Do you want to add a spiritual element to the party? Or do you need some extra fun? My daughter’s bas mitzvah party, overall, was pretty typical for our neighborhood. We had a dairy buffet and dessert table plus a project for the girls to do as an activity. (They decorated tumblers with waterproof stickers….
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One Easy Trick to Keep Your Silver Polished and Shiny for Longer
We all love our silver to sparkle, but not many of us love polishing it. This solution can keep your polishing to a minimum! How often do you find yourself apologizing – or even just feeling a bit embarrassed – by how your silver looks? Or do you find yourself scrambling on Friday afternoon to…
What Kind of Dairy Pasta Will You Make?
There’s just something about cheesy or creamy pasta that seems to hit the spot every single time. We’ve got a lot of great picks. Sometimes you just want an easy dinner that satisfies your carby cravings. Not too much fuss, nothing exotic. And that’s when you turn to pasta. Pasta just never lets you down. …
Have a Donut Decorating Party This Chanukah
Simple family fun that you get to eat – what could be better?? Every year, on one night of Chanukah, we have a donut decorating party. Some years we bake the donuts, some years we fry the donuts – definitely these yeshiva donuts, and some years we buy the donuts. But we always do the…
New Chanukah Game! What Do You Get When You Combine “Pictionary” and “Telephone” ?
This Chanukah (or anytime) pictionary game needs no prep and is so much fun nonetheless. All you need is a notebook and some pens. We are sure you have all played Pictionary at one point or another…but what do you do if not everyone wants to be paying attention to one person drawing at the…
Should You Eat That Donut on Chanukah? “Yes” Says This Nutritionist
There’s no need for total deprivation, nor do you need to throw your health goals out the window come Chanukah. This is what to keep in mind while having your treats and enjoying them too. Despite all the excitement and magical feelings come Chanukah, there are many people who feel stress and anxiety when thinking…
How to Make These Gorgeous Marbleized Paintings
The technique is called “Paint Pour” and anyone can do it! Want to see more canvas crafts? See the how-to for the Initial Art project here. You can also see that post for tips on having a painting party without a big resulting mess! Read on for a more sophisticated art activity! A paint pour…
Adorable Chanukah Coloring Pages – Free Download!
Download and print these coloring pages…because Chanukah is only a few days away! Chanukah is coming…but you don’t have to wait until Thursday for the activities and fun to start. Download these coloring pages now and let the kids get going (it’s a lot neater than baking cookies, although you can do that too. Download…
You’ve Been Waiting for The Circle Magazine’s Chanukah Special!
All year long, BCP readers ask us, “When is the next Circle Magazine subscription special?” Well, it’s here now. It’s time for The Circle Magazine Chanukah Subscribe-A-Thon! It’s the gift that keeps on giving every single week of the year. You’ve heard about The Circle magazine, seen it at the checkout line in the grocery,…
All the Kids Will Be Talking About This Chanukah Gelt Hot Chocolate
It’s so much fun to enjoy this hot chocolate…just stock up on chocolate Chanukah gelt. Right after Sukkos, my sister-in-law suggested we celebrate a few birthdays by taking the kids out for dinner. The first thing my nieces and nephews ordered was hot chocolate milk for everyone at the table. Out came clear mugs with…