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,…
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4 Must-Try Flatbreads for Your Party (or Just an Easy Dinner!)
When it comes to flatbreads, the more varieties, the better. They make a super fun appetizer (your guests will want to try each one) or a really easy weeknight meal. Here are our flatbread picks. Did you ever see one of these ready-made flatbreads at your local grocery? Didn’t realize you can do so much…
Family Time! Play Driedel Yahtzee This Chanukah. Download and Print Our Custom Scorecard.
Want to spend some family time playing a game? Keep it in the Chanukah spirit with Dreidel Yahtzee. I love Yahtzee. If you read this post, you’ll know it’s one of the top classic games I like to play with my kids. Unfortunately, though, since the game involves keeping score using a pen and scorecards,…
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,…
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 party is the Popcorn Bar. Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it. Note that all these photos…
6 Fun Chanukah Games That’ll Get Everyone Laughing
Everyone’s up for some fun at a party. These games make sure it happens. Welcome to Chanukah 2017. It’s a combination of the serious, the hilarious, the creative, and of course, the FUN. And you can bring all those experiences to your home this season. These Chanukah games can be tailored to fit all age…
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 a Chanukah party doesn’t have to be a lot of work to prep either. Sure, donuts are enticing. But that’s not why you’re looking forward to Chanukah. Think harder. What is it about Chanukah that makes us feel all…
Frying this Chanukah? It’s Time to Try Rice Krispies Chicken
If you’ve ever tasted Rice Krispies chicken, you know it’s a favorite. Now you can make it yourself. It’s perfect for your Chanukah party! My sisters-in-law (and I have many) are all pretty obliging when they need to help me out with my obsession of collecting and writing amazing recipes. Some send me photos whenever…
We Have the Secret to an Amazing Sugar-Free Lemonade
Yes, even lemonade can be faked. And there’s no shame in that. Only deliciousness. I had slaved and prepared everything from salads to mains, to desserts. Everything was fresh and perfect. Yet, at the end of the party, after all the guests had left and it was just us, the siblings, picking at the last…
Is it a cake? Is it a salad? It doesn’t matter, because this sushi appetizer will be gone before you get a chance to think about it.
You’ve made sushi salad before. But never like this. The words “Shabbos Nachamu” might make you think of lots of things. Hoping and praying for redemption. Returning to summer routine. The end of lazy summer days drawing to an end. And…hosting. Or being hosted. Whatever you are up to, make sure to add this incredibly…
