the intra- and extra-terrestrial microbe
one scientist's journey as a microbial habitat and mom
Play-dough is so easy to make at home and the colors you can create are more natural and subtle. I prefer the creams, soft pinks, and luscious chocolate browns of the play-doughs I created here using natural colorings. These colors create more realistic pastries and the play-dough lasts a long time if you store it …
I made this seafloor cake for a Girl Scout meeting a couple years ago. It was so much fun assembling all the components and using it as an oceanography STEM learning activity that's fun to eat! The objective of the activity was to learn about the layers of oceanic crust much the same way oceanographers …
These fairy cakes are a fun addition to your child's imaginative playtime. Just simply coat Cheerios with melted chocolate and sprinkles or powdered sugar. I also experimented here with chocolate covered Oreos for a larger cake. All were equally delicious and fun. You can make these for the tooth fairy to eat when she comes …
These are my famous baking powder biscuits which I make nearly every Sunday or as a side for homemade savory soups. The kids love eating them and enjoy using the biscuit cutter and rolling pin to fashion the shapes. I love that they want to participate in preparing food and enjoy when we all spend …
Make the m float off of an m&m! This is a fun, foolproof, and super easy science experiment I tried for a Girl Scout Home Scientist badge meeting. All you need are multiple colors of m&ms, small cups of water, and 10 minutes! PROCEDURE: Choose a rainbow of colors from a bag of m&ms. You …
Bedtime at our house is usually a challenge, but I have found that the simple act of sitting on the girls' beds and reading a story is quite effective at getting them to settle down. I like to read them stories they can identify with and that encourage them to use their imagination or strengths …
Jazz up the traditional papier mache volcano with fun colors and glitter lava! My girls helped me make three glitter volcanoes for a Girl Scout meeting one summer. I was leading the meeting and we were earning the Brownie Home Scientist badge. This was one of my favorite meetings and I prepared a series of …
This recipe for Farmer's Breakfast is my mother's from when I was a kid. The mix of eggs, bacon, and cheesy potatoes is crave-worthy and is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts on Saturday morning. The key to the whole dish is cooking the potatoes in the bacon grease and then melting the cheese over …
the intra- and extra-terrestrial microbe 