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…
Cool Colorful Keppies: Free Knit Kippot Pattern
I started making these colorful hats for a couple of reasons. My kids attend a Jewish Day school where they are required to wear a kippah or “yarmulke”, if you are old school or skullcap if you are really really old school. Of the three terms, I think I like kippa best. It sounds like…
Giant Menorah Ikea Hack
We have a funny family tradition at Hanukkah. It started over ten years ago when we felt pressured by our neighbors to decorate/light our house for the holidays. Our hood goes all out and gets competitive with it. There are cash prizes to the most well lit tract in our little town. Cash = awesome…
Simple, Classic Upcycled Bottle Menorah
Here’s a menorah that requires a little shopping but not a lot of crafting. Anyone can put one like this one (currently on my mantle) together. I’ve seen a lot of menorahs made from multiple bottle of the same size and color but I’m partial to a mix and match approach, so long as you…
Easy, Flame Free Glowstick Menorah for Kids
Here is a super simple and festive menorah that can be crafted and enjoyed by even the preschool set, with a little bit of supervision and assistance. The end result looks great and is safe to keep in a bedroom, on the shelf without any fear of fire. I give you the foam tube, glow…
Flame Free Glow Stick Lego Star Wars Menorah
Some ideas are so obvious that it takes me a decade of parenting to come up with them. Every year I have a little tantrum about how each of my kids, even the toddlers want to light their own menorah, and hold the candles and carry them around and please mommy can I have a…
DIY Plastic Dinosaur Menorah Tutorial
You know what would make your Hanukkah really rock the ages? A Menorahsaurus Dinosaur Menorah. We’re going to show you how to whip one up. Think of it as an even more ancient twist on an ancient holiday. I’m always amazed that there aren’t more awesome menorah tutorials out there. If ever there was an…
No Evil Eye Scarf Dyed with Sharpies {Tutorial}
I’ve been collecting anti evil eye beads for years. I’m a sucker for superstitions – here are just a few of the ones I “believe” in. I love the look and feel of these lucky glass beads and decided I wanted to recreate that look on a plain white silk scarf I’ve had laying around…
Starbucks Style Passionfruit Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe
I have a little problem. I’m completely addicted to Starbucks Passionfruit/Lemonade Iced tea. It’s an expensive habit and I’m embarrassed to say how much I’ve already spent on the stuff this summer. I could drink one ( a trenta!) every day. So I have been experimenting with recipes and this one… is good. So good….