Virtual Halloween STEM events from Chabot Space & Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center is continuing its commitment to offering accessible STEM programming with special virtual events celebrating Halloween.

On October 31 at 9 p.m., bask under the blue moon on Halloween night with Chabot’s Once In A Blue Moon: Halloween Virtual Telescope Viewingon Facebook Live. The last time we had a full moon on Halloween was in 2001, and this year is extra special with a rare blue moon. This will be the first time a blue moon has occurred on Halloween since 1944. Observe this special sight virtually through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Learn all about the blue moon with Chabot’s astronomers and ask questions about this rare event.

Enjoy Halloween-themed learning with a Spooky Science Showon October 30 from 7-8 p.m. on Facebook Live and YouTube. This event is fun for all ages, featuring themed activities and thrilling science demonstrations. The public is encouraged to show off their Halloween costumes and participate in Chabot’s Spooky Halloween Costume Fashion Show. To join in, everyone can send in photos of their costumes using #chabotspookyscience on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or submit them in the Facebook event discussion. 

Chabot Space & Science Center is providing new, engaging STEM content every week for families at home. The popular interactive Live Science!show occurs each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook Live and YouTube. Virtual Telescope Viewings at 9 p.m. every Saturday night continue a long tradition at Chabot Space & Science Center, home to the only research-level telescopes regularly available to the public for weekly live viewing in the Western United States.

Check out all these events and more below or visit www.chabotspace.org.

 

SPOOKY SCIENCE SHOW

October 30, 7-8 p.m.

Free on Facebook Live and YouTube

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Scientists! Join us on Facebook Live for our variety show all about spooky science. Tune in for exciting science demos led by our teen Galaxy Explorers, learn how to make your own Halloween candy and witches brew and hear scientific explanations for things that go bump in the night. Science is so fun…it’s scary!

 

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: HALLOWEEN VIRTUAL TELESCOPE VIEWING

October 31, 9-10:30 p.m.

Free on Facebook Live

Saturday, October 31 9-10:30 p.m. Join us for a special, spooky virtual telescope viewing on Halloween night! This Halloween, we are celebrating a sight that only comes around once in a blue moon. The last time we had a full moon on Halloween was in 2001, and this year is extra special with a rare blue moon. This will be the first blue moon on Halloween since 1944. Celebrate Halloween night with Chabot's astronomers for a very rare virtual telescope viewing.

 

LIVE SCIENCE!

Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

Free on Facebook Live and YouTube 

Join Chabot Science Educators for fun and interactive science experiments! Together, we will investigate and observe a scientific phenomenon through a captivating demonstration. We’ll ask for observations and explanations of what YOU think is happening before revealing the science behind it. Then, we’ll end with a live Q&A for those burning questions.

 

VIRTUAL TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

Every Saturday, 9-10:30 p.m.

Free on Facebook Live

Join our resident astronomers online with Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck! Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot’s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting, we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be available for an open forum for all of your most pressing astronomy questions.

 

ABOUT CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER 
 
Founded as an observatory in 1883, today Chabot offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium shows. Combined with a full program of activity-filled classes, workshops, outreach programs, and special events, Chabot Space & Science Center is the Bay Area's go-to destination for visitors of all ages who want to discover and learn about science. 

Set amid beautiful redwood parkland in the hills above Oakland, just 2.5 miles off the freeway, Chabot is also home to three magnificent telescopes including the largest on the west coast open weekly to the public. Here visitors of all ages can experience for themselves the wonders of the cosmos as they gaze through the telescopes at distant stars and planets. 

Your Official Amazon Prime Day Guide

The Best Prime Day 2020 Deals (so Far)

Amazon loves rolling out early Prime Day deals and teasing exclusive offers to get Prime members excited to shop. Below are the offers we know of so far. Also, something new this year is that Amazon is offering a special discount for shopping with small businesses.

Early Prime Day deals

• Get two third-generation Echo Dots for $39.98 (regularly $49.99 each).

• Get a Fire TV Recast for $129.99 (regularly $229.99).

• Shop early fashion deals, and get up to 40% off Amazon-brand clothing lines, up to 30% off Vineyard Vines apparel for men and up to 15% off select fall fashion from Shopbop.

• Save up to 30% on smart lights, robot vacuums and other smart home products.

• Get 40% off Wag brand pet supplies through October 14.

• Get 20% off groceries, snacks, coffee, vitamins/supplements and beauty products from Amazon’s in-house brands through October 14.

• Get 20% off Mama Bear-brand diapers through October 14.

• Enjoy up to 20% off snacks, drinks and more.

Amazon also incentivizes early shopping by rewarding people who make certain purchases. For 2020 Prime Day, below are the current offers.

• Small-business rewards: New this year is that Prime members who spend $10 on small business purchases from September 28 through October 12 will get $10 to spend on Prime Day. Learn more.

• Whole Foods discount: Spend $10 at a Whole Foods store between September 28 through October 12 to get $10 to spend on Prime Day.

• Amazon Books shoppers discount: Spend $10 at an Amazon Books now through Prime Day, and you’ll get $10 to spend during Prime Day.

Alexa-Only Prime Day 2020 Deals

Alexa owners get their own exclusive deals and early access to Prime Day offers. Just say, “Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?”

Bonus: New Prime members who sign up for Prime using an Echo device will get a $5 Amazon credit. Say, “Alexa, sign me up for Prime,” to score this deal.

In-store Prime Day 2020 Deals

This year, Prime members who shop at physical Whole Foods, Amazon Books, Amazon 4-Star and the new Amazon Fresh grocery stores will get exclusive Prime Day deals.

Amazon Music Prime Day Deals

During Prime Day, you can sign up to get Amazon Music Unlimited for 99 cents for four months. This regularly costs $7.99 per month for Prime Members and $9.99 per month for non-Prime members.

Amazon Kindle Unlimited Prime Day deals

New Kindle Unlimited subscribers get 50% off a six-month membership.

Audible Prime Day deals

Starting September 28, get $50 off Audible’s annual plan.

Prime Day Grocery Deals

This Prime Day, first-time Amazon Fresh users get $15 off grocery orders over $50.

What Other Prime Day Deals Do We Expect?

Predicting Prime Day deals isn’t an easy task, but we can safely assume that Amazon will slash prices on its own devices and brands, such as Echo, Alexa, Kindles, Fire tablets, Amazon Newsstand and Prime Video Channels. We also wouldn’t be surprised to see sales on the Cloud Cam and Blink.

Also, given the delay in Prime Day and need to break through an expected cluttered sales season in October, Amazon might launch brand-new products. TBD!

Fun fact(s): According to Amazon, the most-purchased items on 2019 Prime Day were the Instant Pot DUO60, the 23andMe DNA Test Kit, Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips Kits and LifeStraw personal water filters.

Certain categories consistently see discounts during Prime Day. So with that in mind, below are the items we’re placing bargain bets on:

• Smart home devices and lighting (especially Roomba vacuums, Echo devices and anything that pairs with Alexa)

• TVs and laptops

• Hand tools and appliances

• Household essentials (trash bags, coffee, dishwasher detergent, batteries)

• Beauty

• Fashion (both from Amazon’s own brands but also FRYE, Under Armour, J.Crew and Crocs)

• Magazines from Amazon Newsstand

• Pet products

• Toys

 By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping & Trends Expert at The Real Deal Blog

Fall Hair Care

Fall is here and the weather can be a real treat to our hair. It’s windy, rainy, cold and this can make us want to do nothing more than toss in a pony and be done with it. Not like there’s anything wrong with that but your hair deserves special care.

 

Scunci products make for some of the most beautiful dos even if your hair feels flat and lifeless. These adorable scrunchies and headbands help add that little pop of colour we all need during the colder months. And the bobby pins help hold together those whispy little hairs that get blown around in the fall wind storms. 

Finesse shampoo and conditioner helps your hair stay hydrated and full of volume during the cool weather and smells fantastic! Your hair will feel smoother every time you brush even if you spent the whole day at the pumpkin patch. Finesse is affordable for everyone which is a huge plus in these crazy pandemic times. Affordable hair care is hard to find, so take advantage of this awesome product while you can! 

Common fall hair fails and how to fix them:

Split ends - Get a trim this fall to refresh your look

Dry hair - Treat your hair to Finesse moisturizing shampoo

Knots - Condition with Finesse moisturizing conditioner

Flat hair - Add volume and colour using Scunci hair accessories

The best hair styles to take advantage of in the fall to maintain silky smooth hair that’s easy to manage are:

• Braids
• Pig tails
• Buns
• Easy updos 
• Scunci ponytails 

Don’t forget to wash your locks with Finesse shampoo and conditioner and add fresh style to your look using Scunci hair accessories! 

How to help your child get comfortable in two homes

 

The process of accepting the changes brought on by a couple of signed divorce papers is devastating, to say the least. However, with children in the mix, you are bound to put most of your feelings aside to help your little ones face the shocking and confusing fact that their life will never again be as it was before. The central question of such a divorce is, of course, custody. There are various post-divorce living arrangements, and each one will change both your and your kids' lifestyles, making parenting an even more significant challenge. But, if you opt for shared custody, finding a way to help your child get comfortable in two homes will be crucial. 

 If you and your former spouse agree to share custody, you will need to find a way to help your child get comfortable in two homes.

It begins with you

Before anything else, helping your kid adjust to rotating between mom's and dad's starts with a bit of adjusting of your own. Even with all of your efforts, you shouldn't demand of these kinds of situations to go perfectly smoothly, as it will most probably not. Expect both good and bad days along the road, but you mustn't let the latter discourage you. Separation is tough for everyone, and the focus on the trouble of being on your own will come later. Right now, maintaining a positive attitude is a must if you wish to help your child get comfortable in two homes.

Communication needs to be on point

Kids cannot possibly fantom why anyone would leave a place as safe and happy as their family home. For this reason, they will have a lot of questions that will need answering. Of course, how you approach the conversation will depend mainly on their age. But key points to discuss will be about what's going to happen, when, and how it will all work. Explain to them that your love for them is as big as ever, that, even though things will be a bit different, you will still remain a family, and that both them and mom and dad will be safe. Show empathy and consideration for their needs and desires. What is more, ask them what it is they need and want. And if there's a question you don't have an answer for, be honest about that as well.

There’s no room for hostility

Finding common ground amid divorce is never easy, even in an amicable one. However, to create a healthy and safe environment in both homes, you will need to find a way to:

• Resist your urge to compete with each other and, along the way, demean the co-parent’s rules, decisions, and parenting style. This will, in no way, help your child get comfortable in either of their two homes. Instead, give it your best to work as a team. 

• Refrain from asking your child to spy on their other parent, be a tattletale or a messenger, because the only thing you’ll allow into both homes is toxicity and additional stress your child doesn’t need. 

• Cooperate and establish some ground rules on which both of you can agree on, so you can successfully avoid any conflicts. For instance, not asking one parent for something if the other has already disapproved that same request.

A parental tug of war benefits no one. Refrain from competing and pointing fingers as such surroundings may very quickly become toxic for your baby.

Minimize the novelty

To help your kid be comfy in both homes while switching back and forth, you kill the newness. Drastic change and novelty bring that unpleasant feeling of insecurity in a child, and no parent would have it in them to let that feeling prevail, especially in their child's sleeping space. Even if the divorce has cost you a bundle, it's no excuse – there are always ways to transform your kid's room without breaking the bank.

Make duplicates

For this reason, you should try your best to duplicate the items, both necessities and things they adore, in both homes. As for essentials, each house should have in stock its own toiletries, pajamas, clothes, and amusement supplies such as books, toys, craft material, CDs, etc. Next, their favorite toy, blanket, a night lamp they're used to seeing on their night table should be in the new home as well. If your kid wants a particular piece of furniture in their second home, grant his/her wishes if you can. You can even include the co-parent as well. For instance, they can help disassembling it and putting it back together in the new home, or you can opt for professional help in with this part if you don't want to risk injuries.

You can't help your child get comfortable in two homes without a proper plan

To properly divide up time between parents, you need to devise a co-parenting schedule. Work together to make a customized schedule that fits both your and your child's life, as it will make navigating the divorce with shared custody much easier. Secondly, with a clear image of when and how much time your child spends with each parent, you will be able to make a visible reminder for your child - a calendar that will help your kid's confusion and discomfort when shuttling back and forth between two homes. Mark mom's days in one color, and dad's time in a different one, and stick one copy on the fridge in both houses.

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Make duplicates of essentials as well as your child’s favorite items and have them at hand in both houses.

Your child should have a say in the matter

Including your child in the process of furnishing and decorating their second home bedroom shows them both that their opinion matters and that this can be fun to some extent. Letting them decide what to throw away, add and change before they move, such as the new wall paint, some cool new wall stickers, or a carpet with their favorite cartoon character on it, will help them feel like they are being listened to. Secondly, they will have a great time doing it, and it will automatically enable the child to get comfortable in both homes and used to the idea of having two of them in the first place.

Practice similar routines in both homes

Maintaining that necessary stability will require that children have familiar routines in both houses. This includes their meals, baths and bedtime, chores and homework, as well as TV time and playtime. Although they don't have to be identical, simply having similar patterns in two different homes will help your child get more comfortable.

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TIPS TO INCORPORATE EXERCISE IN YOUR ROUTINE

 

Developing the habit of exercise in a daily routine is a tough ask. Our mind and body get used to something that we do consistently. The same goes for adding exercise to your routine. Constant actions become our habits, so keep trying unless you start doing exercise regularly. It may seem impossible initially, but you have to manage time according to your routine.

Some of the basic exercises include running, cycling, swimming, and strength workouts. It depends on you either you want to follow the natural way or take modern equipment. If you like to start the exercise by running, you may opt for the treadmill. But if you want to enjoy the fresh air in the morning, then you can stick to your jogging track. You can explore plenty of workout options to make them part of your daily life. But the challenging part is how to do it.

Here is a complete guide to understanding how you can incorporate exercise in your daily life.

Schedule your Time 

You have to set a time for exercise in your routine. It depends on your daily life tasks, so you need to manage it accordingly. You will end up putting it off if you don't fix a time for yourself. It is hard to develop a habit like this. 

There is a time set for every work. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or anything else, you have to choose a time slot for exercise. From students to professionals, everyone has their timings, so depending on your routine, you need to decide what is best for you.  

Go Easy on Yourself Initially 

It is one of the most useful suggestions when you are adding a workout in your routine. In the beginning, you may have a lot of passion and enthusiasm. But doing too much can cause burnout initially. And it can result in quitting the habit before even it's developed.

For example, if you have started exercising on the vertical climber, 15 to 20 minutes will be enough. The same goes for an upright bike or treadmill. You have to make your body get used to bear the stress. If you are doing it in the right and effective way initially, then 20 minutes are more than enough. The key is to go out there and introduce your body to such activities. By doing exercise daily, you will gradually transform it into a habit. 

Increase Your Time 

Once you have developed a habit of doing exercise daily, then you can increase the timing. You may set a reminder for yourself as well. By increasing the intensity of workouts, you can feel the difference in your body strength. 

You have to wait at least two to three weeks after starting the exercise to increase the time. It is the minimum time your body takes to get adjusted. Afterward, you can increase the length of workouts up to forty minutes to an hour. You will run faster for long distances and can do various exercises in a single day.

Gain Pleasure 

If you have linked the habit with pain, it will become difficult for you to continue this new routine. Try seeking pleasure and positivity out of this. Whether you do exercise indoor or outdoor, you have to make the most of it. Feel fulfilled with every drop of sweat as you will make a positive addition to your life by incorporating exercise in it. To feel better, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. Sunrise in the morning and the chirping of birds makes a positive impact on your mind. This beautiful environment provides you a perfect opportunity to enjoy your workouts.

Try Different Things

You can try plenty of exercises daily as it will keep you interested. You need to understand that each workout provides different benefits to your body. Instead of running daily, you can try various exercises such as swimming is one of the best ways to develop muscles. If you are doing similar exercise daily, you are pounding the same muscles, not giving them enough recovery time. Therefore, you have to give rest to your muscles by trying different exercises. 

Do Not Miss a Day

When four to five days pass after your new workout routine, you may start to wonder that it is alright to skip a day. But this can make it tough to develop your habit. You have to remember that consistency is the key. Try to identify the reason that is forcing you to skip a day. Then analyze how you can overcome it. In this way, you will remain focused and determined to accomplish your goals. 

Conclusion 

Taking care of your body is just like maintaining the car. You take your automobile to the service station regularly and change its engine oil at the right time to ensure it keeps working smoothly. Similarly, you have to add exercise in your routine to live a healthier life and do well in all aspects of life. A healthy body guarantees a healthy mind, so you need to manage your daily routine to incorporate exercise into it. Remember that health is wealth, so invest in it wisely. Hopefully, this article will help you add exercise to your daily life routine efficiently and live a healthy life.

Time Capsule Activity for Kids

A time capsule is a container, such as a shoe box or mason jar, that you feel with items from the present day. For example, you can include newspaper clippings, artwork, trinkets, a report card, or anything else important to you.

Creating a time capsule to hide and open at a later date is a great family activity. Kids can choose items to include and even write a letter to their future selves to include.

Check out the printable time capsule activity below from Coupon Chief! It includes a checklist to help you decide what items to include as well as a template for kids to write a letter to their future selves. 

How to Keep Your Kids Safe While Online Gaming

It's no secret that gaming is a major source of entertainment for kids. Minecraft alone has sold over 200 million copies as of May 2020, and Animal Crossing has been dubbed the game of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, while it's great for kids to play with existing friends online, it's important to make sure that they stay safe. After all, the Internet has no borders and online games allow kids to chat and play with a wide array of people.

To help your child set boundaries and play online safely, here are a few tips you can use to make sure your kids stay secure online.

Set up firewalls and online security

About 68% of online experiences begin with a search engine, and your child's harmless Google search could land them accidentally on a spammy website. While certain tech like cast routing technology ensures all your visitors' connections are routed through a firewall, it's important to set up your own anti-virus security on your computer. This will help keep innocent from mistakes from turning into a Trojan download on your laptop.

Teach your child how to identify scams

You might know what a scam looks like, but your kids don't. Should a pop-up appear on the screen while they're playing, they might click on it with good intentions. Make sure to show your kids what spam and scams look like so they can easily identify content that looks suspicious.

Teach your child to be careful about what they share

Online gaming is a great way for your kids to make friends online. But it's also important that your child doesn't share personal details about themselves over the Internet for their own safety. Make sure your child knows to avoid sharing personal details like their phone number, address, their full name, their town or city name, and where they go to school. If someone online isn't who they seem, they can add up small details over time and use it to find out more.

Only use secure gaming services

Certain games can be expensive, but it's important not to cut corners when it comes to digital game distribution services. Trying to find other ways to play a certain game online could end up putting your data and information at risk. There are several different types of cyberattacks and you could end up having your computer's mic or webcam hacked. That said, be sure to use gaming services that are legitimate and well-protected.

Online gaming can be super fun for kids, but it's important that they practice online safety while they're gaming. By following the tips above, you can feel confident knowing your child is playing as safely as possible over the net.

Daily Wellness for a Balanced Life: Fall 2020 Self-Care Challenge

In the wake of the pandemic, there’s never been a more important time to prioritize your health and well-being. Self-care helps us all maintain our sanity while giving our bodies a break. The problem is that it’s hard to slow down and set aside the time for self-care. We’ve all seen how self-care is glorified by our favorite celebs and bloggers, but it’s not always glamorous in reality. 

Even when you know that focusing on yourself will ultimately help you in the long run, it can seem like a task that you just don’t have time for. It’s one thing to put off a day of pampering at the spa, but it’s another thing to neglect your basic self-care needs. When you’re not giving yourself the attention and care you need regularly, you’re more likely to burnout or get sick. 

So, how can you restore your mind and body through small, attainable goals? A dedicated commitment to self-care is one of the best ways to proactively strengthen your immune system and combat stress. Wouldn’t you feel good knowing that you’re making time for your well-being each day?

A self-care challenge could be the perfect starting point. This challenge holds you accountable. You’ll be seamlessly incorporating wellness-oriented habits into your routine in no time. There are wonderful long-term benefits of creating daily intentions to focus on health and well-being. Taking care of your mind and body isn’t negotiable in the wake of COVID-19. Make a commitment to yourself and make self-care into small and enjoyable tasks that you can look forward to every day.

Why not start today? Print out this self-care accountability calendar and adorable progress-tracking stickers.

LELO launches SORAYA WAVE™: World's most luxurious rabbit massager for blended orgasms

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LELO heavy hitter is back with technology so in-tune with a woman's body it will leave a tidal-wave climax crashing over you. Again, and again, and again.

LELO SORAYA WAVE™ is the next generation of the biggest hype in the industry - a rabbit vibrator. Anyone with even the slightest curiosity for sex toys has heard of it, and most likely owns one. But, as usual LELO ups the game and gets even more out of an old faithful.

SORAYA WAVE™ is primarily a toy for women who take pleasure into their hands and prefer penetrative stimulations to achieve their orgasm. It's a pleasure device for a woman who knows her body, one that stimulates her g-spot experience and helps her achieve an otherworldly orgasm. It is for a woman curious about orgasms she never experienced herself, who prefers to test news things alone, all the while knowing it will heighten her experience with a partner. And now anyone can become that woman.

The SORAYA WAVE™ was engineered to combine the strong vibrations of the original SORAYA with the wave technology that pinpoints your internal pleasure and allows you to feel the power of sexual wellness. Featuring ultra-powerful vibrations for clitoral stimulation, a pulsating tip for deeply satisfying G-spot sensations and patented WaveMotion™ technology that rises and falls within you like the caress of a lover's fingers. SORAYA WAVE™ is a luxurious rabbit vibrator that moves in new waves. The “wave” means that aside from vibrating and offering a multitude of pleasure patterns, the toy also moves its two arms in a “come hither” motion to stimulate you into a dual orgasm frenzy. They don't call it a triple threat for no reason.

LELO's  patented  WaveMotion™  can  be  turned  on  or  off  according  to  the  mode  you  select.  WaveMotion™  technology  surges  in  a  ‘come-hither'  motion,  placing  direct  pressure  on  your  G-spot  while  rising  and  falling  inside  you.  In  doing  so,  WaveMotion™  ensures  SORAYA  WAVE™  reaches  your  G-spot  with  ease,  so  you  enjoy  a  consistently gratifying massage.

It's ergonomically designed so that it can offer you the best pleasure without any hassle. The handle contains a loop that is easy to hold at whatever angle suits you best, and it also contains a simple interface to control the intensity of vibrations along with moving through the various patterns. The fully flexible external arm with ultra-powerful vibrations that offers clitoral stimulation for all body types. Switch  between  the  8  vibration  patterns and set the mood however it pleases you.

It is fully rechargeable through a USB charging cable, and the fully waterproof design is super easy to keep clean, as well as designed for the exploration of different pleasures in the bath or shower.

LELO SORAYA WAVE™ comes with a golden-colour finish and body-safe silicone in three colors - LELO's classic shades of black, aqua and deep rose.