A little box for big imaginations.
Open the box, meet a tiny highland cow, and play vet for the afternoon. Real photos, real kids, real play — no screens required.
Shipping included
Everything they need to play vet.
Simple, hands-on pieces that come together to make a whole afternoon of pretend.
Plush Highland Cow
A squishable little patient just waiting to be named, adopted, and loved.
Adoption Certificate
Make it official — a real keepsake to fill in with your cow's brand-new name.
Build-Your-Own Stethoscope
A mini STEM project! Kids piece together their very own working stethoscope before they get to use it.
Pretend Vet Tools
Tweezers, a funnel, gauze, and a brush — everything a tiny vet needs to get to work.
Situation Cards
Surprise missions to solve, one card at a time. Will it be a sore leg? A tangled mane? A mystery ailment? Open and find out!
Bandage Wrap
Self-stick wrap for patching up a 'hurt' leg. Wrap, unwrap, repeat.
Mini Cow House
A cozy little fold-together house with paper bedding inside — every patient needs a place to rest.
One box. Endless play.
Six little steps from lifting the lid to a brand-new best friend. The box starts it — your kid takes it from there.
Lift the lid in wonder
Open the box and see all the fun that's waiting inside — a whole little world tucked into one tiny package.
Adopt your new best friend
Pick the perfect name and fill out the official adoption certificate. Your new patient is ready to meet their vet!
Build their cozy home
Fold together the mini cow house and decorate it however you like — every Highland cow needs a place to call their own.
Build your stethoscope
A little STEM moment! Piece together your very own working stethoscope before the first patient arrives.
Draw a mission card
Surprise! Maybe a burr in the fur, a sore leg, or a tangled mane. Time to grab the tools and save the day.
Play it all over again
Reset the kit for round two — or join the Mission Club for fresh adventures every month.
Pretend that feels real.
Kids name their cow, tackle a surprise challenge, and take care of them through a few small "missions." It's a quiet, hands-on kind of play that's good for an afternoon — and easy to come back to.
- Open-ended, screen-free
- Fine motor & storytelling
- Resets and replays
- A nice gift, too
Kids with their cows.
Mini Highland Cow Vet Box
The whole shebang — plush cow, build-your-own stethoscope, pretend tools, situation cards, adoption certificate, and a tiny cow house.
Add-ons.
Hodgepodge Tote
A sturdy natural canvas tote, stamped with the Daily.Hodgepodge logo. Tote your kit, tote your treasures.
Gift Wrapping
We'll wrap your box in pretty paper, tie it with ribbon, and tuck in a handwritten gift tag. Ready to give, straight from the porch.
The Refill
Top it all back up — fresh pom-pom burrs, a brand-new bandage wrap, and crinkly paper bedding.
Group STEM Missions
Two themed STEM challenges for 2–5 kids to tackle together. All the materials they need are included — just pick the theme that matches your kit.
- 2 group mission challenge cards
- All materials needed to complete them
- Themed to match your kit
- Designed for 2–5 kids
Everything 8 adventurers need — ready to go.
One box. One theme. One unforgettable party. Perfect for birthdays, classrooms, scout troops, and group adventures of all kinds.
Also great for your next family vacation to keep the littles busy — or a cousins-get-together weekend.
The complete individual box, included with every party pack order. Because the birthday kid deserves something extra special.
8 mini plush
One for every adventurer to take home — themed to your pack.
8 adoption certificates
Official and personalized — every kid leaves with bragging rights.
8 bandanas + lanyards
Gear up the whole crew before the mission begins.
Group mission stations
Two exclusive challenges your crew tackles together — only in the party pack.
Art + STEM activities
Hands-on projects the whole group works through side by side.
Host guide included
Step-by-step for whoever's running the show — no stress, all fun.
Notes from real families.
My daughter named her cow Luna and wore her around camp all day.
Good for an afternoon at the table — no screens, no mess.
She keeps going back to it. We've already asked about the refill.
Good questions.
What ages is this for?+
Made for kids roughly 4–10. Younger ones love the plush and pretend; older kids enjoy the situation cards.
Is it screen-free?+
Yes. No apps, no QR codes — just the box and what's inside.
What are the 'burrs'?+
Small pom-poms with velcro that stick to the cow's fur, so kids can pull them out with the tweezers. Soft and reusable.
How long does the play last?+
Most kids get a good few sessions out of one box. The Mission Club is there if they want more.
Can it be a gift?+
Yes — the box is packaged simply and is ready to give as-is.
How do refills work?+
When the consumables (pom-poms, bandage, bedding) run low, the Refill restocks them.
A heads-up when the next box drops.
Occasional emails. New boxes, restocks, and small updates from the studio.