For the past several weeks many of the mom blogs I follow have given their suggestions on the perfect mother's day gift ideas. Don't get me wrong, I love scarves, perfume, and notepads, but when science and jewelry meet, I feel I must share. Especially if you love science like I do. 1. I first stumbled across these cutie pi studs. They had me at hello. 2. Then I kept exploring and found ... Read More about When Science and Jewelry Meet: Unique Mother Day Gifts
Activation energy: Coffee and Easter Candy
I've been a bit absent from blogging the past few months since we found out we are expecting our third baby. We are so incredibly excited, yet I am so insanely exhausted. The couch has been more appealing than even getting up to make dinner some nights, so I haven’t been doing any science experiments with the kids lately, and Allie’s actually been begging to do science. But while on the couch, ... Read More about Activation energy: Coffee and Easter Candy
Let’s chemical engineer some GAK!
Happy Engineering Week! Do you think your child might be good at engineering? Are you curious about what engineers do? One type of engineering (and there are many) is chemical engineering - which of course is my favorite! I'll be honest. I started my initial interest in chemical engineering because 1.) my oldest brother was a chemical engineer and 2.) I liked chemistry and math. I checked ... Read More about Let’s chemical engineer some GAK!
Engineers create the world that never was…
This quote inspires me to bring engineering to you. "Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was." - Theodore van Karman Science is all about exploring our world! We have been doing some amazing experiments at She Loves Science! While some of the results were exactly what I expected to happen, others surprised us both - hello milk and dish soap! A ... Read More about Engineers create the world that never was…
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Science
I am beginning to think that Allie associates doing science with eating candy. I guess there are worse things - ha! The other day she said, "Mom, can we do an experiment?" while she was eyeing a box of Valentine candy hearts! How could I resist? Candy hearts were always one of my favorite candy as a kid. They are to Valentine's Day what candy corn is to Halloween. So why not mix science and ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Science
Shadow Science for Groundhog Day!
I am all about teachable moments. I'd like to think when Allie asks me questions, I somehow incorporate science into my answer. But then I have these moments of inspiration - especially around the holidays! And what better holiday to teach my kids about shadows but Groundhog's Day?! This was also the perfect activity to start with the kids while I was making dinner (frozen pizza). Hey, you do ... Read More about Shadow Science for Groundhog Day!
