Zoom meetings have become the new normal form of communication, but do you know the best way to set one up? For work, school or fun, we’ve all been Zooming the days away. But chances are we’re not always doing it the best way. So we called on a Zoom expert (ok, Esti’s brother) to…
Have Your Own Personal Lag B’Omer Fire
Even if we can’t gather in crowds and celebrate together, we can safely have a family bonfire in our own backyards. First there were no erev Pesach fires to burn the chametz. And now there won’t be any community Lag B’Omer fires, either. But if you’re prepared, you can have an intimate family celebration. The safest…
Masks: Everything You Need To Know
This is why you need to wear one when doing your errands…and how to make one yourself. Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be wearing a mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. To start, this coronavirus is…
How I’m Staying Connected to My Grandchildren
They might not be able to be close by, but I can stay connected to my grandchildren and help out my children during this time—and you can too! Are you watching from afar as your awesome children manage bustling households and wishing you could be “the extra pair of hands” you usually are? Let’s turn…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy in Quarantine
You’ll need to take care of yourself so you can have the energy to take care of others and stay healthy. Almost overnight, we’ve been thrown into an overwhelming, new reality. How on earth are we supposed to keep it all together for our families without falling apart ourselves?! Here are a few simple tips…
Should You Use a Vegetable Chopper?
For me, a vegetable chopper has been a big time saver. It also has upped the food presentation factor. I recently started using a vegetable chopper which begged me to share this newfound convenience with BCP readers. I just had to do my part in helping Jewish homemakers across the globe and what better medium…
How to Childproof a Tablet
It’s a Catch-22. Our children need a tablet for their classes. But we don’t want them exposed to the internet or wasting time playing games. What should we do? A few weeks ago, we posted about this inexpensive tablet which has proven to be a great affordable solution for so many households where there are…
Your Child Can Draw These Jewish Cartoons!
Pick a head, pick the face shape, pick the eyes, nose, mouth, and pick a body…draw your own Last year, we posted these crazy cartoons and your kids loved them! Now, Between Carpools introduces…a new Jewish version! Simply download and print the templates, then place your tracing paper over the templates to draw. No tracing…
4 Comfy Lounge Sets for Kids
Nobody is getting dressed up these days. We’re all in our comfiest clothes and there’s no reason the littlest ones shouldn’t be, too! Now is definitely not the time to be fussing with outfits and accessories. We chose our favorite cozy little sets for babies and toddlers so they can be comfortable and on trend…
Today’s Activity. New Morning Routine Coloring Pages! Free Download!
Need to keep kids busy while you prepare for Shabbos? Free coloring pages are here. Illustrator Leah Schwed worked on these coloring pages for our BCP readers as a way to contribute to the community. Kids can color – and then turn them into an educational opportunity by asking your children about the scenes (questions…
