Keeping kids happy and getting some time of your own can be as simple as a new game for one. EDITOR’s NOTE: Even though it is useful for anytime, we originally posted this roundup prior to Yom Kippur. While we all know that when our children are young, our primary focus on Yom Kippur will…
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Do You Get Stumped Writing Mitzvah Notes? Some Easy Suggestions.
Sometimes, having some creative go-to lines in mind makes a big difference when you need to write a note and nothing comes to mind. This is some inspiration to get you writing! Of course, these suggestions are just a springboard to help you brainstorm when you don’t have a specific mitzvah in mind when you…
11 Things Experienced Moms Know – Back to School Edition
As we journey through the school years, some truths have become clearer to us. Read these important tips from Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi, as well.
Three Steps to Create the Perfect Baby Sleep Cave
If you want your baby to sleep well, creating the perfect environment is essential—dark, cool, and relatively quiet. Whether you’re trying to sleep train your baby, escape the short nap rut, or prevent night wakings, setting up their nursery or bedroom is the first thing you’ll want to look at. This post will walk you…
How to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
Pets are a great way to keep kids busy during the summer. And there are few that are as cute as chicks! So…you want to get chickens. Maybe you keep seeing people with cute little backyard laying flocks, taking in their own fresh eggs every morning and wish that were you. Or perhaps, like me,…
Is Parenting More of a Challenge in the Summer?
It’s harder to stick to routine when there’s so much fun around and kids challenge the boundaries. Instead of yelling – you can create magical bonding moments. Here’s how. “Right we’re nuts, Mommy?” My daughter asked me on one of those nights when I kept shooing the kids into bed too many times to count….
Top 10 High Chairs for Baby & Toddler
When choosing a high chair, you know there are certain features that are important to you, others not as much. This guide will help you sort through the better high chairs and find the one that fits your baby and family needs the most. Bringing baby to the table is one of the most exciting…
Do You Sew? Make a Cute and Functional Beach Bag from a Towel.
Tzirel Leah from The Sew Pro walks you through all the steps. Whether you know how to sew yourself, or you have a teen that does, this is a fun project that you’ll be able to enjoy all summer long. Watch as The Sew Pro creates a beach bag from a beach towel for BCP…
How to Style Your Daughter’s Hair While Growing Out Her Bangs
The process is long and tedious, but we can help you figure out the best way to manage the bangs at all stages. My daughter was born with a very full head of straight dark hair. By three months old, we had to clip it back daily to keep it out of her eyes. By…
Master Your Kids’ Bedtime with the Perfect Bedtime Routine
Is getting your kids to bed an endless challenge? It takes commitment, but you can make it work, once and for all! Do you ever feel like getting your kids down to bed is like pulling teeth? Right when you think they’re out for the count, you hear the little pitter-patter of feet tiptoeing down the hallway….
