Some days, nothing seems to amuse the kids. New toy? Bored with it 5 minutes later. Arts and crafts? Nah, been there done that. That’s why I am thankful for science experiments like the dancing raisins experiment that is quick and easy to set up. There are two ways to make the raisins dance. You can pour some clear soda (like Sprite or 7Up) into a glass and drop some raisins in it. But since we didn’t have any soda in the house, we decide to use our good friends baking soda and vinegar to start the party. The Dancing Raisins Science Experiment Materials: Baking soda Vinegar Water Glass or clear bottle Raisins Optional: tray Instructions: Fill the glass about...
Stephanie Harrill, Skyline High School custodian, sets up desks in a cleaned classroom to get ready for the start of school at Skyline High School in Millcreek on Thursday, July 23, 2020. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News The question isn’t safety, it’s a matter of relative risk, experts say SALT LAKE CITY — As school districts around the country finalize plans for the upcoming school year, staying safe from COVID-19 dominates discussions. Policymakers are grappling with whether schools will physically welcome students, continue online learning or take a hybrid approach combining elements of both. Concerns reach well beyond student health and safety. Some parents and teachers say they’re leery of returning to school until they feel reassured schools can safely...
An old friend contacted me with some questions, as some of her single girlfriends had started to date, and their decisions were surprising her — particularly when it came to sex. Since she was still married to her college sweetheart, this was unknown territory. “What’s going on? Is this normal? What’s been your experience?” she asked. Listening to her reminded me of the earlier assumptions I had had. What I didn’t know about midlife dating, and how surprised I’d been by the changes once I’d found myself single again. I encountered unexpected complexity as I sorted out challenging questions. Finding myself single again in my 50s I still remember how awkward it felt setting up my online dating account. A...
As a The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholder member, you know all the great perks that come with its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees). One of the most overlooked of these benefits is the Platinum Concierge, not to be confused with the Global Assist Hotline for help with travel. (Photo by The Points Guy) Related reading: How to maximize benefits with the Amex Platinum Card Cardmembers know they can use the concierge for tasks such as restaurant reservations, tickets to concerts and other entertainment events and purchasing flowers and gifts. But did you know that they are also there to help with more unusual tasks?As I continue to shelter in place with my family in San Antonio,...
With just a few simple ingredients you can make dinosaur eggs that magically hatch as kids play!How? Read on for the full recipe tutorial. For all the best kids activities follow us on Pinterest & Facebook.For lots more play times be sure to visit our recipes collection.How to Make Hatching Dinosaur Eggs for Kids Materials Baking soda Vinegar Water Plastic dinosaurs Bowls Food coloring (optional) Method Begin by adding the desired amount of baking soda to a large mixing bowl, using one bowl for each color of dinosaur eggs that you wish to make. Add several drops of food coloring if desired. We used black food coloring in an attempt to make the eggs look more realistic. Slowly begin to add water and mix, slowly adding more water and mixing until the desired consistency is reached. You want...
