Here’s a fun gift idea for the all-weather walker / jogger on your gift list. Kidaddle’s Plush Stroller Hand Muff by Baby Jogger is a lux stroller accessory for the one who strolls even in the rain or snow. While critics say “why not wear gloves?”, we beg to differ. Wearing gloves means you have clumsy hands. Moms know its impossible... Read more

Forget making dreidels out of clay (does anyone actually do that?) These would be fun to make with students, or as a Chanukah party activity. How about Shin Newtons? Cut the corners from one end of a fig bar to form a point. Insert a thin pretzel stick into the other end. With frosting, outline the cookies and write the letters. Or Marshmallow Dreidels? These... Read more

Bust out the hora! The NY Daily News has an article about “Step It Up”, a new video dance game catered to observant Jews modeled after the popular “Dance Dance Revolution”. The game is an alternative for religious Jews who want to listen to Jewish music and look at only modest graphics. “The game meets our standards for modesty,”... Read more

Lego is one of those toys that even many adults can’t resist. Now, just in time for the holiday season, the Danish company has released ten Lego board games to the US market. They are offering various games that are appropriate for kids 5 years old through adult. One game that caught our eye is a Lego version of Pictionary called “Creationary”.... Read more

These striking jewel-toned latkes are deliciously sweet! Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh beets, peeled 8 ounces carrots, peeled 1 small red onion 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Oil for frying Directions: In a food processor, coarsely grate the beets, carrots, and onion. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir... Read more

Thanks to author Lara Ferroni, author of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home for sharing this recipe! French Crullers made with pate a choux are lighter than air, with all sorts of nooks and crannies to hold onto their light honey glaze. French crullers can also be baked.* Or use the batter to prepare Beignets.** Note: Undercooked... Read more

Popular author of children’s story books, Genendel Krohn has just released a new book called “The Miracles of Chanukah Then & Now” (בימים ההם בזמן הזה) . This book, published by Feldeim Publishers, is divided into two sections. The first section is called “BaYamim HaHeim” (in those days) and tells the story of Chanukah (in... Read more

Here’s a Chanukah party we wish we were invited to! Paula from Frog Prince Paperie created this wonderful tablescape brimming with ideas you can integrate into your own Chanukah gatherings. Some of our favorite elements were… The menorah made of votives. They are filled with sugar to hold each candle. Apothecary jars filled with metallic... Read more

Adorn your Shabbos Chanukah Table with festive Challah Gift Boxes. Prepare your favorite challah dough or try ours here. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. After the first rise, form 1” balls of dough. Place 4 balls in each greased 4” square pan. Do not allow the dough to a rise. Immediately brush the dough with egg and sprinkle with seeds. Bake for... Read more

Savvima is the place to get the lowdown on all the new kosher cookbooks in stores for Chanukah. All titles are available for purchase in The Savvima Book Shoppe. The At Home Gourmet: Everyday Gourmet Kosher Cooking for the Home Chef Author: Sarah M. Lasry Release date: August 5, 2010. Savvima’s review coming soon! The Kosher Baker Author: Paula... Read more

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Fruit cobbler is too delicious to be reserved for the summer. Frozen berries and fruit work great too! Ingredients: Fruit- 16 oz. frozen strawberries 10 oz. frozen peaches 6 oz. frozen blueberries 1/8 – 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon cornstarch Topping- 1... Read more

Thanks to Lara Ferroni, author of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home for sharing this recipe! Most baked sweet doughs end up more like bagels than doughnuts, but these, based on a Finnish sweet dough recipe, are so soft and light you may not realize they were baked. A quick dip in glaze will keep the crust from becoming too chewy,... Read more

Sara Yoheved Rigler reminds us the importance of gratitude  in her current article on Aish.com Although it was my second extended period helping out at this Calcutta orphanage, I still marveled at the standard of living of the girls. Growing up, I had had my own room; these girls didn’t even have their own beds. They slept on thin mattresses... Read more

Now thru November 29, 2010 get 30% off your purchase at Barnes & Noble. Shipping is free on orders over $25. Use coupon code: P4A4N7P. Share| Read More

We are always in search of unique ideas for serving simple foods at parties. Celebrations at Home featured this clever way to dress up simple crudite and dip. Serve individual servings of carrot and celery sticks in hollowed slices of french baguettes. Only remove the bread centers halfway down, to form a cup so the dip doesn’t spill out. We... Read more

Thanks to Michelle Brodman of Southfield, MI for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 3 cups flour, can use bread flour or half white and half whole wheat flour 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons sugar or honey 1/2 cup water 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons canola oil Egg wash-1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon poppy... Read more

Here’s an idea for turning a magazine page into a gift bow. Choose a magazine page in colors to suit the occasion. Cut the page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4″ wide. Leave 3 of the strips full length. Cut one inch off 3 of the strips. Cut two inches off 2 of the strips. Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2″ long. Twist each strip to form... Read more

These Russian dolls are in fact a set of 6 dry measuring cups (1/4 cup through 1 cup).  Adorable to display and convenient to store (since they’re nesting). Comes in a gift box (hint, hint). Click here to purchase. Share| Read More

aisle411 launched a free iPhone application today that assists shoppers in locating products in specific aisles and section of retail stores. The application currently works with more than 600 participating stores, including non-grocery stores like Home Depot and Lowes, in specific markets in the United States. The company has plans to expand to many... Read more