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Posted by Kristin at 03:22 PM | Permalink

This is pretty cool! With this meter, you can monitor how much power your appliances use. This would be great for doing an experiment testing different lightbulbs, comparing a regular applience with an "energy star" version, and more.
Kill A Wat Electricity Usage Monitor - connect appliances to the Kill A Watt™, and it will assess how efficient they really are.

Posted by Kristin at 05:13 PM | Permalink

One of my favorite things about the lab is the glassware. I really enjoyed making my own micro-pipettes, and other tools that required minor glass bending.

So, it shouldn't be too surprising that I was immediately drawn to these glasses from Bodum. I haven't tried them yet, but they look great. The double walls, with air between them, insulated the liquid in the interior. You can use the same glass for hot or cold drinks. Cool!

Bodum Double-Walled Insulated Glassware

Posted by Kristin at 12:11 PM | Permalink

Cooking is a great way to introduce many concepts important in science...measurments, step-by-step procedures, experimentation and results. It's also a wonderful way to work together with your children in a project-based activity.

One way to get them more enthusiastic about salads, is to get them involed in making them. My own kids (2 & 7) love using our Salad Spinner. Some times I have to wash the greens over and over again, and they still don't get tired of spinning it.

Posted by Kristin at 01:31 PM | Permalink

Gift certificates are great! Especially as gifts for kids' teachers!

Science & Tech:
Edmund Scientifics Gift Certificates

For the kitchen:
Sur La Table Gift Certificates
The Perfect Gift - A CHEFS Catalog Gift Card

Family:
Leaps & Bounds Gift Certificates

Posted by Kristin at 01:22 PM | Permalink

In college, I lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While there, I learned to appreciate a fine hot sauce...and the difference between red and green chili. I also learned that I prefer flavor intensity over hotness. That's probably why this Build your own Hot Sauce kit caught my attention.

Posted by Kristin at 10:00 PM | Permalink

Two great books for any foody, especially the scientifically inclined foody:

What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained Written by Chemistry professor (and food columnist) Robert L. Wolke.

CookWise If you're a fan of Alton Brown, you've seen Shirley O. Corriher answering those tricky food science questions. Her cookbook is a must have!

Posted by Kristin at 09:35 PM | Permalink

I love Peet's coffee, and I just had to order a sampler...to test out the affiliate system. I'm loving the coffee! There's a Peet's over the hill from me, so paying for shipping is wasteful. But I still want to benefit GalaxyGoo. Happily, Peet's has a Card program, so I can just buy a reloadable card and benefit GalaxyGoo with my local purchase.

Are you lucky enough to have a Peet's nearby? Order, or reload, your own Peet's card through our affiliate link:

Posted by Kristin at 11:50 AM | Permalink