Kids Boston - December 19, 2011

The Juice Is on Us

Innobaby's Keepaa Drink Holder

It’s hard to get a handle on drink boxes. One squeeze too many and Mom’s cleaning up a tidal wave of apple juice.

Keep the mess to a minimum with Innobaby’s new Keepaa drink holder. The expandable sleeve gives sippers a handle to grip everything from little milk cartons to yogurt smoothies.

We tested ours on a newly independent drinker, and rather than cursing the day Capri Sun created the pouch, we enjoyed a stress-free, spill-free beverage break. The sleeve also collapses flat, which makes for easy transport to play spaces and birthday parties (a.k.a. messy drink territory).

Like all of Innobaby’s products, the Keepaa is free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, and lead, so it’s as safe as it is useful.

We’ll drink to that.

Available online at innobaby.com, $6.

GLOW
The Fifth Night
What: Take an unwrapped toy for donation to Birthday Wishes, snack on dessert, and light candles.
Why: Have your munchkin select the gift to show her Hanukkah is just as much about giving as receiving.
When: Thurs., 7-8 p.m.
Where: The Rashi School, 8000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham. Register online at eventbrite.com. Free.

NOSH
Yum-orrah Hanukkah Cupcakes
What: Chef Steve Butters gives a nod to the tribe with raspberry rugelach cuppies ($3 each) topped with blue icing.
Why: Dare we say they’re better than a bag of chocolate gelt? 
When: Thru Dec. 28. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Butter Cafe & Bakery, 935 East St., Walpole (508-668-2123).

INDULGE
The Nutcracker Ice Cream & Tea
What: Let your sugarplum load up on toppings from the DIY sundae bar.
Why: Visions of hot fudge and whipped cream dance in her head.
When: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Also Dec. 27-29.)
Where: Kingston Station, 25 Kingston St., Downtown. Reservations (recommended) to 617-482-6282. Adults, $20; children, $10.

Photo: Courtesy of Innobaby