Thankfully it's rare that I wake on a weekend to the sight of an eight year old boy looming over me menacingly, wearing a set of scientific goggles and equipped with a pair of rubber gloves encasing his wriggly fingers. Add to that frightful get-up, a gleeful and excited-like stare (something reflecting a weird combo of begging meets thrill), and you can bet I was just a wee-bit caught off guard.
Believe it or not, that was my introduction to my Sunday morning on this weekend just gone! #Parenthood
It was partly my own fault too. I had received the Wild Science Blood n' Guts Zombie FX Lab kit in the post a little way back. The son in focus knew it too. So off he went a-hunting in my 'stuff-to-blog' box. (Which incidentally, is just immense amounts of stuff scattered all over my house and garage - in no way resembling a box at all. Let's pretend it's a box though.) The excitement of the find on this particular morning of leisure was just too much for him not to share so early in the day. (Along with that aforementioned, creepy stare!)
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"Okay, okay! We'll give this kit a shot TODAY!" (Note the boy not looking the slightest bit creepy here!) |
Now don't boys in particular just lurve boogers, slime, zombies, creepy and gross stuff in general? The sight of this fun scientific kit (for those aged eight and above), was just right up this kid's tree.
Sunday was to be slime day.
Really, who could possibly do anything else when your kid looks this eager and prepped for grotty fun?
In truth, my kiddos love these scientific kits for kids. If they'd been around when I was growing up, I too would have had an absolute blast. But that's why parenting is so much fun - you can relive your own joys through your kids' brilliant toys. Ain't that fabulous! (Even at 8am on a Sunday morn.)
What's in the box? Everything kids need to make horrible fun. These kits get boys and girls thinking about chemistry and science. They provide a chance for kids to get hands-on with quirky tests and thinking about stuff beyond that which they see. For questioning young minds, the Wild Science experience is all about learning meets fun.
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...and a bit of a glimpse of that weird stare can be seen again surfacing here... |
Inside the Wild Science Blood n' Guts Zombie FX Lab kit, is everything young scientists need to make anything from boiled boogers (seriously!), to levitating zombie eyeballs, zombie gizzards (no less than 7ft worth), three jars of zombie fart putty (who knew?) plus blood drops, blood clots and zombie slime.
While kids conduct their gruesome experiments under the watchful eye of an adult, (the kits do require the use of a microwave and included chemicals), they'll also be learning all about gels and cross linked polymers. A win, win.
There's an included comprehensive instruction book that's worded in kid-speak and it's fully illustrated in cool and groovy ways. The chemicals are safe and non-toxic, but to be used with caution too. (In the case of sensitivities, kids are encouraged to perform a small skin test on themselves.)
The actual slime and zombie ingredients are derived from seaweeds - an Alginate. The 'pickling' liquid used in the kit is Calcium Chloride - a type of salt found naturally in seawater. (See, we're learning stuff too!) Of course there are also many vials, droppers, snap-lock bags and powders, stickers, measuring cups and the like, to get kids really enthralled in the activity of making gross stuff just like a real scientist.
This is real science after all.
Our darling eight year old settled for making boiled boogers at 10am on a Sunday, bless him! Here he is happily engrossed in mixing up his microwaved chemical concoction. Revoltingly, the boiled boogers really do look like - boiled boogers! Our son was extremely impressed and proud of himself. (While mummy may have gagged a little taking these shots. I never have been one to handle anything 'snot' very well.)
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Gulp! Apologies for a disgusting shot. Can you see why kids love this stuff?! |
Next weekend (we've been told), a batch of zombie guts will be on the brew. I can't wait for that one!
You can learn more about this particular kit and other kits in the Wild Science range on the Tree Toys website. The Wild Science Blood n' Guts Zombie FX Lab kit featured here retails for RRP $28 and is recommended for ages 8 plus. You can pick up one of these kits at Australian Geographic, Big W, Kidstuff, Myer, Toys 'R' Us and all good independent retailers. Or you can try and win one of three of these exciting kits in our giveaway!
WIN 1 of 3 Wild Science Blood n' Guts Zombie FX Lab kits worth $28 each!
Total prize pool: $84.
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Have you ever made creepy science experiments with your kids?
*Disclosure: The featured item was gifted for the purpose of review.
All opinions expressed are our own and genuine. (Including the bit about gagging!)
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Argh!! I pressed enter before I could enter my address. #fail
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my six-year-old. She loves experimenting and creating and I reckon zombie guts would be right up her alley. I can hear the 'EWWWS' already :)
That's fine - I know who you are. (Cue: scary music!)
DeleteMy nephew would absolutely LOVE this! I'd be elevated to favourite auntie immediately if I won this for him! And my sister would absolutely hate having zombie guts in her home! Payback for the drum kit she gave my son - Lol!
ReplyDeleteWinner #1! Congratulations Ingrid! Enjoy the payback! :D
DeleteMy younger nephew would LOVE this. He is into experiments and finding out how things work. Plus he can scare his little sister with the resulting goo ;-)
ReplyDeletemy daughter is into all things gory, she loves to make stuff and experiment this set would make her zombie dreams come true. Renae Shaw
ReplyDeleteMy little boys love all things, blood, guts and gory,
ReplyDeletethey spend hours killing minecraft zombies and making up their own zombie stories.
Tmeeka Henricks
Our boys love anything messy and yucky and our oldest is currently into making 'monster soups' from anything he can get his hands on. Winning this might mean that our toothpaste, shower gel, lotions and socks might stay out of his creations! (yes he thinks sock soup is perfect for monsters!) Bryony Sumner
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS WINNER #2! Sounds like this is perfect for your son! Will be in touch shortly. :D
DeleteMy 3 boys love their science and all things gross and gore lol! This would be great for them to do together :) Debra Cannon
ReplyDeleteMy 6 year old loves blood, guts and gore! Its like halloween 12 months of the yr here!
ReplyDeleteAnything that will freak or gross his mum out is a big winner in this house!
This looks like so much fun for the mad scientist in your life!
ReplyDeleteMy little monster has just started Pre Primary and is loving his science class! He is always excited to tell me about their experiments and we often look up YouTube videos together relating to what he's learnt.
ReplyDeleteAnita Andrews
I love that you watch YouTube vids to further the learning. You sound like a great mama! Congratulations, you are our winner #3! Enjoy this kit together.
DeleteThank you everyone for entering. Always more toys coming. xx
Science prompts investigation, observation and questioning…… all wonderful abilities to help our children conquer the world!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect experiment for my little boys
ReplyDeleteWho love blood and guts when it comes to their toys
A school holiday project to work on their own
For those rainy days when we’re stuck at home.
I think this a perfect 'Boy Toy', and is ideal to keep them out of mischief.Great for keeping the kids of the computer or similar devices, and introducing Science to them. by Anthea Cornish
ReplyDeleteMy son would love this! He loves zombies. I actually got him to walk to school without grumbling by downloading an app where he had to log walks to escape zombies lol!
ReplyDeleteMy 7 year old science geek would love this! He loves Science!! He loves to do experiments all the time, his favourite shop is the National Geographic!! We go to all the science-y things we can find!This is something he would enjoy immensely!
ReplyDeleteMy three girls would have so much fun making this, educational yet fun!
ReplyDeleteKasey Evans
I would love to win for my grandson's birthday. He loves his science experiments. We have fun doing them together and he learns a lot from doing it.
ReplyDeletethis looks like great fun. something to add to the ideas list for my nieces - Heidi Donnarumma
ReplyDeleteHe's smart and funny,
ReplyDeleteBut would rather be outside where its sunny
Than sitting or being still
But Zombie guts would give him a thrill....
(I don't even think he'd realise he's science'ing!) :)
Tess Howard
I pressed enter before I added my address.lol
ReplyDeleteMy son loves all things gruesome and messy. He would have an absolute ball with this kit. He has been so I'll lately. This will put a smile on his dial.
Would love this for my zombie obsessed 3 year old grand daughter. She loves the strangest things and has a weird sense of humour for 1 so young
ReplyDeleteyoung Cooper would love this as its right up his alley as he's going through a love of all things gruesome at the moment
ReplyDeleteThis would be amazing to win, my boys would be in heaven!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy son Charlie is science mad,
ReplyDeleteHe makes such mess, but that's not bad!
He dreams to make a real zombie,
How strange some kids dreams can be!
Hannah Baker
I would love to see the reaction on my daughters face when they find out what they can make with this kit. They will LOVE it and I can imagine the ball they'd have.
ReplyDeletethis would be awesome for my gross little girl. she loves science, she loves grossness, so it's a match
ReplyDeleteI can see the snails being used for experiments, even the dog and cat would not get off unscathed, BUT what fun and education the budding scientist would have.
ReplyDeleteLinda Hynson my nephew loves all things science would love this for him
ReplyDeleteSuch great fun to have with my sons, especially my 10 year old who loves all things Science.
ReplyDeleteJudith Senese
Oh what fun
ReplyDeleteBlood and experiments for everyone
The mess and gore
Boys will love it who can ask for more
Adrienne Harries
I adore educational "toys",
ReplyDeletePlus it brings them joy!
Questions pop up,
Their hunger for information - I can't keep up!
Laura Scriven
DeleteTwo boys who love blood and guts - can't think of better holiday fun.
ReplyDeleteAlicia Bardsley
My son has thirst for chemicals, interest in experimenting and this kit may distract the mixing of mud, bugs and playdough curiosity.
ReplyDeleteA Wild Science Blood n’ Guts Zombie FX Lab Kit would have Levi doing backflips with excitement.
ReplyDeleteSharon Markwell
Blood and Guts, slime, boiled boogers...sounds perfect for my son and his friends! My son is constantly completing 'science experiments' by making concoctions out of various pantry items. What fun he'd have with a real science kit! (Cate/Cathy Russell)
ReplyDeleteBlood, guts and gore, my kids just want more! The Blood n Guts Zombie is it, the perfect boredom kit!
ReplyDeleteMelissa Kagie
DeleteI would love to win this so the kids and I can do this together. They can have fun but learn science at the same time.
ReplyDeleteGreat prize and will get them off their screens and into creating and questioning.
ReplyDeleteit makes great Easter gift for my son to learn and experience his school project
ReplyDeleteMy son is really into zombies and this he would really love.. Thats why I want to win this..
ReplyDeleteIt would be great for my kids to use this kit instead of experimenting on each other resulting in blood and guts!
ReplyDeleteKelly Ryan
Blood and Guts in a fun and controlled manner is so much better than the real thing and so many less tears. Krystal P
ReplyDeleteThis looks sooo good my little monsters would have s blast creating blood and guts and stuff to scare the life out of me shannon discombe
ReplyDeleteBoys will be boys, they're all the same, girls are sugar and spice, but boys love the grimey things!
ReplyDeleteEva Kiraly