Using some materials you may already have at home, you or your children can create a Pesach pillowcase that will look beautiful at your table. Crafting before Pesach! How? When? The month between Purim and Pesach often seems like one large to-do list. Yet, I always try to squeeze in a project or two to…
Crafts & Activities
What to Watch & Where to Listen – Jewish Kids Edition
Need some help educating and entertaining the kids? Want to keep them in a space that upholds your values? There are plenty of Torah-true resources available right now! There’s so much content online right now, there’s no need to resort to YouTube to help you carry the load of entertaining and educating your children. So…
How to Use A PDF Sewing Pattern
If you’re using sewing patterns that you download, here is how to turn your PDF into a pattern that’s ready to use. —Have a separate folder on your computer to store all your patterns. You can have subfolders for each pattern company or by type of pattern (dresses, skirts, babies etc…) —Once you pay for…
How to Play Geltello…That’s Othello with Some Chanukah Gelt!
I love planning fun family games for our Chanukah parties and last year I came up with this twist on the classic game of Othello! To Make: Purchase gold and silver chocolate gelt coins of the same size. Glue or tape the coins together so that you have double-sided coins. You will need 64 coins…
Family All Over the World? Play This Virtual Chanukah Game Together
Love spending time with family but distance makes it hard to get together? You can still catch up and have some laughs with this virtual game! Before the Game We used this website called polleverywhere.com You create the questions. Customize how the chart looks and how your audience can respond. It takes a little effort…
How to Host a Laser Tag Birthday Party
No need to visit the arcade. You can have laser tag fun in your own home. What kind of birthday party do you make for a boy who is not into sports? My 9-year-old son had never had a birthday party for friends before. Since he has a twin sister, it’s just been easier to…
The Balloon Dart Game Was My Best Chanukah Party Activity Ever
You can make a DIY Balloon Dart Game…all the cousins will be talking about it until next Chanukah! For as long as I can remember (perhaps for more than 10 years!), I’ve been hosting a big kids-oriented Chanukah party for the extended family…and I always try to think of the latest and greatest activities to…
This Is the Party Game Where You Name the Prize
For a party game that’s easy to learn and quick to play, we’ve got you covered! This is a game that can be played by all ages with basic reading skills so it’s perfect for a Chanukah party. There’s no elaborate setup needed either. Collect in a box or basket lots of random small items….
Going Skiing? Here’s the Complete What-to-Wear Checklist
If you don’t have the right clothing, your day on the slopes will be a bust. Stay warm and safe with this complete skiing list. When it comes to other cold-weather sports, there’s tons and tons of special clothing and gear that’s needed just to get going. Hockey gear practically needs its own room in…
Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
