Between now and the end of January – when Tu B’Shevat, the “birthday” of the trees also known as the Jewish Earth Day, arrives – PJ Library is encouraging families to do something for our planet. In addition to growing our own food by planting the watercress seeds sent out to all PJ Library families, we’ve come up with some other fun activities you can try that are connected to the Jewish value shmirat hateva which means preserving nature.

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Keeping kids busy and happy indoors, particularly during the colder months can be a real challenge. However, a pinch of forward planning, a dollop of ideas and a sprinkling of ordinary household items, and you have a recipe for success.

Here are five tried and tested ideas to try!

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Jewish holidays often have foods associated with them, and Hanukkah is no different. Families enjoy latkes, hot and savory potato pancakes, or sufganiyot, jelly donuts. These fried treats are reminders of the miracle of the Chanukah story--the a day's supply of oil burned for eight nights. As you and your kids get ready to celebrate Chanukah, have fun experimenting with new-to-you recipes and traditional favorites using this list.

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Duffins are a cross between a doughnut and a muffin producing a cakey like doughnut coated with cinnamon sugar See this easy and delicious recipe to learn how to make them.

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Bring out your inner baker with this fun challah recipe from Challah Mummy!

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