Known to her fans as the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, she’s a blogger-scientist-garage band singer who, in her own words, is “culturing more germs than ever” as a mom of three.
We love that her blog encourages parents to open up the pantry and stir up some practical science with their kids. Just watching her demo on how to make Window Sprouts will make you understand why your kitchen can be a lab for a fun and valuable lesson too.
As Liz writes: “Our world has become too sterile and disconnected from nature. Like plants, we need dirt, sunshine, fresh air and clean water to survive. Who cares about a few bugs? So try planting a few bean and pea sprouts in plastic bags to show your kids how sunshine and water can make a plant sprout! Find your inner farmer and let your children find theirs—organic food is cheap when you grow it yourself!”
And besides, who doesn’t love watching a Sprout grow?
I have to thank my creative Aunt for making me this awesome hand-knit bag. Isn’t it great? She told me that when she shops for projects like this she heads to Darn.Knit.{Anyway}, a new craft boutique in Stillwater, which recently opened for business last fall. Owned by two crafty cousins, it has a nice selection of fabric and yarn (including natural, hand-spun and locally manufactured) + lots of handmade items from local artists.
I now stow my laptop and wallet in here, along with other knick-knacks that seem to pile up in a purse. I’ve never felt so stylish showing off a handmade tote on my hip!
Get the most out of that stack of paper plates that someone brought to your last party. Rather than recycling them after one measly meal, this brilliant idea from a brilliant preschool teacher we know will burn off some pent-up steam + keep those plates in perpetual motion. The only piece to this craft project is some tape to strap on your “skates.”
