These are the hacks that didn’t make it onto Between Carpools, brought to you by The Kichels! For more Kichels humor you’ll love, read all about The Kichels Collection 4 over here! Unpublished Hacks9×13 dinner The 9×13 Life: For those days when you’re short on time, there’s nothing like this 30-second supper for a quick…
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Is the Extended Family Together? Play the Letter Game
Warning. This game might not work if you have multiple family members who read BCP. So: Warn your sisters-in-law ahead of time not to reveal the secret to the husbands and kids. It’s really heartwarming. And sweet. And so, so special. Here is how you play! It’s super simple and very minimal advance preparation is…
Chanukah Scratch Off Game Variations
If you loved our Chanukah Scratch Off Games, you’ll love to play these two new versions. Last year when we posted this Scratch Off Game, it was a huge hit. Lots of you played and we received so many comments and feedback on how easy it was to set up and enjoyable it was to…
Play the Balloon Favor Game
Need a quick family game with no prep that anyone can play? Want to keep it to a budget? We got you. We’ve got a few “favors” games here on BCP. We even did a 2.0 version of the favors game. This year the game is a bit more of a game and a lot…
Are You Responsible for Your Husband’s Ruchnius?
The answer? Absolutely not. But then what are we supposed to do if he’s not fulfilling his part? There are 2 voices in a frum woman’s brain. One says, “you’re not his mashgiach.” And then there’s the shriller, louder, more authoritative one. The one that says, “He is not fulfilling his tafkid! This is not…
Make a Prize Ball Using Saran Wrap
This ball is great fun for parties! Plus, you can prep ahead and it’s ready to toss around once Chanukah arrives. Your kids and guests will love! This one is a no brainer. It’ll keep the kids delighted and busy. While this might seem similar to the “pass the present” concept, we like it even…
Three Tips to Tame Your Toddler’s Tantrums
In the moment, you’re not quite sure what to do when deal with a child’s tantrum. Remember these three steps. You’ve spent the last three hours wrangling your kids into bed, and just as you’re nearing the finish line, your toddler throws himself onto the floor, wailing because he wanted to take his socks off….
3 Ways to Connect to Your Teen
There’s so much potential in developing the relationship between you and your almost-adults. These are three easy ways that work wonders. Teens and preteens have always gotten a bad rap. Everybody knows that teenagers are their own separate creation. These days, however, many parents are finding it harder to relate to their teenagers than ever…
Did Your Child Misbehave at School?
Do you side with the child or the school? What is the appropriate way to respond? And how do you prevent these occurrences (that form a pit in your stomach) in the future? This is a guide for handling typical school misbehavior situations when they arise. It happens to the best of us. A child…
How to Make Long Motzei Shabbos + Sundays Work for Your Family
Often, the most challenging days are those without structure–Sundays, yes, but also those long motzei Shabbos winter evenings. How do you give structure and make the most of them? There’s something about those long unstructured days that can sometimes feel frustrating. It can be the long motzei Shabboses in the winter, or Sundays all year…
