From the moment testers, both child and adult, set eyes on this unique Barbie creativity set, the excitement was palpable. At first we weren’t sure if it was the trendy Barbie doll inside or the hair extensions project waiting to be created. We would find out soon enough. Hair extensions have burst onto the scene […]
For building block lovers there is always a great sense of achievement when you complete a scene, a building or a whole environment. Over the years it seems that kids have expressed that something was missing, something that would add the dramatic flair that their creations needed to really become masterpieces. Enter BrickStix. Cling decals
Here is a great activity kit that promotes hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Inside the package you will find a foam mat, patterns, pegs and a hammer (which every child instantly gravitated to, of course). The object here is to line up the pegs and hammer them into place to form the
Testers had so much fun creating their own pillows using this craft kit. The instructions are so easy to understand, children were making their pillows in no time. The method is almost like fabric-by-number. By matching up the numbers printed on the corresponding fabrics and then using the included stylus to “punch” the pieces onto
We all want to give our children the opportunity to let their creativity shine. ALEX has been producing these types of activity sets for years and this one really connected with testers. Before even opening the box parents could see that there was a wealth of materials and projects waiting inside. Once they introduced it
Here is a fun, and according to our testers, a unique toy for little girls. The idea behind it all is to give children a kit so that they can pretend to decorate a real cake using their own imaginations, or if they choose to follow them, the suggested designs provided. The colors of the
Friendship bracelets are nothing new, neither is the hassle of keeping all the materials together or the familiar tangled knot of threads that are quite a nuisance. My Friendship Bracelet Maker Traveler comes with 20 pre-cut colored threads that tuck away nicely in a built-in drawer. The whole unit, which comes with its own carrying
A real girly-girl item, this crafty kit really hit the mark with its target audience. Everything a little girl might need to personalize a purse of her very own is here. The kit comes with directions though really none were needed, this is a very self-explanatory kit, perfect for a rainy day activity. Parents noted
Easy, fun and rewarding the Miracle-Gro Kids Root Viewer gives children an “ants-eye” view of how seeds take root, flowers emerge and root vegetables grow. The kit comes with everything you will need, an instruction booklet, soil, seeds and plants. The whole project takes about fifteen minutes, then the fun and required patience come into
When half a dozen testers started their reviews with “this is the best set of instructions I have ever read” well we had to stand up and take notice. Everything in this nature kit made growing tomatoes exciting and educational thanks to the easy, self-explanatory directions. The lesson, learning about how light and gravity affect
