Disclaimer: We were sent product in exchange for an hones review. All thoughts are entirely our own - and the elementary school students' who tested this out for us. The product was then left at the school to be part of their "maker space". If you have an older kid or teen who is interested in building things, science, electronics, or the link, you need to look into getting a Circuit Scribe Kit! This kit actually allows you to physically draw working circuits onto paper! This kit allows you to make at least 6 different working circuits. The way it works is by using an actual conductive ink pen. This pen allows you to draw metal circuits directly onto a special paper to design your own circuits! Who needs wires, when you can just doodle something onto paper?! The conductive pen uses silver ink, and is totally non-toxic. It doesn’t give off any weird smells, so you don’t have to worry about stinking up the room! This kit lets you connect LEDs, use a capacitor to fade them from … [Read more...]

Disclaimer: We were sent an Arckit GO Colors product in exchange for an hones review. All thoughts are entirely our own - and the elementary school students' who tested this out for us. The product was then left at the school to be part of their "maker space". The Arckit GO Colors Building Kit is a must have if you or your kids like to build things! These amazing kits are like a mix between Legos and Lincoln Logs and combine all the best features of both to come together into a wonderful building set that will keep you entertained for hours upon end! Like Legos, these come in a kit that has instructions on how to create specific designs. The bright colors allow you to enjoy your design and differentiate between pieces easily. But, like Lincoln Logs, they’re made out of wood, instead of plastic! If you don’t feel like following the instructions to build the designs that came with the kit, you can also free-form design to your heart’s content! There’s 170 pieces in the Arckit … [Read more...]

Providing kids with toys that encourage them to love STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is so important, but finding toys that encourage that love of STEM without being boring can be complicated. GEOSMART is the future of STEM-based GeoMagnetic construction, with sleek designs, strong pieces and a double-secure, patented safety system. The Mars Explorer is what we have been playing with recently. We found that the Mars Explorer Drives Our Creativity. The GEOSMART Mars Explorer is a 51 piece set that includes lights, track wheels, motor and a remote control it is the ultimate dynamic magnetic construction kit!  Kids can build all kinds of creations and make them go. Mars Explorer offers extensive play value by enabling kids to build all kinds of moving vehicles, with lights that add the thrill of moving these vehicles in the dark. Features Include: Stem focused magnetic construction. Bright and colorful colors. A patented double locking system for ultimate … [Read more...]

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved using my imagination. Growing up, I always had a plethora of imaginary friends to play with, and I loved using my creativity to make up games and other fun activities. There was rarely a dull moment for me as a child, and now that I'm a mom, I realize just how important creative play is in your early years. Cultivating your child's creative side in early childhood will give them fodder for a more colorful and imaginative future. The Gemmies Design Studio has small parts so it's not meant for anyone under the age of 3, but with supervision, children can start using their creative side from 6 and upwards. The cutoff age is 15 but for my money, I'd play with Gemmies and I'm well past the recommended age! This fun and addictive set is ideal for creating 3D figurines that your child can play with, give as gifts, or put on display to show off their unique, trendy creations. Gemmies is the only kit out there that allows children to create … [Read more...]

Disclaimer: We received this Imhotep Game in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are entirely their own. Finding games that the kids enjoy that also teach strategy and a bit of history is challenging. Nowadays, games like Pie Face are flying off the shelves, and that isn't a game that my family would enjoy playing. In my research to find a game that the entire family would enjoy playing, I discovered the Imhotep Game. The Imhotep game is made for 2-4 players that are 10 years of age or older. The goal? Build awe inspiring monuments by transporting stone blocks to construction sites. Check it out on YouTube Players take on the roles of ancient Egyptian architects. Over six rounds, you must try to transport your stone blocks to end up in the most valuable positions at five construction sites: pyramid, obelisk, chamber tomb, temple, and market. But you can only choose one of three actions in a turn: excavate a new stone block from the quarry, load a block onto a … [Read more...]

Disclosure: We were given a Laura Ingalls doll for purposes of review. All thoughts are entirely our own and we hope one of you win the giveaway! We were beyond delighted to take on this opportunity as I am a lifelong fan of the entire Ingalls story. I remember playing Little House on the Prairie with my friends when I was in elementary school and making sure we never missed an episode on television. (Yes, I come from days WAY before DVRs and even VHS tapes, LOL!) I even had a family visit to DeSmet South Dakota where we did the big tour of the town! I saved all my treasured books and taken great joy in reading through them with Miss Sarah. We even have the cookbook and have worked on a few of the measured recipes! I worked with Mockmill and we tried milling our own grains to cook with just like they did in the Long Winter. Yup. Diehard fans. That is why I jumped at the cross promotion with Queen's Treasure to review this beyond adorable 18" version of Laura Ingalls. She … [Read more...]