When it comes to providing my daughter with toys and gadgets to help pass the time, I always strive to find the ones that will provide an educational experience as well as a fun one. These days, finding toys like that can be a bit of a chore, what with so many toys just built for the fun part and less for education. I'm always a little taken aback when I journey down the toy aisle at my local retailers and all I see are rows and rows of dolls, race cars and Legos; I'm always wondering what happened to educational toys and games!My daughter loves a good challenge and as a parent, I love to give it to her, with fun and educational toys that she will enjoy while also being able to learn new and exciting things while doing so. The Ozbot Start Pack comes complete with everything your child needs to ignite their imagination. Quite simply, anything your child can imagine, Ozbot Tech can do and all while teaching your child the bold basics of coding. If your little one has a knack … [Read more...]

Technology sure has come a long way since I was a kid. It wasn't until I was nearing my older years that the internet was even available in households across the country. Now the internet is available wirelessly, in every room, without having to free up the phone lines. Cell phones have taken over, cameras are available at the click of a button, and although our teachers warned us that we wouldn't have them everywhere we went, we now have pocket calculators. If you had tried to explain some of today's concepts to me when I was younger, I would have probably laughed outright and brushed it off. Code & Go Mouse Activity Set is Perfect for the Littles! Not only has technology as we know it changed drastically in the last 20 years, but so has the children's toy industry. So much technology makes up everyday play things, it's almost comical to try explaining toys of old to my children because everything they have has evolved so much since I was a child. Instead of imaginative play and … [Read more...]

The FinFun Mermaid Tail is the best thing that ever happened to me, honestly. All you have to do is slide the MonoFin through the hole in the bottom of the tailpiece, put your feet into the foot sockets, and pull the tail up around you. It feels great in the water! Just by giving it one good kick I was flung halfway across a pool! It comes in all different colors, including purple, blue and green, orange and yellow, and also pink. Now all that's left is to ask Santa for the bikini top that goes with it!   Well, this isn't safe... Of course, it is! The MonoFin keeps you up in the water just by giving it a few swishes, and the hole in the tail helps for easy movement in the event of an emergency. It says in the instructions to "Only swim as a mermaid where you would as a human." It also gives a list of strokes you should be able to do in order to be able to use it. I highly suggest this for your mermaid wannabe. (Or merman) When you check out their website, you will … [Read more...]

If you have a child that is always looking for a learning project to do, this list of best hands on experiment kits for kids is ideal for you. These experiment kits are perfect all-in-one units that allow your children to learn about many aspects of science with hands-on fun. Best Hands-On Experiment Kits For Kids These experiment kits are ideal for learning more about various aspects of STEM.  With our list including science experiments, hands-on digs, experiments with electricity, and even how to grow crystals it is ideal for STEAM and STEM education. ScienceWIZ Physics Experiment Kit and book with 24 Projects:  This is a great deal with a book of 24 projects included.  Tons of fun ways to learn about physics in every day life. Snap Circuits Electronics Discovery Kit:  A perfect kit for learning how electricity works to build circuits for everyday needs. The Magic School Bus Mysteries of Rainbows Kit:  Learn how rainbows work and what … [Read more...]