Jul 4, 2012  •  In Geek, Science

The Science Behind Fireworks

Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, and to pay tribute to one of childhood’s greatest pastimes, I’d like to share some interesting tidbits I’ve discovered about fireworks. The first — where do the colors of fireworks come from? This neat chart shows us exactly which chemical(s) contribute to each color you’ll […]

Jul 2, 2012  •  In Baby, Parenting, Tutorials

How to Cut Babies’ Nails

I used to dread cutting my children’s nails. I know that many mothers do it while their babies are asleep, but my kids sleep in dark rooms (with black-out curtains) so that idea is out. I also know some mom bite their babies’ nails. Well, those moms must have really sharp teeth because I have found […]