Remember the game of Mad Libs? Ad libbing, or spontaneous improvisation, is a fun game to try at your Chanukah party. Print out Savvima’s exclusive Chanukah Ad lib Story here. Here’s a quick rundown of the game: For 2 players: One player asks the other player to contribute a word for the specified type for each blank, but without revealing... Read more

Here are some more coloring pages (via Cook Kosher) to beat the boredom on Chanukah vacation days or to hand out at your Chanukah parties. Enjoy! Click here to download the PDF coloring pages.  Read More

Chanukah is almost here! Are you prepared? Here’s a roundup of some of Savvima’s best Chanukah 2010 crafts: Chanukah coloring pages Juice Pouch Gelt Purses   Edible Dreidel Crafts  Read More

Hi everyone! My name is Rita Brownstein. Today, I am excited to be a guest blogger for Savvima but you can usually find me blogging over at designmegillah.com. Since Chanukah is just days away I would like to show you a “before and after” menorah I recently did. Over the years we have collected many menorahs, some more attractive than... Read more

With apples being in season as well as a traditional Rosh Hashana staple, we’ve rounded up some ways to use apples as a decorative accent for your yom tov table. Carve out apples and fill with tea lights/votive candles. Fashion a honey dish out of an apple. Here’s the quick how-to from Pauline Assa via The Jewish Hostess:  Take an apple... Read more

Here’s a fun coloring project with a twist. Transform your digital photos into coloring sheets using Picnik. Why not create a family coloring book? Or document your summer fun and trips in coloring book format. My kids especially love to use colored pencils to color in these pictures since there’s a lot of detail. Here’s a before and... Read more

Every year I buy the required box of sidewalk chalk. But what to do with last year’s box of bits n pieces? Turn them into sidewalk chalk paint! Directions: 1. Sort broken pieces of chalk by color into ziploc bags. 2. Break with a hammer (Mom’s job) into a fine powder. 3. Pour powder into small plastic cups and add water. Stir with a paint... Read more

Family Fun is a monthly magazine chock-full of projects and crafts. Subscribe to Family Fun Magazine  for just $1.95!! Use this coupon code: MPSBIG. Click here to subscribe. This offer also works for renewing a current subscription.  Read More

Open your children’s eyes to the rainbow of colors the world has to offer. Pick up paint chips from your local home improvement store. Punch a whole at the top left corner and attach with a binder ring. Punch large holes or another fun shape at the end of each color. Let the kids loose in search of matching shades. Source: Frugal Family Fun.  Read More

Sheva of My Shtub prepared these adorable cards for her son to hand out to his friends on the last day of school. Creative ideas like these surely make her son the most popular and well marketed little guy in school. Directions: 1. Take photos of your child posing with their hand straight out. 2. Once you have chosen the best photo you can print them... Read more

Who knew pipe cleaners, aka chenille stems, can be used as bubble wands? Longer stems keep kids’ fingers from getting soapy and the chenille absorbs the bubble solution resulting in large bubbles. Source: Ewehooo.  Read More

Gain a wider audience for your blog by becoming a guest blogger for Savvima.com! We’re on the hunt for “expert” bloggers. If you have a special love or talent for any of the following fields we would love for you to contribute to Savvima.com:     Cooking: Kitchen tips and fabulous recipes (preferably tied into the current season or... Read more

What little girl doesn’t dream of receiving a dollhouse for her afikomen present? This year your daughter’s dreams can become reality. The furnishings of the corrugated cardboard dollhouse pictured below are constructed entirely of egg cartons. Just four cardboard egg cartons will yield all the furniture pictured… This means you can... Read more

With the kids off for Taanis Esther and before and after Purim you can keep them busy and in the spirit of Purim with these coloring pages: From Chabad.org (PDF) From Aish.com (PDF) From the OU From Torah Tots  Read More

Many families have small but memorable traditions to usher in the joyful month(s) of Adar: Unearth the storage bin of Purim costumes and props for a festive masquerade. When folding the laundry, tuck treats into your kid’s freshly laundered socks. Bake a batch of hamentaschen to be enjoyed before Purim. Sheva of My Shtub shared an ultra... Read more

Have you ever been hesitant to get rid of a favorite t-shirt just because it has a tiny hole or inconspicuous stain? While cleaning closets and drawers for Pesach put aside old t-shirts for the simple no-sew scarf making techniques featured in the video below. Photos: DIY Dish.  Read More

Kids are drawn to magnets, like magnets are attracted to refrigerator doors. Unless your refrigerator is stainless, then you’re out of luck. Here’s a creatively simple way to reintroduce magnet play while maintaining a clear path to the fridge during meal prep time. Dig out some unused cookie sheets and set up a magnetic play tray to keep... Read more

What better way to celebrate the New Year For The Trees, Tu B’Shvat than by decorating the home with Dogwood Blossoms. These paper flowers require just a few simple cuts and folds to bring cheer and a touch of Spring to your home. Try them in pink too! Visit Sweet Something Design for the details.  Read More

Another snowstorm, another roundup of snow crafts… If you are not into fussing you can gather snowman elements into a deconstructed snowman snack.  Visit Gourmet Mom on the Go for the printable tags. An icy day deserves a frozen treat. After the kids warm up with hot cocoa treat them to snowman sundaes. (The Family Kitchen) (Gordon Gossip) And... Read more

Here’s our family’s favorite snowman song (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star): Snowman, Snowman where did you go? I built you yesterday out of snow. I built you round, and I built you fat, I love you, and that is that. But the sun melted you today, Goodbye for now I guess I’ll go play! The only thing possibly more fun than... Read more