These no-prep, no mess Chanukah-themed activities are great for either a party or for your children to enjoy at home. Yes, there’s lots of great Chanukah game ideas here on Between Carpools. There’s our popular Scratch Off Games, this super popular dreidel game, and so much more. But, sometimes, you don’t want to plan, brainstorm,…
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Chanukah Watercolor Painting Craft
FREE DOWNLOAD: This craft is strangely satisfying. Join your kids for some simple Chanukah fun. We love bringing Yom Tov and other Jewish themed crafts to our readers. You can never have too many! A reader recently brought to our attention this glue and salt painting craft that’s become popular lately. We decided a Chanukah…
Our Roundup of Crafts and Fun Art Activities for Kids to Do!
There are so many ways to keep little hands busy!
The Mini Photo Magnet Craft
Create cute DIY photo frame magnets you’ll love to see on your fridge! Great birthday party activity. Looking for a cute (and really useful) craft that’ll keep kids of all ages (from the littlest to the teens) happily busy for a little while? Back during the time that we launched Between Carpools, I shared this…
Make a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! UPDATED FOR 2024 You packed snacks and drinks, took them on a trip, tried to keep your cool through the whining and kvetching, came home soaked (sweat? water? both?), gave baths, served dinner and are ready to collapse…
More Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Some more easy prep, DIY activities to keep your toddler happy and busy. Did you love the activities shared in my first post on Busy Toddler Activities? Need a couple of fresh ones to keep your toddler entertained? He’ll also love these. Pipe Cleaner and Straw ActivityAge Level: 2.5+ You’ll Need: Cut up straws to…
13 New Amazon Crafts for At-Home Fun
These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2024 with more tried-and-true crafts that our own children have loved too! Winter is here and it can be a challenge to keep the kids entertained while being stuck indoors. If you have a few…
19 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. UPDATED FOR 2024. Midwinter break is almost here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s always those times when mom needs the kids to be happy and entertained at home (think: Erev Shabbos…or when mom…
The Painting Experience You Love, Now Available At Home!
Are you looking for an artsy activity for a party, for date night, for your family, or for yourself? You’re going to have the best time with Paintaway! All the details, below. Do you love artistic activities? For party entertaining, for yourself at night when the kids are finally sleeping, for a fun Motzai Shabbos…
The Dot Sticker Activity for Toddlers
They can have so much fun with simple dot stickers! We are entering the fall and winter months, and for me, Sundays are always so hard. My son is home and there isn’t much to do to fill his day. If you feel this way also, read on! One favorite item that offers a lot…
