I mentioned a couple days ago that it’s traditional at Purim to act out the story of Esther. It’s also traditional to read or retell the story of Esther — and make lots of noise every time Haman’s name is mentioned, as though to drown out his name. Traditionally, noisemakers called “groggers” are used, but […]
Finger Puppets DIY for Purim (or Any Time) – with Puppet Roundup & {tutorial}
Purim is coming soon (Thursday — well, Wednesday evening, really). It’s traditional at Purim to act out the story of Esther. This might be in the form of an actual skit, or it might be something like a puppet show. With this in mind, I thought it would be fun to talk about puppets. I’ll […]
Creative Packaging for Baked Goods
Christmas baking and “Last-Minute Gifts” go hand-in-hand, because baked goods make great last-minute gifts! Even if you aren’t already baking, you can probably find the ingredients easily at any time at your local supermarket. (If you want to be really prepared, bake some items ahead and keep them in your freezer all the time so […]