SmartLab Spa Soaps Forest Friends is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) toy that combines learning with good clean fun. In addition to tips on how to mix colours and create different effects (e.g., marbling, layering, 3D designs and more), Spa Soaps Forest Friends gives your kid the freedom to improvise their own soapy creations. We were impressed with the large instruction booklet that provided lots of great photos, tips and even recipes for turning soaps into something else, like a scrub. Extra materials may be needed depending on how creative your kid wants to get, but look no further than your pantry for special additions. Adults will need to oversee some heat-related aspects, namely melting glycerin and pouring hot mixtures into molds, although the tools provided make pouring very easy. Whether you choose to use your child’s creations at home or package them up as gifts (a great gift idea for grandparents), this DIY activity is as fun as it is practical.