This ball is great fun for parties! Plus, you can prep ahead and it’s ready to toss around once Chanukah arrives. Your kids and guests will love! This one is a no brainer. It’ll keep the kids delighted and busy. While this might seem similar to the “pass the present” concept, we like it even... The post Make a Prize Ball Using Saran Wrap appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

There’s so much exciting things to share from Aura Home! From beautifully curated gift boxes to the ONCE annually bedding sale (Motzei Shabbos and Sunday only!), and fresh new faux florals. Let’s hear all about it! First, we’re admiring these beauties. These gift boxes have been so carefully thought out. Did you ever go to... The post Boxed, Beautiful, and Ready to Gift. Find the Perfect Thing at Aura Home. appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

It’s decadent, rich, and delicious. These Peanut Butter Mousse Cups are a special occasion dessert that you can prepare in advance and simply pull out of the freezer when it’s time to indulge. This is the type of dessert that my whole family looks forward to. It is also the type of patchka that I... The post Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mousse Cups appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

In the moment, you’re not quite sure what to do when deal with a child’s tantrum. Remember these three steps. You’ve spent the last three hours wrangling your kids into bed, and just as you’re nearing the finish line, your toddler throws himself onto the floor, wailing because he wanted to take his socks off.... The post Three Tips to Tame Your Toddler’s Tantrums appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

From toddlers to teens, there’s so much fun they’ll have with these gift picks! For more ideas, see our past Gift Guides:2023 Chanukah Gift Guide for Kids & Teens2022 Chanukah Gift Guide for Kids & Teens KIDS Lil Teddy$98Enter a world of imagination, whimsy, and plush, velvety warmth! Each Lil Teddy blanket is enchanting and... The post Chanukah Gift Guide 2024 – Kids, Teens, and Tweens appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

Yes, they do the best job at holding the ponytail. Earlier this summer, BCP popped into Rochella Feuer’s salon so she could show us how to make adorable, easy hairstyles for little girls in this post on pigtails and flip buns and this post on twist buns. And one of the items that she recommended... The post A Quick Hack for Popping Those Clear Elastic Ponytails appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

There’s so much potential in developing the relationship between you and your almost-adults. These are three easy ways that work wonders. Teens and preteens have always gotten a bad rap. Everybody knows that teenagers are their own separate creation. These days, however, many parents are finding it harder to relate to their teenagers than ever... The post 3 Ways to Connect to Your Teen appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

Start off life on the right financial foot, and you’ll be so, so much better off in the long run. First of all, Mazel Tov! It’s exciting to be here! Marriage is even more than it’s said to be.  Your financial trajectory can be greatly affected by your first choices together. Here are some points... The post 8 Finance Tips for Newlyweds  appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

Host a gorgeous event, no shopping/planning/tablescaping needed! More about Soir’ee, and their new parties, updates, and collaborations, below. You’ve heard us talk about Soir’ee before: it’s the absolute easiest way to host a beautiful party (Read our previous review here). Are you hosting a Chanukah party? Upsherin? Sheva Brachos? Bas Mitzvah? Bris? Soir’ee is the... The post Your Next Party Is Already Planned (And It’s Beautiful!) By Soir’ee appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more

Get the family excited and bring the Chanukah anticipation to your home from now with this exciting and easy prep breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner). As soon as Rosh Chodesh Kislev comes, we love to start off the Chanukah excitement. Everyone loves those signs that “Chanukah is coming.” And it’s the little things you do from Rosh... The post Make a Chanukah Breakfast Board appeared first on Between Carpools ..read more