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The Trials of a Homemade Lava Lamp Experiment
Today, I encountered an intriguing DIY project for creating homemade lava lamps, which I decided to bookmark for a future endeavor. While working at my desk, I inadvertently left the browser window open, and my son, Max, spotted the project. “Oh, that looks awesome! Can we make those today?” he asked. “Of course, my dear,” I replied.
I gathered the necessary materials: measuring cups, vegetable oil, and a glass jar. However, it soon dawned on me that we were out of food coloring. Max’s excitement faded. “Don’t worry, I’ll get some when Dad comes home,” I assured him.
Once my partner, Alex, returned, I kept my promise. There’s a Whole Foods just five minutes away, so I called ahead to confirm they had food coloring in stock. They did. Relief washed over me.
Upon arriving at the store, I discovered that the food coloring was priced at an astonishing TWENTY DOLLARS. I spent several minutes contemplating whether it was worth the extra effort to drive to the Giant supermarket 15 minutes away, where the coloring would cost just a few dollars. Ultimately, the image of Max’s eager face propelled me to the checkout line.
As I approached the register, the clerk asked how I was doing. I chuckled and lamented that I was about to spend twenty bucks on food coloring. She suggested I should have gone to Giant. “You’re right,” I said, thanking her and leaving the store empty-handed.
I drove to Giant, found the food coloring, and waited in line. While passing the time, I read an article about Drew Barrymore’s new baby and picked up some gum. However, when it was my turn to pay, I realized I had left Whole Foods with less money than I thought and had forgotten my wallet.
After a brief drive back to Whole Foods, I was relieved to find my wallet where I had left it. I purchased the overpriced food coloring, rolling my eyes at the situation and vowing never again to pin science experiments for my kids.
Back home, Max was bubbling with anticipation to dive into the lava lamp experiment. We added the oil, salt, water, and food coloring to the glass jar and waited for the magic to unfold. And we waited. And waited some more. “Isn’t it supposed to do something?” Max asked. “Yeah, it was supposed to,” I replied sheepishly.
I suspect the all-natural, plant-based food coloring was to blame.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Pinterest has officially lost its appeal for me—and I’m done with it for now. If you’re interested in exploring alternative options for creating engaging science experiments or home insemination resources, check out this informative article and learn more about home insemination kits at Make a Mom. For comprehensive information on pregnancy, you can also visit the NICHD website.
Summary
This article recounts a humorous and frustrating experience while attempting to create a homemade lava lamp with my son. Despite the challenges of sourcing materials and the unexpected costs, the experiment ultimately failed, leading to a moment of reflection on the pitfalls of DIY projects inspired by Pinterest.