Before I became a parent, I had no idea what a sensory bin was or why anyone would ever want or need one. Now as a mother to a child with the beginning stages of sensory integration disorder, however, ...

Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

Learn how to make some of the easiest DIY sensory bins for toddlers to enjoy! As toddlers navigate the early stages of development, engaging their senses becomes a crucial aspect of their learning ...

Stir the Wonder featured the letter C in her creative sensory bin, but you can easily make one that highlight your child's initials. Or, if you're really ambitious, make one for every letter of the ...

Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also recycles ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

Retailers selling compost bins include Gardener’s Supply Co., Mantis, Hayneedle.com and Lee Valley. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. Traditional wooden bin The classic compost ...