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Great Books for STEM and Maker Kids

December 11, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: books, gifted children, product review, The Maker Mom's Bookshelf

Books make great gifts for STEM and Maker kids. Check out The Maker Mom's top picks.

The Maker Mom helps parents raise awesome STEM-loving, Maker-friendly kids. These kids (and their parents) tend to like books. After all, books are the gifts that keep on giving, the friends you can visit and explore with all year round. So naturally, I'm excited to introduce you to a great collection of new books and share a few old favorites, too. Most of these books were sent to me for review, sometimes at my request, and sometimes because I'm ... [ Read More ]

Yellow Scope Acids and Bases Kit

December 4, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: product review, STEM Girls

The new Yellow Scope Acids and Bases Science Kit for Girls reviewed on TheMakerMom.com

I've been following Yellow Scope, a company founded by two STEM moms that makes science kits for girls, since their beginning. I was excited to see that they expanded their line with a new kit, Acids and Bases. I was sent the new Yellow Scope Acids and Bases kit for review. I passed it along to my friend Kristina and her 10-year-old daughter, Linnea, whose eyes lit up when I mentioned the opportunity to test it out. Yellow Scope Acids and ... [ Read More ]

Super Cool Tech for the Holidays and Beyond

December 1, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: book review, books, product review

This post contains affiliate links. I'm leaning toward books this holiday season and I've got a whole pile to recommend. First up is the one fresh from my mailbox, Super Cool Tech from DK Books. Designed for tech-curious kids ages 8-12, the book has a sleek, silver hardcover that resembles a laptop. Just flip open the lid, err, cover and let the learning begin. Super Cool Tech Book Review Adults who want to learn more about new technologies ... [ Read More ]

Ada Twist, Scientist, Book Review

July 12, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: book review, product review, STEM Girls

Ada Twist, Scientist. Read more about this great new book on TheMakerMom.com.

This post contains affiliate links. I generally groan when unsolicited items show up on my doorstep in hopes of a review, but I whooped with joy when I opened a large sturdy envelope to find an advance copy of Ada Twist, Scientist. Due out on September 6, 2016, It's out and it's currently on sale at Amazon for less than $12, though the cover price is $17.95 Ada Twist, Scientist Ada Twist is the latest picture book about a STEM-loving kid from ... [ Read More ]

Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: Book Review

June 28, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: book, books, product review

Outdoor Science Lab for Kids. Read about this fun new science book on TheMakerMom.com!

I'm pleased to share that one of my favorite STEM peeps has a new book out. Liz Heinecke, AKA the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, has stepped out of the kitchen and into the world. Her new book, Outdoor Science Lab for Kids (affiliate link) features 52 family-friendly experiments for the yard, garden, playground, and park. As with her earlier book, the content is friendly, inviting, and accessible as it encourages and explains science concepts. Each ... [ Read More ]

A Tale of Two Subscription Boxes

May 16, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: kit, product review

The Maker Mom reviews The Maker Box.

I'm reviewing two different subscriptions kits today: Maker Box and Stem Box. Please note that I was sent these for review and these are past, not current, versions of the boxes. Please also note, this is no smackdown as the products are not equals. The Maker Box is for teens on up and Stem Box is designed for tween girls. Still, if I had to pick a winner, it would be The Maker Box, so let's start there. Maker Box Maker Box  is a quarterly ... [ Read More ]

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 ]

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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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