Bright Lights: 8 DIY Menorah Crafts For the Entire Family


Updated 12/14/11 12:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hanukkah Crafts For Kids

Get crafty this Hanukkah season! With the holiday falling over most schools' Winter vacations, it's the perfect time to pull out some glitter and glue to create a masterpiece. Store-bought menorahs are beautiful, but lil ones will love creating their own to add to the evening's festivities. Check out these fun and easy menorahs your tot can create at home in time for next week's holiday! Read more

Pet Present Extravaganza: Hanukkah for Pets


Updated 12/14/10 5:54 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Pet Present Extravaganza: Hanukkah for Pets (Day 1)

Even though Hanukkah technically starts at sundown tonight, the eight days of giving have already begun! To celebrate this festival of lights, I will offer up a pet-friendly, Hanukkah tip or treat each day of the week! When you have pets (or small children), it's important to always keep the candles at a safe distance! Even if they're not prone to investigation normally, make sure the menorah is Read more

Holiday Delights, Part II: Modern Menorahs


Updated 12/09/06 12:16 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Holiday Delights, Part II: Modern Menorahs

Welcome to the second installment of Holiday Delights where we will celebrate Hannukah! Yesterday I showed you pretty fab ornaments and today I have found modern menorahs. Here are my picks: Aluminum Modern Menorah, $32, available here. Sawaya & Moroni Acrylic Menorah, $398, available here. A couple more, read more Read more

Link Time: A Classically Appointed Townhouse, Floral Art, and a Storage-Free Menorah


Updated 12/09/11 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Menorah and Christmas Decorating Ideas

Tour a beautifully appointed Jersey City brownstone. — Elle Decor Yes, you can indeed plan a cocktail party for $50. — Stylelist Home I love this idea for a storage-free menorah. — Craft Tour a light-filled Brooklyn townhouse. — Houzz Are you making a mod gingerbread house this year? — Shelterrific Try something new with these festive tree-decorating ideas. — Real Simple Frances Read more

What Do You Know About Hanukkah Food Traditions?


Updated 12/20/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Foods

December isn't all about cookie swaps, tree trimmings, and Christmas dinners; at sundown tonight, Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. You may be familiar with menorahs and dreidels, but what do you know about the celebration's food traditions? Find out when you take our quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

Happy Hanukkah! Fry Up Some Latkes For the First Night of Celebration


Updated 12/20/11 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Potato Latke Recipe

On the first night of Hanukkah, my mommy gave to me — some yummy latkes made by me! We're wishing everyone celebrating the festival of lights a happy start to their holiday tonight! After the menorah, there are few symbols of the holiday as prevalent as the latke — that potato pancake fried up in olive oil and dipped in either applesauce or sour cream. While kids shouldn't be the ones Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links!


Updated 12/17/11 3:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

LilSugar Most Popular Stories Dec. 17, 2011

Keep your elf busy with 15 clever places to put your elf on the shelf! The best of 2011 fun continues: vote for your favorite tweeting mama and new baby toy, check out the 15 cutest kids parties, and swoon over the celebaby debuts of the year. Sweet handcrafted ornaments to celebrate baby's first Christmas! Say happy Hanukkah with eight menorah craft projects. Great gift guides! Stocking Read more

Pink and Willow Show Their Stripes and Smiles During a Starbucks Run


Updated 12/15/11 12:46 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pink and Willow Wearing Stripes in Malibu Pictures

Pink and her daughter Willow grabbed Starbucks in Malibu yesterday. The twosome wore similar striped outfits and Willow topped off her look with an adorable bear hat. Six-month-old Willow is heading into her first holiday season and her family has already been prepping for the festivities since they picked up their Christmas tree, set up a menorah, and baked cookies last week. The fun doesn't end Read more