Scooping ice cream when there’s a big crowd? No thanks. Instead, serve king cones to the kids (and the adults). I first served these king cones at a Chanukah party–and never mind the kids, the adults were grabbing them. And there were so many “pros” to this dessert! One–no ice cream scooping mess. Two–they’re so…
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How to Make A Folding Table Appear Like a Real Dining Table
If you need additional tables for entertaining this Yom Tov, or you’re simply “between tables,” this hack will give you the table space you want. We all know that folding tables are just too narrow. When you add them as an extension to your own dining table, they’re awkward. When you use them on their…
How to Make Your Own Ginger Ale
In the spirit of Purim, we’re going to share a recipe post that’s not our typical. Our kids taught this to us and now, with all the extra soda in the house, you can share this hack with your own family and see how surprised they will be. It’s also a good way to get…
Add Fun to the Party with This Ring Toss Game
All you need are some rings and any kind of bottled drinks…and kids will have a blast! Every Chanukah, my kids and I try really hard to brainstorm a couple of fresh, exciting games that work well when there’s a gazillion kids around. This was what we came up with this year, and the team…
Make a Hot Pretzel Bar (But Make It Easy!)
Want to feed the kinderlach who show up at your door all Purim, something more than just candy? And make it fun? We have just the thing. Purim is that notorious day, where we are surrounded by food all day but eat nothing of substance. I’m not here to tell you that hot pretzels are…
A Keychain Craft That’s Perfect for Birthday Parties!
Looking for a little activity to do with a crowd that’ll engage girls (and even some boys) of all ages? This keychain craft is perfect. So, here’s why I love this keychain project. It’s inexpensive. You can entertain a crowd and the expenses can come out to less than $1 per person. Kids of all…
How to Host a Gorgeous Party Without the Party Planner Expense
Your party is already personalized and styled and waiting for you! The new Parfetty website is so cool, you’ll say, “I can’t wait to host a simcha!” Do you have a bas mitzvah, upsherin, or perhaps a kiddush coming up in the near future? You don’t need to stress over the party. Just click. You can bring…
Let the Chanukah Recipes Begin! Enjoy This Sweet & Salty Dairy Pretzel Snack
Move over Muddy Buddies. Move over caramel popcorn. The new can’t-get-enough snack is this sweet, salty, and addictive dairy pretzel snack. Some desserts are great when they’re served in single portions, like a slice of cheesecake or a ramekin of creme brulee. Then there are those sweets that are great when simply served in a…
A Totally Unique Lavender Mist Cocktail
As pretty as the name of this drink is, it tastes even better! When we posted these cocktails from Just Add Ice, someone reached out and asked if we had a cocktail recipe using lavender. We thought – wow, that’s a very specific request! We jokingly passed on the question to Just Add Ice and…
Updated! Forget Folding Chairs. Bring Out These Stackable Chairs When You Have Guests.
Don’t like the look of folding chairs? You can get some sleek stackable chairs to use instead when entertaining. Editor’s Note: Since this post first went live this past February, we received a lot of personal feedback from people who have been enjoying having pretty, stackable chairs to use when entertaining. But, many of the…