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The Craft Curiosity Index 2026: The 20 U.S. Cities That Want Craft Classes Most (and Don't Have Us Yet)
Craft 101

The Craft Curiosity Index 2026: The 20 U.S. Cities That Want Craft Classes Most (and Don't Have Us Yet)

September 26, 2026
The KraftStories Data Report: 39 Craft Workshop Statistics From Our Own Bookings (2026)
Craft 101

The KraftStories Data Report: 39 Craft Workshop Statistics From Our Own Bookings (2026)

September 24, 2026
Crafting Statistics 2026: 54 Verified Numbers on Mental Health, Creativity and the Maker Economy
Craft 101

Crafting Statistics 2026: 54 Verified Numbers on Mental Health, Creativity and the Maker Economy

September 22, 2026
Are Craft Subscription Boxes Worth It? Craft Kits vs. Buying Supplies
craft club

Are Craft Subscription Boxes Worth It? Craft Kits vs. Buying Supplies

September 16, 2026
The Craft Subscription Box Gift Guide: How to Give Months of Making
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The Craft Subscription Box Gift Guide: How to Give Months of Making

September 14, 2026
Craft Kit Subscription for Adults: What to Look For (and Why Makers Love the KraftStories Craft Club)
adult crafts

Craft Kit Subscription for Adults: What to Look For (and Why Makers Love the KraftStories Craft Club)

September 12, 2026
Mother's Day in NYC: Seven Alternatives to the Brunch Reservation
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Mother's Day in NYC: Seven Alternatives to the Brunch Reservation

August 18, 2026
Handmade Christmas Gifts in NYC: Make Them Yourself Without Owning a Glue Gun
GiftingNew YorkChristmas

Handmade Christmas Gifts in NYC: Make Them Yourself Without Owning a Glue Gun

August 16, 2026
Thanksgiving Weekend in NYC: What to Do With Family for the Three Days After the Meal
SeasonalNew YorkThanksgiving

Thanksgiving Weekend in NYC: What to Do With Family for the Three Days After the Meal

August 14, 2026
Halloween Activities in NYC for Adults Who Don't Want to Be Scared
SeasonalNew YorkHalloween

Halloween Activities in NYC for Adults Who Don't Want to Be Scared

August 12, 2026
Valentine's Day Date Ideas in NYC: 7 Workshops Instead of Another Dinner Reservation
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Valentine's Day Date Ideas in NYC: 7 Workshops Instead of Another Dinner Reservation

August 10, 2026
Last-Minute Gifts That Aren't a Gift Card (But Arrive Instantly)
GiftingExperience Gifts

Last-Minute Gifts That Aren't a Gift Card (But Arrive Instantly)

August 10, 2026
Company Holiday Party Ideas NYC: 7 Workshops Where Everyone Actually Participates
SeasonalNew YorkHoliday Party

Company Holiday Party Ideas NYC: 7 Workshops Where Everyone Actually Participates

August 08, 2026
Craft Workshop Gift Ideas: What to Give the Person Who Has Everything
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Craft Workshop Gift Ideas: What to Give the Person Who Has Everything

August 06, 2026
What to Expect at a Craft Workshop: A First-Timer's Walkthrough
Craft 101Beginners

What to Expect at a Craft Workshop: A First-Timer's Walkthrough

August 04, 2026
Craft Classes for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Workshop
Craft 101Beginners

Craft Classes for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Workshop

August 02, 2026
Best Craft Kits for Adults with Health Benefits
Craft 101Craft Kits

Best Craft Kits for Adults with Health Benefits

September 04, 2024
Best Candle Wax for Your DIY Projects: What Type of Wax Is Best for Candle Making
Craft 101Candle Making

Best Candle Wax for Your DIY Projects: What Type of Wax Is Best for Candle Making

September 04, 2024
The Lifespan of Moss Wall Art: How Long Does Moss Wall Art Last?
Craft 101Moss Wall Art

The Lifespan of Moss Wall Art: How Long Does Moss Wall Art Last?

September 02, 2024
Where America Quits: A State-by-State Look at Who Walks Out of Their Jobs (2026)
Team BuildingEmployee Retention

Where America Quits: A State-by-State Look at Who Walks Out of Their Jobs (2026)

September 28, 2026
How Much Does Team Building Cost in NYC? (2026 Prices for 10, 25, 50 and 100 People)
Team BuildingEvent Planning

How Much Does Team Building Cost in NYC? (2026 Prices for 10, 25, 50 and 100 People)

September 28, 2026
What 145 Corporate Bookings Tell Us About Team Building in 2026 (KraftStories Data)
Team BuildingEvent Planning

What 145 Corporate Bookings Tell Us About Team Building in 2026 (KraftStories Data)

September 28, 2026
Team Building Activities in Manhattan for 10–50 People: Prices Compared (2026)
Team BuildingEvent Planning

Team Building Activities in Manhattan for 10–50 People: Prices Compared (2026)

September 27, 2026
Employee Engagement Statistics 2026: 61 Verified Numbers on Disengagement, Burnout, Loneliness and Retention
Team BuildingEmployee Engagement

Employee Engagement Statistics 2026: 61 Verified Numbers on Disengagement, Burnout, Loneliness and Retention

September 20, 2026
Team Building Statistics 2026: 52 Verified Numbers (and 11 We Refused to Publish)
Team BuildingEvent Planning

Team Building Statistics 2026: 52 Verified Numbers (and 11 We Refused to Publish)

September 18, 2026
Virtual vs In-Person Team Building: An Honest Comparison
Team BuildingVirtualEvent Planning

Virtual vs In-Person Team Building: An Honest Comparison

August 19, 2026
Team Building Across Time Zones: Which Hour Actually Works
Team BuildingVirtualEvent Planning

Team Building Across Time Zones: Which Hour Actually Works

August 17, 2026
Virtual Team Building Kits: How to Get 40 Boxes to 40 Home Addresses
Team BuildingVirtualEvent Planning

Virtual Team Building Kits: How to Get 40 Boxes to 40 Home Addresses

August 15, 2026
Virtual Team Building Cost: What It Actually Costs Per Person
Team BuildingVirtualEvent Planning

Virtual Team Building Cost: What It Actually Costs Per Person

August 13, 2026
Team Building Activities in San Francisco: SoMa vs the Financial District
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Team Building Activities in San Francisco: SoMa vs the Financial District

August 10, 2026
Team Building in San Jose & the South Bay: A Planner's Guide
Team BuildingSan JoseBay Area

Team Building in San Jose & the South Bay: A Planner's Guide

August 10, 2026
20 Best Virtual Team Building Workshops for Remote Teams (2026)
Team BuildingVirtualRemote Teams

20 Best Virtual Team Building Workshops for Remote Teams (2026)

August 07, 2026
45 Team Building Activities in NYC (2026 Guide With Prices, Group Sizes and Booking Tips)
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45 Team Building Activities in NYC (2026 Guide With Prices, Group Sizes and Booking Tips)

August 01, 2026
Top 75 Christmas Trivia Questions for Work: Festive Fun to Brighten Your Office Party
SeasonalChristmas

Top 75 Christmas Trivia Questions for Work: Festive Fun to Brighten Your Office Party

July 18, 2026
6 Engaging Christmas Team Building Activities for a Remote Teams
SeasonalVirtualChristmas

6 Engaging Christmas Team Building Activities for a Remote Teams

July 18, 2026
90 Fun Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers for Private Parties (Free PDF)
SeasonalTrivia

90 Fun Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers for Private Parties (Free PDF)

February 15, 2026
85 Romantic Easy Valentine's Day Trivia for Couples
SeasonalTrivia

85 Romantic Easy Valentine's Day Trivia for Couples

February 14, 2026
70 Valentine Trivia Questions and Answers Printable for Team Building
SeasonalTrivia

70 Valentine Trivia Questions and Answers Printable for Team Building

February 13, 2026
The Best Guide on How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate
Team BuildingWorkplace Data

The Best Guide on How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate

January 01, 2025
Team BuildingVirtualRemote Teams

14 Fun and Engaging Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Teams

November 30, 2024
Top 50 Pop Culture Trivia for Work: Test Your Team's Knowledge!
Team BuildingTrivia

Top 50 Pop Culture Trivia for Work: Test Your Team's Knowledge!

November 11, 2024
120 Best Get to Know You Questions for Work Teams
Team BuildingIcebreakers

120 Best Get to Know You Questions for Work Teams

November 02, 2024
Top Black History Month Trivia Questions for Work Success
SeasonalTrivia

Top Black History Month Trivia Questions for Work Success

October 25, 2024
Top 50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions for Work to Inspire Your Holiday Fun
SeasonalThanksgiving

Top 50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions for Work to Inspire Your Holiday Fun

October 25, 2024
Top 50 Zoom Icebreaker Questions for Meetings in 2025
Team BuildingVirtualIcebreakers

Top 50 Zoom Icebreaker Questions for Meetings in 2025

October 24, 2024
Ultimate Office Olympics Ideas: Engaging Games for Team Fun
Team BuildingOffice Games

Ultimate Office Olympics Ideas: Engaging Games for Team Fun

October 18, 2024
Top Ways How Team Building Activities Increase Productivity at Work
Team BuildingTeam Morale

Top Ways How Team Building Activities Increase Productivity at Work

October 17, 2024
Top 75 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers for Your Party
SeasonalHalloween

Top 75 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers for Your Party

October 16, 2024
30 Best Winter This or That Questions for Fun Games
Team BuildingIcebreakers

30 Best Winter This or That Questions for Fun Games

October 14, 2024
20 Best Fun Spring Icebreaker Games for Teams
Team BuildingIcebreakers

20 Best Fun Spring Icebreaker Games for Teams

October 13, 2024
15 Best Ways to Boost Team Morale at Work
Team BuildingTeam Morale

15 Best Ways to Boost Team Morale at Work

August 03, 2024
Rainy Day Activities in Honolulu for Adults (2026)
HonoluluHawaii

Rainy Day Activities in Honolulu for Adults (2026)

September 27, 2026
12 Date Night Ideas in NYC That Aren't Dinner (2026)
Date Night

12 Date Night Ideas in NYC That Aren't Dinner (2026)

September 27, 2026
Hawaii Souvenirs You Make Yourself: 6 Workshops in Honolulu
City GuidesHonoluluSouvenirs

Hawaii Souvenirs You Make Yourself: 6 Workshops in Honolulu

August 20, 2026
Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids: 10 Plans, and the Monday Trap
Kids & FamilySan FranciscoWith Kids

Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids: 10 Plans, and the Monday Trap

August 02, 2026
Things to Do in NYC with Kids: 13 Family Plans That Actually Work
Kids & FamilyNew YorkWith Kids

Things to Do in NYC with Kids: 13 Family Plans That Actually Work

August 02, 2026
Best Things to Do in Oahu with Kids: Top Family Activities for Every Age
Kids & FamilyHonoluluWith Kids

Best Things to Do in Oahu with Kids: Top Family Activities for Every Age

August 02, 2026
Rainy Day Activities in NYC: 12 Indoor Plans That Work
City GuidesNew YorkRainy Day

Rainy Day Activities in NYC: 12 Indoor Plans That Work

August 01, 2026
Rainy Day Activities in San Francisco: 12 Indoor Plans That Work
City GuidesSan FranciscoRainy Day

Rainy Day Activities in San Francisco: 12 Indoor Plans That Work

August 01, 2026
Rainy Day Activities on Oahu: 10 Indoor Plans That Work
City GuidesHonoluluRainy Day

Rainy Day Activities on Oahu: 10 Indoor Plans That Work

August 01, 2026
Benefits of Indoor Plants: A Guide to How They Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety
TerrariumPlants & Wellbeing

Benefits of Indoor Plants: A Guide to How They Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety

November 02, 2024
What is Bioactive Terrarium and How to Make One
TerrariumTerrarium Care

What is Bioactive Terrarium and How to Make One

August 08, 2024
Can You Build a Closed Terrarium with Succulents?
TerrariumTerrarium Plants

Can You Build a Closed Terrarium with Succulents?

August 04, 2024
How Are Terrariums Self Sustaining? A Simple Guide
TerrariumTerrarium Care

How Are Terrariums Self Sustaining? A Simple Guide

July 31, 2024
Who Invented the Terrarium: A Brief History and Impact
TerrariumTerrarium History

Who Invented the Terrarium: A Brief History and Impact

July 29, 2024
Inside the World's Oldest Terrarium: A Self-Sustaining Marvel
TerrariumTerrarium History

Inside the World's Oldest Terrarium: A Self-Sustaining Marvel

July 29, 2024
10 Best Terrarium Plants for Closed Terrariums | Growth Rates
TerrariumTerrarium Plants

10 Best Terrarium Plants for Closed Terrariums | Growth Rates

July 16, 2024
How to make a closed terrarium • Ultimate Guide for Beginners
TerrariumBeginners

How to make a closed terrarium • Ultimate Guide for Beginners

July 16, 2024
Terrarium Supplies List for Closed Terrariums
TerrariumTerrarium Supplies

Terrarium Supplies List for Closed Terrariums

July 16, 2024
Best Terrarium Containers for Closed Eco Systems | DIY Tips & Ideas
TerrariumTerrarium Supplies

Best Terrarium Containers for Closed Eco Systems | DIY Tips & Ideas

June 30, 2024
Why is my terrarium dying? Proven Tips and Tricks
TerrariumTerrarium Care

Why is my terrarium dying? Proven Tips and Tricks

June 12, 2024
Meet the Most Famous Mosaic Artists: Masters of Tile and Stone
Mosaic LampMosaic History

Meet the Most Famous Mosaic Artists: Masters of Tile and Stone

August 18, 2024
What Do The Patterns On Turkish Lamps Mean?
Mosaic LampMosaic Patterns

What Do The Patterns On Turkish Lamps Mean?

August 06, 2024
Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art
Mosaic LampMosaic History

Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art

August 04, 2024
The Rich History of Turkish Lamps: Craftsmanship and Culture
Mosaic LampMosaic History

The Rich History of Turkish Lamps: Craftsmanship and Culture

August 01, 2024
ハワイ土産、職場と友達に何を買う？｜「作る」という選択肢
GiftingHonoluluお土産

ハワイ土産、職場と友達に何を買う？｜「作る」という選択肢

August 04, 2026
ハワイのハネムーン・カップルで、二人で作る一日
City GuidesHonoluluカップル

ハワイのハネムーン・カップルで、二人で作る一日

August 04, 2026
ハワイ子連れ旅行の室内体験｜対象は10歳以上です
Kids & FamilyHonolulu子連れ

ハワイ子連れ旅行の室内体験｜対象は10歳以上です

August 04, 2026
ハワイで雨になったら｜ホノルルの室内アクティビティ8選
City GuidesHonolulu雨の日

ハワイで雨になったら｜ホノルルの室内アクティビティ8選

August 04, 2026
自分で作るハワイ土産｜ホノルルの手作り体験6選
City GuidesHonoluluお土産

自分で作るハワイ土産｜ホノルルの手作り体験6選

August 04, 2026
Should Kids Use AI? A Calm Middle Ground for Parents
Kids & FamilyParenting

Should Kids Use AI? A Calm Middle Ground for Parents

August 14, 2026
Creative Screen Time for Kids: How to Tell Making From Watching
Kids & FamilyParenting

Creative Screen Time for Kids: How to Tell Making From Watching

August 12, 2026
Online Design Classes for Kids: A Parent's Buyer's Guide
Kids & FamilyParenting

Online Design Classes for Kids: A Parent's Buyer's Guide

August 10, 2026

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