Remember a few years back when Thanksgiving and Hanukkah actually overlapped? This year, we have a *whole* week between. But it’s worth imagining how we can use the long Thanksgiving weekend to get a head start on planning and decorating to celebrate Hanukkah. For our family, as sad as I am to acknowledge this, we probably won’t be able to get together with the out-of-towners during Hanukkah. So creating some Hanukkah moments over T-Day weekend will have to be enough. What can you cook double for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah? For me, it’s a big batch of homemade applesauce. Our … [Read more...]
Early Hanukkah - Are You Ready?
There was an audible gasp when I mentioned to friends that Hanukkah starts on Sunday, December 2nd. That’s the Sunday immediately following Thanksgiving weekend. And even though I have long known the date, I haven’t quite wrapped my head around just how quickly Hanukkah is coming. So with just over a month to go, what do you need to do now? Step 1. Download our free e-books to give you ideas and decorating materials. Just click here and scroll down the page to get free downloads of “Celebrate Hanukkah: How to Light … [Read more...]
Buy in Bulk For School, Family
We close our doors in late September. Before we do, consider snapping up some of our remaining inventory in quantity -- and at considerable discounts -- for your Sisterhood gift shop, your religious school, or to share with your family. They are available via PayPal in the US when purchased in bulk. Contact me at [email protected] for specifics. Passover Seder Steps Follow-Along - make your family or synagogue Seder much more fun! Hanukkah Blessings / Hanukkah Candle-Lighting Tips Sheets – laminated, two-sided, blessings on one side, how-tos on the other AND Hanukkah Song … [Read more...]
Closing Biz - Hanukkah Gifts in August?
Plan ahead for Hanukkah gift giving this year by grabbing up great choices still in inventory at Amazon - before we close our doors in late September. Hanukkah Bingo Game-In-A-Bag – “This is a great game. My 6 grandchildren played this all through Hanukkah. Whoever won got a Hanukkah gelt coin. It was so much fun.” Jewish Holidays Games Bundle In-A-Bag – A combo of our three favorite games – Rosh Hashanah Bingo + Hanukkah Bingo + Passover Seder Steps Follow-Along. Hanukkah Family Fun Kit (Hanukkah Games PLUS) – “I bought this as a Hanukkah gift for my best friend, who is … [Read more...]
Post-Hanukkah Treats for Yourself
Now that this year’s Hanukkah celebration is a lovely memory, it’s time to pack away the menorahs and munch on leftover chocolate gelt or turn it into spiced hot cocoa. How about giving yourself some treats that will enrich you in 2018? Here are some suggestions from some of my favorite Jewish creatives. Sweet Noshings. New Twists on Traditional Jewish Desserts The amazing Amy Kritzer, creator of WhatJewWannaEat.com, wrote this book to give us updated ways to look at classic recipes. If you love to bake, your family will be so happy you got this for yourself! Recipes include … [Read more...]
