You can create a grand Shavuos tablescape like this one in no time…even on a budget! Shavuos is all about the flowers and the fresh colors. Filling the house with beautiful blooms brings joy to anyone, and on this specific Yom Tov, it’s an extra special minhag as well. We mimic Har Sinai, and how…
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The Perfect (i.e. Gorgeous!) Placemats and Napkins for Your Shavuos Table
Browse our designs + pick your favorite + personalize them! We’ve made these placemats and napkins just for you in time for Shavuos. If you haven’t started thinking about your Shavuos table, then we’re going to give you a great (and gorgeous) headstart right here. These personalized disposable placemats and napkins are so pretty they…
Your Personalized Upsherin Bags, Napkins, and Invites Are Here!
When it comes to an Upsherin party, it’s the fun little details that make all the difference and make the upsherin boy feel so, so special. We created these fun designs just in time for your own upsherin celebration. This cute favor bag can be customized to your needs. Click here to order. How about…
This Soccer Themed Upsherin Party Was So Fun to Plan!
My son was obsessed with soccer. It started from there, and the rest just fell into place. You can get so creative with upsherins. There are no rules, no expectations, just lots of fun and games. My son loves to kick a soccer ball around. He sleeps with his ball, eats with it on his lap,…
What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar
Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the party is the Popcorn Bar. Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it. Note that all these photos…
How to Host a Chic No-Cook (Almost) Chanukah Party
Chanukah? It’s the best excuse to get the family together, around one (beautifully set) table. And a Chanukah party doesn’t have to be a lot of work to prep either. Sure, donuts are enticing. But that’s not why you’re looking forward to Chanukah. Think harder. What is it about Chanukah that makes us feel all…
Yom Tov Menu Planner and Shopping List Downlods
Feeling a little all over the place? Just download and print this Yom Tov menu and shopping list and get focused. The 2 day Yom Tov planner This shopping list download is also helpful. Fill in your menu and then add in the ingredients you need into the shopping list download…all in the right category…
4 Real Life Menus from Leah, Renee, Esti, and Victoria
So, what are the girls preparing for Yom Tov? Here’s a sample menu from 4 of us to help you brainstorm. Leah Schapira’s menu: This is the type of meal I’ll serve when I have a large crowd of 20 or more people. I don’t make huge quantities of each item, I rather make the…
Tired of Cooking? Want to Spend Your Summer Outdoors? Here’s My Plan for a Barely Cook Summer
I admit, I’m a little tired of cooking. I spent last summer in the kitchen, writing the recipes for Secrets of Skinny Cooking. The summer before, Leah and I wrapped up Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the summer before that Secret Restaurant Recipes. I can keep going, but I think we can both agree that…
Make a Graduation-Themed Party with One Easy Step (Plus! Chanie Salzer’s party menu).
The perfect graduation touch is just a photocopy away. A party at home can be way more special than celebrating the occasion of graduation at a restaurant…especially if you add some relevant details. And it doesn’t have to be hard! For this graduation party, I simply lined the table with a black tablecloth, then covered…
