First off, the glow-in-the-dark paints are *chef’s kiss*. My 8-year-old squealed when we turned off the lights and her rock ‘firefly’ lit up like a tiny lantern. The puffy texture makes it easy for little hands to control, and no, it doesn’t flake off (hallelujah!).

The kit’s gem stickers and googly eyes stole the show—our rocks became ‘alien pets’ and ‘sparkly dinosaurs’ within minutes. Pro tip: Use a dab of glue for the eyes; they stay put for backyard ‘rock hunts’ later.

We hosted a mini craft party (just 3 kids), and the 10 rocks disappeared FAST. Wish there were extras, but it sparked a fun ‘treasure hunt’ for smooth stones in our garden to paint next time.

Big win: Zero mess. The paints wash off skin easily, and the included brushes didn’t shed. Perfect for post-dinner creativity without my kitchen looking like a rainbow explosion.

PS: Under a blacklight? Mind-blowing. My kid’s ‘galaxy rock’ became the nightlight she never knew she needed. 10/10 for sneaky STEM fun—we even timed how long the glow lasted (science + art = parenting win).