There's so much in the news right now, you might have missed that today is International Diversity Day. (Not that every day shouldn't be International Diversity Day but that's another story.) Which makes this the perfect day for Crayola …
Ever since Ruth Bader Ginsburg pledged to remain on the Supreme Court until at least turning 90, she's solidified her role even further as a heroic icon to so many of us. As if such a thing were even possible! So of course I fell in love…
Once you've bought those requisite black marble composition books and No. 2 pencils, it's time to fun things up! We find that just a few affordable but still cool back-to-school supplies can get kids so much more excited about getting ba…
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My kids' grandparents regularly ask what cool, creative gifts they can give them at the holidays (because we have awesome grandparents), and this year I'm putting Playpa play paper on our list without a doubt. I just discovered this huge…
My daughter has been completely obsessed with Hamilton because she is a normal 2017 kid. And as an artist, she's just as obsessed with these Hamiltones Hamilton crayons by Thespian Swag. Enough that she's been forwarding me pictures of t…
If your kids are anything like mine, there's a good chance they may not recognize the name Keith Haring in the same way they might, say, Stan Lee or Matt Groening. After all, Haring was making his most major marks in the art world way ba…
When you've got a little one, you probably know that means you have a whooooole lot of preschooler birthday party gifts to look for over the course of the year. One gift for each party for each kid in your child's preschool class? Yeouch…
With the cooler weather around the corner, we've got one terrific way to get ready for lots of indoor play: The fun new craft kits and art supplies from our most excellent sponsor, Handmade Charlotte Kids , now available at Michael's sto…
The adult coloring trend is here to stay, and rightfully so, considering it can help you focus and give you some much-needed relaxation. And best of all, no special skills required , just some cool coloring material and art supplies, lik…
When I was a kid, one of the most exciting things about going back to school was getting to pick out a new Lisa Frank notebook. What would it be this year? A unicorn with wings and a flowing, rainbow mane? A dolphin family swimming in an…
If you've ever wanted to create an organized craft space for kids, whether it's a whole room or just a small area where they can get their creative on, well we've got some fabulous tips for you. After all, I think that as parents, we're …
When I first saw a copy of Where's Warhol? , I had to laugh at this clever twist on the incredibly popular Where's Waldo books that I devoured when I was a kid. I mean, Andy Warhol was better known for donning a platinum wig than a red-a…
My daughter loves her screen time, that's for sure, but lately I have been keenly aware of the other creative toys that she, as an 8 year old, really gravitates to, without any prompting from me. Or really, the toys that I realize I'm al…
I still remember how special it would feel to get a brand new box of 64 Crayola crayons just for myself -- and that was before Crayola My Way , a super cool new way to create a box of totally custom Crayola crayons . Not only can you per…
Each year, we search high and low for the best printable Valentine's Day cards for the classroom, to make is so much easier for kids (or, ahem, their parents) to get all those heartfelt wishes ready for friends, families and classmates. …
My kids can easily spend an hour at the kitchen table working on a good DIY project, so I'm always on the lookout for cool crafts kits that will pique their interest. Lately, it's been the globally-minded kits from Festive Roots , which …
If there is one gift we always hope our kids get unwrap this holiday, it's an art toy or craft kit , or something that encourages and help develops their artistic sides. For us, toys that build on children's natural creativity are as imp…
I wish my kids had more candy this Halloween is not something you'll hear from our lips because--wow--candy is everywhere. And, while we're not against our kids collecting sugary treats (In fact, I'll be taking- um, sneaking - all of the…
The very first thing my son does when we sit down to eat at a restaurant (well, after ordering both ice water and milk) is ask for my iPhone. I'll admit that I’m often tempted to hand it over because it’s such an easy way to keep him ent…
If Spring Break or Easter has you heading out by plane, train, or automobile, you may be wondering how to keep your kids happily occupied beyond the iPad, as you travel from Point A to Point B. And since we all know how hard it is to hea…
This is the time we start thinking Easter for you all, and as always, we love finding special little treats for the Easter baskets that aren't necessarily your typical drugstore-shelf chocolate bunny. So I think this Easter Bunny paintin…
We are thrilled that Martha Stewart is again shining a spotlight on those gifted American makers who brings us so many gorgeous items to decorate our homes, dress our babies, and beautify our lives through the 2014 American Made awards .…
My nephew isn't quite a year old yet, but his artistic parents sense that he is ready to express himself through finger paints--probably because of the messes he makes when left alone with a bowl of cereal. And while real paint isn't a g…