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 milk boxes 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
Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Wonderland
What: Decorate donuts, snack on latkes, and partake in other free activities to kick off the Festival of Lights.
Why: He’s got dreidels (and presents) on the brain.
When: Tues. & Wed., 6 p.m.
Where: Suburban Square, b/t Starbucks & Paper Source, 74 Coulter Ave.

PLAN AHEAD
Peeps Fest
What: A scavenger hunt, face painting, and more in honor of the marshmallow confection.
Why: Catch the New Year’s Eve fireworks and still be home by bedtime.
When: Dec. 28-31.
Where: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem (610-332-1300). Tickets online at artsquest.org. Select activities, $5-$25.

WATCH
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
What: An orphan girl comes to the rescue in the adaption of Eric Kimmel’s award-winning book.
Why: Live klezmer music. Oy, so good.
When: Tues.-Dec. 31.
Where: Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. (215-925-9914). Tickets online at paintedbride.org. Adults, $25; children, $16.

Photo: Courtesy of Innobaby