Get those gears turning with our Build Kit! Each Build Kit comes with all the tools and gadgets needed to design and engineer the most colorful robot. Supplies include a handmade wooden robot set, a mallet for easy assembly, our favorite washable markers, a sketchbook, a glue stick, and all the materials needed for unique details.
Read MoreBead + Fiber has been a trusted SoWa neighbor since our opening, and has provided countless activities for kiddos and adults. Bead + Fiber is a women-owned small business that serves the artists and makers of the Boston community! From an extensive variety of beads to yarns that vary from thin to thick and sheep to alpaca fibers, Bead + Fiber finds ethically sourced materials.
Read MoreFacades – collage a simple house façade! Gather your materials and save your cardboard (and sanity): Here is a creative way to transform this commonplace material into something beautiful. Cut a piece of cardboard into a house shape. Invite your designer to decorate their own façade with glue and collaging materials, such as fabric + paper shapes.
Read MoreWe’ve got three ideas for you to transform your average wrapped beeswax candle to something showstopping! Our Candle Kit includes everything you need to create multiple colorful candles. Check out our ideas below to take your candle decor into new directions!
Read MoreHandcrafted in small batches in South Boston, MA, Noted makes soy wax based candles with fragrances derived from essential and skin safe base oils. Packaged in an 8oz glass jar, these 100% soy wax candles use a single cotton wick and have roughly 45 hours of burn time. Our local neighboring maker makes scents ranging from refreshingly beachy to woodsy and subtly sweet. Come by to pick up your favorite scent and support your greater Boston community!
Read MoreDecorate your home with art created by your little artist! Print out our holiday coloring sheets at home for a festive activity that will bring smiles all around. We’ve provided patterned snowflakes, snowmen, gingerbread cookies, candles, trees and stars.
Read MoreSkyscrapers – design a city to learn about 3D art and architecture. Save your larger boxes and invite your child to design their own building. Use materials you have on hand, such as paper for windows, tape for details, and oil pastels for color. Paint may get a little messy, but is always a great addition to any project.
Read MoreOur Minni Shop gift card will make someone’s day this holiday season and beyond! Choose a numeric value and the gift card recipient can enter their unique code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total! This gift card never expires.
Read MoreBased in Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH, Areaware is a small team working with independent designers to bring great design to gifts, toys and home goods. From their iconic Cubebot to their beautifully designed puzzles, Areaware brings spunk and joy to everyday objects. Our favorite Areaware puzzles include the pink to purple gradient puzzle and the wavy, curved shapes of the Dusen Dusen Arc puzzle.
Read MoreAre you in search of fun, small, and affordable stocking stuffers? We’ve got art supplies, temporary tattoos, fashion accessories and games for your little one (that won’t break the bank). Check out some of our favorite stocking stuffers below!
Read MoreStay warm and cozy creating these colorful recycled shape ornaments. These ornaments use simple repeating shapes to create a beautiful memory for you and your little one. You only need a few materials and most will be from your recycling. Deck the halls and decorate your home!
Read MoreWith more time at home, let Minni help with creative activities (and beautifying your space!). Each Candle Kit includes everything you need to create multiple colorful candles. Unwind with family members with this relaxing activity. These beeswax candles make thoughtful gifts for the holidays!
Read MoreCome shop, mingle, and be merry for the 11th Annual South End Holiday Stroll. Shop at a distance, wear a mask & have some fun! Your local businesses appreciate your support, more than ever! Take part in specials, sales + events!
Read MoreFalcon creates trays and tumblers that do it all! From dinner parties to art table organization, these sturdy enamel trays and tumblers are made from unbreakable steel and are easy to wash! Founded in 1920 in England, Falcon Enamelware manufactures quality enamel trays, tumblers and cookware perfect for your kitchen and your child’s art table. We love using these heavy-duty trays to distribute paint in our art + design classes!
Read MoreWe are partnering with Room to Grow to deliver a workshop for you and your little one(s) to participate in! In Minni CollageShop - Happy Hearts, grown-ups and their little valentines will collect, create and collage their next masterpiece. While the workshop is free and open to anyone who would like to attend, all donations made at check-out will support Room to Grow's virtual programming.
Read MoreWhen my kids were babies, it was difficult enough to keep them fed, bathed, and entertained, let alone plan out engaging creative and educational projects for them. That was part of my motivation for opening Minni—I wanted to take that stress off parents by offering fun but meaningful and skill-building projects for kids, as well as an opportunity for parents to come together in our space to decompress from the daily grind. And all of that, of course, was before this unprecedented year of pandemic protocols, home-schooling, and political upheaval.
Read MoreGet your carts ready! We have a weekend of savings coming! Minni is having 20% off of ALL items (excluding subscription kits) starting at 6am on Black Friday, running through Small Business Saturday and continuing through Cyber Monday. This is your chance to save BIG on art supplies, Creative Kits, candles, home goods, accessories and more! *Please note – we will be limiting the number of people in our store and requiring customers to wear masks.
Read MoreWe are so excited about our newest SoWa neighbor, Wyllo! Founder Lyss, opened up her first brick and mortar shop this year. After making jewelry for the past 10 years, she launched her own brand and carries clothing, accessories, greeting cards and art from over 50 women-owned businesses. From beauty and bath products to delicate pieces of everyday jewelry, Wyllo mindfully chooses companies to work with and some that are just one to two-person operations!
Read MoreMake a Difference in your Community! Minni is partnering with Room to Grow to deliver Creative Kits to families in need. With unemployment and homelessness on the rise in Boston and beyond, we want to contribute boxes full of creativity, fun and education to local low-income families. Please help us meet our goal of helping 200 families this holiday season by adding a Creative Kit donation to your order. What other ways can you help? Donate new and lightly used toys for children under under the age of 5T to Room to Grow.
Read MoreTattly meshes great design and art! Based in Brooklyn and founded by a mom with a passion for design, Tattly produces temporary tattoos created by professional designers and illustrators who earn a percentage of every sale. We love how whimsical and detailed these beautiful temporary tattoos are on kids and adults! From bikes to butterflies, Tattly covers it all!
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