Day: June 18, 2026

Stress Free Kid’s Parties at Michaels!

Abby H.

Y’all know I love a craft party. And my kids are no different. They love to create stuff and express their creativity in different ways.

I found out this morning that you can host your kid’s birthday party at Michaels. All of the fun and creativity without any of the mess.

Starting at $149, you get:

  • 2 Hours
  • 8 Guests (including Guest of Honor)
  • All project supplies
  • A dedicated space that’s perfect for crafting and hosting
  • Team Member to lead craft activities

And right now they have three different party themes:

Beads and Bag Charms– Come make cute bracelets and bag charms for the perfect accessories.

 

Paint Party- Join our colorful paint party. Use stickers, gems, and other popular templates to create unique art.

 

Tie Dye Party- Come create your own custom tie dye. All the fun, none of the mess. Then make a stack of bracelets to fit the color scheme of your shirt.

 

To me, this is the perfect party for kids that may be too big for indoor play places, or who are not interested in bowling or arcades. The cost starts at about $18 per guest and includes something for them to take home.

Two hours is a great amount of time for a party, and gives you time to create, have snacks, and cake, and then you’re done!

I’m considering this for my youngest kid’s birthday party next year.

And if you are looking for some fun, free crafting and creating events for you or your kids this summer, check out Michaels Kids Club and Makebreak events here.

 

6/18/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

 

Topic: Family Lifestyles
Format: 90 minutes over a 7 week period
Who Qualifies: Adults aged 18+
Dates: June 22 – August 21, 2026
Payment: Amazon e-gift card (no other payment option will be available). Payment will be sent 45 days after the completion of the study.

*Incentive: $225 (Survey 1 = $25, Survey 2 = $100, Survey 3 = $100)

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Webinars
Who: Adults, 18 yrs old
When: July 14th & 15th
Where: Webcam Interview
Length: 60-minutes
Incentive: $200 digital incentive

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Technology Products
Who: Adults, aged 18 and older
When: June 29th – July 1st, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: Pre-call + pre-work + 60-minute session
Incentive: $175 (must complete all activities)

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Home sound devices
Who: Nationwide adults, ages 18+, who use home sound devices
When: June 18th-26th
Where: Online
Length: 1-hour (15-minute online activity followed by a 45-minute individual webcam interview)
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Grocery Store Shoppers
Who: Adults, 18 years and older
When: July 8th, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: 60 minutes
Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

 

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.