Tag: lemonade

Mighty Chondria Kids – Fizzing Lemonade

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making. October’s theme is Kitchen Chemistry: delicious, edible STREAM activities that will help you learn about the properties of matter.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 10th at 4:00 PM

Learn all about chemical reactions as you mix ingredients to create your own lemony carbonated drink! 

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Lemonade Bath Bomb

Join us Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.

Ingredient lists is available below:

LEMONADE BATH BOMB

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup citric acid
• ¼ cup epsom salt
• ½ cup lemon essential oil
• 1½ tbsp coconut oil
• yellow gel food coloring
• 1 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add coconut oil, food coloring, and essential oil. Mix until ingredients are well blended.
2. Add ½ tbsp water and mix well. Check to see if the mixture holds together well by squeezing in your hand. If not, add another ½ tbsp of water.
3. Fill each side of the bath bomb mold with mixture and press to pack it down. Add a bit more of the loose mixture into each side. Press both sides of the mold together tightly. Tap gently on the side of the bowl and twist the mold to release the bath bomb. Carefully set aside to dry.
4. Let dry for a few hours and place in an airtight container or bag.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.