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A gift can't make up for an empty chair at the table, but a personal one closes some of the gap. Twelve holiday ideas for family who live far away, sorted by how they get there.

Twelve Christmas gifts for grandparents that carry a memory, from a handwritten letter to a book made from the grandkids' art.

A kids' photo scrapbook is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of photos, drawings, and little sentimental bits and pieces, put together in a book so you can look back on a specific stage of your child's life. There's the classic version: cardstock, stickers, glue, and an afternoon at the kitchen table. Then, there's the modern version, where a service does the sorting and design for you and hands you back a finished book. Both get you to the same place. Here's how to d

The best Mother's Day gifts don't come from a checkout page — they come from the art. Here are 8 great gifts for mom rooted in creativity, kids' art, and the kind of thought that actually lands.

The egg hunt is over — now it's time to make something worth keeping. These 7 easy Easter crafts for kids are beautiful enough to save long after the holiday passes.

Your child's latest masterpiece is a horse with seven legs, and Picasso would approve. Meet seven famous artists who began young, three child artists who were noticed early, and the simple activities that let your kid try their styles at home.

Youth Art Month sounds like an art-room event, but it fits at your kitchen table too. Here's what the month is, when it happens, and ten ways to celebrate at home.

Artkive is celebrating 14 years of preserving what matters most—your family’s memories. In this Q&A, founders (and cousins) Jedd Gold and Jeff Lipp reflect on what helped them keep going - through thick and thin. They also share why every box is treated like a priceless treasure—and what they’re hopeful for next with Artkive, Cardkive, and Photokive.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful chance to teach kids kindness through hands-on service. From creating care packages and hosting a neighborhood cleanup to volunteering at a food bank (or creating a “Just Serve” day at home), these family-friendly ideas make it easy to honor Dr. King’s legacy. Plus, discover simple ways to preserve the memories—journals, photos, video diaries, and keepsake displays that inspire giving all year.

Nine last minute gifts for mom. Some you can finish tonight, and two turn into keepsake books.

Winter break works better with a box that has the supplies and the steps in it. Here are 12 Christmas craft kits for kids, sorted by age from toddlers to teens, plus an easy way to keep the finished projects.

Seven Dia de los Muertos crafts that give kids a real, respectful way into the holiday's meaning, not a costume-aisle version of it. Each project ties to an actual tradition, from ofrendas to papel picado.

The best gifts for creative kids hand them a way to make the next thing. Here are 10 ideas for ages 5 to 17, sorted by age, plus one gift that gives all that making a permanent home.

Halloween crafting doesn't have to mean a blizzard of glitter and glue. These 10 Halloween crafts for kids run from five-minute handprint ghosts to a full paper-mâché pumpkin, so there's something for every age and attention span. Grab the kids and get a little messy.

Looking for fun patriotic crafts this 4th of July? Discover 10 easy red, white, and blue craft ideas for kids – and learn how to preserve these cherished creations forever with Artkive.

Dad says he doesn't need a gift, and honestly? He's right. The best Father's Day activities are the ones you share together — and this year, we've put together seven ideas the whole family can actually pull off. From a DIY food tour to a backyard Family Olympics, here's how to make the day count.

From a backyard graduation ceremony to the perfect preschool graduation gift, here are four heartfelt ways to celebrate your child's first big milestone.

As your child graduates from elementary school, explore heartfelt ways to navigate the bittersweet emotions of letting go—through reflection, celebration, and preserving the memories that matter most.

Looking for a Mother's Day craft that goes beyond a paper card? Here are twelve hands-on 3D ideas for kids of every age, from sticky-fingered toddlers to teens with a steady hand.

She already has the mug and the framed photo. Give Grandma something she's never seen before — a high-quality hardcover book made entirely from her grandkids' original artwork, preserved exactly the way they made it.