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[amycooper]

Finn had a birthday party today. Finn wanted science experiments, so I led 8 6-7 year olds in making a volcano, making oil-water glitter bottles, making slime (also with glitter) doing the coke + mentos thing, and exploding a plastic bag (using vinegar and baking soda). It went surprisinlg well. The kids all got lab goggles ($10 for 10 on amazon and they were the real deal) and got to take home the slime and oil-water bottles instead of traditional handouts.

I am exhausted!

We picked a puffball to eat yesterday and had it breaded and fried. I am using some of the remains in stuffed patty pan squash tonight (yes, I am actually cooking for once!)

Comments

[superbadgirl]

That party sounds amazing!

[amycooper]

It was fun! The kids had a blast.

[petzipellepingo]

I am exhausted!

I can see why.

I didn't know you could eat puffballs.

[amycooper]

You need to eat them when they are immature, before they get all spore-y (don't think they are edible then). It's a lot like tofu to be honest.

[readerjane]

I think it's marvelous that Finn wanted scientific experiments for his party.

And safety goggles as take-home gifts! I bet the kids will play with those a lot.

[amycooper]

Science is fun!

And yeah, I hope they enjoy it.