Need a quick family game with no prep that anyone can play? Want to keep it to a budget? We got you. We’ve got a few “favors” games here on BCP. We even did a 2.0 version of the favors game. This year the game is a bit more of a game and a lot…
Crafts & Activities
Make a Prize Ball Using Saran Wrap
This ball is great fun for parties! Plus, you can prep ahead and it’s ready to toss around once Chanukah arrives. Your kids and guests will love! This one is a no brainer. It’ll keep the kids delighted and busy. While this might seem similar to the “pass the present” concept, we like it even…
DIY Slime and Playdough Using Ingredients You Have on Hand
Need an activity pronto? We tested these 2-ingredient slime and Play-Doh recipes. We know. You never let it in the house. They bring it home from school because they traded their snack for their friends’ slime and you just can’t wait until they lose interest and you can quietly toss. But there’s something very magical…
Seven Ways to Enjoy Your Photos (Off the Screen!)
With hundreds–even thousands–of photos accumulating on our devices, it takes a lot more effort to bring these prints to life. Yet with just a bit of effort, you and your family can really enjoy your photos. Stop scrolling through them on your phone and let them finally come to life! 1. Go Back to Basics and…
Our Roundup of Crafts and Fun Art Activities for Kids to Do!
There are so many ways to keep little hands busy!
Super Fun Vacation Activities to Enjoy…at Home!
The destination? Home! Take a family trip without leaving the comfort of your living room When Covid-19 hit shortly before Pesach four years ago, and we were left scrambling to make do in a situation unlike any we’d ever encountered, the result was a Yom Tov unique on so many fronts. That was the year…
The Mini Photo Magnet Craft
Create cute DIY photo frame magnets you’ll love to see on your fridge! Great birthday party activity. Looking for a cute (and really useful) craft that’ll keep kids of all ages (from the littlest to the teens) happily busy for a little while? Back during the time that we launched Between Carpools, I shared this…
Make a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! UPDATED FOR 2024 You packed snacks and drinks, took them on a trip, tried to keep your cool through the whining and kvetching, came home soaked (sweat? water? both?), gave baths, served dinner and are ready to collapse…
More Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Some more easy prep, DIY activities to keep your toddler happy and busy. Did you love the activities shared in my first post on Busy Toddler Activities? Need a couple of fresh ones to keep your toddler entertained? He’ll also love these. Pipe Cleaner and Straw ActivityAge Level: 2.5+ You’ll Need: Cut up straws to…
Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Drink your coffee in peace with these easy prep, low supervision DIY activities Your toddler seems uninterested in his toys. But you really need a few minutes (even if it’s just to drink a whole cup of coffee!) for him to be busy on his own. These fun activities are easy for you to prepare,…