Don’t have time to daven in the morning? Here’s how tefillah can save time…not take time A funny thing happened when I (almost) sat down to write this post. Because my usual davening slot got filled with sandwich-making, cucumber-peeling, and a trip to my son’s cheder down the block on this hectic erev Purim morning,…
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Spread the Joy with This Great Pre-Purim Activity. Free Coloring Pages Download!
These Purim Coloring Pages will keep the kids busy while spreading the spirit! We’re sure you can use help in that department over the next few days. And what’s more enjoyable for kids of all ages than coloring? These Purim coloring pages are suitable for all ages, from young children (it’s ok if they go…
Set the Coolest Purim Seudah Table (and you don’t need to buy a thing)
Everything you need to recreate this Purim table is already in your home (because we know you don’t have a moment to spare this week). We know you are busy. Between the mishloach manos that need to be put together, the Purim costumes that definitely do not happen by themselves, food prep and carpools (yep,…
Purim Gift Tags! Download Yours Now and Your Mishloach Manos is Set!
These Purim gift tags look like they were custom created just for you! Do you scramble to each year to create the gift tags that will accompany your mishloach manos? Now you can download these custom monogrammed gift tags with your initial. Choose your letter and you’ll receive a printable PDF including 8 assorted 3-inch…
The 5-Minute Franks in Blanks That Will Get Kids to Actually Sit Down
Erev Shabbos, Purim, or anytime…these pull apart hot dogs are a keeper I mean really…puff pastry? Hot dogs? It’s guaranteed to taste good…but did you think that this combo could actually be pretty? Call this an appetizer, hors d’oeuvres, or even just a pre-Shabbos snack. With probably less than 5 minutes of effort, these pull…
No Time to Patchke, Yet Still Want to Give a Nice Mishloach Manos? We Have Your Back.
1-2-3 and these mishloach manos are….done! Here are a few mishloach manos ideas that will help you out: I found these inexpensive yet very pretty boxes at the B&B Party Goods store. Anything looks good in them. Literally. See for yourself: They also look great stacked, as you see here: As you see, I didn’t…
From Simply to Simply Chic: More Mishloach Manos Inspiration
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…
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…
