It’s finally here, our HOT Holiday Gift Guide Event for 2012. I have yet again teamed up with 3 amazing bloggers to share product reviews and host giveaways for our readers. We want you to know what’s HOT this year and what our kids enjoyed and should be on everyone’s Christmas list as well. Honest reviews from Mom’s and Grandma’s just like you and me are in store for you.
The Creative Moms Media Group consist of Grace from Blessed Elements, Pam from Just Like June , Barb from the Rural Mom & Comic Book Mom and of course myself Melanie from 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom.
A few years ago, when we had out-of-town company, the weather was simply perfect for a summer evening stroll, and we took a walk across the pasture to explore the creek bed. We dug around in the rocks a bit and wound with up with two fascinating finds to share with my sons- one small lump of Kentucky coal and another quarter sized rock specimen with a shell fossil embedded. From that point forward, my youngest son developed a keen fascination with rock collecting.
He still has the original two treasures that sparked his interest along with a number of special finds he has gathered while on vacation, at Mammoth Caves, and even a glow-in-the-dark rock set we found once at book fair. So, when I saw Discover with Dr. Cool’s amazing line of kits, I knew I’d found a learning toy that would be an immediate hit with my little guy!
In fact with digging kits, dinosaur kits, fossil kits, geodes, shark kits, volcanoes insect kits and much more- There’s a Discover with Dr. Cool set suitable for every child on my holiday shopping list.
In particular, the Mine For Gems Science Kit stood out as it includes real gemstones, rocks, and minerals for the child to discover using digging tools and brushes. I think the colors, sparkle, and intrigue of the rocks and gems in Mine For Gems will be a desirable addition to any rock collection or will offer a great start for a new passion.
The Mine For Gems Science Kit also includes a full-color identification guide with information about each of the stones, offering additional opportunities for learning and enhancing the child’s excavation journey. (Personally, I simply love toys that promote learning while fueling or creating new passions for earth exploration!)
I also think the Discover with Dr. Cool sets would make super fun gifts for adults. For example, the “Gold Nugget Dig Kit” or “Learn How to Pan For Gold Kit” would make great gifts for Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush or Bering Sea Gold fans. And the “6 Geode Starter Set” would delight any craft lover and certainly a college student who would appreciate some bling in their dorm room.
For more information on Discover with Dr. Cool kits, be sure to visit their Website
Win it
The Creative Moms Media group has teamed up to bring you the Hottest Toys of 2012 to put on your shopping list this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of Discover for Dr. Cool, one (1) reader will win a Discover with Dr. Cool Mine for Gems Science Kit!
Good Luck and Happy Holidays
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Amanda w says
Ohhhh so fun. My son would really enjoy the dinosaur one. Great Christmas gift for sure
Jen S says
Digging for gemstones, though digging for pretty much anything would be a hit in our house.
april yedinak says
These all look like something they would love, but I think the Dinosaur Dig kit would be their favorite. They have a box with old paint brushes, spoons and sponges that they use to use for ‘digs’ in our backyard.
K.Pugh says
My son would like the Dinosaur Excavation kit.
Thanks for the chance.
Shelley Bryan says
Explore 15 Real Fossils with The Ultimate Fossil Earth Science Set
Sus says
Mega Shark Tooth Kit! Megalodon and other sharks revealed!
Ashley S says
Mega Shark Tooth Kit! My son would love that!
Joni Owada says
My kids would love the Mega Shark Tooth Kit!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
The Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit looks fun!
Jennifer says
I think they would also enjoy the Ultimate Volcano Science Kit from the site.
shannon oelrich says
my kids would like the break open your own geod set.
Kelli Wood says
This is so fun! my son would love the shark teeth dig set!!!
Daniel M says
Break Open Real Geodes-6 geode starter set
Louis says
I like the Glow Rocks: Fluorescent Mineral Earth Science Kit
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Kelly D says
My kids would also like the Ocean Fossil Excavation Kit
sheila musselman askins says
Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit
tess says
the real bug dig kit
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Gina Brickell says
I think he would the fossil one!
janell wagner says
I think my grandson would like the break open real geodes
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Kerrie Mayans says
My son would like the 6 Geode Starter Set
heather loftus says
6 Geode Starter Set
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Yolanda says
The Glow Rocks: Fluorescent Mineral Earth Science Kit.
Stephanie Behlen says
The dinosaur excavation kit
Francine Anchondo says
Golden Nugget Excavation Kit
Melanie says
The fossils or geodes kits are really cool!
lisa says
Dinosaur Excavation kit.
Trasina McGahey says
Def the Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit
Kerry G. says
My son would like the Dinosaur Excavation Kit
Penny B W says
I would give this to my son!