You’re just one click away from having Purim all planned. Does your family love to have fun with themes? Are you or your kids still deciding what to be? These idea boards provide loads of inspiration…you will absolutely love how everything comes together! The ideas below are not only for costumes but coordinating mishloach manos…
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Rosh Chodesh Shevat–the Buds Beneath the Surface
The power of this month is believing in the things we can’t see with our own eyes. As the women of Klal Yisrael, Rosh Chodesh is a special Yom Tov for us. It’s a time when Hashem infuses the world with renewed energy, each month with its own special koach. Just as the feminine luminary,…
Costume Pajamas Are the Best Idea for Your Baby or Toddler
Did you know that there are pajamas out there that look like costumes? It’s the perfect Purim solution for your littlest one! No, he doesn’t need to be dressed up in uncomfortable gear! No baby really likes that. They like being comfy! And now they will be! (And if you need your baby to match…
Make Your Basic Pancakes a Little More Special by Adding Gelt
Just a touch of chocolate in the form of gelt makes fresh pancakes all the better. Sometimes, all it takes is one little twist to make a breakfast feel just that much more special. And it’s those mornings when the whole family is home together that might be the perfect time. If you have gelt…
Download and Print These Chanukah Coloring Pages!
Need an easy, low key activity for right about now? These Chanukah coloring pages are fun for all ages to color. For another Chanukah coloring activity, see our new Chanukah accordion project, aka agomograph, here. There’s lots more Chanukah coloring pages on Between Carpools. And, of course, kids also love creating our Chanukah caricatures! There’s…
Play the Hat Glove Scarf Game at Your Chanukah Party
Want to incorporate some dreidel spinning with a game that needs absolutely no prep? The Hat Glove Scarf game is a blast to play! It’s simple! All you need are a bunch of hats, gloves, and scarves. Take turns spinning the dreidel. Land on a Hey? Put on a hat. Land on a Gimmel? Put…
Gifts of a Different Kind
These are the gifts that mean more than most others With Chanukah just around the corner, many of us are consumed with the project of gift giving. We’ve discussed before whether or not Chanukah gifts are a minhag yisrael or chukas hagoyim. We can also discuss the pros and cons of Chaunkah gifts for children…
Fire Safety & Chanukah
A little awareness makes a life-saving difference. Hi, my name is Sima Clapman. I’m the Fire Prevention Specialist for the Lakewood Fire Department, a mom, and someone who truly loves being in the kitchen, especially during Chanukah. In my role, I do many things, but my favorite part is teaching our community how to stay…
The Only Latke Recipes You’ll Ever Need
From the best classic version to the tips and hacks to prep ahead or make them special, if you’re looking to make latkes, look here. We know–you either want to go classic and you just want the best version. Or you’re looking to have a little fun and change it up. You’ll find the right…
Make from Scratch or Need a Hack? The Ultimate Chanukah Donut Roundup
Whether you spell it doughnut or donut, or whether you buy, make from scratch, or something in between, Hanukkah won’t pass without them landing on your table. There’s a perfect donut option for you below. Raise your hand if you make homemade doughnuts? This may be the most polarizing question we’ve asked on BCP. You…
