Still need some mishloach manos inspiration? Whether you want to go simple and neat or make it a wow, we’ve compiled these ideas that are easy to create (and only one requires baking). Keep It Neat The packages above prove you don’t need to spend much at all to have a classy looking package. Most…
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Stumped? Have no clue what your kids’ costumes will be for Purim? This might help.
We’ve compiled a list of lots of different Purim costumes… perhaps one will inspire you! JEWISH Na nachs Yerushalmis Agent Emes Uncle Moishy Twins of France Rebbe + Rebbetzin + Gabbai Kohen Gadol Occupations & More Real People Beekeepers + Bee Sailors Doctors (don’t forget a green kippah) Nurses Pilots and stewardess Chefs Bakers and…
5 Adorable Mishloach Manos Your Kids Can Package Themselves
Do your kids love to give mishloach manos to their friends? Make it their project, not yours with these easy-to-recreate ideas. I am not sure when exactly this happened, but besides for my 45+ mishloach manos (the ones containing the Irresistible Toffee I told you about last week) which I prepare each year, I find…
4 Ways to Make Hamantaschen (and None Involve Making or Rolling Dough)
Not up to rolling out a dough and baking hamantaschen? Get in the Purim spirit with these four easy and tasty ways to enjoy the three-cornered pastry. Hamantaschen are meant to be symbolic; no one said they need to involve a from-scratch cookie dough, a rolling pin, and a mess in the kitchen. Here are…
Free Download! Everyone’s an Artist with Tu B’Shvat Paint-by-Number Pages
Kids and Adults! Create beautiful paint-by-number art in honor of Tu B’Shvat. You don’t have to be super artistic to sit down and spend some art time with your kids. Glass artist Abbey Wolin of Not 2 Shabby makes it easy with these paint-by-number pages in honor of Tu B’Shvat. One page is easier for…
How to Cook a Complete Shabbos Meal In The Oven
You can make your complete Shabbos meal in the oven. At first, I thought I’d write this to show you all how I bake my gefilte fish and make farfel in the oven. “But why just write about gefilte fish and farfel,” I thought. Why not try to make my whole Shabbos meal in the…
Free Download! Beautiful Tree-Inspired Download for Shvat
You’re ready for Tu B’Shvat—get your phone in the spirit too with this download! It might seem grey outside, but new growth is right around the corner! Tu B’Shvat, the new year of trees, is coming up this week! Get those minim in your house and get your phone in the spirit too with this beautiful free…
The Trees and You: Three Relationship Tips in Honor of Tu B’Shvat
With Tu B’Shvat around the corner, you’re probably getting into fruit mode sooner or later, planning a menu that’s centered on the bounty we reap from the trees. But Tu B’Shvat offers way more than a fruit-filled feast. It gives us an opportunity to ponder the deeper connection we humans have with trees (sounds like…
Less “Stuff” and More Fun Times: How I Give on Chanukah
A special Chanukah doesn’t mean more toys in the closet. Here’s how I make each night special. Who doesn’t love presents? For me, giving presents is even more fun than getting them. (Except my Nespresso machines, of course. I’m up to three and they were all gifts. Read about how I make the most of…
Today’s Activity: Sugar Cookies
Not running out to a party tonight? Have fun creating Chanukah Sugar Cookies. Make one big batch of sugar cookies dough. Get out the sprinkles or create a Cookie Coloring Station as shown here. Roll them all out tonight, or freeze some of the dough for another night. You can also easily halve this recipe….
