You might not need it all, but it’s helpful to have a list to reference! As a complement to this post which includes a week-by-week guide for planning a wedding and helping a new couple establish their home, I’ve compiled this checklist. Obviously, not every kallah needs every item on the following list. We tried…
House Shopping
Spruce Up Your Bungalow with Top Picks from H&M Home
Are you heading up to the country or a summer home? You’d like to spruce it up, but definitely don’t want to spend a lot. These picks from H&M might be just what you need for just the right touches. OUTDOOR Start with this WELCOME MAT and add a BRAIDED JUTE RUG for indoors. Add…
What’s the Difference Between All the Models of Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers?
With so many to choose from, it can get confusing. We get asked this question by our readers, and so it’s finally time to explore the popular models to help you decide which one is right for you. Note that Kitchen Aid availability is very limited right now (maybe due to Corona, like everything else)?…
An Interior Designer Shares 5 Affordable Everyday Luxuries
The little things we enjoy don’t have to cost a lot. As an interior designer, my business is built on generous budgets that allow every detail in my vision for the design of the space to come to fruition. I won’t lie about the fact that an exquisite space costs money. My ultimate goal when…
Dislike the Look of Metal Bed Frames, Box Springs, and Bedskirts? Two Solutions.
If you like the look of an upholstered bed but aren’t investing in new furniture, here are two ways to get that modern look. There are lots of issues with metal frames and box springs. Bed skirts aren’t always easy to deal with and they can get messy. Then, they typically only cover the metal…
How to Use the Same Small Appliance for Meat and Dairy
Replacement parts don’t actually have to replace a broken part. Get a second set of blades, beaters and bowls and you can use the same appliance for both meat and dairy prep. My Braun food processor has been going strong since I got married. For all those years, everything I prepared in that food processor…
Do You Need to Sharpen Your Knives? Forget the Steel. This is the Easiest Way.
Have you been working with dull knives? Now you need no skill or know-how at all to get ‘em sharp again. If you use a better knife, then you might agree with me. Sharpening them is annoying. I tried using a sharpening steel, but it never really worked for me. I don’t know how to…
The 9×13 Life Just Got Real
It was always real, we know. What got real is the 9×13 pan. We all love a good 9×13 recipe. Make it a BCP 9×13 life recipe and you know you are onto something worthwhile. These recipes get us, they are for real people living real lives (insert here whatever it is that makes your…
The Simplest Way to Control the Devices in Your Home
Do you find it hard to keep the devices locked away? What’s the first thing your child says when his hour is up and it’s time to hand back the Nintendo Switch? He says this right when you’re standing there, ready to tuck it away in your little hiding place. “Waittt! But it needs to…
This is What Happened the Night My Family Was Saved
This is a true story about the night that carbon monoxide filled my home. We were renovating. Forever. The carbon monoxide detector had been removed from the ceiling adjacent to the garage door. Then it was on the steps, then in a toy box, and then it made its way onto the dining room table….