I’ve always wanted an oil menorah to use in my home at Hanukkah. But I thought oil burning menorahs were difficult to make/use. Turns out they are super simple! Here’s how we made ours. Making an Oil Menorah is Easier than Most Candle Burning Menorahs! In the past when I researched turning a regular candle…
Lights, Candles, Hanukkah Blessings! Everything You Need to Know to Make and Light a Menorah
It’s December, which means it’s time for sharing some Hanukkah blessings! I can’t wait to show you this year’s handmade Hanukkah menorahs, Hanukkah crafts and our latest DIY Menorahs for kids. Hanukkah has always been one of my favorite holidays, and not just because there are presents and sufganiyot/doughnuts, though it’s a potent combo. For…
Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Pinwheel Cookies
I’m grateful for my grandmother’s recipes that have stood the test of time. She is the inspiration for these charming pumpkin-pie spice scented Thanksgiving Pinwheel Cookies. There’s a lot of heart in these! Of all my cookie recipes, my grandmother’s Pinwheel Cookies are my favorite. I’ve used the same basic recipe and adapted it to…
This Thanksgiving Pass The Gratitude Jar
We love to share Thanksgiving and this week we are ready to take the show on the road, bringing a Gratitude Jar when we attend Thanksgiving dinner at a family member’s house. We have so much to be thankful for. For starters – I am thankful that we are being hosted this year. The perfect…
Halloween Zombie Brain Pops: Rice Krispy Treat or Cake Ball Filled
This year for our neighborhood Boo treat fest, I decided to do some Zombie themed care packages. Naturally I wanted to make some Zombie Brain Pops, but I wasn’t finding great instructions out there. I was at a bit of a loss until I spied these Brain Freeze ice cube molds at Home Goods. Thanks…
How To Make a Perfect Round Braided Challah for Rosh Hashana
Have you ever wondered how to make a round braided challah (or any kind of round braided bread)? It’s easier than you might think. And it all starts with a hashtag! Watch the video below for the simple steps to make a round braided challah, and scroll down to the end of this post…
Gluten Free Honey Cake For Rosh Hashana
Jewish holidays can be tough when you are gluten free. Like most cultures, we’re heavy on the carbs when it comes to comfort foods. Think about it – bagels, matzoh balls, kugels, challah and in my family, honey cake. Every year my family celebrates the Jewish new year, or “Rosh Ha shana” which translates to…
Tipsy Elf Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These “Tipsy Elf” Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are possibly the most fun incarnation of my grandmother’s classic icebox cookie recipe. Serve them with a nip of spiked eggnog. Every family has a favorite cookie recipe. Our favorite is Nani’s Pinwheels. My grandmother always had a cookie jar full of these cookies. The smell of them is…
Kid Safe No Carve Pumpkin Crafts
Every year my kids look forward to decorating pumpkins. A maniacal gleam shows up in their eyes as they fantasize about carving up their victims pumpkins. Meanwhile I’m imagining ER visits for severed fingers, a gooey sloppy pumpkin innards mess that won’t be gone till the New Year and the smell of burnt pumpkin seeds…
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