Want to be the coolest mom ever? Estes Rockets totally fit that bill, and your kids will love you for it. Who doesn't like watching a model rocket take off? Model rockets have been both entertaining and educating kids for decades. Did you know that an estimated 9.6 million model rockets are launched every year by 2 million enthusiasts of all ages – roughly one-third of them girls – often igniting a lifelong interest in everything from science, math, engineering and technology to space travel?
Now that warm weather has finally arrived here in Chicago (it was 40 degrees here last weekend!!!!! We had a freeze advisory!!! In May!!!), you can nurture that interest and keep kids productively occupied outdoors. From ready-to-fly models that come fully assembled to kits that can be put together in roughly an hour, model rockets come in all sizes, colors and altitude capabilities from 100 to several thousand feet. Prices start at under $10, and every rocket is reusable with a new engine, igniter and igniter plug. There is something for everyone child (young and old) in your life. (Please, do supervise your kids with these!)
