You might simply enjoy a bit of a laugh, or this might give you just the inspiration you need to think of your own Purim theme. We crowdsourced Jewish family names that have inspired a theme for Purim. While many of them are corny, they still bring a smile to your face and it’s a…
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UPDATED: This Is the Ultimate Guide to Mishloach Manos Containers
The hardest part of preparing the perfect Mishloach Manos is finding the container. We got you covered! EDITORS’ NOTE: This post was originally published in 2022. This year, we searched and found more great options to add to this roundup. Hope you find something perfect! We’ve combed through Amazon to find all the best options…
Gift Wrapping Essentials: Don’t Be Caught Unprepared.
Because, you never know when you might need to wrap something. Sure, Chanukah gifting season is upon us, but, this isn’t only about Chanukah. There are many occasions when one might find themselves in the need to wrap something and…let’s just say, many times we find ourselves unprepared. Been there? Yeah, me too. So, that…
Finding Meaning in the Madness
Nine Life Lessons of Purim Purim is a Yom Tov like no other in the sheer craziness it brings. First, there are weeks preceding it with so many decisions to make. This is no where should we spend first days and last days, and what side dishes should I make with my Sukkos roast. There…
Falafel Bites with Techina Pipettes
They are almost too cute to eat. But don’t worry, everyone will eat them anyway. Looking for that perfect party dish that can sit on a buffet and is delicious at room temperature? You found it. So tasty, filling, and not totally unhealthy. With so much candy and junk food lying around on Purim, you…
Tired of Grosgrain? More Ways to Wrap It Up
Depending on how you’re packaging up your mishloach manos, you might need some ribbon. We believe in simple no-fuss packaging (see this post for some practical ideas). Even with the most basic of boxes or bags (and that’s all you really need), often, it’s just the ribbon that pulls it together and makes the whole…
Fun and Festive Purim Table Inspiration
It’s super easy and lots of fun to set this Purim table! This year, we invited Devorah Rubin from Adorn Your Table back to bring us some new ideas for our Purim party table. Do you remember this beautiful and classy Shavuos table? Or this one too? Shall we start from the bottom up? Devorah…
Use Your Phomemo Label Printer to Customize Your Mishloach Manos
It’s so easy to create those little custom touches! Anyone else find themselves assembling their mishloach manos on Taanis Esther and realizing that they don’t have the little stickers that say “dairy” or “yoshon”? Or you bought the perfect size cellophane bags for your jumbo cookies – but how are you sealing the bags efficiently…
11 Sources for DIY Purim Costume Inspiration + More
We’ve posted lots of Purim costume inspiration over the years, both for the DIYers + those who simply want to browse lots of ideas. Whether you’re making or buying, this is a great place to start to find that new idea!
Themes Where Kids Don’t Need to Match
Your kids can’t agree on one costume for Purim. But they still want some type of coordination. What can you do? We don’t really do themes. Perhaps it’s because we’re really out-of-towners at heart, or perhaps because I couldn’t ever imagine my children agreeing on one type of costume. For most years, Purim costumes went…