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Build a DIY Toy Car with an Empty PURELL Hand Sanitizer Bottle

December 10, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: DIY, family fun, how to, maker projects, projects, sponsored

Learn how to make a DIY car from a plastic bottle on www.TheMakerMom.com.

I’m pleased to bring you a fifth activity, a DIY toy car from a plastic bottle, as part of my relationship with GOJO Industries, the makers of PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer. In the previous sponsored posts, I’ve shared how to make seed balls, craft dazzling sun catchers, create a candy construction challenge, and mix up a batch of oozy slime. GOJO and I believe in the power of creative experiences that put hands first. PURELL® Hand ... [ Read More ]

Make Your Own Faux Fireworks Suncatcher: Summer Fun with PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes

July 1, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: DIY, projects, sponsored

DIY Suncatcher at www.TheMakerMom.com.

July 4th- time for picnics, parades and fun with friends and neighbors. We leave the real fireworks to the pros, but that doesn’t mean we’re not inspired by them. In fact, it’s easy to make festive shirts featuring bright bursts of color. And you can decorate your house with faux fireworks suncatchers.  Your guests are sure to ooh and ahhh over these deceptively simple designs. And when I say this craft is for the birds, I mean that in a good ... [ Read More ]

Hands-First STEM Fun with PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer

May 18, 2015 By Kim

Hands-first STEM Fun with PURELL

It's only fitting that the Hands-First STEM Fun #STEMchat was, well, lot of fun. Thanks again to our sponsor PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer! All in all, we're a pretty adventurous group and try to instill that can-do spirit in our kids. We value developing a maker mindset over keeping clean. Read on to learn about some of our favorite activities and resources for STEM-loving families. Please note this post contains affiliate links. We started ... [ Read More ]

STEM Careers: Meet Skin Care Scientist Dr. Jim Arbogast

January 11, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: science, sponsored

Meet Dr. Jim Arbogast and learn about his work as a Skin Care Scientist on www.TheMakerMom.com.

It’s always interesting to get a glimpse behind the scenes to learn about what people do at their jobs and how they got to those jobs in the first place. So I was pleased to have the opportunity to talk with scientist Dr. Jim Arbogast, Vice President of Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements at GOJO Industries. GOJO is the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings. You may also ... [ Read More ]

How to Make Simple Stretchy Slime

October 5, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: DIY, maker projects, projects, sponsored, STEAM

How to make slime. Gooey stretchy slime. Recipe on www.TheMakerMom.com.

I’m delighted to be back with yet another activity on behalf of GOJO Industries, the makers of PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer. And just in time for Halloween, we will be making slime, which is also sometimes called gak or flubber.  Making this borax-free slime requires just two basic supplies that you may already have on hand. It’s easy to mix up and you’ll definitely want to smoosh and squish it to experience a full range of oozy tactile ... [ Read More ]

My Moment(s) in the Spotlight

July 24, 2015 By Kim

It's been a busy week and I'm working my way toward the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Earlier this week I stopped over for a visit with the (very tall) anchors at Chicago's nationally-syndicated WGN Morning News. As part of my relationship with team at PURELL Hand Sanitizer, I shared 4 fun summer science activities. I don't have an embed code just yet, so click over there to watch and try them at home. Yesterday, Google held their ... [ Read More ]

Candy Construction Challenge

July 21, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: engineering, maker projects, math, projects, snacktivity, sponsored

Candy Construction Challenge, a STEM snacktivity from www.TheMakerMom.com

The Candy Construction Challenge is what one of my friends refers to as a snacktivity. Snacktivities combine the best of all worlds: playing, learning, and eating. The Candy Construction Challenge is super easy and provides many ways to learn and play. And it's a fun way to prevent the summer slide. The idea is to have kids explore math and engineering concepts with toothpicks and candy. I'll share a few of my favorite ways to play. ... [ Read More ]

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Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom of teen boys who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a blogger, vlogger, baker and maker, as well as the founder of #STEMchat. I also write about parenting gifted kids, girls in STEM and the Maker Movement. [Read More...]
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