Modern Hanukkah menorahs? Thanks, Jonathan Adler

Modern Hanukkah menorahs? Thanks, Jonathan Adler

Jewish kids know all about the Hanukkah miracle but what they don’t know is how hard it can be to celebrate it in cool, modern style. Well I have to tell you, when I saw Jonathan Adler’s collection of modern menorahs and Hanukkah gifts I proclaimed that a...
Make every day a good hair day

Make every day a good hair day

I can’t believe I’m already thinking of holiday accessories but, yup, I am. Mainly because I’ll be among those “shopping my closet” this year and looking to update old looks with affordable new accessories.On a wild Etsy tear this week, I...
Martha does Halloween. It’s a ghoul thing

Martha does Halloween. It’s a ghoul thing

Around our house, Halloween is right up there with Hanukkah and birthdays so of course we’re looking to see what the grande dame of decorating has in store for this spooky season. Martha Stewart’s Halloween Central is a great place to find products and...
Holiday cards? Already? Paper Culture says, yep.

Holiday cards? Already? Paper Culture says, yep.

I am so not the type to get my holiday cards picked out much before…oh, say December 26. At which point I call them New Year’s cards and figure I’ve bought myself at least another few weeks to get them addressed and sent. But for you planners (and oh...
Six more weeks ’til bobbing for apples!

Six more weeks ’til bobbing for apples!

I am a total Halloween loving dork, and if I had more hours in my day, I’d be That Mom who does the whole crazy haunted house thing, throws the awesome costume party, and gives out the best candy. I’d also be the mom who gets my you know what together in...