8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 8


Updated 12/29/11 11:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hanukkah Gift For Night 8

It's the final night of Hanukkah, and the whole BellaSugar team hopes you had a magnificent holiday. If, however, you've been procrastinating on a gift, you've got to get it done. After eight days, the whole "belated" present thing is a whole lot less excusable. So to keep yourself in everyone's good graces, consider this Estee Lauder Michael Kors limited-edition set ($40). It's got all the Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 7


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Hanukkah Gift For Night 7

Hanukkah's almost over, but you can make the penultimate day feel just as special as the first with the right gift. Our pick to please even the most discerning giftee is this gorgeous little High Tea gift set ($40) from Mor. The packaging is divine, and the marshmallow-scented hand cream, lip balm, and soap inside are absolutely decadent. You don't even need to wrap this one — everything from Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 6


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Hanukkah Gift For Night 6

Need a last-minute Hanukkah gift because you've been procrastinating for the last five days? This cute Brrrilliant box ($13) from Lush is as cheap and cheerful as they come. Plus, it's already wrapped in adorable igloo paper tied with icy blue twine, so you don't have to worry about buying ribbons, paper, or tags. If you have a Lush storefront within driving distance, you can get there, get it, Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 5


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Hanukkah Gift For Shabbat Night

So . . . it's Shabbat, and you still need to get a Hanukkah gift. Depending on whether you observe the day of rest or not, this could be a tricky one. The easiest thing is to give an online gift certificate. If you can manage to do it after there are three stars visible in the sky (and given how early it gets dark these days, you won't have to wait long), so much the better. That way, the site Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 4


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Hanukkah Gift For Night 4

Hanukkah is halfway over, and if you're behind on the giving, now's the time to break out surprise luxury gifts. You don't have to spend a ton or lose the spirit of the holiday to impress someone special, though. Our delightful designer present pick is this See by Chloe makeup mirror ($48). The detailing and leather work are lovely, and it looks like something special and beautifully made despite Read more

10 Traditional & Delicious Hanukkah Foods


Updated 12/22/11 4:40 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Traditional Hanukkah Dishes

During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 3


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Hanukkah Gift For Night 3

We're in the heart of Hanukkah, and if you're in need of a good thing in a small package for your third gift, look no further. This cute Deepa Gurnani hair tie ($25) is fancy and festive, and it would make any ponytail look polished. It's the sort of gift that doesn't stop being appreciated after the holidays — she'll be using it all the time six months from now, and it'll look just as cute in Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 2


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Hanukkah Gift For Night 2

Hanukkah focuses on lights, but that doesn't just mean candles. The warm gleam of gelt is a big part of lots of people's childhoods, so if you want to give a gift that's sophisticated and pretty but sentimental too, going for the gold is an excellent idea. This pretty solid perfume token ($30) from Bond NYC is a great option that delivers a lot of luxury and festive flair. It's a clever, Read more

5 Sweet and Savory Latke Recipes For a Healthy Hanukkah


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Healthy Latke Recipes Made With Sweet Potato, Carrot, and Zucchini

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating, and what better way to enjoy the festival of lights than with a latke party? Latkes are pancakes made with shredded potatoes, but you don't have to stop there. Here are five healthy twists on the basic latke recipe. Pair your potato pancakes with sour cream, salsa, or homemade fruit chutney for a satisfying appetizer, but be warned — they're so irresistible, Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 1


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Hanukkah Gifts For Night 1

Every night of Hanukkah is special, but the first one is often the most memorable since it kicks everything off. So if you're giving eight small presents, why not start things on a high note and give something a little fancier tonight? We know there are plenty of tapers around already, but this gorgeous black currant and cassis-scented tin candle ($30) from Fringe Studio Sanctuaire is a little Read more