If you’re in the middle of a heatwave or just generally need to cool off, I’ve got five easy hacks to help. When the temperatures soar, and you don’t have air con, it can get pretty uncomfortable. I currently have a fan pointed at me, the curtains closed, and a big, icy drink, and I’m … Continue reading “Beat the Heat with Science – Five Science Hacks to Stay Cool”
Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs These Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs are an easy, colorful dinner made with juicy marinated chicken, zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers. The simple herb marinade gives everything fresh, savory flavor while helping the chicken READ: Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs SHK Read More
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches These Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches are a fun, nostalgic frozen treat made with simple homemade peanut butter cookies, creamy ice cream, and rolled in colorful sprinkles for a colorful crunch. They’re easy, customizable, and perfect READ: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches SHK Read More
Trail Mix Granola Bars These Trail Mix Energy Bars are chewy, crunchy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and creamy nut butter. They are an easy no-bake snack for busy mornings, lunchboxes, after-school hunger, READ: Trail Mix Granola Bars SHK Read More
Greek Couscous Salad This Greek Couscous Salad is a fresh, colorful side dish that gets even better after a little time in the refrigerator! Tossed in a simple lemon olive oil dressing, it is bright, flavorful, and easy READ: Greek Couscous Salad SHK Read More
Strawberry Lemonade Bars These Strawberry Lemonade Bars are bright, tangy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. The combination of fresh strawberries and tart lemon keeps these bars refreshing instead of overly sweet, while the soft shortbread crust adds READ: Strawberry Lemonade Bars SHK Read More
Grilled Corn and Jalapeño Salad This Grilled Corn and Jalapeño Salad is smoky, creamy, and loaded with savory flavor. Sweet grilled corn is tossed in a tangy creamy dressing for a hearty summer side dish that is perfect for cookouts, READ: Grilled Corn and Jalapeño Salad SHK Read More
If you’re feeling the heat this week, a DIY sprinkler is a fun way to cool down. All you need is a plastic bottle and some water. This fun backyard science activity is a fantastic demonstration of gravity and air pressure. How can tightening the lid of a bottle stop water from flowing out of … Continue reading “Easy DIY Water Sprinkler”
Tuna Sandwiches with Avocado and Cucumber These Tuna Sandwiches with Avocado and Cucumber are fresh, creamy, crunchy, and easy enough for busy weekday lunches. Flaky tuna is mixed with a light, flavorful dressing, then layered with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber READ: Tuna Sandwiches with Avocado and Cucumber SHK Read More
Do you know that adding carbon dioxide to water makes it more acidic? We used red cabbage indicator to test the pH of tap water and carbonated water from a Sodastream. The tap water was slightly alkaline, and the fizzy water was acidic! This is another great way to demonstrate the effect of carbon dioxide … Continue reading “The Secret Chemistry of Carbonated Water”
