Child not feeling well? When your medicine cabinet is well stocked, the cure is just a moment away. It’s 11:05PM. The pharmacy just closed. The kids are all sleeping. Except for the one who’s coughing and coughing and just can’t stop. He could really use some cough medicine, but there’s just no practical way to…
Great Groupon Deals for Midwinter Activities
Want to save money while keeping your kids entertained? There are some great deals to be had. Midwinter vacation is either here or coming very soon for most kids in the Tri-State area. We’ve put together some of the best Groupon deals to keep kids of all ages entertained! Disclaimer: We do not endorse any…
How I Use My BCP Clothing Dots
A few weeks ago, we introduced our Clothing Dots and Sticky Dots in partnership with Label Land. Read about this amazing product here! These color coded dots are perfect for keeping track of what belongs to which kid in the household, but that’s not only what we use them for. I used the Iron-On Clothing…
The Best of IKEA Can Now Be Brought To Your Door!
Until recently, if you wanted all the good Ikea bargains, you had to take a trip to the store. We all know that once you enter the maze, that’s half a day erased from your life. It can be a fun half day, but we don’t always have that kind of time to spend on…
We Love Card Games. Storing Them in This Case Has Something To Do With It.
Eliminate the boxes and you’ll be willing to play more games! Card games come in all sorts of boxes these days. There are metal tins of all shapes and sizes, large cardboard boxes with inserts to hold the cards in place, and flimsy cardboard ones that tear when you open them the first time. So…
How to Take Glowing Chanukah Photos Using Your Phone
You know those beautiful photos of angelic children standing by the menorah? You can capture those memories of your own angelic(?) children with just a smartphone camera! This technique works best on the later nights of chanukah when there is more light. Before you start, make sure to eliminate clutter from the area of the…
Our Ultimate Chanukah Game Roundup
Here it is – the complete list of all our favorite, festive games for Chanukah party fun. Is your Chanukah party coming up? No party is complete without a fun game or two. We’ve been sharing some great options over the years and now we have them all rounded up in one master list! Does…
Lanyard Is Back With a Vengeance!
Does your child need that never-ending stash of lanyard to trade and braid? If you have a kid in elementary school, you’re probably aware of the new popularity of a old-time favorite. They’re trading, and weaving, and comparing all day – and there are no complaints from the nostalgic parents! Here are some fun and…
Rocketbook: The Coolest Notebook on the Market
At a recent Between Carpools meeting, a colleague started jotting notes in her notebook that looked pretty standard. Then she started erasing – even though she’d been writing with a pen. Hmmm. Turns out she wasn’t just using an erasable pen, but she was actually writing in a Rocketbook. These notebooks have a QR code…
Black Friday is the Best Day to Get a Nespresso Machine (+ Our Picks)
Whether it’s for you or to give as a gift, there are some great deals on my favorite Nespresso products happening right now! It’s Black Friday and finally time to buy a Nespresso machine. And don’t just think Chanukah – these make great wedding gifts, too. Here’s a bit of general information about Nespresso. They…