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,…
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Having Guests? 6 Simple Placecards Ideas
If you’re having company for Yom Tov, and there’ll be multiple families, avoid the “where would you like us to sit?” questions and add a nice little touch to the table with your placecards (bonus: Kids will be more likely to want to sit somewhere if they see their name). Here’s a roundup of easy…
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…
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…
The Prettiest, Easiest Shavuos Placecard Holder (and there’s nothing you need to buy!)
Download and print these butterflies for that perfect touch on your Yom Tov table. Loved our butterflies in Ami Magazine’s Whisk? They’re super easy and so pretty! Simply print out the butterflies, cut, add a name or initials, and place them within the spokes of the forks at each place setting. Leave them plain and…
10 Floral-Inspired Tablesetting & Placecard Ideas for Yom Tov
Want to browse pretty place card ideas to find your table inspiration? Here are a few that we love. Rustic Chic Did you ever think to use a cutting board as a place setting? Credit: Style Me Pretty Two Birds, One Stone Want to transform a bud vase into a place card holder? Simply…
Admit One! Come On In and Enjoy This Carnival-Themed Upsherin (sure, it’s fun to look at…would have been more fun if we were there!)
Event planner Shifra Steele plans an enchanting upsherin for twin three-year-olds. It’s his big day…but what if he’s a twin? Then sister gets to join in the fun and be the star too. Here are some details we love from this charming and whimsical upsherin party. Every wagon in this room is a different “station.”…
