Have you finished all the Christmas candy that you've collected over the holidays? Does the thought of getting more candy coming into the house for Valentine's Day makes your teeth hurt! (And yes, I eat my kids leftover candy...😬shhh don't tell them!😬) So this year why not opt to give your child a non-candy Valentine to give their classmates? Even better, a fun science Valentine at that! What you ... Read More about A Magnetic Valentine
A Magnetic Valentine
Science Fair Project: Oh the Irony!
The purpose of this project was to determine which cereals we eat contain the most iron. What I loved about it was all the kids could be involved from age 8 to 3. But I have to admit, the results even surprised me when I found out that the most 'natural' of cereals has small iron filings added to them! What you need: a strong magnet and three brands of cereal (one of which should be fortified ... Read More about Science Fair Project: Oh the Irony!
Top 7 Experiments of 2018
#7 The Flying Tea Bag This one is by far one of my favorites and I'm so glad that we started 2019 with this one. All you need is a tea bag and a match. #6 Duck.. Duck.. Float This experiment was to prepare for Science Week at my daughter's elementary school. I'm still amazed at the tons and tons of vegetable oil and cotton balls we used to demonstrate this experiment for 400 kids. ... Read More about Top 7 Experiments of 2018
A New Year Flying Tea Bag
Is it just me, or did 2018 go by in a flash? (Yes, pun intended ;-)) Here's to savoring every moment with the ones we love and trying out new adventures in 2019! What you need: empty tea bag (pro tip: Have several on hand since it took us a few attempts to have a tea bag take flight), permanent marker, match or lighter How you do it: Find a room with high ceilings or head outside Cut tea ... Read More about A New Year Flying Tea Bag
DIY Geode Ornaments
Every year one of my favorite things to do is take out the ornaments and reminisce about Christmas past. But, I cringe when I remember how complicated a few of the handmade ones were to make (back when I lived on Pinterest - ha!) This year, we decided to keep it simple and make easy peasy crystal ornaments. And a bonus, the magic literally happens overnight - Hello Elf, Santa, and St. Nicholas ... Read More about DIY Geode Ornaments