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Hot Toys for 2012: Mine for Gems #Giveaway

November 3, 2012 By Melanie Roberts 30 Comments

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

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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!

 


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Comments

  1. Amanda w says

    November 3, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Ohhhh so fun. My son would really enjoy the dinosaur one. Great Christmas gift for sure

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  2. Jen S says

    November 4, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Digging for gemstones, though digging for pretty much anything would be a hit in our house.

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  3. april yedinak says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:51 am

    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.

    Reply
  4. K.Pugh says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:08 am

    My son would like the Dinosaur Excavation kit.
    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  5. Shelley Bryan says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Explore 15 Real Fossils with The Ultimate Fossil Earth Science Set

    Reply
  6. Sus says

    November 4, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Mega Shark Tooth Kit! Megalodon and other sharks revealed!

    Reply
  7. Ashley S says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Mega Shark Tooth Kit! My son would love that!

    Reply
  8. Joni Owada says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    My kids would love the Mega Shark Tooth Kit!

    Reply
  9. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    The Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit looks fun!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    November 4, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I think they would also enjoy the Ultimate Volcano Science Kit from the site.

    Reply
  11. shannon oelrich says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    my kids would like the break open your own geod set.

    Reply
  12. Kelli Wood says

    November 5, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    This is so fun! my son would love the shark teeth dig set!!!

    Reply
  13. Daniel M says

    November 5, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Break Open Real Geodes-6 geode starter set

    Reply
  14. Louis says

    November 6, 2012 at 5:34 am

    I like the Glow Rocks: Fluorescent Mineral Earth Science Kit

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  15. Kelly D says

    November 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    My kids would also like the Ocean Fossil Excavation Kit

    Reply
  16. sheila musselman askins says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit

    Reply
  17. tess says

    November 7, 2012 at 10:19 am

    the real bug dig kit
    tcogbill at live dot com

    Reply
  18. Gina Brickell says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I think he would the fossil one!

    Reply
  19. janell wagner says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I think my grandson would like the break open real geodes
    janell wagner recently posted..Mod Mondays, Fall Fashion 2012My Profile

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  20. Kerrie Mayans says

    November 9, 2012 at 11:48 am

    My son would like the 6 Geode Starter Set

    Reply
  21. heather loftus says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    6 Geode Starter Set
    heather loftus recently posted..Pandora Bracelet and Pandora Collectible Cupcake Jewelry boxMy Profile

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  22. Yolanda says

    November 11, 2012 at 9:10 am

    The Glow Rocks: Fluorescent Mineral Earth Science Kit.

    Reply
  23. Stephanie Behlen says

    November 11, 2012 at 11:40 am

    The dinosaur excavation kit

    Reply
  24. Francine Anchondo says

    November 13, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Golden Nugget Excavation Kit

    Reply
  25. Melanie says

    November 14, 2012 at 8:32 am

    The fossils or geodes kits are really cool!

    Reply
  26. lisa says

    November 14, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Dinosaur Excavation kit.

    Reply
  27. Trasina McGahey says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Def the Break Open Real Geodes-15 Geode Ultimate Kit

    Reply
  28. Kerry G. says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:34 am

    My son would like the Dinosaur Excavation Kit

    Reply
  29. Penny B W says

    November 30, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I would give this to my son!

    Reply

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