We asked our followers: What do you put on in the car to keep the kids calm and happy? While we originally posed this question to our readers in a discussion about carpools, we thought it’s apropos to share this question during midwinter break time, when you might be spending a lot of time in…
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The Amazing Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
These just might be the best and the easiest cookies you’ll ever make. Recently, a friend dropped off a box of these chocolate chip cookies. They were big and gorgeous and…the size! How did she get these cookies to be so perfect? I knew these weren’t typical cookies. These were special. That evening, I had…
What is the “The Happiness Challenge” All About?
Did you know that you can make another Jew so, so happy in just 90 minutes? Registration for Partners in Torah’s Happiness Challenge starts now! Program begins February 13th. When I first learned about Partners in Torah’s Happiness Challenge, I was intrigued. I thought, “This is cool. This is different. This is something I can do.”…
Here Is Why You Should Use Your Betty Crocker To Prepare Your Salmon
It literally takes half the time. The hype is real. This round, red klutzy machine that you seriously cannot figure out where to store (you didn’t think you were alone on that, did you?) is actually a G-dsend. Yes. We all have ovens. And toasters. And frying pans. Yet we turn to Betty time and time again. …
The 5 Minute Makeup For a No-Makeup Natural Look
Look great without looking like you’re wearing lots (if any!) makeup. These are the best picks for that no-makeup look. Note from BCP: We invited NJ-based makeup artist Leah Guez to give us her recommendations for that simply, weekday makeup routine. Now, back to Leah. The “no makeup” look is my signature for during the…
How to Sew A Button
Hey, it may seem simple but sewing on a button is one of those basics you never ask, “How?” because you’re supposed to know. So, for all those out there who panic when their son’s button falls off his Shabbos coat, we got you. And even if you’ve been sewing on buttons for years, you…
Where to Enjoy Winter Sports This Season (NY/NJ)
Here are more ideas for some winter fun Two years ago, I shared some ideas for great outdoor winter sports activities on this site. Last winter, I visited additional ski slopes and ice rinks to share with you here. I love trips that are in the spirit of winter, and I always try to find new winter…
What Does a New Year for Trees Have to Do with Me?
What should we be thinking about and davening for on this day? Tu B’shvat It’s a minor holiday, barely acknowledged, moderately celebrated. For many of us, it passes us by without us even noticing. But what is it all about? “It’s the Rosh Hashanah for the trees,” we have been taught since first grade, maybe earlier. The…
How to Host a Gorgeous Party Without the Party Planner Expense
Your party is already personalized and styled and waiting for you! The new Parfetty website is so cool, you’ll say, “I can’t wait to host a simcha!” Do you have a bas mitzvah, upsherin, or perhaps a kiddush coming up in the near future? You don’t need to stress over the party. Just click. You can bring…
Never Need to Cut Paper Towels for Shabbos Again
Put those Scott-type paper towels in a dispenser and you’re ready to go I was standing in BJs and staring at that huge box of commercial paper towels (you know, the type we all bought in those days of Covid when the stores didn’t have anything else?) and I was thinking, “Should I, shouldn’t I,…