by Ali | Mar 3, 2016 | Amazon, Birthday, Gifts
I find that some parts of the year there is a birthday party every weekend. So I have been looking at a variety of options for birthday gifts. Here are some I have found.
Stomp Rocket (8+)
- Kid-powered: You stomp on the launch pad to send these Ultra Stomp Rockets up to 20 stories high — that’s 200 feet in the air!
- Winner of the Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Media’s Hot Toy Award, Preferred Choice Award, and iParenting Media’s Excellent Product Award
- Includes a Stomp Launch Pad and 4 foam-tipped Ultra Stomp Rockets
- No batteries required
- Super easy, fast assembly
- Ages 8 and Up
Lego Vehicle Transporter
- Features a tilting cab that reveals a detailed engine, folding trailer ramp for vehicle access, large exhaust stacks, warning beacons roof spotlights
- 3-in-1 model: rebuilds into a tow truck towing a yellow car, or a mobile crane
- Vehicle Transporter measures over 2″ (6cm) high, 9″ (25cm) long and 1″ (5cm) wide
- Tow truck measures over 2″ (6cm) high, 6″ (16cm) long and 2″ (7cm) wide
- Mobile crane measures over 1″ (5cm) high, 7″ (18cm) long and 2″ (6cm) wide
Soda Can Robot (8+)
- The 4M Soda Can Robug teaches the value of recycling by repurposing a used can into a fun and functional robot.
- No special tools or knowledge required; the kit contains detailed instructions and all the necessary parts. Just add a used soda pop can and let the fun begin.
- Perfect for young science enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in robotics and green science.
- Requires two AAA batteries (not included).
- Recommended for ages 8 years and up.
- Challenge your child’s imagination with 4M toys and kits.
- 4M educational toys cover a wide range of educational subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more.
- 4M offers a wide range of toys and kits to let you build a clock, crochet a placemat, or turn your room into a planetarium–all in the name of making learning fun.
Snapcircuits (7+)
- Electrical parts provide students grades 2 and up (age 7+) with hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits
- Snap-together parts require no tools and ensure correct connections
- Includes 30 parts, and instructions for over 100 projects, including working models of a photo sensor, a flashing light, and an adjustable-volume siren
- Requires 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Awards: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children’s Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products
- Valuable component to a rounded STEM curriculum
- Build working models of a photo sensor, a flashing light, and an adjustable-volume siren. More than 100 exciting projects in all with included 30+ snap together parts
- Electrical components provide students ages 8+ with hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits
- Clear and concise illustrated manual included and available online
by Ali | Mar 10, 2015 | Amazon, Birthday, Passover
Purim has come and gone and I often try to think about Passover. We are lucky to spend the holiday and sederim with family so I close up the house for the week and we head over to my in-laws. One of my joys and challenges is looking for fun stuff to add to the Passover table. I should note, we did this even before there were children. We’ve had shower caps for animals, jumping frogs, wind up frogs, ping pong balls, and more.
Here are some fun items I have found:
Passover Bingo
Passover Puppets
Plague Masks
Passover Seder Plate Mold
Blood:
Frogs:
Lice
Wild Beasts
Cattle
Boils
Hail
Locust/Insects
Darkness
Death of the First Born
Edible Plagues
by Ali | Nov 23, 2014 | Amazon, Birthday, Gifts, Hanukkah
Looking for Frozen Items, this is a cute Frozen Sister giftset that is in stock. I’ve found the hardest thing with the frozen items is having them stay in stock for very long. This has really maintained its price of $12.99 for quite a while and I don’t think it will go much less during the Holiday season.
- Three favorite characters from the Disney film Frozen come together in one story gift set that will charm and delight fans of the film
- Girls will recognize Anna’s Norwegian rosemaling-inspired design and Elsa’s signature snowflakes
- Both girls also sport their iconic capes, Anna’s a sweet pink and Elsa’s a sheer ethereal white
- The snowman Olaf, a beloved character friend, completes this set
- Girls will love to play out and expand upon the heart-warming story
by Ali | Nov 23, 2014 | Amazon, Birthday, Gifts, Hanukkah
Cute gift to add to the Holiday toy list. The Little Tikes Tot Sports T-ball Set.
Includes 2 oversize baseballs and tee- Adjustable height T adapts to a child’s developing skills
- Special hang-on-the-wall design for easy small-space storage
- Helps improve batting skills, motor skills and coordination
by Ali | Nov 23, 2014 | Amazon, Birthday, Gifts, Hanukkah, Toys & Games
Looking for gifts for birthday presents, this is a great idea. When giving gifts to our kids friends, I tend to stay away from swords and knives, but if that doesn’t bother you this is a cute set with the Lego Castle Forest Ambush.
- Features armored cart and a forest base
- Armored cart features turning wheels, flags and treasure chest with gold and treasure; Forest base features flick missile and falling tree function
- Weapons include spear, crossbow, axe, sword and a spiked mace; Accessories include 2 shields and a dog
- Chop down the tree and stage an ambush; Fire the flick missile; Protect the treasure
- Armored cart measures over 2″ high, 2″ long and 1″ wide; Forest base measures over 3″ high, 2″ wide and 1″ deep
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by Ali | Feb 15, 2013 | Amazon, Birthday, Gifts
Wilton 2304-1050 101-Piece Cookie Cutter Set
$12.98
- 101 colorful plastic cookie cutters; average size measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches
- 1/3-inch comfort edge and deep blade for ease of use
- Shapes for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas, even Super Bowl Sunday; complete alphabet for fun cookie messages
- Great for cutting out cookies, sandwiches, all kinds of foods, into different shapes; fun for crafting too
- Easy-to-clean and dishwasher safe
I love that they are so easy to clean adn they can be tossed right into the dishwasher. They are also a great birthday favor gift.
