This year I wrote a short story to go along with our annual DIY science ornament! The story is inspired by the idea that, like Christmas gifts appearing magically under a tree, science can also cause overnight magical transformations! You can read Halley Harper: Science Girl Extraordinaire: The Christmas Present Spy here and follow along with more short stories over on Substack in 2026! ... Read More about This Ornament Holds a Story
Elf Science Straight From Santa’s Lab!
There’s no doubt that a LOT of science goes into being an elf—just think of all the toys being engineered, all the snow they tromp through to reach Santa’s Workshop, and don’t even get us started on the science behind Santa’s sleigh! Here at She Loves Science, we’ve done a little reconnaissance and uncovered the official work planner Santa’s elves use in the days leading up to Christmas! They’ll ... Read More about Elf Science Straight From Santa’s Lab!
STEM the Halls with gifts made by Women in STEM
This holiday season why not "STEM the Halls" with gifts actually made by women in STEM. We have come a long way in the last decade to inspire young girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. I call many of these women friends and love that we have been on a similar path from working industry careers then pivoting to empower the next generation. Check them out! Halley ... Read More about STEM the Halls with gifts made by Women in STEM
Signed by the Author. Loved by Young Scientists!
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present to give your avid reader who also loves science? You can purchase signed personalized copies of the Halley Harper; Science Girl Extraordinaire series here while supplies last! *Shipping only in the US* Readers find in this award winning series that each book contains experiments they can try at home that cover topics of motion, chemistry, ... Read More about Signed by the Author. Loved by Young Scientists!
It’s the Great Pumpkin… of Science!
Oh, it's the most wonderful time of the year (for this science mom)! It's our annual neighborhood Halloween Science Party! Here is a peek into our potions and pumpkins for Halloween 2025! First, my She Loves Science friends on Instagram voted for my "punny" costume this year - Holy Guacamole! (my kids approved!) This year the science involved fire, magic, ghosts, and explosions! Most of ... Read More about It’s the Great Pumpkin… of Science!
Our Trip to Coastal New England
My kids are now 15, 12, and 9 (we are deep into the teen and tween years) but I love that they share a sense of adventure and curiosity to find out more about the world outside of our kitchen science experiments. Exploring science when we travel has always been a goal of ours (thanks to this science blog) and this trip to New England had so much science that even surprised this south Texas girl! ... Read More about Our Trip to Coastal New England
