I still remember the first time I made salty-sweet pretzel shapes with my two kids, ages 8 and 11, while the dishwasher hummed and the neighbor’s dog barked in the yard. Weeknights are a dance of homework, soccer pickups, and hurried dinners, but those few minutes at the kitchen island—sprinkling green sugar and sharing silly stories—feel like tiny pauses that stitch our days together. My kids love projects that end with a snack, and I love the way a small, handmade touch can make our living room feel warmer to friends who stop by. If your family enjoys crafty treats…