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Crush a Can in Ice Water

by Emily | August 6, 2026 | STEAM Activities, STEAM for Kids, Water Activities | 0 Comments

My kids and I tried this new experiment last week, and to be honest it was a bust. It did eventually work, but not before we failed no less than five times first. By then my kids were grumpy, disappointed, and disengaged with the experiment. I was disappointed too, but I didn't see it as a total...

7 Fun and Easy 4th of July STEAM Activities for Kids

by Emily | July 1, 2026 | Holiday Activities, STEAM Activities, STEAM for Kids | 0 Comments

We're so excited to celebrate USA's 250th anniversary this year! My family has gone all out with matching shirts, a 250 flag, and red, white, and blue face glitter, and more. And it's easier to say yes to buying patriotic clothes and accessories, knowing we can also wear them to support the USA...

Create Exploding Fireworks on a Plate!

by Emily | June 29, 2026 | Holiday Activities, Rainbow Activities, STEAM Activities, STEAM for Kids, Toddler Activities | 0 Comments

Looking for a FUN and EASY activity to do with your kids for the 4th of July? Then look no further! This activity couldn't be easier to set up and execute. And it creates the most beautiful and exciting exploding fireworks, just like you see on the 4th of July displays in the sky! What makes this...

I’m a guest on The Mommy Artist Podcast – Women in STEM: A Chat with Emily is out now!

by Emily | June 7, 2026 | Blog, Interview Series, Motherhood, Women in Engineering, Work/Life Balance | 0 Comments

My friend and neighbor Meghan started a new podcast, The Mommy Artist Podcast, last year. It's a podcast for women, moms, and artists. It helps women who are often working on their passions in the margins while raising kids feel valid and seen. I've enjoyed listening to her fun, interesting, and...

Top 9 Summer of STEAM Essentials

by Emily | May 29, 2026 | STEAM Activities, STEAM Books, STEAM Toys | 1 Comment

Today is my kids' first day of summer break! With summer already here (or just around the corner) for many families, I’ve made a list of all our summer STEAM favorites! This list has our tested and approved list of toys, games, activities, and books to keep kids busy, learning, exploring, and...

Two Easy Jellybean Experiments | STEAM Activities for Kids

by Emily | May 20, 2026 | Food Ingredient Activities, Holiday Activities, STEAM for Kids | 0 Comments

I know Easter was over a month ago, but the end of the school year has me behind on everything, including disposing of uneaten candy and sharing this post. If you haven't gotten rid of or eaten all your Easter candy yet either, then this post is for you! If not, save it for next Easter or go buy...

Piano Makeover

by Emily | April 15, 2026 | Blog, Work/Life Balance | 0 Comments

My family bought a used piano over 4 years ago, in January 2022. I had always wanted to learn to play the piano and I also wanted my kids to grow up playing the piano. Brand new pianos are very expensive, and since we are inexperienced and a young family that isn't gentle on furniture, we decided...

The Amazing Book of STEM | Kids Book Review

by Emily | March 2, 2026 | STEAM Activities, STEAM Books, STEAM for Kids | 0 Comments

STEM is everywhere! In this book you will learn how you are already using STEM in your everyday life, and how you can explore it in new places. You will find your next STEM joke to keep everyone around you laughing, find inspiration from STEM affirmations, read about interesting STEM careers and...

10 Years of Engineering Emily

by Emily | January 29, 2026 | Blog, Motherhood, Women in Engineering | 2 Comments

It's the Engineering Emily blog's 10 year anniversary! What a wonderful 10 years it's been! There have been many changes to the blog over the years...and I honestly can't believe it's already been 10 years. You can read my first post introducing the blog 10 years ago today here. Back then, I was...

6 Winter themed STEAM Activities for Kids

by Emily | January 12, 2026 | STEAM Activities | 0 Comments

It's been winter for almost a month now, but it's only just starting to FEEL like winter here in Houston. Cold mornings and cool afternoons mean I can finally wear all my cozy sweaters and soft pants. My kids are loving a warm cup of hot cocoa when they get home from school (they are bike riders...

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