Dinosaur Valley State Park | STEAM Family Road Trip
A few weeks ago my family took a road trip from Houston to Waco, then on to Glen Rose, Texas to visit the Dinosaur Valley State Park. My husband has wanted to take my kids to visit this park for years to see dinosaur tracks. It’s best to visit this State Park...
Exploring the Five Senses for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Sense of Smell
Over the last few months we’ve explored the sense of touch and sense of taste with our babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Today I’m going to introduce you to the sense of smell. The holidays are the perfect time to learn about sense of smell. Sense of smell is...
Exploring the Five Senses for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Sense of Taste
In my last STEM for Kids post I introduced the Exploring the Five Senses for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Series with the Sense of Touch. My kids and I enjoyed the sense of touch activities, especially because they were simple and age appropriate for my kids....
Girls Who Code Baby Code! Book Series Review
Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization with a mission to close the gender gap in technology. They have programs around the country designed to get more girls interested in technology and build a strong community that helps the girls succeed. Girls Who Code also...
Exploring the Five Senses for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Sense of Touch
Today I’m introducing a new series under my STEM for Kids all about exploring the five senses: touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight. I wanted to get back to the basics with my STEM for Kids posts and this seemed like a great way for young kids to discover their...1 year after our first move with kids
Last week was a big milestone for us – it’s been one year since we relocated to Houston! It was our 4th work-related relocation for my husband and I as a couple, and our first with children. In many ways the move was much the same as our previous three moves,...
My Mom has Two Jobs by Michelle Travis – a children’s book for working moms
When I started this blog a few years ago I was a working mom. I worked part-time as an engineer and raised my son. Shortly after my daughter was born I decided to stay home with my kids for awhile. I’m starting to think about working again, so I know it’s...
3 Simple Water Fun Experiments for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We’re getting into the hottest part of the summer and there is no place my kids (and me) would rather be than in the water when it’s hot outside. Anywhere near the water is perfect for us: playing in the splash pad, swimming in the pool, running through...
5 best things about being a mom to a toddler and baby
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and I’ll be celebrating my fourth Mother’s Day with my kids and husband. Being a mom has changed me in so many ways and I am so grateful I get to be mom to two amazing kids. My journey to motherhood wasn’t...Welcome
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an engineer, mom, and wife. I encourage kids to love STEAM and motivate women to find personal happiness in their career and motherhood journeys.
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