This post is sponsored by UL Xplorlabs My 11 year old, Thomas, is fascinated by fire. He’s been building campfires since his Cub Scout days and as an older Boy Scout, he relies on them to cook meals, for warmth on chilly days, and he loves making s’mores to end a day of camping. Thomas…
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Boeing Tour: Road Trip from Seattle to See Planes Being Built
Seattle has a reputation for being gray and rainy and while all stereotypes about the city were shattered with blue skies and sun on previous trips, Thomas and I stepped off the plane to steady rain coming from stormy skies that set the stage for our 72 hours in town. We were in Seattle for…
Encouraging Young Animal Lovers Towards Career in Zookeeping with TailsUp! and Advice from a National Zoo Zookeeper
Living in the DC Metro Area, our family has many favorite places to visit but the Smithsonian National Zoo tops our list. Over the years it’s become the place where we’ve marveled at animals, learned about wildlife, and developed an appreciation for conservation. It’s also been the place where the kids have some of their…
How Do You Become a Dolphin Trainer? Join Us for #STEMchatOnAir April 29 at 2pm ET on G+
The Maker Mom’s Kim Moldofsky and I are joining forces again bring you another interactive Google+ #STEMchatOnAir! Join us on April 29 to discuss careers in aquatic sciences and animal care including to become a dolphin trainer! Our special guest is Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Animal Care and Training at the John G….
