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…
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…
These Yummy Things Are Called “Fake-It Churros”
All you need are some pizza dough rounds, cinnamon and sugar, and a sauce to enjoy them with! I love frying. Truly love it. But since I do try to cook most things in moderation I don’t pull out the fryer that much. Come Chanukah and my small, cheap, and powerful fryer sits on the…
Basics: Make Donut Glaze and Decorate ‘Em Yourself
Sure, you can buy donuts that are ready to go. But, if you decorate donuts yourself, it’s even more fun. Get out that food coloring that you hide way high up in the pantry and all those toppings. They’ll enjoy these donuts more than any other they’ll have over Chanukah (because it’s so much fun…
How to Take Glowing Chanukah Photos Using Your Phone
You know those beautiful photos of angelic children standing by the menorah? You can capture those memories of your own angelic(?) children with just a smartphone camera! This technique works best on the later nights of chanukah when there is more light. Before you start, make sure to eliminate clutter from the area of the…
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…
How to Give Your Child Positive Chanukah Memories Forever
This is one of the best Chanukah gifts you can give your children. And it’s free! The first Chanukah after I was married, we had just returned to Eretz Yisrael from visiting family in the States and I was in a very early stage of pregnancy. Couple that with the long, dark nights that came…
How to Keep Your Family Safe This Chanukah
With fire, hot oil, and new toys all around, keep your eyes open and stay safe with these tips. Chanukah is a time of great joy, parties, gifts, family, and friends. Here are a few tips for you and your families to stay safe this yom tov! Fire There is so much to be said…
