How artistic! Lil ones love to create and can spend hours working away on a project. Arts and crafts are the prefect solution to Winter's doldrums, whether tots are into your standard paintbrush and paper fare or whether they have more specific artistic pursuits. Keep reading for five fun kits to occupy and inspire the lil Picasso in your life. Read more

Let's paint! Lil ones love to get messy — whether they're playing in mud puddles or playing with paintbrushes. When the artistic spirit strikes, no one wants tots to worry about ruining a perfectly pressed outfit, so keep reading for five sweet smocks that will protect lil ones' clothes while they're creating the next great works of art. Read more

Happy Year of the Dragon! Today, the Year of the Rabbit comes to a close, as the Year of the Dragon roars in. According to Chinese culture, the dragon — representing power and strength — is the most powerful animal in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year is a holiday full of symbolism, stories, and fun ways to teach tots about another cultural celebration. Click through for festive craft ideas Read more

The upcoming March 2012 issue of ShopSmart offers easy and elegant DIY projects to help you get back on an organized track (without spending a fortune). Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of the magazine adds, “If you feel like you’ve got too much stuff and nowhere to put it, we have some amazing DIY solutions to help you get organized before the full frenzy of spring cleaning takes hold. With Read more

Baby, it's cold outside! Winter weather isn't always conducive to long hours spent playing outside, so lil ones need plenty of indoor activities to keep them occupied. Click through for seven fun crafts that will keep tots in the Winter spirit without having to set foot outside! Read more

Mixed in with a year of new gadgets and keeping up with our favorite sci-fi shows, we found some time to get our craft on. Check out our favorite DIYs that made up our Saturdays and Sundays of 2011. If you haven't had a chance to complete these crafts, add 'em to the list of indoor Winter activities! Read more

It's no secret that kids love the holidays! They love the gifts, the parties, and the collective joy that fills the air — and they can't get enough of all the twinkling lights and holiday decor. From wreaths and topiaries to snow globes and paper ornaments, there are lots of things mama can make to decorate the house. Get crafting this season — and break out your glue gun! — with these 12 Read more

Refill the ink cartridge and power up the printer! From place cards to gift tags to fun and games, we've found a selection of free Thanksgiving printables that will make it look as if Martha herself planned your party. Read more