Kids Creations

What's in the box: Each box holds five to seven varied arts and crafts activities and projects built around a theme, with monthly boxes tied to that month's festival day.

Kids Creations is a South African arts and crafts box service for families who want ready-made projects without the shopping and preparation. You can buy boxes as a monthly subscription or as a once-off purchase, and each one holds between five and seven different activities. Monthly boxes are themed around that month's festival day, and you can pick a girls, boys or unisex version of the theme. The company also sells party boxes in three options, matched to the theme of a birthday party. It says its whole range can be customised to fit a theme and budget, though you have to enquire for party box details. The site aims the boxes at kids, tweens and teens, and says adults are welcome to join in. It also says crafting helps with motor skills, creativity and patience. The site does not clearly state pricing up front, which materials are included, the recommended age range for each box, or how cancelling the monthly plan works, so check the shop pages before you commit. The gendered theme option will suit some families and feel dated to others, but a unisex choice is available. Overall it looks like a simple, local option for parents who want regular weekend craft time with little effort.