Making Marshmallow Molecules
Our friends at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center and the Children’s Museum Houston have shared an activity with us that can help your children answer the question, “How do particles combine into new substances?” Through the building of models with marshmallows and toothpicks, kids will make elements, molecules, compounds, and mixtures to develop molecular
Summer Expenses Your Small Business Can Cut to Save Money
If your small business is like many others, summer brings with it a unique set of challenges. It might be your busiest time of year, where you’re moving inventory as quickly as you get it or booking up services all day long.
How to Reduce Your Home’s Water Usage in the Summertime
Like many natural resources, fresh, clean water is not in endless supply, even though it might seem that way. It’s always a good idea to use it with care to make sure we have enough.
How to Keep Your House Cool Without Raising Your Energy Bill
Many Americans think of air conditioning during the hottest days of summer as a must. But air conditioners are one of the largest energy users in your house.
COVID-19: Ideas for Keeping Your Small-Business Workplace Running Smoothly and Safely
In the United States, a lot of change has followed in the wake of the new coronavirus. How people work, shop, travel, go to school — practically every aspect of our lives has been affected.
Easy STEAM & STEM Projects for Kids at Home
Home STEM projects and STEAM activities are effective ways to help your children learn and have fun. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.
COVID-19: A Chance to Transform Your Business & Reinvent Your Processes
The coronavirus outbreak in the United States has changed how millions of Americans work, shop, worship, you name it. Certainly, COVID-19 has forced many small businesses to think about transforming to adapt to those new circumstances.
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How to Properly Load Your Dishwasher for Energy Efficiency
To get your dishes clean, protect them from damage and save energy, it’s important to learn how to properly load your dishwasher. After all, these appliances are engineered to be used in a specific way.
What Is the Average Cost Per Therm of Natural Gas?
Natural gas is a common power choice for many American homes. It’s versatile, running appliances like clothes dryers, hot water heaters, stoves and ovens.
Lesson Plan: Lighting and Appliances
This week’s lesson focuses on two items within the home that use a good amount of energy and are sometimes easy to control. According to the U.
Why Is My Energy Bill Higher Than Usual? Reasons for Unusually High Electric Bills
If the amount on your energy bill seems out of step with what you normally pay, you may be asking yourself “Why is my electric bill higher than usual?” The answer is that several factors impact your monthly bill, from your daily routines to the price you pay per kWh.
