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How to Create an Art Center for Your Creative Kid (Perfect Chanukah Gift!)

by | December 11, 2017 | 0 comment(s)

This gift is almost a year old, yet it’s still new. How to make an art center. Last year, when my daughter was 5, she told me that she’s no longer interested in dolls. Frankly, she said she’s no longer interested in any of her toys and that they’re all babyish. Her new interest was…

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The Fun Menorah Project That’ll Occupy Kids of All Ages

by | December 11, 2017 | 2 comment(s)

Be amazed. This might look simple but children aged 1 ½ – 8 will be equally entertained while building this menorah project (while keeping the adults free to schmooze.) Every year, my family gets together for a Chanukah party and somehow I end up with the job called “figure out how to entertain 30 kids…

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6 Fun Chanukah Games That’ll Get Everyone Laughing

by | December 08, 2017 | 1 comment(s)

Everyone’s up for some fun at a party. These games make sure it happens. Welcome to Chanukah 2017. It’s a combination of the serious, the hilarious, the creative, and of course, the FUN. And you can bring all those experiences to your home this season. These Chanukah games can be tailored to fit all age…

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Do You Have a Bored Tween? A 12-year-old Shares 5 Things To Do

by | July 26, 2017 | 12 comment(s)

Who knows what bored tweens like to do better than another tween? Every time I ask my mother “What should I do, I’m bored,’’ she tells me to clean my room or organize my closet. But really, what is my mother thinking? I mean, do you know one kid that likes to clean? I think…

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Mom, We’re Totally Bored. Entertain Us.

by | February 01, 2017 | 6 comment(s)

How do you recreate the vacation experience when you’re staying home? “What are we doing today?” I’ve barely opened my eyes when there are many more little eyes standing over me, asking me something I have no idea how I’m going to answer. All I can say to myself is, “Thank G-d these boys have…

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Today’s Activity: Sugar Cookies

by | December 25, 2016 | 6 comment(s)

Not running out to a party tonight? Have fun creating Chanukah Sugar Cookies. Make one big batch of sugar cookies dough. Roll them all out tonight, or freeze some of the dough for another night. You can also easily halve this recipe. Get out the sprinkles or create a Cookie Coloring Station as shown here….

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