Everything they need for an off-Shabbos can be packed neatly in this bag. During my daughter’s year in seminary, we came to visit for a long weekend. She came to spend Shabbos with us carrying an unfamiliar backpack. It was stuffed to the max with everything she needed for three days. The bag belongs to…
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How to Freeze Pasta in Portions
Save the tantrums and always have pasta a minute away. C’mon, there’s one (at least!) in every family: that kid who will only eat pasta. No matter what else you make for dinner, they want noodles and only noodles. They jump for joy when you don’t have time to cook and make a pot of…
Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
What car seat should your child be sitting in? How do you know when is the right time to switch seats? Here’s a complete guide. Hi! I’m Lani Harrison. I live in Scottsdale Arizona and I’m a mom of 3. I’ve been a CPST (Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician) since 2015. I get questions almost…
Back From Seminary and Ready To Begin Your Career? Start Here!
Are you back from seminary and ready to pursue an incredible career? Start here with a free DiSC personality test from Riverside Abstract! When you arrive back home after an incredible seminary year, it feels like the whole world is open to you. And really, it is! But with such an overwhelming amount of opportunities available,…
Why You Should Make a Dinner Meal Plan
How to jump in and reap the benefits of having a meal plan in place. Mom, What’s For Dinner? Just hearing that question makes my blood pressure go up and my heart beat start racing! “Ahhh, what should I make for dinner tonight?” you ask yourself. You start looking through the fridge, open up the freezer,…
The Basic Sewing Kit Every Household Needs
You only need a few items to be prepared for the most common mending needs. Unless you are someone who actually sews, you don’t need much in your sewing kit. Pre-assembled sewing kits come with threads in an array of colors that we’ll never ever use–and those just add clutter. We put together our recommendations…
A Spoonful of Honey Also Helps the Vitamin Go Down
Do you need to take big pills or vitamins? Coating it in honey might help. I had bought vitamins which were recommended–but the pills were huge. There was no way I was going to be able to get those down. Then, one of my followers at @gatheratable suggested that I coat the pill in honey…
How to Teach Your Kids About Personal Privacy
One BCP Reader stepped up to encourage more parents to have the tools they need. Use code BCPTALK for 25% off AND free shipping. She’s not the author, she’s not the publisher, she was just a reader who saw how important a book could be and tried to find a way to spread the word….
Great Summer Makeup Hacks for a Glowy Look
No one likes to wear heavy makeup in the summertime–rather, we want that glowy, pretty look and an easy “throw it on and go” type of makeup routine. These are some of my favorite-for-summer products with some tips and hacks thrown in! My Summer Foundation Hack When it comes to foundation, the focus here is…
Kim’s Cabbage Salad with Cilantro & Salted Cashews
Change up your slaw with this fun, spicy twist on coleslaw from Kim Kushner’s newest book The Modern Table. Editor’s Note: We shared Kim’s 15 Minute Herb Crusted Fish…and we thought what better to pair it with than a new, fresh slaw? This slaw, from Kim’s new book, The Modern Table, is such a nice…
