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3 Oct

Coke & Mentos

Coke and Mentos geysers are famous and a whole lot of fun! If you are looking for an easy experiment that is sure to be a success, then this is the one for you! It is explosively fun and kids love it! It is, however, quite messy. So, it is better to do it outdoors […]

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3 Oct

Elephant Toothpaste

You will need a few ingredients for this experiment: A plastic bottle (1 Liter size) 1/2 cup 20-volume hydrogen peroxide liquid (20-volume is a 6% solution) 1 Tablespoon (1 packet) of dry yeast 3 Tablespoons of warm water (not hot) Liquid dishwashing soap Food coloring Plastic cup and small plastic spoon Safety goggles Disposable aluminum […]

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2 Oct

Density, Tornados & Ivory Soap

It’s nice to start off a science party with a few easy experiment that are low mess and easy to organize and to have the kids participate. Here are three easy experiments for you to try at your Mad Scientist Party. Density Experiment: Honey Corn syrup, Maple syrup, Whole milk, Dish soap, Water, Vegetable oil, […]

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2 Oct

The Milk Experiment

This fun experiment is super easy to put together! All you need is: Whole milk Dawn soap Cotton swabs Plastic dishes Liquid food coloring (not gel). Begin by pouring your milk into a dish. In a separate bowl pour some dish soap. Set out a container of cotton swabs. You will need a to change […]

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1 Oct

Lava Lamp Experiment

Do you remember lava lamps from when you were a teenager? Were you even around?! LOL. Lava lamps made a come back in the 90s. I had one in high school and I loved it. This experiment imitates the look of a lava lamp. It is an easy experiment to do with kids and they […]

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1 Oct

Blowing Up Balloons

To prepare for this experiment: Fill your 16 oz plastic water bottle about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with vinegar in advance before the party begins. Replace the lid and set aside in a cool, dry place until the party. Fill as many balloons as you have water bottles (1 balloon per water bottle) […]

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19 Jul

The Lion King

Who is excited to see the Lion King live action film coming out today?! I always loved the music from the Lion King. I memorized all the songs when I was younger, so I was excited to take the kids to see the new version. To celebrate the release of this classic movie turned live […]

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27 Feb

Edible Playdough

I love winter snuggles, movie nights, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies! But with the cold and rainy winter days, kiddos can get a bit stir crazy. In fact we love to craft and bake all year round, but the winter months we do it even more often. This edible playdough is a fun and […]

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9 Feb

Adorable Origami Bookmarks

My parents met my husband and his family here in Italy long before I did. In fact, the first time they visited Italy with a group from our church my husband was only 12 years old. They fell in love with Italy before I did, and are a part of the reason that I myself […]

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20 Dec

Encouraging Creativity!

We make “gingerbread houses” every year during the holiday season. When the kids were younger I bought several different kinds of gingerbread house kits. I even made a fool proof recipe once or twice. The problem was that the kids started trying to build their perfect little house and they just ended up frustrated. The […]

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