Crafty families enjoy ArtSnacks.The monthly boxes are a guaranteed boredom buster with a different selection of art supplies that can include a sketchbook, cool pens, color pencils, watercolor, ink and brushes. Parents like that kids can try a new medium or tool before investing in a whole bunch of new art supplies that may or may not get used.
Kathleen F. Miller is a Sammamish-based mother of two. She is a Northwest native, raised on Bainbridge Island and a loyal University of Washington Husky. When not teaching art, volunteering or writing about parenting, health, green living or travel, she can be found at the Marymoor dog park racing after her giant black dog, Lottie.