Not a very crafty mom? Maybe you have run out of fun ideas for your little ones to do during Summer. Keep the kiddos busy with a little help from your local crafts store. Michaels, a national craft supply store, offers a fun monthly newsletter for families focusing on art entertainment for the kids.

Each monthly newsletter from Michaels, The Knack, features two projects with hands-on fun for the whole family. By clicking on the project links offered in the newsletter, you will be sent to a printable instruction sheet that will give you the age requirement of the project, difficulty range, supplies needed and the step-by-step instructions.

Each monthly newsletter from Michaels also gives you a listing of upcoming monthly craft events featured at your local Michaels. During these weekly Saturday events your kids can create a fun craft and entertain their curiosity by meeting new friends sharing in the fun.

Other information included:

• Special events
• Upcoming projects
• Coupons
• Fun facts
• Printable pages

Keeping your kids entertained is definitely worth signing up for The Knack from Michaels!

What crafts or projects help you keep your children entertained? Let us know!

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