One for your mad scientist
I'm a fan of crafts for kids which let me be lazy about prep work--meaning the kind that come in a box. No worrying about having enough supplies on hand or forgetting the instructions. And if they're also educational? Even better.
Like this tin can robot kit from Green Science Mechanics. It contains everything you need (save an empty can and batteries) to turn a used soda can into a moving robot. Think of it as a creative recycling project. Buy a couple and set them on a wobbly race across the kitchen floor.
$15 at Escapade Direct
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