Enjoy your summer evening (with minimal cleanup) with Luxe Party. Shiffy Weinfeld, who you first met in this post, came back to join us, this time to add some pizzazz to your barbecue. It might be July 4th, but this one is a bit French-inspired (with red, whites, and blues too of course). Of course,…
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How to Create Silhouette Art
Create family portraits with a modern edge…every member of the family can be part of this one. Update the classic craft of cutting out a loved one’s silhouette by using bright or patterned paper and add an embellishment or two for added pizzazz. We adhered the silhouette to a canvas painted solid black for a…
Our Beginner’s Guide to Laundry
Are you new to the laundry game? Are you responsible for getting your clothes clean for the first time in your life? We’re here to help! It’s not rocket science, but learning the laundry basics can feel overwhelming. So let’s break it down together and you’ll master it in no time. Let’s start with separating….
This Simple Dressing is Just What You Need for Your Next BBQ
In a sandwich or on your salad, this dressing will be your new staple of the season. With just 3 basic ingredients you probably have in your fridge or pantry, you can make the perfect finishing touch for your bbq favorites. There’s really no need to even measure – just eyeball it and adjust to…
Let’s Start Our Summer Cocktail Series With Boozy Limonana and a Sea Breeze
Stick around this summer for some fun drinks with just a bit of a buzz! And we’re starting with two favorites – a hard limonana and a sea breeze. Sometimes you want to serve a little special something – for the grown-ups. And what could be more fun than a refreshing cocktail? We wanted to…
We Asked 10 Different Women How They Self Care
Our conclusion? There is no wrong way. As long as what you do, helps you be a better “you”. So, you packed two kids for camp. You cleaned up end-of-school year briefcases. You made sure everyone has at least 2 bathing suits that fit. You filled out wayyyy too many forms. You even took them…
Need Pool Advice? Our Readers Shared Their Top Tips
None of us at BCP have a pool, so we turned to you, our readers, to share your best advice. But these tips are only a start! Let’s use this post as a forum so you can add your pool tips in the comments below. “If you have an above ground Intex-style pool, definitely invest…
10 Things Not to Do When Your Kid Complains
It’s really not fun to listen to a child complaining. But it’s more manageable when we know how to handle it. I’ve always had a hard time with my kid’s complaints. It brought up a lot of feelings, unpleasant feelings such as, “I didn’t do enough.” Or, “I’m spoiling her. Can’t she just get on…
Solid White? Chunk White? Chunk Light? What Kind of Tuna Should I Buy?
When I got married, I asked my mother this same question, “What kind of tuna should I buy?” And she answered, “Solid white packed in water.” It made sense. Solid white is always the most expensive, but I assumed that it’s the best. So, for 16 years, I bought solid white tuna. Sure, sometimes I…
Taste It and You’ll Love It: Refreshing Apricot Compote
You won’t believe how much you’ll enjoy this refreshing, light fruity apricot dessert. I used to avoid all smooth foods, or as I called them, “baby food.” I always preferred food with texture and crunch. But my mother-in-law makes the most amazing apple pineapple sauce that everyone loves and I gave it a try: and…
