Mastered the art of the craft project lie you have, Jedi Mom (“Oh, I just love it!”). But sure what it is, you’re not.

If your youngling’s art is more messterpiece than masterpiece, introduce him to Master Kitz. Each box is packed with the necessary tools to teach littles to re-create pivotal works of art, such as Monet’s “Water Lilies,” Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,” and Klimt’s “The Tree of Life.”

Stencils, stickers, acrylic paints, oil pastels, rollers — project materials are specifically chosen to reproduce the textures and techniques the masters used in their great works. And for parents, there’s a discussion guide/history lesson to help turn a rainy afternoon activity into a teachable moment.

Ensuring that the force is with you.

Available online at kidzaw.com, $30.

LEARN
The Experts Tell All: Prenatal Series
What: Get the dirt on topics like child care and labor during Capital City Mamas’s seven-week series.
Why: Raging cravings? Pizza is provided.
When: Thru Mar. 22. Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Daisy Baby & Kids, 4912a Del Ray Ave., Bethesda (301-654-7477). Register online at eventbrite.com. Cost is $175.

LISTEN
Tommy’s Traveling Book Club
What: Council member Tommy Wells reads The Snowy Day to bookworms of all ages.
Why: It’s the tome’s 50th anniversary.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Deanwood Neighborhood Library, 1350 49th St. NE (202-698-1175). Participation is free.

SOAR
Peter Pan Club
What: Visit College Park Aviation Museum for crafts and story time (ages 5 and under).
Why: Occupy D.C., whatever; you’re on a mission to occupy toddlers.
When: Thurs., 10:30 a.m.
Where: 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park (301-864-6029). Adults, $4; children, $2; under 2, free.

Photo: Courtesy of Kidzaw

Moms who can, do. Moms who can’t, buy things that look like they do.

If you love the idea of homemade but lack the skills to make anything other than a bed, meet the moms of Armommy.

Mother-daughter duo Rae Friis and Jane Kelly started their brand after Rae called up Jane (her mommy) with an idea. She wanted a tank top to go under her shirts to help make breastfeeding in public a less revealing experience — and so the Empire Tank was born.

All of the company’s products have an equally charming, inventive, and whimsical feel. Our favorite is the Bumper, a small pillow you tie around door knobs to eliminate slammed doors and crushed fingers.

For those who want to DIY, a video series launches in April. The first classes will focus on home decorating and entertaining (think: fabric napkins, picnic blankets, and seat cushions). For those who can’t fathom using a needle and thread, the site is packed with customizable valentines for order and printables to download.

C’mon, even you can press print.

Available online at armommy.com, $4-$35.

Photo: lovestudiophoto.com / Courtesy of Armommy

When it comes to cooking, you and your little are two peas in a pod.

A Little Helper FunPod, that is.

The genius contraption is a step up from your average stool and safer than standing on a chair. Just place the pod at the kitchen island or countertop edge — a good distance away from anything dangerous — and assign him kid-friendly kitchen tasks like mixing, stirring, or measuring. Four sturdy sides and an adjustable foot plate ensure that your sous chef is right in the heat of things but nowhere near the fire.

Your future Tyler Florence won’t even notice he’s on lockdown. The pod is designed to contain him, not the good times. And unlike other towers on the market, the modest footprint makes it a fit for small kitchens or apartment living.

We can hardly contain ourselves.

Available online at diapers.com, $190.

BOP
SteveSongs
What: Little rockers groove to the award-winning singer’s poppy tunes.
Why: He played a gig at the White House — we’re impressed.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Where: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna (703-255-1566). Tickets online at jamminjava.com. Adults and children, $15.

BUZZ
Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World
What: Learn fun facts about insects at the hands-on exhibit.
Why: Cockroaches, scorpions, and plenty of other live creepy crawlers on view.
When: Sat.-Apr. 29. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore (410-685-2370). Adults and teens, $15; children 3-12, $12; under 3, free.

SAVOR
La Chandeleur
What: Make a Breton hat, listen to stories, and snack on sweets to celebrate Crepe Day.
Why: A holiday in honor of dessert? Boy, the French are clever.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (202-686-5807). Adults, $15; children, $8; under 2, free.

Photo: Courtesy of Luca and Company

Gone are the days of fantasizing about a hot young dish firing it up in the kitchen. These days you’d settle for your kids taking on a dinnertime dish of their own.

Which is why the new web series Kids Who Love to Cook has inspired us to invite our littles to the kitchen counter. The videos showcase real kids (not actors) making real meals (no fancy editing or switcheroos). What you see is exactly what they made — all by themselves.

We asked Abby, a KWLTK contributor, why she loves to cook and found her answer to be as satisfying as her baked chicken.

There’s something about cooking for family or friends. You’re feeding the people you care about! And cooking relaxes me. It’s like therapy. I’m just minding my own business in the kitchen. No chatting, emailing, or texting. It’s my alone, quiet time.

Baked Chicken with New Potatoes, Carrots, and Caramelized Shallots
Serves four to six

Ingredients
8 pieces chicken (4 thighs and 4 drumsticks)
4 new potatoes, halved
4 young carrots
4 medium-large shallots, halved
2-3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. soy sauce (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Put chicken, potatoes, carrots, and shallots in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce (if using); season with salt and pepper.

3. Toss everything in the baking dish and place in the oven.

4. After 20 minutes, turn the chicken pieces and scrape off the shallots clinging to the pan. Spoon juices and shallots over the chicken. Return dish to oven.

5. After another 20 minutes, check if chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Find more dinnertime inspiration online at kidswholovetocook.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Kids Who Love to Cook

Decoding kids is a full-time job. Was that an I-ate-a-cupcake-and-now-I’m-crashing meltdown or an I-feel-a-cold-coming-on-and-I’m-2-and-can’t-tell-you catastrophe?

Either way, we’re grateful for the simple things, like Boy + Girl, a new collection of understated clothing for — you guessed it — boys and girls. Founded by fashion industry vet Christine Chang (Nike, Ralph Lauren), it fills the gap left in the marketplace by, er, the Gap.

There’s no flash or dazzle, just straight-up, laid-back, wash-and-wear sweatshirts with raw edges; wide-neck striped tees; and muted pastel peasant tops constructed from silk/linen blends.

It’s easy does it with fleece sweatpants cut like chinos, ankle-zipper leggings, and cotton twirling skirts with wide, ruched waistbands. Lightweight square blankets in linen and cotton work overtime as scarves for mom and dad — and that’s as complicated as the collection gets.

Problem solved.

Available online at shopboyandgirl.com, $32-$98.

GLIDE
Pentagon Row Ice Skating
What: Show off skills or learn new ones at the outdoor rink.
Why: Plenty of space for tiny twirlers to practice spins.
When: Thru Mar. 20. Mon.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri., noon-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1201 S. Joyce St., Arlington (703-418-6666). Adults and teens, $8; children, $7; skate rental, $3.

FLURRY
The Snowy Day
What: The wintry Ezra Jack Keats classic is brought life with an original score.
Why: Could be the most flakes you see all year.
When: Thru Feb. 12. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Where: Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo (301-634-2270). Tickets online at adventuretheatre.org. Adults and children, $18; under 1, free.

SHIVER
MSP Polar Bear PlungeFest
What: Stop by for free fun and watch brave souls take a dip in the Chesapeake Bay to benefit Special Olympics Maryland.
Why: Little cubs dig the caricaturists and balloon sculptors.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., Annapolis. Info at 410-242-1515 ext. 503. Register for plunge online at plungemd.com. Festival admission is free; Polar Bear Plunge, $50 minimum donation.

Photo: Courtesy of Boy + Girl

We’ve been stalking Nick Jr. for months, sending anonymous emails to the network begging Kiki, Marina, Twist, and Shout to take the show on the road (our kids kept asking).

So we’re not going to try to hide how excited we are about The Fresh Beat Band going on tour. (Yes, we may have let out a whoop in the grocery store when we found out. No, our children weren’t present.)

And when the foursome agreed to share their personal preconcert iPod playlists with us, it was a great day.

“Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing,” by Stevie Wonder
Who’s listening: Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer)

“Dancing Machine,” by Jackson 5
Who’s listening: Marina (Tara Perry)

“Here I Am (Come and Take Me),” by Al Green
Who’s listening: Twist (Jon Beavers)

“Smooth Criminal,” by Michael Jackson
Who’s listening: Shout (Thomas Hobson)

“Get Rhythm,” by Johnny Cash
Who’s listening: Marina

“Start Me Up,” by The Rolling Stones
Who’s listening: Twist

Plus, on January 31, the Beats are releasing a twenty-track album with music from the show, including “Just like a Rockstar,” “Get Up and Go Go,” and “A Friend like You.”

No need to thank us for sharing the news. After all, friends give friends a hand.

To find out if The Fresh Beat Band is coming to your town, go to freshbeatbandlive.com. Tickets, $15-$119.50.

Photo: Randee St. Nicholas / Courtesy of Nickelodeon

Big brother is watching. So is the babysitter on her iPad, dad on his iPhone, and mom on her office computer.

As many as four people at once can keep an eye on your prize with the iBaby Monitor — the only mobile video monitor with two-way audio that we have spied on the market.

High-tech doesn’t mean complicated. Just download the app to your iPhone, iPad, or computer; plug the monitor into your network to register; and install the camera in the room. Our favorite perk is that you can control the camera lens with just a swipe of your finger. So if your little Houdini disappears from view, drag your finger across the screen to find him.

Alerts are issued when baby lets out a cry or makes a move. Two-way audio capabilities let you give a comforting “shhhh” from anywhere you have a connection. Plus, infrared night vision allows you to spy on baby in the middle of the night. You can even take pictures of tushy-up sleeping using your device’s camera.

Little sister will appreciate the memento down the road.

Available online at store.apple.com, $200. For more information, go to ibabylabs.com.

FLIT
Mrs. B’s Fairy Tale Story Time Tea
What: Brush up on manners, search for treasures, and make a set of wings.
Why: Your pixie needs some practice on please and thank-you.
When: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Morrison House, The Grille, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. To register (required), call 703-838-8000 or email storytime@morrisonhouse.com. Adults, $38; children, $28.

GLIDE
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
What: Whether you spin like a pro or can barely stand, stop by for a session.
Why: Got a case of wobbly legs? Sign your snowflake up for lessons.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Constitution Ave. NW, b/t 7th & 9th Sts. To register for lessons, call 202-216-9397 or email ngaicerink@guestservices.com. Adults and teens, $8; children, $7; skates, $3; lessons, $23-$360.

SPLASH
Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show
What: Check out watercraft big and small, go on a scavenger hunt, and learn to tie nautical knots.
Why: Little Blackbeards gather for pirate tales.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. Tickets online at baltimoreboatshow.com. Adults, $10; under 16, free.

Photo: Courtesy of iBaby

We’re all charged up around here. Why? The stroller from Tomorrowland has arrived. And it’s out of this world.

The inventive team at 4moms teased us with the Origami stroller for months; the futuristic ride is finally ready to roll. Believe the hype, people. It power-folds with just one touch of a button by way of a built-in generator that charges while you walk. Yes, we said power-folds, as in you don’t have to do anything but watch.

An LCD screen serves as command central, tracking how far you’ve gone and indicating battery power. Sensors in the seat ensure it will never close while baby’s on board, daytime running lights keep you in other people’s sights, and four cup holders mean two parental lattes and two sippies are welcome to ride.

But our favorite add-on is the USB port and cable that lets you charge your phone.

Beam us up, Scotty.

Available online at shop4moms.com, $850; handle bar bag and phone charger, $40. For more information, go to 4moms.com.

Photo: Courtesy of 4moms

Four new shops to help feed your Pinterest habit. New board: cutest things for kids.

Thumbeline
This Cali-based clothing boutique is our curatorial dream. Sophisticated design, quirky details, and boatloads of personality pop from every page. Load up on hard-to-find European lines (Bangbang Copenhagen, Mini Rodini, Le Toit de la Lune) without the spendy shipping fees.

Shop Belle
A mix of classic good looks and on-trend finds from designers like Velvet & Tweed, Anais & I, Tom & Drew, and Blu Pony Vintage. Owner Maria Nagy promises small boutique attention with big store perks (flat-rate shipping, free gift wrap, free returns).

Little Choux
A collection of indie and lesser-known designers of home decor, toys, and wearable accessories for kids (everything from towels to headbands). It’s like the love child of Etsy and your favorite neighborhood boutique. In other words, it’s got a lot of heart.

Darling Clementine
The Brooklyn-based shop feels like the best-of recommendations you get from a close friend. Tightly curated selections mean there aren’t five sleep sacks to choose from, just owner (and mom) Lindsay Meyer-Harley’s favorites.

	Shop the stores! Check out our editor favorites at all four shops.

Photo: Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Here’s the deal, fruit roll-up.

We’re onto you and your pals, preservatives and additives. They’re bad news. Plus they’re hard to spell and even harder to pronounce.

Little Duck Organics Tiny Fruits, on the other hand, have ingredients that read like a worksheet for first-graders: organic freeze-dried apples, organic freeze-dried blueberries, organic freeze-dried strawberries. Get the picture? Nothing but familiar good stuff in bite-size pieces.

We’re not partial to hydrogenated anything. The only syrup we want is from a maple tree. So make room in the snack drawer.

And do us a favor. Mind your own beeswax.

Available online at diapers.com, $4. For more information, go to littleduckorganics.com.

GLIDE
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion
What: Take a few laps to squelch the postholiday blahs.
Why: Brush up on spins and tricks (good thing the Olympics are two years away).
When: Sun.-Tues., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 1818 Discovery St., Reston (703-709-6300). Adults and teens, $9; children under 12, $7; skate rental, $5.

HOWL
Peter and the Wolf
What: Kiddos get a crash course in musical instruments from the Russian tale.
Why: The Prokofiev classic never gets old.
When: Thru Feb. 19. Fri., 10 & 11:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: The Puppet Co., 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Tickets at 301-634-5380 or online at thepuppetco.tix.com. Adults and children, $10.

TAKE OFF
Flights of Fancy
What: Stop by for the free story time with interactive activities.
Why: Baby aviators listen to local author Tami Lewis Brown’s Soar, Elinor this week.
When: Ongoing. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Where: National Air and Space Museum, National Mall, Independence Ave. SW, at Sixth St. (202-633-2214).

Photo: Courtesy of Little Duck Organics

A nursery is the tabula rasa of interior design: four blank walls; nothing but possibility.

But the combination of white space and raging hormones leaves you seeing Disney princesses.

My Tiny Nest’s e-design service for expectant moms will set your vision straight.

The custom Design in a Box offering starts with an extensive questionnaire that gathers your likes and dislikes, budget, and essential room information. Next, designer Alessia Corpino and architect Julie Frank assemble a tool kit of around 100 four-by-six note cards that feature color images of everything from rugs and cribs to wall art and lighting — all of which could work together in your nursery.

On the back of each card they include product name, specs, price, purchase information, plus notes they’ve written during their research. Essentially they’ve done the busy work, so all you have to do is mix and match to create your dream.

Admittedly, services like this aren’t new, but the presentation and selection of products in our box had us at hello.

Because when it comes to baby’s room, it’s nurture over nature.

Available online at mytinynest.com, $750.

Photo: Niki Dankner for DailyCandy

	Need design inspiration? We’ve picked more than 60 cribs, rockers, bedding, and more to spruce up any nursery.

You never met a resolution you could keep for more than a day. (Ahem, we can smell your coffee breath from here.)

We’re turning over our promise to try something new to Bluum, a subscription service that sends monthly packages of sample-size goodies for expectant and new moms (and their offspring) right to your home.

The most recent box was packed with testers from Plum Organics baby food, Dr. Sears baby wash and shampoo, Spiffies cleaning and teething tooth wipes, Dapple all-natural bottle and dish soap, and Wysi Wipes reusable cleaning wipes.

Haven’t heard of some of the brands? That’s the point. Trial-size products give you just enough to get familiar with the goods. Want more? Of course, you do. So log on to the Bluum website to buy full-size items (shipping is always free). While you’re there, write reviews of the products you tried and earn credits toward future purchases.

No willpower required.

Available online at bluum.com, from $9 a month.

Photo: Courtesy of Bluum