Our bungalow looked at best rustic on the outside, but I was wowed once I opened the door. It was positively perfect on the inside with modern amenities and best of all with doors that open right onto an waterfront view.

My goal on this road trip adventure was spending quality time with my husband, seeking beauty, relaxation, fun and an attempt to switch off and tune out the world as my ever-busy brain is always on the move. So San Diego, Carlsbad, and Santa Barbara were on the agenda.

Paradise Point Resort and Spa was the escape that it promised to be with waterfront views, several swimming pools, a marina and delectable restaurants such as their signature restaurant Tidel, which was filled with international flavors.

Each day was filled with activities from relaxing massages to surfing lessons to romantic boat rides around the marina while watching the sun set and the seeing the firework rise high into the sky.

After a few days, we ventured onwards to San Diego proper and stayed at lovely property called Hotel Indigo which had an amazing beach vibe, casual yet elegant. Our room had a balcony where ocean breezes lifted the curtains and little birds chirped happily outside our window. Located in Del Mar it was central to everything such as the farmers market, outside shopping malls, parks and the beach.

The culinary choices in San Diego are endless. The Kitchen 1540, located in the L’Auberge Del Mar Hotel, is the place to experience its devotion to fresh local ingredients, organic produce and farm-to-table delicacies. One evening, we shared a delectable dinner with old friends Jeff and Lori and dined on an exquisite meal filled with steak, seafood and salads all bursting with taste and rich with vibrant colors. The desserts were spectacular and complemented by after dinner drinks. It was a feast filled with flavor.

While many might think of San Diego as simply a beach town, there are many attractions such as the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Pepper Grove Children’s Playground and Mission Trails Regional Park.

One of my favorite places was the Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas which is both peaceful and beautiful. It is an oceanfront garden with colorful plants, meditation nooks and koi ponds. Visitors can walk through, study, meditate and gaze as the spectacular shoreline. It’s not widely found it guidebooks, more-so word of mouth type of place and it is worth a visit.

In my quest for scenic and serenity we headed to Rancho Valencia, which again is a short drive from the bubbling city, but an escape with a Mediterranean feel where we touched down in a hacienda-style-suite. Our room had a private garden, outdoor Jacuzzi and I must confess the most hilarious part was the Japanese style toilet. It opened up the moment one walked in the door, had a seat warmer and provided a myriad of other functions which were both hysterically funny and useful.

The property is filled with Spanish style courtyards, gushing fountains and boasts an uber-relaxing atmosphere where it’s easy to unwind and forget the world outside. I indulged with a massage and truly relaxed in the spa while enjoying cakes, fruits, specialty teas and an actual newspaper.

After just chilling out, which is something I don’t excel in, we headed to a sumptuous dinner which was a culinary masterpiece at the resorts signature restaurant Veladora which is run by Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles and Chef De Cuisine Josh Holt. Everything was mouthwatering from the Heirloom tomato salad to the pan seared salmon complemented by fresh nonalcoholic fruit infused beverages and over the top desserts that to this day make my mouth water.

Our journey continued driving up the coast to Carlsbad which is known for surfing, whale watching tours and the nearby Del Mar Racetrack. For families with kids Legoland is often the nearby destination of choice.

The streets were filled with wandering tourists and simply strolling throughout the city was entertaining as there are many art galleries, eclectic antique shops and of course ice-cream and candy stores. After all what city is complete without a good piece of chocolate!

A great place to stay is the West Inn & Suites, an 86-room boutique hotel that boasts creative excursions for its guests. One fun option is the Hops Highway Retreat, which is a four hour tour, a must for beer lovers (and it includes luxury style transportation) to the Stone Brewing Co., The Lost Abbey and Mother Earth Brew Company.

The hotel also offers a tour of its 3 acre farm, where the chefs use the seasonal vegetables in their extraordinary meals. Additionally it’s a fun place for families as there are pop-up beach parties, game nights and it makes every kid feel at home with cookies and milk at bedtime. It’s a thoughtful hotel which also offers free shuttle services in the area too.

Our next stop was the magical city of Santa Barbara. Perhaps it is the almost always perfect weather, the pristine beaches or just something in the air, but if nature, calmness, peacefulness and beauty is on the agenda, it is the city to visit.

The farmers market never ceases to delight with fancy fruits and unending colorful, fragrant flowers as well as vibrant vegetables filled with flavor. It is the perfect city to have a hotel with a kitchen.

While cooking was not on our agenda, relaxing was, and the beachfront view from the Fess Parker Hotel is the way to go if you wish to dreamily stare at the ocean. The hotel is centrally located so visitors can walk to the center of town and enjoy The Santa Barbara Museum of Art which always boasts great exhibits as well as a fantastic permanent one.

Another venue to explore is the Granada Theatre, which hosts everything from the ballet to top international touring acts.

Perhaps one of the most unique and special places we visited was Ganna Walska Lotusland, which located in Montecito, a short drive outside the city.

The 37 acre gardens were created over four decades by Polish opera singer Madame Ganna Walska, a fascinating woman who had been married six times She owned the property as a private residence from 1941 until her death in 1984.

Visitors need to make an advanced reservation and are taken on an incredible journey with a guide throughout the gardens which are phenomenal. There are species of plants from all over the world and one can see everything from cactus to Japanese gardens.

It reminded me of gardens in Europe. Lotusland was filled with colors, flavors, fruits and what made it even more special was the stories behind the woman and her massively beautiful creation.

Traveling is always full of surprises, and this trip seemed to have an international, exotic flavor without even needing my passport. A peaceful, perfect, relaxing vacation. In other words, my mind was cleared, I was relaxed – so yes mission accomplished.

Happy Traveling!

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The winter months are the perfect time to heat up your home with freshly baked goods. Baketivity is a super fun baking kit option that comes with an adorable chefs hat and child size apron. This. as well as easy to use recipe instructions, pre-measured ingredients and a delicious product. We baked one of the cupcakes kits, not only was it a joy to create, but the final product was a delight too. Baketivity offers single kit purchases as well as subscription purchases.

Little GF Chefs

Baking is a wonderful family activity and Little GF Chefs creates gluten free, allergy friendly baking kits for children, that can be delivered monthly or you can order a one time kit. While they have a big variety of options, we made the Under the Sea Cookie Kit which was such fun and actually looked like the above photo. What many parents will also appreciate is that the coloring for the cookies is all natural made from plants. Also the kit provides step by step instruction to create works of art.

The Under the Sea Cookie Kit makes 18 cookies and includes the cookie mix, icing, plant based food coloring, easy to use recipe instructions and tools to make your masterpieces.

Best part for parents of kids with allergies. “The recipe, mixes, and decorating supplies that come in your kit are all gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, tree nut free, egg free, soy free, sesame free, fish free, shellfish free and artificial dye free.”

Go Go Bird

What a delightful, hilarious fun outdoor toy that will keep you laughing and running. Ours actually flew up and got stuck in a tree the first day using it- luckily a city of Scottsdale park worker was kind enough to help us get him down! It can fly up to 200 feet. So best to keep your birdie away from trees.

This thrilling, flying, and lightweight bird is the perfect blend of a real outdoor activity and today’s trending drone toys. Check it out here. The easy-to-use remote control allows you to fly your bird up, down, around and through targets like hula hoops and more!

Octobo

Got your preschooler at home for the holiday break or home all year. It’s helpful if they know their letters when they attend kindergarten. It is a fun and creative way for them to learn. The Octobo is an award-winning, educational sensory plush robot that enables development in an interactive environment. Through guided storybooks, interactive tokens, and educational apps, your child will learn ABC’s, how to spell over 80 words and rhyme. Be sure to check out the different packages as they offer a variety of choices.

Clixo

A sensory creative toy that broadens the imagination and allows ideas to flow. Clixo is a fabulous toy that allows both kids and adults to create anything their imagination will allow, by clicking the magnetic pieces together. It is a lightweight toy that is easy to carry and relaxing while stimulating. It’s a perfect gift for all ages.

ABC Mouse

Not only are Hexbug Nanotopia hilarious and fun, but the whole family can enjoy the process of putting the playground together. It is a sensory toy for kids powered by vibration technology and has over 130 pieces. With tons of snap-together track pieces and obstacles, this is a vibrant playset to let your nano® loose in. Batteries are included so you can start the fun right away.

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Alice’s Table & 1-800-Flowers

Alice’s Table is the ultimate way to bring joy to yourself and keep it going for several days. Flowers are delivered to your door, and then simply zoom in and listen to Alice who is a bubbly fun instructor who will tell you how to arrange your flowers and create masterpieces. Not only is it fun, but über relaxing as when you concentrate on something artistic, it is a great way to forget everything and get into the “flow”.

I have done this class several times, and created beautiful displays with farm fresh flowers that last for days. Also, you learn secrets on how to keep your flowers and displays lasting. Bringing nature, especially beautiful flowers brings joy to your home. Do it yourself or order it for a friend, its a great gift for yourself or someone you love.

Stick Together

Stuck at home, well stick together and have as much as fun as possible. The perfect family activity for adults and kids of all ages. Relaxing for adults and an extra bonus it provides a great way to tune those fine motor skills for little ones. Also, if you have kids that sitting is not a skill they use often, this one might tempt them to stay focused.

Each StickTogether kit comes with a coded poster grid, a color key, colored stickers and instructions / suggestions for making your StickTogether experience a success. They also include extra stickers. The StickTogether mosaic puzzle kits come in two sizes:

• Standard Format 40” x 36” poster (3,996 stickers)
• Large Format 60” x 36” poster (7,040 stickers)

Blue Lotus Chai

This is a wonderful way to start your day, and I drink this tea daily. It’s special because it is the fancy Chai tea all ground together. Packed with black tea and natural spices like ground cloves and nutmeg. Blue Lotus Chai is a delicious, pure, authentic spiced tea that is easy and quick to prepare. It comes in a variety of flavours, and I have tried them all and find them equally tasty.

ChiUniverse Yoga Mats

Miss your regular yoga class? Hard to concentrate with your little one by your side? ChiUniverse Yoga mats came up with the answer to make a little meditation possible. These fun yoga mats have a creative element to them with pictures that guide you through the poses.

The mat comes in Kid and Tween/Teen/Adult sizes. Inside every mat is a double sided how-to game poster of 200 poses. There is a worldwide downloadable app, free kids videos online, and a card game deck as an alternative to screen time. It is a comprehensive learning program, and the symbol system is a Universal Language.

LEGO

Remarkably relaxing Lego is perfect for adults too, as one is required to focus on the task at hand. Lego has released phenomenal new items such as the LEGO ART series. Additionally, they have the sets that allow you to travel the world without leaving your house. The sets are easy for those who have a sense for building, otherwise it is best to have your kids do it with you- as they are usually more savvy and terrrific builders who can help guide you!!!

BeeSpa Hand + Foot Cream

If you never have a chance to sit you are in great company. BeeSpa Hand + Foot Cream is a wonderful product to use. I suggest you get a large container, as once you use it, you will use it all the time. Not only will it help your skin absorb the effects of your massage, but it will help protect your skin with 16% of the formula made with beeswax that helps fight against viruses and bacteria. Also solves your dry, cracked hands and feet from all those outdoor workouts and typing away on your keyboard.

SpectraSpray

Now more than ever vitamins matter to stay healthy and safe. A practical solution that is also light weight is SpectraSpray. They also offer a practical solution with their SpectraSpray Travel Wellness Kit if you are traveling or driving too.

The travel-sized kit includes B12, Sleep Support and an Immune Support, that’s complete with Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and Lysine.

Firefly’s Ready Go Power Toothbrush

It might sound silly, but daily tasks that you have to remind your little ones to do can be stressful. This is a fun way to get your kids to brush, and tick off one item that stressed you out off the do to list.

Firefly’s Ready Go Power Toothbrush is a great way to maintain good oral hygiene as well as teach them the dentist-recommended time for proper cleaning of two minutes. Another way to make it fun is to have your child choose their favorite flavor or favorite character with Firefly’s Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste. It even comes with a mystery prize!

Alina Cosmetics

If you have been spending time mixing and matching and creating your own special face care routine, then try out Alina Cosmetics oils. This is for the savvy person who likes to create their own way to take care of their skin. The oils are unscented so if you like one with a scent, it is best to also include your own fragrance to the mix.

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Schwinn Krate EVO

The Schwinn Krate EVO is truly a beautiful bike. It’s stylish, sleek while some might notice the nostalgic elements such as the seat, it features all the modern updates to make the bike comfortable and a perfect fit for most children between ages 3-7 (38-48” tall). It comes with training wheels and can be used without as well. It is available in blue, red, black, yellow and pink, the bike retails for $169 at Walmart, Target and SchwinnBikes.com.

Bullseye Bow — Bow & Arrow

The Bullseye Bow is sturdy, fun and made in the USA. The set includes the bow, a removable quiver, three foam tipped arrows, and a cut-out target. Easy to use, they can reach distances of up to 60 feet or more. The arrow guide is positioned in the handle for a straight, accurate shot every time.  Just click the arrow nock to the string, pull back, and release.  A target is included too. It is a great toy for enhancing fine motor skills. It is super fun for adults too, and is a great stress reliever as you have to focus on the process and not on anything else.

The V-tech Video Camera

Get out of the box, and into a blast of creativity with the KidiZoom Creator Cam. It is a great starter camera for kids who want to delve into producing their own videos. It includes a green screen with over 20 animated backgrounds. Kids can host a dance party, get chased by a T-Rex, venture into outer space. It includes a tripod and has a built in microphone as well as on screen editing tools and creativity tools to help your kid become the new big Hollywood producer. The camera has a microSD card to increase storage.

Dance Charades

Keep a fun family vibe going as you dance the night away with Dance Charades. Simply pop the CD in a player or and pick one of the charades card and get silly. The CD gives a 40 second clip so you can dance out whatever the card you pick says to do. Great for kids and adults.

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SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot Kit

Toys using solar energy should be the wave of the future — what a great way to harness nature and play all day. These SolarBots which are unique robots that you create are powered by the sun. Build adorable characters that use a tiny compact solar panel to get their energy.

There are several options from building a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! The 48-page, full-color manual guides solar power pioneers through model assembly and offers fun scientific facts about the real-life applications of solar technology. What solar-powered inventions will you dream up?

Age 6+.

NASCAR Crash Circuit Road Course with Winner’s Circle

Sure to make you smile, this hyper speed new race set brings the excitement of NASCAR into your living room. Compete like real drivers as you race around steep turns at lightening speeds while side swiping one another and even pushing your competition off the track. Your car might even fly and pass other cars and you might even get wrecked. A super charged, super fun game.

The Road Course Track set with Winner’s Circle comes with two motorized race cars, two flash chargers, pit crew figurines, and a Winner’s Circle that really spins!

AGES: 5 plus

VEX Robotics Construction Zone

Building has never been such fun… ok it has, but this is a real treat for the budding builder in your home that will adore the VEX Robotics Construction Zone. It Includes over 1,350 pieces, and there are three separate builds that function just like their real-life counterparts, including the construction workers to help you with the heavy lifting.

The Construction Crane has an elevator and stands over the site at about two feet. Control its operations to lift and move objects wherever the crane can reach. Complete with an engine, the Dump Truck can haul parts across your construction site. The Backhoe will help you scoop and do all the heavy lifting!

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Calm Optics

These days a lot of people are spending even more time staring at screens. Protecting our eyes is so important. I use CalmOptics glasses to help. CalmOptics are blue light blocking glasses made for kids and for adults. These glasses are designed to protect eyes from the harmful effects of blue light in today’s digital world.

HUB Turbo

A great product to have at home and while you travel is the myCharge Hub Turbo. It’s a charger that perfect when you go on that hike in the woods as well as when you are on a plane.

Available in 6.7K or 10K mAh, this all-in-one portable charger features built-in Apple Lightning and USB-C charging cords and foldout wall prongs on the back to directly recharge the unit. Hub Turbo is the first-ever Dual 18W powerbank that features both Apple Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge, meaning the iPhone 11 and Samsung S10 phones can recharge to 50% in about 30 minutes.

Tidal Hair Sticks:

If you are getting on that zoom call and want to look dressy but casual the messy bun adorned with Tidal Hair Sticks are the way to perfect your look. They gently secure your free-spirited style without the added stress of elastic bands, scrunchies or bobby pins. For the perfect bun, just one hair stick will give you a hair bun or topknot in seconds.

Garden Safe

If you are like many other people around the globe, you started a pandemic garden which is filled with beautiful plants that you are learning how to best take care of. My garden is filled with veggie plants, so the only types of products I use to keep the pests away are natural ones. Here are a few that might help you too.

Garden Safe – for the organic gardener to protect from fungus and insects

Liquid Safe – for a safe alternative to deter unwanted animals (deer, rabbits) to promote natural gardening

Spectracide – to protect the garden and lawn from insects and control insects

Hot Shot – for the indoor garden, products to control ants, roaches, spiders, as well other products for hornets, wasps and flying insects

EcoLogic – feature natural ingredients that protect from insects in the home and yard

Sonoma Wool Dish Drying Mat

Wool might be the last type of material you think about in the summer, but hold your horses. Sonoma Wool Company has this fantastic Dish Drying Mat with a linen sleeve that will keep your kitchen looking stylish and gets the job done. Wool is breathable, also it wicks water away, and remains bacteria, mold and mildew-free.

Wallaroo Hats

Wallaroo Hat Company creates UPF 30+ and 50+ hats that are proven to aid in the prevention of skin cancer. Not only has Wallaroo been granted the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, their hats are fashion-forward and come in a variety of styles and colors for men, women, and children. The UPF 50+ fabric effectively blocks 97.5% of ultraviolet rays – according to the Australian Radiation Protection Agency.

They are my go to hats as they are stylish, functional and keep me cool in the summer heat.

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Cinemood

Cinemood 360 is the large screen television and the movie screen you have been waiting for. This handheld device turns screen time into activity time, and even allows for a full virtual tour of national parks, galaxies and more scenes. Check out this video exploring a galaxy..

With Cinemood 360, one can feel as if they are personally immersed into spectacular nature scenes and it also provides a virtual tour of some of the universe’s most spectacular sights. It is a fabulous way to explore the world without leaving your home!

This marvelous technology also provides interactive games for younger kids that get them moving and chasing characters around the room, scaring away ghosts, or playing “The Floor is Lava” with projected hot spots — all pre-programmed into the device.

Cinemood also provides endless hours of kid-friendly content, including Disney stories, videos and instructions on how to make hand shadows. It is a winner product and it also works with streaming services like Netflix and Youtube.

Roybi

Roybi is a charming talking little robot that will interact with your little one. This new friend will talk to your child and teach them about a variety of new topics — depending on what you choose on the app. It’s an educational toy that was recognized on TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019, Roybi Robot ($199, available on RoybiRobot.com, Buy Buy Baby, Bed Bath and Beyond and Amazon) is the world’s first AI-powered educational toy to teach languages and STEM skills.

Through fun lessons, games, stories and songs, this new friend of your child (suggested ages 3-7) delivers personalized content based on their pace and interests. It also uses facial recognition and emotion detection to have interactive conversations and provides social-emotional support for children.

Stomp Rocket

Now more than ever kids need to be playing outside. A great product to get them moving and getting some energy out is Stomp Rocket. These rocket launchers are easy to set up, and fly high into the sky depending on which one you have. Some fly as high as 200 feet into the sky, while others seem to do loops. They are all fun and a great activity to get moving as kids, set up, stomp and run.

Tileblox

Build, create and let your imagination run wild with the all new Inspire 20Pc Tileblox set. These magnets that let your little one build a variety of structures from castles to parking lots.

They are perfect for the beginning builder or as an add-on to another set as these triangles and squares are see through and perfect to use as windows in buildings or in any creation where you want to see through.

TileBlox is perfect for STEM education and when playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store.

Hatvitity

What a wonderful concept, a marvelous sturdy hat that protects your little one from sun exposure or for cold days and is also interactive and fun. The Hatvitity allows kids to place a variety of patches all over their hats, and style them according to their own ways.

The patches are interchangeable making it a fun activity as children can personalize their hats. Hativity’s interactive design facilitates independence, socialization, learning, and creativity for children.

BIC Puzzles & Markers

When you hear the name BIC, you might think pens and pencils, but they also have an amazing array of markers, fun activity kits, stationery supplies and free online resources perfect for keeping the whole family occupied and those creative juices flowing!

Try coloring and creating your own unique puzzle, with a kit that comes with designing with bright gel pens, and with smooth mechanical pencils. I also adore their BIC Intensity Fineliner Marker Pen Easel Pack which has wonderful markers that are perfect for coloring with or drawing your own designs. Also, another option which is wonderful is the BIC Gel-ocity Original Retractable Gel Pen Spinner. It is organized, fun and has great colors.

Also, Bic has its own online family resource link, BIC Online Family Resources  which features free downloadable coloring pages, calendars, story prompts, cards and more.

Revell USA: Building Sets

Some of my favorite activities for kids include building. Revell USA, the granddaddy of model kit makers with a history dating back to 1945 produce fabulous sets for kids such as cars, planes and ships.

What makes these kits even more fun is that some are snap together — no paint or glue needed and include small screwdrivers and other tools needed to create the final product.

These kits are a great way for kids to gain first experiences in model making and train their fine motor skills. The creative activity also strengthens the self-confidence of the little hobbyists. The colorful cars are easy to put together and can be taken apart if necessary. They are robust and can withstand one or the other collision.

Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad

A fun way to recreate modern marvels such as the Eiffel Tower or draw your favorite cartoon character is with the Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad. It features 1 graphite pencil, 12 short colored pencils, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, and the Tracing pad.

Crayola also offers free coloring pages, some including your children’s favorite characters.

And as parents look for more ways to keep their children occupied, enriched and learning Crayola has a library of resources available from crafting to education. Definitely worth taking a look at — am sure you might find some fun and colorful ideas.

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Au Natural Skincare

New Zealand Manuka honey is known for a variety of healing properties from healing wounds to oral care. Au Natural has harnessed some of them to repair, care and nourish skin. They offer a two month supply of face creams to be used in the morning and the evening. lt make your skin feel soft and promotes a natural glow. It really works, and the scent is wonderful. I have tried it daily for weeks and am a huge fan of their skin care products.

Au Natural does not contain preservatives, parabens, nano-particles and toxic fillers. Manuka honey, combining nature and science, is a superfood for your skin and gut with many healing and balancing qualities.

I especially like the Day and Night Cream. This is what I have been using from Au Natural.

DJW Face 365 Collection

Another fantastic skincare line is the DJW Face 365 Collection. Their products are all made in the USA. For a deep cleaning that will leave your skin feeling fresh try the Matcha Activated Charcoal Wash.

It’s a deep detox with soothing healing properties. This wash is rich in chlorophyll and vitamins, aids in boosting skin metabolism, detoxifies naturally, and calms the mind while purifying the skin.

Alina Cosmetics

Alina Cosmetics has an enormous array of fabulous products from their body scrubs to their facial products. Everything is hypoallergenic, clinically tested and made with natural ingredients.

These days as people are endlessly washing their hands, I find all of their hand lotions to hit the spot, as they moisturize, protect against dryness and have natural ingredients that defer signs of aging.

My favorite ones that go with me everywhere are Vianek Intensive Regenerating Hand treatment. This, as well as the Rosadia Hand Cream which is delightfully scented and makes my hands feel fabulous.

All of Aliana Cosmetics are also exceptionally affordable, great quality and they will nourish and keep your skin safe from the elements.

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Color Chemistry Lab Set

The Crayola Color Chemistry Set for kids is filled with pages of super cool experiments exploring your favorite subject — color! This set includes an instruction booklet that’s packed with 50 colorful science-y activities to try out at home. Create and blow up a volcano, learn about the color wheel and what colors create other colors. There are endless creative possibilities and bottom line — kids have fun.

3 Doodler Pens

3Doodler pens are a creative and affordable way to delve into 3D printing. They are a cool way to create structures and bring storybook pictures to life.

There are a treasure trove of stencils, projects and DIY ideas on 3Doodler.com (or YouTube) to keep one busy for weeks on end. They even have a mobile app that allows you to draw on-screen too!

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The Mobo Mity Sport is a fabulous bike option for your little ones. This sturdy and innovative three-wheeled cruiser is designed for children 3-7 years old. Not only is it stylish, but it features a comfortable seat, chainless chassis, comfortable air tires and a sturdy, adjustable frame the that grows with your child.

The bike helps kids build their coordination, as it uses both upper and lower body strength. I appreciate that it is low to the ground, which seems to be a safer option when your child is speeding off.

This well made bike is super simple to assemble and it took me less than five minutes to do so. They come in several sizes, for preschoolers, kids and adults.

Minnidip : The First Designer Inflatable Pool

Warm weather is just around the corner in many places. A great option for either an indoor or outdoor activity is the Minnidip, a sturdy well made inflatable swimming pool. If you are staying indoors — it might be the perfect place to fill with plastic balls or pillows and create your own play place/fort.

For those who are fortunate enough to have a yard, simply fill with water and splash around. It’s big enough for at least 3 adults or a few little kids can easily play in it.

What I appreciate is that is comes with a fabulous air pump — simply plug into the wall and in minutes your pool is ready for action. Minnidip also creates extra big beach balls filled with rose gold or gold silver confetti as well as pool floats which are super fun, well made and enhance any pool experience.

Additionally, they have a collection of smaller pools called The Minni Minni which were created for little ones and they come in animal print and lemon print.

Crayola’s Glitter Dot Sparkle Signs

Both boys an girls love shiny and glittery objects and Crayola’s Glitter Dots are an innovative glitter-infused dot that sticks to a variety of surfaces. While there are plenty of options for kits I like the Glitter Dot Sparkle Signs because they are both fun to make and have positive happy messages that you can hang in the window, a bedroom or give as a gift to friends.

Glitter Dots also stick to a variety of different surfaces so kids can experiment on paper, wood, felt, papier-mâché, fabrics, foam board, and more.

The kit Includes 42 Glitter Dots, 5 Signs, 5 Washable Pip Squeaks Skinnies Markers, 5 Metallic Strings, and Instruction Sheet.

Haba Hubelino Basic Set / Marble Game

This is a super creative well designed marble game that fosters creativity, ingenuity and is fun for both kids and parents to construct. The kit contains 123 pieces, base places, run elements, building blocks and marbles. What I like is that the instructions give ideas on how to create super interesting runs, and once you get the hang of it, there are plenty of ways to design your own way to construct a marble tower. It is great for younger kids who can use their imagination to build, and for older kids will enjoy following the process and constructing super cool runs.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Schleich has created a sturdy and scary super fun Tyrannosaurus Rex for kids to play with and create their own prehistoric stories. This two legged predatory dinosaur looked quite threatening, but it could hardly use its front legs armed with just two claws since they did not even reach his mouth.

However, this Dino is able to open his mouth — so beware if you seat him at the table with your kids, he might just motivate your little ones to feed him too. A quality item, kids with imagination will have fun with their new friend.

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