Here is a classic experiment for your Thursday, making a lava lamp. I'll admit, the hardest part for me was finding the most important ingredient, Alka Seltzer. (Apparently in my Target, Tums has taken over the predominate shelving location.) A few weeks ago, I set up an experiment that called for Alka Seltzer but I reached for my old Tums instead. I figured all antacids are the same, ... Read More about DIY Lava Lamp
Learning how to play with the boys
One day Allie came home from school and said that none of the boys would play with her. I brushed her off as being overly dramatic and told her to go play with the girls instead. She walked away from me looking pretty dejected and a part of me felt like I had won the “Worst Mom of the Year” award. That night I replayed our short conversation over again in my head and thought maybe she was more ... Read More about Learning how to play with the boys
Walking Water: A calming experiment
There are some amazing experiments that get kids super pumped about science. I'm talking about the whiz bang explosions and super messy experiments. There is definitely a time and place for that. But, if you are like me, there are some days you just want a calm activity that brings the energy level down a notch and keeps the kids entertained and interested in science. Walking water is ... Read More about Walking Water: A calming experiment
Balloons and Juice: The joy and pains of pressure
Pressure and the love of juice... My kids love juice. It may be the first thing that my son asks for in the morning before calling out to me. OK, maybe it's not just juice they love, they probably just love sugar. There I said it. Don't tell our dentist she will eventually find out. It really is my fault they love it so much. When I have a coveted stash of apple juice boxes I can calm ... Read More about Balloons and Juice: The joy and pains of pressure
When Science and Jewelry Meet: Unique Mother Day Gifts
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
