Crafty genes by mail order

Update : This site no longer exists. RIP Kid's Busy Box. I thought that 4 hours of preschool every day would satiate my daughter's immense hunger for crafts, but alas, she still comes home from school running directly for the glue and co…

Crafty genes by mail order
Update: This site no longer exists. RIP Kid's Busy Box.   I thought that 4 hours of preschool every day would satiate my daughter's immense hunger for crafts, but alas, she still comes home from school running directly for the glue and construction paper.  I am totally prepared now thanks to the Kid's Busy Box. This is a genius invention by five smart moms (of course!) who have put together twenty (count them!) ready-to-make toddler and preschool crafts along with simply directions and every supply needed to complete them all in one big box. Got more than one kid with a craft addiction? Simply add another for a few extra bucks. Consider grabbing a few as excellent birthday gifts, sending a box to grandma's house, or leaving one prominently placed on the counter for dad and/or your babysitter while you sneak out of the house. The kids will have a blast and the DVD player will get a nice little break. -Kristen

More in KidsView all picks →

Q&A with children's book creator LeUyen Pham

Q&A with children's book creator LeUyen Pham

If you've been following us lately, you know how excited we are about our new Q&A books series. The chance to chat with authors like Sophie Blackall , LeUyen Pham, and the others coming up soon has been thrilling and delightful. And we'r…

Hanna Andersson: The pajamas we splurge on because they last forever

Hanna Andersson: The pajamas we splurge on because they last forever

Some kids’ pajamas are cute for approximately five minutes—and then they’re stretched out, faded, or covered in breakfast and stained forever. If you’re going to spend a little more on children’s sleepwear, it makes sense to choose somet…

Cool clothes for stylish kids

Cool clothes for stylish kids

Some kids’ shopping feels like a treasure hunt—in the best possible way. Maisonette is the online destination for moms who want children’s clothes, toys, accessories, and home finds that feel a little more special than the usual lineup. …