As a child of the 80s, slime ranks pretty high in my archive of childhood memories. It’s Ghostbusters, Nickelodeon, and slime runs. Everything old is fun again, and the slime of today is even cooler! You can make it in the comfort of your own home with a few simple, inexpensive ingredients. We’ve got 5 tried and tested easy recipes for slime here, plus a list of our favorite slime-making kits, if that’s more your jam.

Need more hands-on science experiments and activities you can do at home? Check out Mommy Poppins Guide to STEM Activities, which has everything from solar ovens to DIY rock candy to oobleck (a less messy but more gooey slime alternative!).

Make the most of the school holiday break with these fun activities in CT.

Whether you're planning a cozy gathering or an epic neighborhood event, backyard movie nights have become a fun tradition for many families. But you're going to need a few things, like outdoor movie projectors and outdoor movie screens. We researched how to transform your backyard into the ultimate entertainment space with any size budget.

Read on to learn about everything you need to know to set up the ultimate outdoor movie night, from choosing the right equipment at the right price point to setting the scene. 

Bring your event to the next level with our recipe for easy homemade pizza and these irresistible dessert boards, and don’t forget to pick a flick from one of our 75 favorite family movies!