The COOLEST Science Kids Toys EVER!

Browsing Amazon for some science related kids toys, even though my daughter is way to young for them, I came across some of the coolest toys. I would have never imagined there was anything like these available! Being a science buff/geek, I may be more biased towards these kinds of toys, but I think that most people can appreciate the beauty of some of these. Educational with a twist!

This one is by far my favorite. Discovery Exclusive DNA Explorer Kit. It contains a centrifuge and all! From Amazon:

"This deluxe science kit lets you extract, view and map real DNA the way forensic scientists do. Explore one of the newest frontiers in science – DNA mapping"

Ideal for budding forensic-scientists or secret agentsWorking lab and tools are just like the real thingIncludes all the supplies needed for six fascinating DNA experiments:

Centrifuge, Magnetic mixer, Electrophoresis chamber, Test vials
Ink samples, DNA stain (fabricated to mimic real DNA)
Mail order card for first two experiments*, 2 month manufacturer's warranty

Extract DNA from vegetables, find out what actually makes ink colors and even grow crystal stalagmites. This innovative look at cutting-edge science gives kids a taste of the excitement of discovery and science.

*It will take approximately 2-3 weeks for you to receive your Lambda DNA samples. There is no charge for your initial shipment (postage is required on card). Kit includes instructions for ordering additional DNA samples for $11.50 per order."

I include this next one just because I had an electronics kit when I was younger, and it was a pain in the ass to put together! I never actually got anything that worked do to the amount of wiring necessary. This one snaps together so it should be TONS more fun. From Amazon:

"Elenco's new Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools required."




Finally, another thing that kids would love is REAL X-RAYS. I would have liked them anyway, maybe I'm weird though! Animal X-RAYS are also available. From Amazon:

"Socko X-Ray Sets. …of one human or an assortment of beasties, but we took both home and so will you. These x-rays are very useful for biology teachers, but have endless applications. Make a very easy oversized jigsaw puzzle with the human pix or, with some super glue, a great shower curtain. But the real possibilities are for artists and designers-fold 'em into lampshades, blow them up and shrink them on a copier, or scan them and have fun in Photoshop". The human skeletal system, a complete skeleton when assembled, is in (18) sheets. The non-human set of (13) includes a marmoset, frontosa cichlid, green tree python, veiled chameleon, dwarf crocodile eggs, baby kangaroo, red-tailed hawk (oddly flamingo-like), sunfish, baby iguana, rattlesnake, box turtle, leaf frog, and a European rabbit which we think is particularly interesting.
Actual x-rays are reprinted on transparencies which work with overhead projectors, and range from 3-3/8" x 6-7/8" to 8-3/8" x 10-5/8" They come with info sheets in English and French."


And tha's about it for now. You may notice that I did not include any chemistry kits on this post. That is because a lot of chemistry kits have been dumbed down these days because some chemicals are now under a watch list for drug manufacturers. You can still get the chemicals, but you have to special order them. Meh, seems wrong to me. I digress though, hope you liked the list!

Top 10 Kid Songs Stuck in My Head

I sometimes wonder if I have my own taste in music anymore. All of my memory spaces are getting taken over by the horribly catchy kid's tunes my daughter loves. She DID like to listen to The Flaming Lips - The Gash once, but it is rare that I get to listen to my own music when traveling around town! As soon as we get in the car it's "Moogeese Mommy!" Notice the way the syllables are all discombobulated. After correcting her pronunciation I concede and on it goes. So here is the top 10 songs that I can sing beginning to end with nary a pause, courtesy of my daughter.

1 - I want to be A Puppy Dog
From: Welcome To Ralph's World


2 - At The Bottom of the Sea
From: Welcome To Ralph's World


3 - Baby Beluga
From: Baby Beluga


4 - Oh You Beautiful Doll
From: KIDSONGS- LETS LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS


5 - Purple People Eater
From: KIDSONGS- LETS LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS


6 - Jeepers Creepers
From: KIDSONGS- LETS LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS


7 - See You Later Alligator
From: KIDSONGS- LETS LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS


8 - Hey Moe
From: Rock and Bop by the Doodlebops!


9 - Faces
From: Rock and Bop by the Doodlebops!


10 - Willoughby Wallaby Woo
From: The Singable Songs Collection

A Mom's Dream Come True!

"Our Kidsongs DVDs are kid-friendly. Just put the disc in the machine, and it plays again and again. A mom's dream come true!"

This is what I heard the first time this DVD played all the way through, right before it started over again. Parents, do you really want your child glued to the TV for an endless day of snarky little photogenic kids singing about being sailors, or having a blond kid with a comb over confessing his newfound love for puppies?

I know there are parents out there that think this is a godsend, but really, a company that caters to kids in a semi-educational manner should not encourage these kind of parents. Besides the songs are too darn catchy, especially for us adults!

Egotistical parents

Cibophobia...The fear of food. But what do you call the fear or disgust against food, when it is on a baby, another kids baby at that? That is the question that I have been pondering since I went to order more Baby Faces books from Amazon. Apparently there are some who shrivel in absolute disgust at the sight of food on other kids.


First, for reference, a representative photo from the book Baby Faces Board Book Eat (Baby Faces):



This is the cover image and it is a good representative of the rest of the images in this book. Now I can attest to the fact that a child will often look like this after feeding himself at this young age. I do not find anything remotely offensive about these images.


Now, let's here what other people have to say that have reviewed this book:

" I ordered four Baby Faces books from eBay and was really excited about getting them. However, I'm relisting them immediately due to huge disappointment. My husband couldn't even look at the book the pictures are so disgusting. This book isn't about babies eating. This book is about babies with smeared food all over their faces which was clearly done intentionally by the photographers. I don't know about you, but I don't really think it's cute when a baby that isn't mine has unknown food smeared all over them. Yuck. It's cute when it's your own baby, but this book is just gross. My son threw every one of them down and wouldn't look at them. Another thing is the babies are not cute whatsoever. There are a couple, but you figure they would try to actually find pretty babies. Apparently not. It's bad enough I have to see smashed peas in their mouths without adding their lack of appeal on top of it. Sorry, but this book is just THAT GROSS. "

Not only is the book disgusting but the babies are not pretty enough! No appeal from these kids! I have heard of adoring your own kid, but this takes it to the next level folks.

"The previous reviewer had it right on. You would think that they couldn't make pictures of a baby revolting, but this book succeeds in doing just that! Very unappealing photography as well: the color in the photos is very muddy and cheaply done. And the pictures themselves are just disgusting! My 11 month old daughter, who usually delights in looking at other babies, had no interest in this book. This one should be taken off of the market! "


I will be the first to say that my daughter absolutely loved these books, and admittidly there are a couple of good reviews present also. I would in fact recommend this book, and others like it. It is just the fact that there are some, who have children, could be so disgusted by these books. This is something that I would like more opinions on because it absolutely baffles me. I am not condemning anyones opinions by any means, but isn't making a mess part of growing up and learning?