This best-seller is a great anytime craft activity for families and kids ages 5+. Each DIY build-and-paint birdhouse kit includes 7 FSC-certified wood birdhouse pieces, nails, a metal hanging chain, 2 hooks, glue, 1 paintbrush, and 4 paints in assorted colors. Available in packs of 6 or cartons of 24. Hammer not included – adult supervision and support required.
Available online at: Amazon.com
Ages: 5+
Price: $17.00
Bank-A-Ball Mini Basketball Hoop for Adults or Kids – Indoor Portable Adjustable Playing Set w/Ball – Over The Door Hoop with Adjustable Backboard & Rim for Endless Trickshot Creative Fun
Available online at: Amazon.com
Ages: 8+
Price: $44.99
There is no need to wait for a storm to experience this magical rainbow. The Funsicle Rainbow FunSpray Splash Mat is the ideal way to refresh your kids on a hot summer’s day, while engaging their imaginations with its bright rainbow and clouds design. This inflatable mat includes built-in water sprayers for all-round sprinkler and splashing enjoyment. A mainstay of seasonal fun, it provides endless opportunities for creative outdoor activities. Kids can race, dance and invent their own games – keeping young bodies healthy and minds active. The setup is incredibly easy for parents – this splash mat will fill with water and the sprinklers will activate by connecting it to any standard garden hose. The Funsicle Rainbow FunSpray Splash Mat is made from puncture-resistant and non-phthalates material, constructed with a strong DuraSeam double layer for enduring active play sessions. This engaging splash mat makes any backyard come alive with delighted kids living their best summer lives.
Available online at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Funsicle-Rainbow-FunSpray-Splash-Sprayers/dp/B09WFXSVMW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=30AP3QT4DQM4K&keywords=Funsicle%2BRainbow%2BFunSpray%2BKids%2BSplash%2BMat&qid=1681333693&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=funsicle%2Brainbow%2Bfunspray%2Bkids%2Bsplash%2Bmat%2B%2Clawngarden%2C206&sr=1-2&th=1
Ages: 2 – 5
Price: $22.98
BabyBuddha’s battery-powered breast pump is known for its compact size and powerful suction; as the smallest pump on the market with hospital-grade power, it’s a mom-favorite for a reason. Thanks to its lightweight frame and wearable lanyard, moving around while pumping is a breeze. With hands-free operation, moms can pay more attention to their baby and multitask – regaining their freedom. Don’t let its small size and portability fool you; the BabyBuddha pump is a powerhouse. It has 15 different comfort settings and caters to a wide variety of suction needs. From gentle stimulation to power pumping, BabyBuddha is there for breastfeeding moms at every point in their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, the soft cushions mimic babies’ lips for maximum comfort and milk flow. The pump is rechargeable, and will last 4-5 fifteen-minute pumping sessions. Its closed-valve system keeps breast milk bacteria-free, and its T-valve tubing allows moms to pump both sides at once or one side at a time. BabyBuddha’s impressively small, quiet, and powerful mechanism makes for a discreet, efficient and effective pumping experience.
BabyBuddha is also the only breast pump company that openly advertises its compatibility with pump parts from other brands. In fact, they encourage mixing and matching when need be – at the end of the day, they’re all about helping moms make pumping work for them, no matter what that looks like. Additionally, all BabyBuddha consumers have access to free lactation consultants, only a message away.
Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra – A.K.A the Milk Goddess – is the hyper-lactating mom of 3 who works as the Director of Lactation Services for BabyBuddha. Due to her hyperlactation syndrome, Elisabeth pumps almost two gallons of milk per day (and has been for over 8 years)! BabyBuddha’s breast pump is the only pump that can keep up with Elisabeth’s needs, so she has worked with the product development team to make the pump the best it can be for all moms —no matter what their pumping journey looks
like. Now, BabyBuddha helps Elisabeth (and moms across the country) gain freedom back by not being tethered to a wall while pumping. The BabyBuddha pump also cut her time spent pumping down from 6 hours per day to only ~3.5 thanks to its powerful suction. In total, Elisabeth has donated over 350,000 ounces of breastmilk to parents across the world with BabyBuddha’s support along the way.
The BabyBuddha breast pump is available for $249.99 at BabyBuddhaProducts.com and Amazon. It is
one of the most affordable breast pumps on the market coming in under $300, and it is also available for
free through most insurance plans.
Available online at: https://babybuddhaproducts.com/products/babybuddha%C2%AE-breast-pump-complete-kit
Ages: 18 – 45
Price: $189.99 to $249.99
Visit the Topsy-Turvy, Quirky Worlds of Mickey’s Toontown. Must-See Attractions include Mickey’s House, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Gadget’s Go Coaster, Minnie’s House, Donald’s Boat, Chip ‘n’ Dale Treehouse, Goofy’s Playhouse and more.
Description: An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions. Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only it doesn’t know that or want to admit it. Then Tornado picks up Cow. Oh, no! Cow would like to be put down. Fortunately, Cow is a good listener. And sometimes Tornado just needs to be heard.
Purchasing information: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Am-a-Tornado/Drew-Beckmeyer/9781665916745
Age Target: 4-8
Price: $18.99
Discover this fun fidget friend’s two ways to play–explore Tracy’s pop-in, pop-out spikes, or toddlers can build hand strength and coordination, counting and color skills as they spin, twist, crank, and push Tracy’s unique, interactive fidget pieces. These fine motor movements are essential to children aged 18+ for school readiness. A toy sized just right for little hands, Tracy comes with soft horns for safe and fun play.
Available online at: Learning Resources
Ages: Toddlers
Price: $15.99
Designed for children as young as 4, National Geographic’s My First Safari Board Game encourages teamwork to successfully complete the safari before the sun sets. Players select one of three difficultly levels, then begin their journey to see all the animals before the sun goes down, using teamwork and critical-thinking skills along the way. It’s the perfect way for families and friend to spend quality time together away from screens! Kids will also love learning about all the animals they see along the way in the included Learning Guide!
Available online and at: Amazon
Ages: 4 – 18
Price: $19.99
Make 3 beautiful, decorative mosaics with the National Geographic Mosaic Craft Kit! These dazzling creations are so much fun to make and are great to display or give as gifts! This fun craft activity makes it easy for kids to learn the art of mosaic-making at home. They’ll start by creating a mosaic design with the assorted glass tiles in the kit. They can use one of the included templates or let their artistic side shine with their own unique design! Mix the slow-dry plaster, add it to the mold, and place the tiles. Once complete, kids can add a cord to make a wall hanging, or simply leave it to dry as a stunning display piece. This hands-on craft kit includes easy-to-follow instructions, along with a detailed Learning Guide full of fascinating facts about the history of mosaic making and examples of mosaics from around the world.
Available online and at: Amazon
Ages: 8 – 18
Price: $11.99
Take fort building to thrilling new levels of fun with the 70-piece Epic Fort Building Kit! Easily build indoor forts with endless configurations thanks to Flex-Tech hubs that hold the poles tight and flex. Kids can build tents, castles, and even dome-shaped forts!
This 70-piece set includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions that explain fort building basics, along with how to build a pyramid and an airplane. These primary, guided builds give kids the confidence and experience they need to invent their own fort designs. 4 clips are also included for household fort coverings like blankets or sheets (not included). The possibilities are truly endless once kids start to get creative, taking imaginative play to a new level of fun! The National Geographic Epic Forts Kit grows with your family too—it’s great for younger kids who love make-believe play, as well as older kids seeking endless engineering challenges and creative ways to explore their inventiveness.
Available online and at: Amazon
Ages: 4 – 18
Price: $49.99