It doesn’t matter the age, there might not be a treat that’s as exciting as a cupcake (except for maybe, a big really cool cake). Here’s how to ice ’em like a pro. Nothing is as fun to eat as a cupcake…definitely for kids, and adults can enjoy ‘em without admitting it. And nothing looks…
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Here’s Where to Find the Cutest Mitzvah Notepads for Your Child
Mitzvah notes just got even more exciting with the BCP mitzvah notepads! All kids feel so proud when they go off to school with a mitzvah note safely packed in their backpack. Now it’s even more fun to bring in those notes! We designed it, but you can personalize it. An original Between Carpools-designed mitzvah…
Red Lentil Soup: You Need a New, Different Soup. This One’s Comforting, Aromatic, and Flavorful.
The house will smell good as it simmers, and it’ll make you all warm, toasty, and satiated inside. Meet Red Lentil Soup. One Tuesday, a bunch of us gathered at Renee Muller’s house for a Between Carpools photoshoot. “It smells good here,” said Leah, “What are you cooking?” “A soup recipe Naomi Hazan gave me,” Renee said….
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Roasted Chickpeas
These chickpeas are one of those side dishes you’ll make the most in the least amount of time Are you a salty snacker? I am. I can skip cookies and cake, but I crave salt. Always. So finding healthy snacks where the nutrition packs a salty punch is always on my mind. Roasted chickpeas really…
Let’s Discuss: Why Does My Challah Split?
Here’s our three challah tips. Now let’s hear yours! Challah, our favorite. But so many factors go into making challah as great as it is. I followed directions and kneaded the dough really well. I didn’t use extra flour and the challah still split. What went wrong? From doing some research these seem the three…
How to Fold an Origami Star and Be on Trend with the Kids
Your kids come home from school, and they absolutely need to know how to fold an origami star, the latest trend at school. Mom has no clue. We’ve got your back. Trends come and go so fast we moms have a hard time keeping up. Remember the fidget spinners? Yeah, we’ve still got a couple…
One Trick to Make Sure You Never Forget a Dose of Medicine Again
Yes, it’s a magic cure. It’s also very pesky to remember to give your child that twice-a-day dosage of antibiotics. Here’s a hack to make it happen. When I was in high school, the school hosted a mother-daughter brunch every year. At my last brunch in 12th grade, the school guidance counselor cracked a joke…
Why Did I Wait So Long to Buy a Salt Cellar?
A salt cellar should be at the top of your kitchen gadget list. I thought it should be much more convenient to use salt. My salt shaker was forever empty because it’s too small and needs to be refilled too often. Even if it was forever full, a salt shaker isn’t practical for cooking. I…
Who Can Help Your Child with Homework When You Can’t?
Your child can get the homework help he/she needs…and it’s free! I don’t know who dreads homework more—the parents or the kids. But we do know that it’s a fact of life. Some years you get lucky and have a teacher who doesn’t believe in homework (thank you, Mrs N. who teaches 4th grade!). And…
Demystifying “Sleep Training” Methods. Which is Best for My Child?
It’s not always easy to get a baby or child to go to sleep on their own. So, which method works? First things first: I really, strongly, dislike the terminology “sleep training.” I am not a sleep trainer, and I do not sleep train my clients’ kids. Call it semantics if you will, but to…
