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C2E2, Chicago’s Comic Con

April 6, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: C2E2, guest post, product review

Don't miss these pro tips for surviving C2E2 with kids.

I know a lot of you are not only science geeks, but pop culture ones as well. So when guest contributor Jessica Dembo mentioned she was headed to C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, I asked her to share a mom's eye view of the festival with Maker Mom readers. She received a media pass, but paid for the other members to attend. C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo The first word that comes to mind to describe C2E2 is WOW! ... [ Read More ]

DIY Gamer Kit Review

December 14, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: coding, guest post, kit, maker kid, product review

DIY Gamer Kit Review from Technology Will Save Us. Read about this fun DIY tech toy on www.TheMakerMom.com.

Lucas the Maker Kid is back. This time, he's sharing a DIY Gamer Kit review based on the product from the British Company, Technology Will Save Us. It's an item I was offered for review and sent along to him for the kids-eye view. DIY Gamer Kit Review Last year, I bought the DIY Gamer Kit by Technology Will Save Us from the Exploratorium store in San Francisco. My kit did not come pre-soldered, meaning I would have to solder all the parts ... [ Read More ]

Chemistry for Girls Beyond Sparkle Science: It’s STEM Girl Friday!

October 16, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: guest post, kit, product review, STEM Girl Friday, STEM Girls

Science beyond the sparkle: Yellow Scope Science Kit for Girls on www.themakermom.com!

It's STEM Girl Friday and National Chemistry Week is just around the corner. It's the perfect time to review the Yellow Scope Science Kit for Girls. I've written about this STEM mom-run company in the past. They sent me a kit many months ago, but with two teen boys in the house, I felt I needed a guest reviewer. My friend Rachel Nador, of the super cool cell mosaic project, and her daughter stepped up to the plate. Read on to see why this product ... [ Read More ]

Interview with Andy Weir, Author of The Martian

September 30, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: books, guest post, movies, space, STEM

When I received an offer to interview Andy Weir, author of The Martian (affiliate link), I knew enough to say yes even though I hadn't read the book. I only had a handful of hours between that offer and the interview, so when I saw my friend, science fiction lover and author Karen Smith, mention the book in a Facebook post, I offered her the opportunity and she eagerly accepted. I'm currently reading the book in preparation for this week's ... [ Read More ]

Robot Revolution at MSI

May 27, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: Chicago, guest post, robotics, robots

Robot Revolution Exhibit

Last week while I was hosting #STEMchat, my husband and the Young Maker Teen were working their way through just about the coolest display of the most amazing robots ever to gather in one place, Robot Revolution exhibit at Chicago's MSI, Museum of Science and Industry. This should be the background for Night at the Museum 3 4 5. The exhibit just opened and will be in town until January 2016, so I have plenty of time to visit. And so do you. ... [ Read More ]

Make a Cell Mosaic with Guest Artist Rachel Nador

February 23, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: guest post, mosaic, projects, Rachel Nador

Make a Cell Mosiac with Rachel Nador on www.TheMakerMom.com

I'm thrilled to have my talented friend sharing a project today. Artist Rachel Nador takes us through the process of creating a cell mosaic. I'm what's called a 3D modeller or 3D graphic artist. I've created 3D graphics for video games, film, web, medical and science software, and more. I have a traditional art background, and I like to balance my time on the computer with doing something tangible. Lately I've been creating mosaics. Years ... [ Read More ]

10 Must-Download STEM iPad Apps for Kids

July 24, 2012 By Kim
Tagged With: fave apps, guest post, iPad, learning fun, Shelly Kramer, STEM, STEM apps

image via Cat Physics app I'm happy to have my super-smart friend, Shelly Kramer, chime in today with her 10 favorite STEM iPad apps for kids. See her bio below.  I love apps – for anyone who knows me, that’s no surprise. But I also love STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives. Yup, I’m a geek. And as the mother of four daughters (including 6-year-old twins), I’m pretty passionate about teaching my girls about cool ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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