Ann Taylor LOFT is offering 40% off everything in stores and online (shipping is free for purchase over $125).  Use coupon code ENJOY.  Read More

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.  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.  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

Expecting a simple book with various Chanukah stories and games, we were very pleasantly surprised when we received The Family Chanukah Book from Feldheim Publishers. Jewish publishing houses have been doing an ever increasingly superb job at producing books containing high quality content and graphics for adults and children respectively, and The Family... Read more

Thanks to author Lara Ferroni, author of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home for sharing this recipe! This recipe bakes up just as delicious as the fried version, they’re a bit less guilt-inducing, plus cleanup is much easier. The batter also works beautifully in an electric doughnut maker. Note: To get the proper doughnut... Read more

By Reyna Simnegar My adventure with Harry Potter started only last year when my oldest child became age-appropriate to start reading the books. At the time, I had not read any of the books or watched any of the movies so I decided that if my child was going to read Harry Potter, I had to read it first.  Now, this might seem like an easy task for most... Read more

Williams-Sonoma is now selling an innovative countertop appliance. The Breville Pie Maker ($79.95 at Williams-Sonoma exclusively) makes 4 individual-sized pies in just 8 minutes. It works for fruit tarts, savory vegetable quiches, and meat pies. At your next party, set this up on your counter with a variety of fixings and let your guests bake their... Read more

Why stand in line for a great deal? Amazon has launched it’s Black Friday deals today, November 22, and will continue to offer daily deals throughout the week leading up to Amazon’s two-day Cyber Monday event, Nov. 28-29. So now is the time to find Chanukah gifts at great prices – Cameras, Video Games, Computers, Kitchen, Sports, Toys,... Read more

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is Bathseva! (see comment #16)Thanks to everyone who participated… We really appreciate the feedback This post features: A Savvima review of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home, by Lara Ferroni. A chance to be entered to win a free copy of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes... Read more

These are so simple to prepare and definitely a crowd pleaser. Dairy and fried foods are both traditional Chanukah fare so this recipe is doubly appropriate! Ingredients: Mozzarella cheese sticks Flour Egg Panko bread crumbs Oil, for frying Marinara sauce, for dipping Directions: Remove the wrappers from the mozzarella sticks. Cut each cheese stick... Read more

At the end of this year’s Chanukah party, offer your guests warm doughnut holes and coffee to go. Print donut holes labels by clicking here. Then apply the labels to  glassine bags (1/4 lb. size) which you can purchase at PaperMart. For more detailed instructions visit Hello Lucky.  Read More

First they brought you diapers, then shampoo and now cosmetics. Diapers.com and Soap.com have now added a third sister site , BeautyBar.com to their family. Beauty Bar sells fragrances, cosmetics and skincare from a growing selection of brands. Shipping is free with a $25 order, but you can combine your items from Diapers and Soap too. A great way to... Read more

The website Groupon, which emails subscribers a deal every day, is selling a $50  Nordstrom Rack card for only $25 as its deal of the day for today, Friday. The fine print: Coupon must be used by December 31, 2010. Limit 1 per person. In-store only at all Nordstrom Rack locations. Not valid with other offers or toward gift card purchases.  Read More