8 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets for Play and Display
The best LEGO Star Wars set depends on what happens after the build. A child may want a ship to fly around the room; an adult may want a recognizable model to leave on a…
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Best LEGO Creator Sets – Take Your Pick From These 7 Gems!
LEGO Creator sets are some of the most versatile out there. With more generic designs and fewer specialty pieces than many other sets, they are intended to spark creativity and fit seamlessly into your existing…
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How to Use a Metal Detector: 8 Essential Tips to Get the Most of It
Geophysicists, archaeologists, treasure hunters, airport staff… And your kid. Yes, it’s possible! Metal detecting is invaluable in many areas. But it’s also a fun outdoor activity for you as a beginner explorer or your kids….
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Best Metal Detector for Kids: 5 Top Picks (+ Buying Guide)
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage children with the world at large, a metal detector could be the perfect gift. Metal detecting is an engaging hobby in and of itself. But…
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Best 2+ Player Cooperative Board Games (Top 6)
Co op board games encourage two or more of you to work together in a bid to beat the game itself. They tend to lead to fewer arguments than competitive games, although there’s no guarantee,…
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MEL Chemistry Review: Is Your Child the Next Bill Nye?
As a kid, I was always fascinated with science. But “back then”, most kids had little to no access to experiments or inspirational concepts unless it was from school, a science TV show (thanks Bill…
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday STEM Toy Deals 2026: Offer Status
Offer status checked September 30, 2026. Black Friday falls on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30. LEGO has announced its event dates, but we have not verified a specific Black Friday 2026 product…
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How to Make Essential Oils at Home — 3 Different Methods (Great STEM Activity!)
(Featured image credit: foam from Elgaland Vargaland, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons) It’s not just about rolling up your sleeves and getting messy. DIY-ing your own essential oils is also about learning more…
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How To Use Binoculars (Including Parts and How To Adjust)
Thinking about birding or stargazing? Then you probably need a good pair of binoculars to give you that unmatched viewing quality that takes your breath away. But do you know how binoculars work? How can…
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5 Spooktacular Halloween STEM Projects (Scary Fun!)
The spookiest season of the year is a great time to incorporate some fun Halloween STEM projects. Whether in school or at home, kids are already a little wired as they anticipate the upcoming sugar…
