My Secret Santa wrote a sweet note that said this was not the gift she expected to send and hoped there was something here that made me smile. I want to assure you....my sweet Secret Santa that EVERY gift made me smile AND I figured out how they are all STEM related.

Gift 1. An amazing quilt. I love quilts. How it is connected to STEM? Well I live in a boat that gets cold at night. If I put this quilt on the bed I should be able to tell if it makes me feel warmer than if there was no quilt at all. :)

Gift 2. A cute little book to write all my findings down for each gift...a scientific log.

Gift 3. A thimble to protect my finger when I sew. In a 10 minute period of time I write down how many times I stick my finger without wearing it. I then repeat the same sequence wearing it and compare the numbers. Then I record it in my little book.

Gift 4. A whirligig. I can take this outside and hold it to find the direction of the wind. When it is spot on the blade will spin faster than if it is off a few degrees.

Gift 5. A cute little wooden box with all kinds of treasures in it. It has a geode which is a geological secondary formations within sedimentary and volcanic rocks. A spinning top and other treasures.

Gift 6. A beautiful scarf to wear while I conduct all my experiments.

Gift 7. Last not least a beautiful little tea cup and chocolates to enjoy after all my STEM projects are completed.

Secret Santa....your gift was so perfect in every way. Thank you so much for making me smile BIG at each gift I discovered in that bag. <3