Monday, November 23, 2009
Heidi’s Holiday Hints: Spy Gear
Posted by Heidi K. on 11/23 @ 09:03 AM
My daughter is an epic mystery fan. For her ninth birthday, we went all out and had a Nancy Drew party. It was a huge hit. So for Christmas this year, it’s all about the spy gear. Of course that means her four year old little brother is also all about the spy gear, so here are a few of my favorite secret agent gift ideas. Spy stuff is HOT!
Mission Possible Super Spy Kit
Restoration Hardware has a great selection of spy gear for your kiddos. I got my nine year old daughter this Mission Possible Super Spy Kit. Kit includes : A pair of wristwatch walkie-talkies that let you surreptitiously synchronize from up to 100’ away; Wireless headsets that ensure undetected interaction; Text messengers enable silent communication between operatives and storage of calendar entries, contact info and other mission-critical data; Listening devices disguised as cell phone earpieces let you eavesdrop on the enemy or tune in to the latest news on the FM radio dial. $69.00. Suggested age: 6+
The Nancy Drew Cookbook: Clues to Good Cooking
Can you believe they even have a Nancy Drew cookbook? I can’t wait to see what my daughter decides to make for us, I’m hoping for “Crumbling Wall Coffee Cake.” Originally published in 1973, this cookbook is still going strong. $9.99.
Nancy Drew Mad Libs
Who doesn’t love Mad Libs? Make that Nancy Drew Mad Libs and you have a match made in adverb heaven. $3.99
Voice Changer
For my four year old son and his cousins (aged eight and eleven), I got the Voice Changer (with nine “wacky,” voice-disguising effects, $12.00. Suggested age: 5+).
Invisible Writer Spy Set
I also got the fellas their very own Invisible Writer Spy Sets (Jot down top-secret messages with the felt-tip pen; reveal them with the black-light decoder. $10.00. Suggested age: 6+). I can just imagine the hijinx that will occur on Christmas day.
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December 25, 2009 @ 11:10 AM
A.P. said:
We purchased the Mission Possible secret spy kit and had a disappointing experience. Walkie talkies did not work at all and the radio kept cutting out on the listening devices. This looked like a great idea and a lot of fun, but the quality didn’t equal the price.