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Klutz has done it again with this great book and craft kit. Rave reviews poured in from testers who loved every aspect of this new creativity experience. Although the concept appears to be simple clothespin art, each animal design is so clever and creative that once your children have completed the project, they feel as …
Looking for a fun way to get your kids excited about geology? How about a project where they can watch what typically takes ages occur, happen in front of their eyes in just a few days? ThinkBox Lava Rocks is a quick-start project, the initial set up literally takes five minutes, yet it provides days …
After a full round of testing and some very heavy use it was clear to all that the Mead 9.5 inch HeatSeal Thermal Laminator packs a lot of punch in a small, easy to store unit. This laminator really couldnt be easier to use, even for someone who has never laminated before. It is important …
Best historical product comparison review of the testing period: Creative Cafe Barista Bar is this generation’s EZ Bake Oven! How you ask? Well with this new RoseArt offering your child can make those fancy drinks they see at coffee shops at home, complete with the pretty designs on the top. Best of all, they can …
The name says it all, inside the box of NSIs Smithsonian’s STEM Robo Spider you will find a Robo Spider. Well, check that, what you’ll discover are all the pieces and instructions to build your own Robo Spider, and that’s where the fun starts. The package states that this is sure to be a fun, …
Parents and kids alike were intrigued by this unique crime scene fingerprinting kit. The fact that it carried the Smithsonian brand name was a big plus in the eyes of parents who hold the Institution in high regard. They told us that right off the bat they expected this would be an activity rich in …
If you have a young boy who is into either Ben 10, action figures or building (we’re pretty sure that makes up a relatively large group), then chances are that this cool Alien Creation Chamber is going to be a big hit with that little guy. The unique design and colors are immediately appealing while …
Do you have a budding archaeologist who dreams of finding buried treasure? If so this is a kit that could satisfy that explorational sense of adventure. The Smithsonian is such a trusted name that parents felt good before they even opened the box. When they did, they discovered the detail put into creating this kit. …
The Smithsonian Wave Machine is a unique, relaxing and mesmerizing product. Sure there is educational value and some scientific learning about the nature of waves, but in reality, it’s an “Ooooo” visual toy for teens and grown-ups. The packaging is very appealing, and the picture on the front of the package is exactly what it …
Try to wrap your head around this, you can buy a T-shirt for your child, they could wear it every day and it would never look the same twice. That is the idea behind Chalk of the Town Chalkboard T-shirt, a shirt kids can recreate when the mood strikes, any way they like. Not only …
