There’s only winners in this easy-to-play game. A few years ago, Renee shared how her family plays a “favor game” for Chanukah. With the kids in my family having grown older, last year we took the game up a notch. Instead of everyone choosing one person for whom they need to do a favor, in…
Our Ultimate Chanukah Game Roundup
Here it is – the complete list of all our favorite, festive games for Chanukah party fun. UPDATED FOR 2023 Is your Chanukah party coming up? No party is complete without a game or two – and not necessarily a rocking game of dreidel. We’ve been sharing some great options over the years and now…
The Getting-to-Know-You Game
Play it with a crowd How well do you know the other people at the party? Well, let’s find out. The one who knows the most might just end up winning it all. In this game, players are randomly divided into pairs. Each player competes against their partner, answering questions about their partner. The winners…
How to Use the Phomemo Printer As a Study Tool
We found another use for one of our favorite toys. Sure you could use index cards, but this is more fun – and neater! Did you use crib notes when you studied for tests? Index cards with little reminders? Sticky notes? Back in my test taking days, I had a routine when I studied. First…
Something To Try If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping
So many of us are having trouble falling asleep – and staying asleep – during these anxious days. Our bodies and minds are tired. We’re in a heightened state of tension all day – and all night – long. But sleep has become difficult for many of us. Even when we fall asleep, we might…
Connecting to the Pain of the People in Eretz Yisrael At War
Somehow, life as usual doesn’t feel right…but what do we do? While we go through the motions of life, we need to be searching for ways to stay connected. Several of us on the Between Carpools team have close family living in Israel. We have friends in the military. We know people living in the…
How to Dice That Red Onion into Really Tiny Pieces
No big chunks in my salsa or guacamole when I take the time to do it right! There’s no denying that red onion adds some zing to a salsa (like our favorite), some guacamole, or a chopped salad. But in my household, nobody likes when you can actually bite into the onion pieces. So I’ve…
Silan Sweet Potato Fries
They take two minutes to toss together, with a flavor that transcends the quick prep. Enjoy them fresh, or use them to make a salad really special. I’ve been making sweet potato fries the same way for a couple years now and decided we needed a change…Something with bigger flavor. I put on a bit…
Thoughts On Being a Girl Boss
What does it mean and is it really your dream? Girl Boss. Mom Boss. These words have been used in recent years to describe a woman who can run her business to big success, despite being a woman – or even a mom. People use these expressions as a positive ideal, something to strive for. …
Garlic and Wine Sauce Pasta with Salmon and Caper Berries
This dinner was created so we could eat caper berries – but they aren’t even necessary! I was having a salad at a restaurant in Israel when I came across something I’d never seen or tasted before. It tasted mostly like a caper, but it was like a caper on steroids! About the size of…
