Want to stock the house with projects to keep the kids busy when they’re home? Need an at-home Chol Hamoed activity for those “erev” days when you’re busy cooking? Bring out the diamond paintings. And, no, there’s no paint involved. The first time I saw my daughter working on a diamond dotz project at home (my…
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Rain or Shine in Montreal: What to Do with Kids in Any Season
Scared of the winter cold? Visit Montreal this summer and enjoy the outdoors. There’s lots of beauty and lots to do in any weather. Hi, I’m back again, this time with a couple of activities to do in and around Montreal. In the winter, Montreal is kind of cold and unless you enjoy winter sports,…
Let the Kids Entertain Themselves by Making a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! 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 but it’s only…
There’s a 3 Day Yom Tov Coming. 5 Ways to Keep the Kids Excited and Busy Through It All.
The change in routine can be tough on families when there’s meals to cook and kids need more entertainment than usual. I collected tips from experienced moms on making Yom Tov more enjoyable for the younger set – some of these may work for you. When a three day yom tov comes up on our…
Danielle Renov’s Life-Sized Memory Game is a Total Blast
This memory game is a total hit. Kids will absolutely love making matches and winning prizes. Instead of using memory cards, this game uses actual prizes. Make a giant game board by hiding the prizes under the aluminum pans. Then play memory! When each child makes a match, they get to keep the prize. Yes,…
The Fun Menorah Project That’ll Occupy Kids of All Ages
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…
Do You Have a Bored Tween? A 12-year-old Shares 5 Things To Do
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…
8 Great TED Talks That Give Really Good Advice
Listen, laugh, learn, and be amused…tune into these favorite TED talks for inspiration and information. Every few weeks I find that I need to expand my intellect beyond what my daily routine requires. So I turn to TED talks. If picked carefully, these talks are usually short (under 10 minutes), and they condense ideas big…