Kids today spend a lot less time outdoors thanks to technology. However, with this great geode treasure kit, you can now bring the wonders of nature into the home. Produced by National Geographic, each kit comes with 10 different geodes. Ranging in size from a tennis ball to a ping pong ball, these stunning rocks break open to reveal the glistening crystals inside. Hand-picked for impeccable quality When you receive these geodes, you’re guaranteed to discover a range of different colors, and each has been hand-picked for its impeccable quality. You will need a hammer to break them open, but safety goggles are provided. It’s also worth noting if you receive some of the larger geodes, you may need a chisel and a hammer to crack them open. This is because they tend to be quite solid and difficult to break. However, the smaller geodes are really easy for your kids to break. Learn more about geodes and their development This kit doesn’t just let you smash open and … [Read more...]

Does your child love to put things together? If so, they’re going to love this K’Nex 100 model Building Set! Consisting of an incredible 863 pieces, your child is sure to enjoy hours of fun creating their own unique models. They can use their imagination to create a huge range of structures, shapes and figures, or they can follow the fab instructional booklet which shows how to create 100 unique models. It’s a versatile kit and will be enjoyed just as much by young girls as it will young boys. Provided your child is aged 7 or older, they’re going to be in building heaven. Easy to store away Worried about all of those pieces ending up sprawled across the floor, or worse, painfully sticking into your feet like LEGO? Thanks to the convenient portable suitcase storage box included, you’ll never have to worry about losing or standing on the rods and connectors. Create awesome moving models This isn’t your average model building kit either. Unlike many of its … [Read more...]

Engaging a child’s mind while they play can be challenging! Extreme Weather from Discovery Kids makes it easy to get your kids learning while they play. Let your kids have a hands on learning experience, all while being educated about extreme weather scenarios with these kits from Discovery Kids! Obviously, it’s not safe, nor is it the desire of any parent, to put their child at risk of danger by taking them to actual extreme weather situations in order for them to have a hands on experience in the name of science and education! With these kits, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home, or even make a big mess, to see a realistic scale of the damages and intensity of extreme weather! These kits are awesome, and allow you to see the differences in wind speed, how debris is effected and distributed in a storm, and more! If you want to make it even more fun, you can turn on the sound effects so they can hear what a storm would sound like, as well as see it! Learning … [Read more...]

Getting kids outside and playing is more important than ever in our technology filled world. I have found that encouraging my kids to get outside and play is easier when I provide them with awesome toys that can be used outside only - like the Zoingo Boingo!     The Zoingo Boingo is a flexible freestyle pogo stick that lets you move like never before! Enjoy fun, freestyle performance including jumps and spins on pavement and grass! Unlike conventional pogo sticks or pogo balls, it features a rugged stretchable cord connected to a custom grip handle at one end and a sure-grip foot platform and durable bouncing ball at the other that gives you awesome control and maneuverability. I learned that kids in Japan use this for their daily workouts, and I gotta say - I'm impressed! It is a challenge to master, and I make sure I wear my bike helmet while practicing because I can be kind of a klutz, LOL!   Your kids will learn balance, gain stamina, and increase their core strength- all … [Read more...]

With so many new dolls, figurines and video games out on the market today, it can be hard to find new and exciting toys for our children. This is especially true if you have a child who likes to think outside of the box and enjoys tinkering with objects rather than being entertained by your average pre-assembled, brand name toys and gadgets. If you're child is anything like mine and has a thirst for engineering something out of nothing, then I'd love to tell my readers about the awesome opportunity I received to partner with Best Buy to talk about Vex Robotics by HEX to review one of their innovative construction kits. Let's face it. STEM became STEAM, and now, it is STREAM: Science - Technology - Robotics - Engineering - Arts - Math. At VEX Robotics, their mission is to introduce children to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at an early age through robotics. Each of their robotics kits encourages children to stretch their imaginations while creating a fully … [Read more...]