Review and Giveaway: Scribbles 3D Paint: Pajama PR Campaigns at Home

What message would you like Angry Bird to say to you or your kid every night? "I brushed my teeth! I really did!"? OR  "Stop yelling Mom- use your Inside Voice."

WHAT: Scribbles 3D Fabric Paint 20 Pack
DOES:  Use non-toxic permanent 3D paint to "make" fun pajamas to save money; use paints to draw or write funny "reminders" or even slightly covert "advertisements" to promote preferred games.
INVEST: $19.99  (made 15 pajama-tees and still have paint leftover!) smaller value packs of 6 are $6.99
TOOLS:  Family Fix-it, Express Yourself, Fertilize Responsibility and Courtesy

For $20 or less you can create an effective message campaign on your children (and maybe your spouse?)  photo: ilovetocreate.com

Dare to Be Different This Halloween: Batteries Not Included

Halloween will be super fun this year!

WHAT: Say NO to flimsy Halloween costumes that your child will outgrow!  All you need are some batteries and some lights. 
Starring: Wearable Electronics by Kate Harmon published by Make Media
              EL Wire
              Blacklight Dimensional Fabric Paint and Blacklight Facepaint
              Electroninks (drawable circuits)
              Recording Module from Radio Shack
             

DOES: Inspires, Educates, Illuminates Halloween and Beyond!!!!!!!!!
INVEST: $4.99+   Prices vary
AGES: 5+?  Please help the little ones. But let them help in making it.
GIVEAWAY PRIZE: Get Blacklight Dimensional Fabric Paint + Blacklight Face Paint + your very own copy of Wearable Electronics by author Kate Hartman!!!!
 

Review and Giveaway: Planets: Create a Solar System Mobile - Galactic Play in a Different Way

Looks painted but it's not!  This is all done by your child's hands!  And don't worry, it's updated, there is no Pluto.  photo: Creativity for Kids

 
WHAT:  Planets: Create a Solar System Mobile by Creativity for Kids
DOES:  great science fair project choice, looks complex but seriously not hard to make, unexpected use: it's a science-themed playset!,  excellent learning option for the kids who like to "learn with their hands."
INVEST: $29.99 (other retailers may vary)
TOOLS:  More Make-Believe Please, Think Like a Scientist/Engineer, My Body Needs to Move
Giveaway Details Below

Happy Birthday TAT: Think of Fun When You Think of Me

I am so grateful to ThinkFun for their cutting edge approach to play and learning. Thank you for recognizing the importance of Executive Functioning.

WHAT: 2nd Annual Thank You Note
INVENTOR: Jenn Choi (me!)