Stuck indoors during this snowy Adar? Bake a batch of hamantaschen with the family. At one of our photo shoots, we were discussing the need to post a classic hamantasch recipe. None of us has one that we love, so we were tossing around ideas of whom to ask. Our bookkeeper Shana was at our…
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Classy and Quick Mishloach Manos is Easy When You’ve Got This Box
You want something that comes together in 2 minutes, looks great and will be appreciated by the recipient. These clear acrylic containers make it easy! One of the most common questions we get about mishloach manos is where to get an easy to assemble, classy – and affordable – container. We all love the look…
The Easiest Way to Shop for Your Mishloach Manos Treats is Online
We put together some food options available on Amazon that can work great for Mishloach Manos – or any time. Don’t want to go out to shop?Not in the mood of schlepping home the boxes and bags?Just need some inspiration?Sit on your couch and order your goodies with a click of your mouse! Note that…
In the Mood to See a Magnificent Purim Table? (Sshh…We Used Disposable Dishes)
We know you’re always in the mood to see pretty things. Especially those that are easy to recreate. You’ll love what we did this time with our LuxeParty dishes. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at LuxeParty.com. Disposable dinnerware really isn’t what it used to be. Like really, really not. To tell you…
10 Purim Costumes That Start with a Tutu
This is going to be fun! There’s so many costumes you can dream up by starting with a simple tutu. The best part? Your girls will automatically love ’em. Want to make your own tutu? See our DIY post here!
How to Braid a One-Strand Challah Roll
These challah rolls look great and they’re easy to make once you get the technique down. Three of us (Esti, Renee, and Leah) spent a good time figuring out how to braid a one strand challah roll. But once we got it, we had so much fun braiding and we think you will all love…
How to Really Feel Happiness
Do you think happiness is the elusive feeling for those with a perfect life? Open the fountain: happiness is there in full abundance for you too. Did you ever look at a young child and think, “I wish I would have that?” I wish I could have that sparkle in my eye, that joy and…
Party or Siyum Table – This Is a Fun Feast
No matter the age of the one who’s celebrating, the siyum should be an exciting event. Here are super easy decor, recipes, and tips for making a memorable simcha for your bochur. These ideas also work great for your Purim table! Originally appeared in Nshei HaSiyum Let’s get started planning this siyum. Start with this…
5 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe this Purim
Purim is a hectic day filled with happiness and fun―keep it joyful by using these 5 Purim safety tips 1. Have a Buddy System Our kids bounce from shul to shul, to friends’ houses, to the neighbors down the block. They bike to the carnival here, their teacher’s seudah there, and dance with their fundraising…
Print & Fill Out These Teacher Thank You Notes. Free Download!
The best gift a child can give a teacher is a handwritten note. I always make my children write the card to their teachers themselves. There’s nothing more meaningful and heartfelt than a child trying to collect their appreciation on paper. And what if they’re too young? They can color a thank you note! This…
