Alexandra Rowley

Crafts
www.childcrafter.comProvide your child’s age, gender, and special interests and this Craft of the Month Club will deliver various kits, such as soap making, needlepoint, and painting. They’re perfect for days when the weather is too crummy for playing outdoors.
RS Received: Pompom Critters, a craft project that includes everything children need to make a pencil topper, a key chain, and an animal figure.
Cost: $90 annually. Three- and six-month subscriptions also available.
Take Note: Request a survey with your first shipment so your kids can choose the projects they want delivered.
Jigsaw Puzzles
www.thejigsawclub.comTake some time out from your busy life and spend a cozy evening around the coffee table slowly getting the picture. A puzzle with 500 to 765 pieces (or 700 to 1,000, depending on your preference) will be delivered to you 12 times a year.
RS Received: $239 annually. Three- and six-month subscriptions also available.
Take Note: The site doesn’t allow you to specify which puzzles you’d like to receive unless you bypass the monthly subscription and order your choices one at a time.