There’s no need to panic. Wax can look like a scary mess but in truth, it’s easily removed. You just need to know how. To remove wax from your menorah or candlesticks: The trick is hot water. Lots of boiling hot water. You can use the faucet, if your water gets really hot. If not, use…
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8 Lights for 8 Nights: Don’t Miss the Real Chanukah
The eight life lessons of Chanukah, one at a time. Note from BCP: This year, to help us refocus our values, we’re posting a thought every single night that will remind us of the essence of the chag. Light Number One: The Light of Ruchnius The entire essence of the Greek nation was the worship…
Keep Your Mini Menorahs Wax Free with These Adorable Mini Candle Holders
No more fussing with hardened melted wax when you use these tiny disposable candle holders While we do have some tips and tricks to avoid dealing with the melted wax on your kids’ menorahs, when we saw these little candle holders, we had to share them with you. (But please buy them at your local…
10 Personalized Gifts to Order Now!
Chanukah may seem like it’s still far away, but sometimes the early birds have time to order really cool personalized items that take a bit more time to arrive. The items below are listed in order of how long they take to arrive. The items towards the top take 2-4 weeks; the items lower down…
This Blanket Will Be THE Favorite Chanukah Gift – But It Takes a Month to Arrive!
It’s tested and true and it will be a yummy gift someone will really, really love – the Bauble Bar Blanket. We don’t really buy gifts on birthdays. Rather, we tend to buy gifts when the right item pops up. So, this past June, when Leah shared the link to these really cool yummy blankets,…
Some Cute Ideas for Your Daughter’s Bas Mitzvah Party
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….
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…