The kids can help you create this centerpiece…and then enjoy the festivities when their friends or cousins come over for a Chanukah party designed just for them. Once you have a fun centerpiece, the rest of the details are easy to accomplish. Have fun creating and celebrating at the table at this kids-only Chanukah party….
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The Upsherin Party is the Most Fun to Plan!
My son was obsessed with soccer. It started from there, and the rest just fell into place. You can get so creative with upsherins. There are no rules, no expectations, just lots of fun and games. My son loves to kick a soccer ball around. He sleeps with his ball, eats with it on his lap,…
What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar
Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the sweet table is the Popcorn Bar. By Shevy Shanik Throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah. Note that these photos are intended as…
How to Host a Chic No-Cook (Almost) Chanukah Party
Chanukah? It’s the best excuse to get the family together, around one (beautifully set) table. And it doesn’t have to be a lot of work to prep either. By Leah Schapira and Renee Muller Sure, donuts are enticing. But that’s not why you’re looking forward to Chanukah. Think harder. What is it about Chanukah that…
Admit One! Come On In and Enjoy This Carnival-Themed Upsherin (sure, it’s fun to look at…would have been more fun if we were there!)
Event planner Shifra Steele plans an enchanting day for twin three-year-olds. It’s his big day…but what if he’s a twin? Then sister gets to join in the fun and be the star too. Here’s some details we love from this charming and whimsical party. Every wagon in this room is a different “station.”…
Set the Coolest Purim Seudah Table (and you don’t need to buy a thing)
Everything you need to recreate this table is already in your home (because we know you don’t have a moment to spare this week). We know you are busy. Between the mishloach manos that need to be put together, the Purim costumes that definitely do not happen by themselves, food prep and carpools…
5 Adorable Mishloach Manos Your Kids Can Package Themselves
Do your kids love to give mishloach manos to their friends? Make it their project, not yours with this easy-to-recreate ideas. I am not sure when exactly this happened, but besides for my 45+ mishloach manos (the ones containing the Irresistible Toffee I told you about last week) which I prepare each year,…
The Winter S’Mores Bar
No time to bake dessert? Warm up your winter melave malkah with a s’mores bar instead. A few weeks ago, while I was researching easy Chanukah party ideas for Whisk, I came across the concept of an indoor s’mores bar. And I was smitten. I’d be hosting my own Chanukah melave malkah in…
How to Create Special Birthday Memories
Even without a party, a birthday can be a special, memorable day…it’s the little details that make a difference. We make a big deal about birthdays around here. Of course, I love planning big birthday bashes, but those are very often not on the actual birthday, but rather on a convenient day near the…
Serve Dessert in a Ball
These easy desserts are easy to make ahead (they’re easy period) and look absolutely breathtaking. People often call me randomly for help with recipe ideas. And I love to help…whether it’s planning a menu (see all these menu ideas here and here!), sharing a new meat recipe, or coming up with an idea for a…