Create a brilliant underwater garden with this instant crystal growing kit. This simple and fun project has been around for decades and is still as amazing and entertaining as ever. Simply place your colored stones (metal salt crystals) into the magic solution (sodium silicate dissolved in water) and watch them grow into beautiful, colorful crystal formations – within just ten minutes. Repeat this process in six hours, and watch with amazement as your rocks grow into colorful stalagmite-like towers. Enclosed STEM content explains the chemical process. Set includes an aquarium tank, space background and sticker sheet. Rocks grow to different heights, up to 4” tall! Ages 10+.

Available online and at: Target

Young scientists can explore the world around them with the dual-function Smithsonian Telescope / Monocular. This engaging toy telescope makes objects appear closer than the naked eye, allowing for more detailed views of everything from birds up high in the branches to the Moon! Place the optical tube on the included aluminum tabletop tripod or hold it up to your eye, like an old-fashioned “spy glass.” To focus, remove the dust cap from the 33mm objective lens, loosen the motion lock, and push or pull the eyepiece until objects are sharp. The Smithsonian Telescope / Monocular is the ultimate science tool for sparking curiosity and wonder. Enclosed educational content teaches about the phases of the moon and more. Ages 8+.

Available online and at: Target and many more places

Laser X Ultra is the latest generation of Laser X – the #1 Home Laser Tag Game on the planet! It’s like having a laser tag arena in your own backyard! With the Laser X Ultra Double Blasters, you can blast opponents up to 300 feet away – inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. Select from more than 20 different team-color combinations or set it to Ultra Mode to cycle through them all! Laser X Ultra Double Blasters have quick slide reload and chest receivers with indicators that let you know who blasted you! Blaster beams go through windows and bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents. Every series of Laser X gear works together, and games can include unlimited players. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6+.

Available online and at: Target and www.GetLaserX.com

Laser X Ultra is the latest generation of Laser X – the #1 Home laser tag game on the planet! It’s like having a laser tag arena in your own backyard! With the Laser X Ultra Micro B2b Blasters, you can blast opponents up to 200 feet away – inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. Select from more than 10 different team-color combinations – or set it to Ultra Mode, and cycle through them all! Laser X Ultra Micro B2 Blasters have built-in receivers with indicators that let you know who blasted you! Blaster beams go through windows and bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents. Every series of Laser X gear works together, and games can include unlimited players. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6+.

Available online and at: Target and www.GetLaserX.com

Laser X Ultra is the latest generation of Laser X – the #1 Home Laser Tag Game on the planet! It’s like having a laser tag arena in your own backyard! With the Laser X Ultra Long-Range Blasters, you can blast opponents up to 500 feet away – inside or out, in darkness or sunlight. Select from more than 20 different team-color combinations – or choose Ultra Mode, and cycle through them all! Laser X Ultra Long-Range Blasters have quick-slide reload, and built-in indicators let you know who blasted you. Blaster beams go through windows and can bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents. Every series of Laser X gear works together. Games can include unlimited players. Does NOT use a real laser; infrared beam is not visible. Ages 6+. Set equips two players. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included).

Available online and at: Target and www.GetLaserX.com

Ignite the spark of curiosity and innovation in your young inventor with the Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst STEM kit! Created by renowned education innovators whose TED talks have inspired millions, this original Tinkering kit unleashes your child’s natural creative power. With 50+ high-quality components and 10 engaging challenges, kids are inspired to invent their own unique creations. Boost creativity, IQ, and STEM knowledge as your child constructs machines that draw curvy lines, scramble eggs, or even vehicles with suspension systems. The ultimate DIY gift for tomorrow’s creative problem-solvers!

The Electric Motors Catalyst is a STEM kit that boasts durable, high-quality components capable of withstanding the creativity and ingenuity of any 8 to 13-year-old. Start with the included 10 Challenge cards, and spend endless hours of exploration and innovation. It connects kids with science, technology, engineering, art, and math principles and encourages them to create anything they can imagine. The versatility of this kit makes it ideal for classroom use, offering teachers an easy way to provide super fun and creative learning activities to their students.

Available online at: www.tinkeringlabs.com – Amazon

Introduce toddlers to colors and sounds with this Rainbow-themed train set that lights up when the train passes through. (Ages 18m+ / $74.99 MSRP / Available on Amazon)

Available online and at: Amazon

This MasterPieces 1000-piece puzzle is from the Seek & Find Collection where hidden objects are discovered in the scene as you assemble the puzzle. The secret objects are not seen in the picture on the box or the included poster, builders find them as they build the puzzles. Find all the childhood treasures hidden in this Toy Store scene. In addition, the chipboard used in this puzzles is made of recycled material.

Available online and at: Amazon – MasterPiecesInc.com

Night has come and the puppies have wandered off. Our job is to find and bring home the Lost Puppies. Working together will allow us to rescue as many as possible for the happiest outcome!

Contents:
12 x 12” game board, Rules, 12 Night Times, 4 Telephones, 6 Flashlights, 6 Puppies

A Co-operative Strategy Game TM

Available online at: www.familypastimes.com

Curiosity in a cup! Land of Dough Mini Cups feature a variety of themes in two matching color tones including Red Apple, Orange Fox, Yellow Sun, Green Frog, Blue Whale, Purple Flower, Pink Hearts, and Black Penguin. The adorable 1oz cups are conveniently sized for all occasions!

Available online and at: landofdough.com – Independent retailers