Head over to This/That for some adorable costume inspiration. No need to search and find. This/That did all the shopping for you, with adorable finishing touches for four great costume themes. Here’s a peak of Purim at This/That. For this Starbucks-themed costume, you’ll find everything, from the kids costumes, to the tutus in just the…
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The Cutest, Easiest Kids Mishloach Manos (+ Downloads!)
We found some really cute boxes and designed some adorable labels to go with them! We know, you’re not looking for a major project. You just want a cute package that’s inexpensive, easy to fill, and that great label to finish it off. Your kids will be thrilled with these ideas! First, we used these…
Don’t Want to DIY? Your Purim Resources Are Here
Where can you get ready made mishloach manos, to suit all tastes and all budgets? You can find just the item you need in this roundup of great tastes and great gifts. There are so many great options! Parfetty Meet our new Bottle Buddy! This innovative and exclusive zip-top bag includes a drink band, making…
Flower Packaging Ideas for Mishloach Manos
When Purim falls out on a Friday, including flowers for Shabbos in a mishloach manos is always a special touch. Some of us have been doing flowers for years as mishloach manos (when something works and presents so beautifully, you stick to it!). We include 2 foods along with it, but the floral aspect is…
Packing Away the Chanukah Menorah
Wait! Before you pack it all away for next year, It’s helpful to keep one Chanukah bin with all the items you need from year to year. It’s such a pleasure when you take it out a couple days before next Chanukah, and everything you need is already there! But before you pack it all…
How to Keep the Lights of Chanukah Burning
Yes, we can keep the inspiration that lifts us up over Chanukah along with us in the months ahead. As you read this, I hope you are enjoying a beautiful and meaningful Chanukah, full of light and love and laughter, strengthened in your emunah, in your family bonds, and in your appreciation for the miracles…
Avoid Black Marks When You Light Your Menorah or Shabbos Candles
Whether you light with olive oil or candles, you can avoid the soot buildup with these two tips. One of the most common questions we get in our inboxes is whether we have a solution to the black marks people see on the wall or ceiling where they light their Shabbos candles. And at Chanukah…
Are You a Mother Who Is Endlessly Giving?
Even if you don’t always feel so noticed, this is our essence. And there is Someone keeping track. It’s time that you know it! The proof? is in the olive oil. Last week, one of my sons was sick in bed for a few days with a wintertime ailment. On the morning that his appetite…
Square Donuts or Beignets
There’s no cutting out circles. Cut these easily and have amazing square donuts ready all the quicker. Make them dairy or make them pareve. At our Chanukah content meeting, Renee asked, “What doughnut recipe will we be sharing on BetweenCarpools.com this year?” And I responded, “Renee. We have sooo many donut recipes on BetweenCarpools. (Not…
Your Kids Will Love Our Dance Game!
We collaborated with Toveedo to create this fun dance game your kids can get up and enjoy right now! Our own children (and their friends!) really enjoy playing on a dance machine. It’s good, active, wholesome fun. They follow the instructions on the screen to jump and dance to the beat of their favorite songs. …
