If you’re looking for a creative way to keep your children busy on their days off while also giving them a chance to learn a little something in the process, you’ll really enjoy the BabbaCo BabbaBox. The monthly subscription service gives your whole family a chance to learn a new skill, science concept, or social skill every month with a BabbaBox loaded with crafts and other goodies based on a central theme.
The July box focused on Rainbows, and it was jam-packed with fun activities. The BabbaBox included:
- A bubble tube and pipe cleaners to make rainbow bubble wands.
- A prism to project rainbows onto your wall.
- A rainbow sunhat project.
- A book called “A Rainbow of My Own.”
- An umbrella, so you can enjoy those after-rain rainbows without getting soaked.
Every activity came with instructions and an explanation of how they work. I loved the inclusion of the umbrella, I thought that was a really nice touch. Plus, we really needed a compact one for the car!
Exploring the Activities
Our absolute favorite activity in the BabbaBox was the Rainbow Sunhat project. This was seriously one of the coolest projects we’ve ever tried! Basically, you take the plain white sunhat, soak it with water (they even included an empty spray bottle!), then tear off pieces of tissue paper and cover the wet hat. As you work, continue to soak the paper. The ink from the tissue paper bleeds through and saturates that hat, dying it in a cool tye-dye pattern.
This is what it looks like when you’re working on the project. I highly suggest putting plastic down under the hat.
The finished product will vary depending on many strips you put on and how long you let it sit. I left it on for a few hours because I wanted a more muted color for my son. The directions do say to leave it on overnight.
We’ve had a lot of rainy days here lately (but alas, no rainbows), so we didn’t have a chance to get the prism to work the way it is intended. You’re supposed to place it on a sunny window and move it until it projects a rainbow onto your wall. We did play with it, noting how the light refracts throughout it and makes internal rainbows.
About BabbaCo BabbaBox
The BabbaCo BabbaBox theme changes every month, and you can choose from a monthly membership for $29.99 per month, or an annual subscription for $299.99 (that’s 2 free boxes). If you use the coupon code OFW33BTS, you can receive 20% off your first box.
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Disclaimer: I received a BabbaBox to help facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
I like that they are delivered to your home with ALL the physical materials plus know-how content to really engage with your kids
I like that they provide all the stuff needed to complete a project
I liked the videos. One of my favorite videos was the How To Make a Paper Mache Moon Nightlight.
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I learned the Babba box is delivered monthly and is for ages 3 – 6.
I learned the Babba box is delivered monthly and is for ages 3 – 6.
I learned that you can choose whether you want a monthly subscription or an annual subscription
I like that they are for ages 3-6
shipping is free!
I learned that it is for ages 3-6
I like that it includes everything needed !
i learned it cost $30 a month
That it comes to the house once a month with a different theme. So cool!
I learned that you can get a monthly or annual membership.
i learned that all sale items are final sales
I love that it’s always something new and that everything you need is included
thank you
I like the Gratitude box.
I love that there’s 2-3 projects per box!
I like that everything is included in the box that you need for the crafts.
Monthly delivery of a theme-based box with activities, knowledge, and experiences.
I learned that they target kids age 3-6
I learned that they includes all the materials you need for the project.
I love that shipping is free!
I like that it has all the physical materials that are needed.
I like that every thing you need is in the box.
I like how the box has a different theme every month and will include instructions, supplies, a book and even something for the parents! What a joy it would be to see my son receive this on our doorstep :)
Gratitude box sounds like fun. I like that they combine a lesson and fun activity. Thank you. @AdamsFmReviews
I treid to use the coupon code and it did not work. Am I doing something wrong?
I just love it is an ALL in one system!
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i liked their gratitude box
I love that the boxes are themed based.
I like the idea of each month having a different theme. I know I get stuck on one idea for my kids and it lasts a while, so this makes sure we can mix it up
I love the idea of a disposable camera and photo album to take photos of things you are grateful for!
I love how each box is different and has the different projects to stimulate a childs mind, both learning and fun at the same time.
I like the element of surprise.Thanks for the chance.
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There are 4 major components in each box
As a BabbaBox member, your BabbaBox shipments are FREE.
I like that it includes ALL the supplies you will need! No need to worry if you used the rest of the glue and need to go buy more!
i like they include materials for 2 or 3 projects
Free shipping and all materials enclosed…wow! great deal!
I learned that Jessica Kim is married to her college sweetheart Peter :D
I like that everything is included for the creative part.
I learned that as a BabbaBox member, your BabbaBox shipments are FREE.
I love that this is a monthly thing. Children would be so excited to get the box in the mail month after month! THey would tear right into it to find out what activities are inside. LOVE IT!
I like that each month has a different theme. It’s great to have options that are entertaining but also educational!
I love that they give you a book with each new box. It’s so nice having a change to read. They seem really amazing!