So many have improved their marriages by using the Laura Doyle techniques. But are these techniques in line with what the Torah would advise us? By a BCP Reader We recently received this letter from a BCP reader after we published the post Are You Married to a Figment of Your Imagination? by Laura Doyle…
3-Ingredient, 3-Step Crispy Onion Chicken (Kid and Adult-Friendly!)
Need a quick dinner in a jiffy that will please everyone? Try crispy onion chicken There’s just three ingredients in this crispy onion chicken recipe: Thinly sliced chicken cutlets, duck sauce, and Paskesz crispy fried onions. Dip the chicken cutlets in duck sauce, press both sides into the crispy onions, and place on a lined…
This Trick Will Make You Want to Drizzle Chocolate Over Everything
Do you prefer a neat chocolate drizzle? Or something a little more natural and organic? Here are two easy tricks to drizzle chocolate over just about anything. Melt the Chocolate First, melt the chocolate to drizzle. In a microwave-safe dish, microwave chopped chocolate for 30-second intervals, with occasional stirring, until the chocolate is all melted….
10 Must-Know Tips for Parents Over Summer Vacation
Kids home for too many days on end? Make those summer vacation days enjoyable for both of you and maintain a great attitude. Sometimes, a parent’s feeling towards summer vacation can be the opposite of their child’s. If your child thinks, “I never want it to end!,” a parent could think, “When will it end?……
5 Ways Busy Moms Can Relax with Yoga (Yes, You Have Time for This!)
Life has its stresses, and yoga can help balance it all out…even if you don’t have time! Here’s 5 easy ways to incorporate the benefits of yoga into your busy momhood. Being a mom of two with my oldest just about the age of two, I now know what it feels like to have the…
Basics: How to Make the Perfect Cheese Latkes
Want to make the best cheese latkes? We searched for the best recipe. And bonus: it’s easy too. We went on a search for the perfect cheese latkes, asking all our friends and family to see who had the very best version. This one is a family favorite that’s also quick and easy, and, most…
Do You Always Wonder What’s Shaimos and What’s Not? Here’s a Handy Guide.
What’s considered holy and shaimos and what can simply be thrown away? This is the Star K’s Guide to Shaimos. The Torah forbids discarding holy objects by throwing them into the trash. Some objects always have kedusha and must be placed in Shaimos. Other objects gain kedusha once they are used for a mitzvah and…
What’s the Newest Fun Idea for Your Party? A Popcorn Bar
Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the party is the Popcorn Bar. Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it. Note that all these photos…
6 Things Your Baby’s Babysitters Wish You Knew
They love your babies and care for them when you can’t be there. Daytime babysitters share their tips for moms. This time of year is when we’ve finally sunk back into our routine. If you’ve had a baby in the past year or so and you work out of the house, then that routine involves…
Are you (or your Teen) Interested in Calligraphy? Here’s How to Get Started
My favorite calligraphy instructional videos, practice worksheets, the best pens and more are all right here. It takes some skill and practice, but calligraphy is an art that’s fulfilling and very useful. And, what’s best, you can teach it to yourself! These resources were all useful to me and they should help you get going….
