Pool time is lots of fun. Collecting lots of wet stuff afterward? Not as much. All that pool time in the summer is fun for the kids, but let’s face it—stressful for moms. So while we can’t do ALL. THAT. LAUNDRY for you, we have some tips to make it a little easier. 1. Keep…
Drowning in LEGO? Organize and Make ‘Em Fun Again
Are your kids frustrated by that large bucket of LEGO? Do they find it hard to find the pieces they need? Color-coordinate and the classic toy will be their favorite again. Almost every family has at least one LEGO-obsessed kid. In mine, there are currently two. And they have completely separate collections. Not because they…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Smoky Red Potatoes
The side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. These smoky red potatoes are definitely one of those. Last week, we started up another round of 2-ingredient side dishes with these Balsamic Roasted Carrots. (And in case you missed them, there are lots more 2-ingredient sides on BCP like these…
Calories That Count: Incredible Eggs
Need new yummy ideas that work on a calorie budget? Try this runny eggs and goat cheese combo. This is my current favorite meal. I could eat it at any time of day, not just for breakfast. It’s full of flavor and texture and leaves me feeling satisfied for hours. 2 Wasa sourdough crispbreads 1…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Balsamic Roasted Carrots
These balsamic roasted carrots are one of the side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. Did you enjoy the first series of my 2-ingredient side dishes, like these Maple Sweet Potatoes? Or how about these French Green Beans? Or this Butternut Squash Dish? Or how about some Garlicky Roasted…
Savory Greek Yogurt Bowl
Need healthy meal ideas that are not just the same old thing? I’ve got a few – starting with Greek Yogurt. Finding healthy meals that fit your busy lifestyle can be hard so we all tend to fall into the trap of repeating the same meals over and over. There’s so much good, healthy food…
5 Reasons Why Shavuos is My Favorite Yom Tov
Oh Shavuos how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… Everyone has a favorite Yom Tov, and mine is definitely Shavuos. And there are so many reasons. 1. For starters, cheese. Just about everything is better with cheese. The creative freedom of dairy meals when all other Yomim Tovim involve so much meat…
Been Waiting for the Warm Weather to Get Outside? Here’s Your Chance with Our Beginner’s Guide to Running
The top ten things you need to know to get moving on your run today. Yes, it’s trendy and it seems like everyone out there is taking up running. But this is one trend that always works. It works for weight loss, it works for fitness, for mental health, for stress relief, and even for…
Do You Do Hand-Me-Downs? Make Giving and Receiving Work for You
What do you do with clothing when no one will be wearing it soon? And how do you organize the hand-me-downs that you receive? I love hand-me-downs. My youngest is the smallest girl on my side of the family, but not on my husband’s. That means we get to receive AND to pass along lots…
Some Novels Can Give Your Kids a Bit More Knowledge
Fill their minds with informative, engaging, and enlightening…books! Obviously books play a large part in educating our children. But there are some out there that are more fun to read than others. There are lots of novels that teach history, science, geography and many other topics while entertaining your child. They’re learning without even knowing…
