When you’re not home for the holidays
Rebecca’s family was in Panema for the beginning of Hanukkah and not wanting to skip out on some important traditions, like lighting the Menorah, they made do with what they could find at the beach.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah
How do you make this Hanukkah favourite?
Last year we found five awesome recipes to try and even ended up making a couple at home! Sweet potato and apple is a real winner, friends.
So, who’s eating latkes tonight? Care to share some family traditions? How many onions are you able to grate before you need to take a break? We’re pretty tough, so we’re gonna say… two. And what’s the superior apple sauce: sour cream: latke ratio? Being huge sour cream fans, we’re going to say 1: 3: 3… is that terrible? Fine. 1: 2: 3 but we’re not going any lower.
Photo by elana’s pantry via Flickr
Hanukkah
Our favourite a cappella group covers Matisyahu
Pretty great! But no match for last year’s “Candlelight”… we won’t blame you for playing the Maccabeats non-stop for the next eight days/months. We were also delighted to find “The Book of Good Life” although we suspect it’s for Rosh Hashanah.
Image via YouTube
Hanukkah
Lighting candles on the first night
Today’s Postcard from Bunchland comes from JasonUnbound in Berkley, California.
Hanukkah
A few spins on traditional Hanukkah treats you can gift, eat, or rock a cookie swap with
Hanukkah Sugar cookies
These sugar cookies can be decorated like dreidels, menorahs, or Stars of David. Kids can help by piping decorating gel or applying sprinkles.
To achieve the same effect in a fraction of the time: Roll out a 1/4 inch thick sheet of thawed puff pastry and use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Brush with a lightly beaten egg, and sprinkle with course sugar. Bake according to puff pastry directions. This treat can sand on its own, but also makes a fun topper for ice cream or a cupcake!
Rugelach
Christmas
Another batch of Etsy treasures, where one of a kind holiday gift options abound.
If you missed it, check out our Etsy Round Up Part 1 and get inspired about finding some amazing Christmas presents from your couch. The hits just keep coming!
For the under 3 crowd:
If you got a kick out of Mini Movember, keep the fun going all year with this wooden wonder by teethME.
Screen Printed Sushi Bib and Hat
They might not be skilled with chopsticks yet, (or even their fingers), but this bib and hat set will keep your little dynamite roll clean. By LEFTright.
For the 3 – 6 crowd:
Felt Campfire Playset
Bring the best part of camping inside, all year round. This set comes with 8-inch flames, logs, rocks, a roasting stick with Velcro on the end with stickable hotdog and s’mores set. By kidnaroundcreations.
Hanukkah
Latkes and blintzes can be a party on a plate.
Traditionally, many fried eats are made and consumed on Hanukkah. Sucking down a plate of grease-soaked carbs will suck the life out of you, especially if you happen to be a small child. These dishes are fine in moderation of course, but what about the other traditional dishes you want your kids to fill up on? Doughnuts need no assistance to be made fun. They leave us no mystery. What your kids DON’T know is that kugel and latkes can be a party on a plate! We’ve got some ways to make them appealing and a bit more healthy.
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