Walkers Mini-Festive Stars

Recently, I received a sample of Walkers Mini-Festive Stars shortbread cookies. Walkers cookies are certified kosher, dairy. My kids had a play date last week and I put the cookies out for a snack and they devoured them instantly. They kept asking for more of the star cookies. The nice thing about them is that they are really small, so I didn't feel like they would ruin their appetite.  You could use them to decorate or dip them in jam. You could also use them to for Purim Mishloah Manot. They also offer Gluten Free Options. 

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Birthday Gift Ideas

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I find that some parts of the year there is a birthday party every weekend. So I have been looking at a variety of options for birthday gifts. Here are some I have found.

Stomp Rocket (8+)

• Kid-powered: You stomp on the launch pad to send these Ultra Stomp Rockets up to 20 stories high -- that's 200 feet in the air!
• Winner of the Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Media's Hot Toy Award, Preferred Choice Award, and iParenting Media's Excellent Product Award
• Includes a Stomp Launch Pad and 4 foam-tipped Ultra Stomp Rockets
• No batteries required
• Super easy, fast assembly
• Ages 8 and Up

Lego Vehicle Transporter

• Features a tilting cab that reveals a detailed engine, folding trailer ramp for vehicle access, large exhaust stacks, warning beacons roof spotlights
• 3-in-1 model: rebuilds into a tow truck towing a yellow car, or a mobile crane
• Vehicle Transporter measures over 2" (6cm) high, 9" (25cm) long and 1" (5cm) wide
• Tow truck measures over 2" (6cm) high, 6" (16cm) long and 2" (7cm) wide
• Mobile crane measures over 1" (5cm) high, 7" (18cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide

Soda Can Robot (8+)

• The 4M Soda Can Robug teaches the value of recycling by repurposing a used can into a fun and functional robot.
• No special tools or knowledge required; the kit contains detailed instructions and all the necessary parts. Just add a used soda pop can and let the fun begin.
• Perfect for young science enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in robotics and green science.
• Requires two AAA batteries (not included).
• Recommended for ages 8 years and up.
• Challenge your child's imagination with 4M toys and kits.
• 4M educational toys cover a wide range of educational subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more.
• 4M offers a wide range of toys and kits to let you build a clock, crochet a placemat, or turn your room into a planetarium--all in the name of making learning fun.

Snapcircuits (7+)

• Electrical parts provide students grades 2 and up (age 7+) with hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits
• Snap-together parts require no tools and ensure correct connections
• Includes 30 parts, and instructions for over 100 projects, including working models of a photo sensor, a flashing light, and an adjustable-volume siren
• Requires 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
• Awards: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products
• Valuable component to a rounded STEM curriculum
• Build working models of a photo sensor, a flashing light, and an adjustable-volume siren. More than 100 exciting projects in all with included 30+ snap together parts

• Electrical components provide students ages 8+ with hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits
• Clear and concise illustrated manual included and available online