Tracy Borgmeyer's Blog

This holiday season why not “STEM the Halls” with gifts actually made by women in STEM. We have come a long way in  the last decade to inspire young girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. I call many of these women friends and love that we have been on a similar path from ... Read More about STEM the Halls with gifts made by Women in STEM

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present to give your avid reader who also loves science? You can purchase signed personalized copies of the Halley Harper; Science Girl Extraordinaire series here while supplies last! *Shipping only in the US* Readers find in this award winning series that each book contains experiments they can try at home that cover topics ... Read More about Signed by the Author. Loved by Young Scientists!

Oh, it’s the most wonderful time of the year (for this science mom)! It’s our annual neighborhood Halloween Science Party! Here is a peek into our potions and pumpkins for Halloween 2025! First, my She Loves Science friends on Instagram voted for my “punny” costume this year – Holy Guacamole! (my kids approved!) This year ... Read More about It’s the Great Pumpkin… of Science!

My kids are now 15, 12, and 9 (we are deep into the teen and tween years) but I love that they share a sense of adventure and curiosity to find out more about the world outside of our kitchen science experiments. Exploring science when we travel has always been a goal of ours (thanks ... Read More about Our Trip to Coastal New England

Are you ready for the summer? There are some days I feel like I have signed up for too much, and other days I feel like there are too many down days. So, on those boring days of summer with nothing to do, why not try a mess-free science experiment? Make “Sun Art” with Solar ... Read More about 10 Mess-Free Science Experiments for Summer Break

One of my favorite (and most influential!) teachers was a science teacher. This year consider making teacher appreciation have a science twist with these gift ideas! Heart shaped science earrings – how cute are these?! Add some science to her earring collection! A science tie – what science teacher doesn’t need a good science tie? Infinity ... Read More about Science Teacher Gift Ideas

Are you looking for STEM toy gift ideas to add to an Easter basket for your tween? Here are a few of our favorites! Fahlo Tracking Bracelet – keep track of these amazing animals for a good cause! Lego Bunny – who doesn’t love a cute Lego for Easter? Slinky – the original! Needoh Swirlie Egg  – because ... Read More about STEM Easter Basket Ideas for Tweens

We found Texas’ best kept secret this Spring Break and it’s called Palo Duro Canyon. I have been all around this great state, but have never ventured north to the Texas Panhandle until we decided to take the kids and drive to Amarillo, TX to check out the home of the second largest canyon in ... Read More about Our Trip to Palo Duro Canyon

What are your plans for Spring Break? Are you going on a road trip? Enjoying a stay-cation? Or taking a trip to a far-away locale? Whatever you decide, consider adding a little science to your next adventure… Explore Nature: Take a walk in nature Go to cave – we love Inner Space Cavern near Austin, TX Hike in ... Read More about Spring Break Science Trip Ideas

Do you have a child who loves science and math? Have you ever thought that they would make a great engineer, but didn’t know where to start? Let this week inspire you to find out more! Experiment with Engineering: Inspire a future Aerospace Engineer by making a Mars Lander Prime an interest in Mechanical Engineering by making your own pump! ... Read More about Gear Up for Engineering Week!