You’ve spent weeks planning. But it’s worthwhile to carefully plan one last day. Before we start making a schedule, there’s some things to do first: Know your family. My father a”h would joke that a Yekke is never early nor late but perfectly on time and while we aren’t Yekkes…we tend to run pretty close…
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Mazel Tov! The Week-by-Week Guide for Planning a Wedding
Don’t know what to start or what to do when? This week-by-week schedule will make the wedding planning a bit easier. My 15 year old daughter (my oldest!) read this article and I think she may finally trust me to marry her off when the right time comes. See, while I haven’t married off my…
Mazel Tov! How Does One Set Up For A L’Chaim Or A Spontaneous Party, At Home?
And, to add to the stress, it’s still pretty hush hush. You don’t want to call your neighbor, not yet, for help. So what does one do? Note: Different communities might have different customs. Some of these tips might not be applicable to you. But if this does seem to be what’s done in your…
Tips and Techniques to Make the Perfect Hostess Packages
Create a beautiful and thoughtful package in a few simple steps. Find a beautiful BOX or BAG to create your package in. Think out of the (typical) box! You can use a pretty tray, magazine rack, storage box… Scout stores and websites like Amazing Savings, Michaels and Amazon. There is no perfect size, just keep…
This Is How We Use Our Clothing Dots
Clothing Dots are banishing laundry confusion in closets and drawers all over. Free shipping worldwide, with no minimum order! But if you’re confused as to how to use our Clothing Dots from Label Land, we’re here to help you out. We originally collaborated with Label Land to create these color-coordinated Dots to make it easy…
Make Sina Mizrahi’s Jerusalem Bagel from Her Brand New Book, Good Food!
A cup of coffee, some spreads, and a fresh, hot Jerusalem bagel just might be perfect for tonight. First, a note from us at BCP before we move onto sharing Sina’s recipe for a Jerusalem Bagel from her new, gorgeous book, Good Food. Many of us have known Sina for quite a few years and…
The 9×13 Life: Marble Cake
It typically uses a mixer and lots of bowls. It’s a marble cake. But not anymore. This marble cake is the easiest (and really delicious) version you’ve ever made. Everyone loves a good, fluffy marble cake. Preferably with a nice crust. A bit wet, but not too wet. You know what we mean here. But…
There’s So Much To Do in Pennsylvania this Summer (Philly/Poconos Area)
Want to plan a summer trip? You don’t have to go far from home. There is so much to do in the Pocono Mountains area, also known as the Poconos, spread over a few towns and the surrounding areas. It’s a great family friendly destination with activities for all ages. Best of all, it is…
Free Camp Letter Download! Fill It Out and Send to Siblings
It’s never been so much fun to communicate with siblings away in camp. You might receive a phone call here and there, but we’re sure your sleepaway campers would also love to hear from their little brothers and sisters who are missing them at home! This download makes it easy and fun for siblings of…
This Pareve Cholent Baked in the Oven in a 9×13 (and It’s Amazing!)
You can prep it in minutes, and the whole family will be full and happy (especially if they’re the type that typically needs their fleishigs). With a family that doesn’t eat many dairy foods, the nine days can be a bit challenging. I’ve always made pareve cholent for dinner on one of the days since…
