, Joanna Gaines. Wondering how you can turn your space into the Pinterest farmhouse aesthetic of your dreams on a budget? We have gathered the best creative and crafty DIY Fixer Upper Ideas for all of your DIY farmhouse decor projects and cheap farmhouse decor inspiration needs. You will feel so proud being able to tell your family and guests, “No seriously, I did that myself!”

Floating Shelves

To start the party, I have to say this — you’re not Joanna Gaines yet if you don’t have Floating Shelves in your home. She loves to put them in the kitchens she designs, and they always look incredible. You can make these DIY farmhouse decor shelves so easily and on the cheap! We love this tutorial from Shanty 2 Chic. They have some other amazing farmhouse tutorials – take some time to browse their site for even more cheap farmhouse decor inspiration!

DIY Farmhouse Decor Thrift Store Finds

Farmhouse aesthetic pottery doesn’t have to break the bank. Head to your local thrift store ASAP and grab older pottery, dishes, etc and spray paint to get your desired look for the low just like Sincerely Sara D. This is so smart, and I love an easy painting project especially when it comes to cheap farmhouse decor. Just look for fun and creative shapes when you’re hunting for your pieces!

Green Wreath Distressed Window Frame

This one’s a must, and a showstopper on your mantle. Simply lay a Green Wreath over a Distressed Window Frame like The Sweet Survival did. Once I saw this, I had to make one for my home! It has that perfect shabby-chic look.

DIY Shiplap Tutorial

If you know your Fixer Upper vocabulary, you know what I’m talking about when I say SHIPLAP! Check out this DIY Shiplap Tutorial from The Mountain View Cottage, even if you have no clue what a shiplap even is. And yes, you can dress up a nursery with DIY farmhouse decor, too!

Tobacco Basket DIY

Make Your Own Tobacco Basket with this easy DIY farmhouse decor tutorial on Craft Berry Bush. I had no idea you could make this cheap farmhouse decor on your own. Put it on your coffee table, fill it with aesthetic objects, or hang it on your wall!

DIY Farmhouse Table

Okay, NOW we’re talking. I can’t believe that Honey Bear Lane shared a way to create your own Farmhouse Table for under $100! We definitely need this for our family. Not only is it beautiful, but it has space to fit the whole family!

DIY Barn Door Tutorial

It doesn’t get more classically farmhouse than this DIY Barn Door from Jenna Sue Design. This DIY farmhouse decor idea is so great for separating an area from the rest of the home, like a laundry room!

Upcycled Farmhouse Table

I’m seriously loving this Upcycled Farmhouse Table. The details are adorable, and it looks way too expensive to be cheap farmhouse decor. Check out that chalk paint!

DIY Farmhouse Message Board

This DIY Farmhouse Message Board looks harder to create than it is. I found this tutorial on Seeking Lavender Lane. Not only is it the perfect farmhouse accent, but functional as well!

DIY Shutter Mirror

Take an Old Shutter and Turn It Into a DIY Farmhouse Decor Mirror, as shown by Love Grows Wild! Mirrors are one of my favorite additions to any room. They definitely help open up and brighten a space!

DIY Succulents Centerpiece

The expert herself blessed us with this DIY Succulents Centerpiece (Magnolia Farms). Succulents are the perfect plant to use for a DIY farmhouse decor craft, since they’re as easy to care for as they are gorgeous!

Rustic Arrow Wood Art

Follow your arrow wherever it points! Canary Street Crafts shows us how to create this fun Rustic Arrow Wood Art Craft. This is definitely a cheap farmhouse decor option, and you can even use upcycled wood to save extra.

Herb Chalk Paint Terracotta Pots

Grow your own herb garden for fresh herbs whenever you need them! I’m obsessed with these Herb Chalk Paint Terracotta Pots from Rustic and Woven. The typewriter font on the pots is a special touch that makes this DIY farmhouse decor really stand out.

Distressed Mason Jars

Have fun Distressing Mason Jars with the family with this idea on It All Started with Paint. My sister actually made these and they turned out beautiful! I love mason jar crafts because they’re cheap and perfect for that farmhouse look.

DIY Farmhouse Bench

Talk about cheap farmhouse decor! Create your own Farmhouse Bench for under $25 with these directions on Cherished Bliss. This little nook is adorable and functional. Storage space for the win!

Add Character to Your Kitchen Island

This before and after is mind-blowing! Add Character to a Kitchen Island with this DIY tutorial on Remodelaholic. I’m obsessed with the color they used. Amazing job, guys!

DIY Chalk Paint

Save money on paint with DIY Chalk Paint! You’ll want to have this on hand for many of the DIY farmhouse decor projects.

Lay Subway Tile the Right Way

Did you know there is actually a Wrong and Right Way to Lay Subway Tile? Most DIY farmhouse decor makeovers involve subway tile, so you’ll want to bookmark this info for later. I got this chart from Ramblings from the Burbs. Who knew?!

Faux Wood Beams

Beams are that extra special touch that sometimes get overlooked when it comes to DIY farmhouse decor. Check out How to Install Faux Wood Beams from Jenna Sue Design. This looks crazy easy and would be a welcome addition in many of our homes!

Farmhouse Chalkboard Tutorial

No house is complete without a good calendar! Save this Farmhouse Chalkboard Tutorial from Sincerely Sara D. This calendar is so beautiful and great for keeping the family on track.

DIY Industrial Pendant Light

Take a stab at this DIY Industrial Pendant Lights from Two Feet First. I love the shape of the lights in this DIY farmhouse decor project. It’s all about the special touches!

Magnolia Market Paint Chart

You’ll need the perfect background for all of your new DIY farmhouse decor! Magnolia Market has a Paint Line — there’s a color for every kind of home. I love this helpful chart. Now I want to repaint my whole house!

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Borax Uses for Kids | 15 Easy Borax Recipes

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February 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Uses of Borax Powder for Kids | 15 Easy Borax Recipes

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Did you know that before I became a full-time blogger, I was actually a 5th grade teacher? Surprise! Frugal Coupon Living was born while I was on maternity leave after I had my first child. Before I knew it, Frugal Coupon Living had totally taken off. It was amazing to see the success of my blog unfold, but it also meant that I never made it back into the classroom that I loved.

Even though I had moved onto blogging, my desire to teach never left me. I still miss it sometimes! While I can’t officially return to the classroom, I have kids now, and they basically have become my own personal classroom. With that being said, I am always on the hunt for engaging, cool kids’ science experiments for them to try. If you are anything like me, I am here to tell you that making science fun at home is easier than you think!

One ingredient is a constant in many that I’ve found over the years: borax! I had fun putting together these Borax Uses for Kids. Make crystals (geodes), flubber, slime, bouncy balls, and more. Borax slime has become super popular recently. I have a feeling that some of you have already gotten requests from your little ones to make borax slime at home! If you have yet to make borax slime with your kids, this is your sign to whip some up.

Read on for a quick and simple explanation of borax. Plus, 15 easy and cool kids’ science experiments including borax slime that you can do with your children in the simplest terms possible! Have fun cooking these cool kids’ science experiments up and enjoy!

What is borax, anyways?

Borax or sodium borate is a boron compound (a chemical element, atomic number 5). Typical Borax is a white substance made of colorless crystals that dissolve easily in water.

What are some uses of borax powder?

Borax is typically used in households as a cleaning product. It can be used for a wide variety of household messes, including as stain remover, all-purpose cleaning spray, and even as a weed killer! It has been a staple in frugal households for years, not just because of all of the uses of borax powder, but how cheap it is, too! Because of this, there’s a good chance that you already have some borax in your cleaning supplies cabinet, ready to be used for something a little more fun: science!

Borax is the unexpected secret ingredient to making kid-approved science concoctions like borax slime, borax crystals, and even borax bouncy balls! How neat is that? You and your kids will be amazed that a humble cleaning product can totally transform ordinary ingredients. Not only that, but the other ingredients needed to make these cool kids’ science experiments might already be lying around your house, too!

Borax Slime and Balls: What happened?

Glue has an ingredient called polyvinyl acetate, which is a liquid polymer. The borax links the polyvinyl acetate molecules to each other, creating one large, flexible polymer. In bouncy balls, adding the cornstarch helps to bind the molecules together so that they hold their shape better. Keep in mind, these homemade bouncing balls will lose their elasticity over time.

Borax Crystals: What happened?

A crystal is a natural solid made up of a repeated pattern of molecules connected together. Crystals can form through the slow cooling of a material. Molecules of hot water move apart, making room for the borax crystals to dissolve. When no more of the solution can be dissolved, you have reached saturation. As this solution cools, the water molecules move closer together again. Now there’s less room for the solution to hold onto as much of the dissolved borax. Crystals begin to form and build on one another as the water lets go of the excess and evaporates.

Ready to get started? Here are the best uses of borax powder I’ve uncovered to create cool kids’ science experiments! Prepare for all of the borax slime, flubber, and floam!