Did you ever hear that rumor as a kid that if you slept with a book under your pillow you'd learn what was in the book by osmosis? I think I tried it once for about 20 minutes then when I couldn't fall asleep, I ditched book osmosis. But did you know an egg has osmosis? We tried out this neat experiment from Janice Van Cleave and learned an egg can swell and shrink depending on what ... Read More about The Incredible Osmosis Egg
Our trip to the Beaumont Children’s Museum
One of our favorite local places to visit is the Beaumont Children's Museum. It started four years ago as a grassroots community effort to bring "fun and learning to children of Southeast Texas" which makes me love it even more. Check out this charming museum and the fierce STEM programs it provides to the community of Beaumont. Who wouldn't smile when the first exhibit you encounter is ... Read More about Our trip to the Beaumont Children’s Museum
Coke Floats: Simply Tasty Science
This year we are celebrating Memorial Day by swimming, enjoying family, and eating barbecue. I honestly can't think of anything better to drink while eating barbecue ribs than Coke floats. And best of all, you can use this tasty treat to have a little science lesson (which is how most of our science conversations start). What you need: a cup, a spoon, a mini coke, and some Bluebell ... Read More about Coke Floats: Simply Tasty Science
Summer Science Exploring Nature
This summer we're getting back to nature and exploring the great outdoors. Check out how we plan on exploring plants, animals, and space on the long days of summer. Also, mark your calendars for July 20, 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. And.... be on the lookout for book 3 in the Halley Harper series, "Secret Rock Aftershock" to land on the shelves ... Read More about Summer Science Exploring Nature
Grow your own avocado plant
We love guacamole. We love making guacamole. We want a guacamole plant...but I guess we'll stick with an avocado plant. And I'm not going to lie, this is not the first time the kids have said, "Hey, let's plant that giant avocado seed." The first time, after weeks of watching the seed sit there in water i gave up. But now I know, you've got to find which is the top and the bottom of the seed. ... Read More about Grow your own avocado plant
Kid Safe Monster Toothpaste
Today we decided to finally make a "kid-safe" Monster Toothpaste. Let me explain. I am the author of the book series Halley Harper, Science Girl Extraordinaire and let's just say that the hero, Halley, is prone to science disasters. In book 2 of this chapter book series, Halley is asked to do an experiment at her best friend Gracelyn's haunted house. (Reasons why it's called Monster Toothpaste for ... Read More about Kid Safe Monster Toothpaste
