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We’re spreading love to our Jewish friends and family with these Hanukkah ecards

Christina Refford — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:49:10 +0000

Though I send out inclusive Happy Holidays cards to a lot of people, I think this is an especially good year to also send a specific Happy Hanukkah greeting to our Jewish friends and family. Jewish Americans tend feel a bit overlooked in this season of Christmas carols, mall Santas, and mistletoe; but as Liz described in […]

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Cool Hanukkah music for kids: Challah-lalala by Mister G, our kids’ music download of the week

Christina Refford — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 10:00:02 +0000

If you’re searching for some cool Hanukkah music for the kids beyond Adam Sandler (though hey, we love that song), check out one of our favorite bilingual tunes of the past few years, Choco-lalala by Mister G. It’s gone kosher with its remake as Challah-lalala. (Get it?) And we think this song is just perfect to kick off the start of Hanukkah once your […]

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Everything is awesome about the free LEGO minifigure family holiday postcards

Christina Refford — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:00:22 +0000

This past week, I’ve received holiday cards with perfectly styled children smiling on them, as well as wildly creative cards using sidewalk chalk or album cover art, like the holiday cards we featured in our Creative Holiday Photo Cards post. But, what I haven’t seen come out of my mailbox is a family turned into LEGO minifigures. Until now. […]

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GiftGram: How to send a personal greeting by video to go with those gifts you’re shipping

Nicole Blades — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:00:58 +0000

The holiday season involves some of my all-time favorite things: family, friends, good cheer, giving gifts, and sugary treats. And butter. But one of drawbacks of this time of year, for me, has to be the shipping stress. My family is close-knit, but we live all over the place, so I have to rely on […]

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Light by Lisa Loeb: Hanukkah music download of the week

Christina Refford — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:00:52 +0000

With Hanukkah beginning this week, it’s a good time to download kids’ music and 90’s songstress Lisa Loeb‘s brand new song to have ready to play as you light your evening candles and enjoy the holidays with your family. Titled simply Light, Lisa is joined by Cool Mom Picks favorite Renee Stahl of Renee & Jeremy. Their two […]

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Mibblio’s new Hanukkah play along music app keeps you going through all 8 nights. Because we’re only halfway done!

Stephanie Mayers — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:00:36 +0000

It’s no secret there are few solid Hanukkah songs out there. In fact you could probably count them on one hand with a few fingers to spare. But this year we are in luck as Mibblio, the fantastic app developer who has been making excellent moves in bringing top notch family friendly music to our […]

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Kids’ music download of the week: Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (Introducing the Menurkey!)

Christina Refford — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

You knew this was bound to happen: With this once-in-a-lifetime overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, there is already music to go with this holiday. And this twist of a traditional Hanukkah tune may give you some ideas for how to celebrate your own special way this year. We discovered Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (Introducing the Menurkey!) sung by […]

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Kids’ music download of the week: Chanukah Oh Hanuka, Oh Hanukkah Medley

Christina Refford — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:40:00 +0000

Just when I start to hyperventilate over how soon Christmas will be here, I remember that some of my friends are getting ready for the start of Hanukkah…on December 8th! Since this big holiday will be starting before I even address my Christmas cards, this week’s download goes out to all you Hanukkah revelers, from […]

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Holiday audiobooks for kids: A good excuse to spend 30 hours relaxing around the fire

Molly — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

I tend to get a little romantic around the holidays. Not in the candlelight dinner with my husband kind of way, but more in the drink hot chocolate, nibble on cookies, music playing softly in the background while my pajama-clad children (who never fight over who gets to put on the angel), hang ornaments on […]

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Skype wishes travelers a happy holiday with free WiFi

Jeana — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

I recently did a round-up of great videoconferecing options for connecting with family over the holidays. But if you’re one of those families that travels for the holidays, you will be happy to know that Skype just announced it is offering one hour of free WiFi in airports this week. More than 50 airports including […]

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