Frozen carbon dioxide, a.k.a. dry ice, is frozen at a temperature of negative 109 degrees Fahrenheit Experimenting with ice is cool. But dry ice experiments are even cooler! Unlike the ice cubes in your freezer, dry ice doesn’t melt into liquid. Instead, these blocks sublimate, which means instead of transforming from a solid to a liquid, dry ice goes from a solid to a gas. With the proper precautions, this type of science experiment for kids is safe—so grab gloves and tongs, open a window or take the CO2 outdoors, follow these guidelines from the National Weather Service, and check out these awesome dry ice experiments. Science Kiddo Blow Up a Balloon The air from your lungs isn’t the only way...
A DIY scratch-and-sniff bookmark is a perfect project for anyone who is both a bookworm and a big fan of eating sweets in their leisure time. Sure enough, while scratch-and-sniff bookmarks may sound like something too complicated to be worth your time, they’re quite simple to make! That’s the purpose of this article – to show you how easy it is to create your own scratch-and-sniff bookmarks at home. You can make these bookmarks for yourself, or you can gift them to your kids, or your friends’ kids, to get them excited about reading, too. Supplies for a DIY scratch-and-sniff bookmark Below you’ll find a list of materials you’ll need to make your scratch-and-sniff bookmark. Additionally, we’ll briefly explain the purpose of...
Have you ever had crunchy pork menudo? Not only will culinary power couple Chef Rolando (Lau) and Chef Jacqui (Jac) Laudico introduce you to the innovative dish, but they’ll also show you how to make it in their new web series, Eats Robina Farms. In each episode, the two superstar chefs will teach you how to put a novel spin on your favorite dishes, so that your family has fun, new ways to enjoy food together. “This show is about helping moms, dads, and anyone who cooks at home - to show them mga recipes na easy to do, pero mayroon na kaunting interesting twist,” says Chef Lau. “I think that would really help them a lot because, siyempre, minsan...
Sponsored by Eva I know what you’re thinking: yet another mattress in a box. But bear with me. This is special. My very ‘tall’ and very comfy new Eva mattress Eva just launched its long-awaited Mattress Plus and it’s brilliant. I’m getting Princess and the Pea vibes from this clever, customisable and really bloody comfortable mattress. It has an amazing five layers and you can flip them (or remove them) allowing multiple configurations to suit your exact firmness preference. And with 365 days to decide if you like it, you can take your time trying them all! This video explains it better than a thousand words! I thought I loved our existing mattress but for the purposes of a full...
Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but with the right focus, you can start becoming a better person and who you want to be. In this article, we’ll help you learn how to be a better person in a number of different ways. From honoring yourself to doing small acts of kindness, there’s something you can do each and every day to better yourself and grow as an individual. Keep reading to learn how you can embark on your self-improvement journey. [Edit]Things You Should Know Keep a gratitude journal to be more positive and compassionate. Take care of your mental and physical health to brighten your mood and be happier. Find healthier outlets for anger, like exercising...
