It’s snowing. It’s pouring. Being stuck inside is boooooring.

Before you pull out a crafty distraction, protect your kids (and your house) with Luke & Loolu. Made from vinyl-coated fabric, the new collection’s smocks, aprons, and table mats are designed to keep project messes to a minimum.

So go ahead and set the kids loose with glue, paint, and markers; creative offenders easily wipe clean. Pockets on the apron and smock are sized just right for crayons and paintbrushes, and the cheerful prints bring a little sunshine to even the gloomiest of days.

Showing once again that home is where the art is.

Available online at lukeandloolu.com, $11-$24.

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CELEBRATE
Norton Museum of Art’s 70th Birthday Bash
What: Go on a museum-wide treasure hunt, see vintage cars, and groove to musical performances by groups like Dimensional Harmony.
Why: A display of mouthwatering cakes by local pastry chefs.
When: Tues., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (561-832-5196). Admission is free.

FROLIC
Cupid’s Carnival
What: Spread the love with crafts, games, and entertainment.
Why: Carnival rides get everyone’s heart beating.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Flamingo Park, Michigan Ave. & 12th St., at the track, Miami Beach (305-531-5636 ext. 26). Admission is free.

SKIM
Book Blast
What: Make crafts and hear an interactive reading by I Love You, Stinky Face author Lisa McCourt.
Why: Donate new and gently used tomes for local programs and schools.
When: Reading, Sat., 2-4 p.m. Book drive, Sat.-Feb. 27, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: The Falls, 8888 SW 136th St., center court (305-255-4571). Adults, free; children, $5.

Photo: Courtesy of Luke &  Loolu