Days of Play: Lava Lamps

Okay, your kids may not have any idea what in the heck a lava lamp is since they are apparently not cool anymore.  So maybe show them this picture:

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Making a poor-man's lava lamp is easy and fun.  All you need is vegetable oil, water, alka seltzer tab, and a clear water bottle.

Now, watch this video and then make a lava lamp with your kiddos!  Don't be surprised if you oooh and ahhh along with your kids!