But then I realized I could be stifling her ambition by saying ‘no’ to art because I’m worried about the mess. So, I got creative and found several mess-free art kits and activity sets that come with ...

But decades later, the market for kids’ art supplies has a whole lot more to offer. So to help me (and you) pick a gift for a friend’s third-grader, prepare for a toddler’s first foray into ...