Welcome and thanks for taking the time to get to know us!
I’m Menucha, the woman-in-charge here. My goal is to inspire you to craft more, parent better, and forgive yourself a little more when doing both!

I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember, but especially through my teenage year, having that outlet was everything. Tired of hearing people say “I’m not creative, I can’t craft, but I want to…” I decided to focus on sharing things that everyone can do.
That’s why, my most of the crafts I share here are doable and not aspirational.
I do sometimes get ambitious and share those ideas as well.

My kids are the driving force behind me, encouraging me to keep at it. They are the mission statement that makes me make this work as a part of my family’s income (yes, blogging is my full time job!)
And while I have struggled with finding balance, I believe that honesty and self-forgiveness is the key to being a better parent! It helps us prioritize, rather than trying to juggle it all and watch all the balls fall.
That’s why I love to share parenting tidbits that are honest but helpful, giving solutions while acknowledging that “there is no way to be a perfect mother but a million ways to be a good one. ” (Jill Churchill)

Here’s a little more about me and my family: our two boys, our baby girl, in our small home in Far Rockaway, NY.
About M:
M is my big boy, born Sept 2013, the one who made me a mom. He’s a perceptive, easygoing boy, who lets no secret get past him. “Mommy I was eavesdropping last night and I heard you say…”
He is a little science-obsessed but loves all things STEM. He’s a smart one – gotta keep up with him! M loves comic books LEGO and anything tinker-y, and board games.

About Y:
Second in command, Y joined our family in May of 2016. And while he has his brother’s face, they are so different!
Y is always ready for a hug and is a social butterfly with a very sensitive soul. He loves helping me spread kindness messages. Headstrong and stubborn, you better not cross his path! Y is our left-handed artist, our crafter. He has a unique take on life and can’t stop moving.

About Princess A:
A girl born after two boys, our Pandemic Princess joined our family in November of 2020. The boys are completely obsessed with her (K, we all are.)
Being pregnant with A during a pandemic was quite the adventure… We can’t wait to see what type of human she turns out to be!

About Me:
A few years ago, after suffering incredible insomnia, I started therapy and was diagnosed with OCD. No, my house isn’t spotless. I love breaking stigmas and encouraging parents to face imperfection head-on and do better by themselves.

I am married to Shmuel since 2010. He’s been a saint, supporting my ambition to be a stay at home mom, and the hours and space all my “things” take up.

As you can see, we are Orthodox Jews. I keep a strictly kosher home, I cover my hair and dress modestly, and completely unplug Friday evening through Saturday night. I do not blog about religion, although I will occasionally include some Jewish culture and crafts surrounding our holidays. My religion does not believe in trying to recruit converts, and since much of my following is not Jewish, I keep things neutral.
Moms & Crafters is a blog run by, me, a stay at home mom, who just like you likes to create easy crafts and empower fellow mothers. You can follow along with our family and crafts on Instagram.
If you would like to learn more about Moms & Crafters, and what you can expect to see here, you can read all about it here.
Stacie
Saturday 8th of April 2023
Thank you for sharing these fun crafts! You have a lovely family.
Menucha @ Moms & Crafters
Monday 17th of April 2023
Aw, thanks! Enjoy!
kaleigh
Tuesday 8th of November 2022
What are the boy's name and the baby girl name?
Menucha @ Moms & Crafters
Tuesday 8th of November 2022
Hi Kaleigh. I don't share my kids' full names to protect their privacy. I refer to them by their first initial. M (boy) is 9, Y (boy) is 6, and A (girl) is 2.
Gena
Monday 22nd of August 2022
I just found your blog! and I'm so happy I did. I am a Christian. I love to hear about the Jewish faith, customs and celebrations. It helps me much with my bible studies and the nation of Israel.
Terri
Wednesday 20th of April 2022
My mom came to stay with us after getting Covid and is now having memory and other issues. I print your crafts off for her! SHe loves them!
Menucha @ Moms & Crafters
Monday 25th of April 2022
Hi Terri, I'm so sorry to hear that your mom is still suffering! But I'm happy my crafts can help. Thanks for sharing!
Heather
Tuesday 8th of February 2022
I love your site! I just made your Valentine pillow and plan to do this project with my daughter and her 11 year old friends this weekend. Thanks for the great idea!
Menucha @ Moms & Crafters
Tuesday 8th of February 2022
I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying these projects!