These are seven, deep, impactful ways to connect meaningfully to the Yom Tov of Sukkos. We are about to immerse ourselves in nine days of closeness, of joy and of connection. Nine beautiful, precious days whose impact will hopefully carry us through the rest of the year. Every year, I try to zoom in on…
Living
Updated! 18 Gifts That Any Host Will Appreciate
Don’t know what to bring your hostess (even the ones that “have everything”)? These ideas will help. We at BCP know what it’s like being a guest (scrambling to figure out what to bring) and what it’s like being the host, receiving said gifts. Anything is appreciated, but, there’s a special joy in getting something…
Tishalal: The Greatness of Motherhood
Your greatness is within each and every small act. Learn more at Tishalal.org. Mothers today are doing more than ever, yet feeling emptier than ever. While their schedule can be so full, often filling roles both inside and outside the home, their spiritual “income” dwindles to their toddler’s parsha sheets or kindergartener’s aleph-beis play. We’re…
Teshuva Re-examined
It’s not fixing what’s broken. Rather, it’s coming back to our true selves in our relationship with Hashem. Elul. Teshuva. They are words that stir up a whirlwind of emotions in many of us; or, if we’re being honest, sometimes they stir up nothing at all. What are we really supposed to be doing this…
Part 2: “Does She Have What It Takes to Make It?”
When the going gets tough, the creatively tough get going. This is what it really takes. Years ago, when I first started teaching girls and women the art of recording and engineering mothers would call and extol their daughters musical talent and ask me “does she have what it takes to make it?” I would…
“I’m Talented, So Why Am I Broke?!”
Chayala Neuhaus on turning your talent into a career. I used to think talent was everything. The magical golden egg that would hatch into wealth, success, and an occasional standing ovation. I was one of those kids who was told from a young age that I had a gift, and for a long time I…
You Subscribe and Save What?
We know about paper towels and diapers, but what are some of the less common items on your subscription list? Let’s back up a moment. What is Subscribe and Save? If you have Prime from Amazon, you probably know that if you have a standing “subscription” order of an item, you save 5% on each…
How to Clean Quartz Countertops
We’re not stone professionals, but we can tell you how we keep our quartz counters clean and shining. Are you one of the many readers who has reached out to us asking for the best way to clean quartz countertops? We’ve got you covered! Disclaimer – we are not stone pros. We just know what’s…
2025. Tried, Tested, and True Meat Thermometers
Meat thermometers are one of those kitchen gadgets that sometimes has us stumped. Let’s demystify them and put them to good use. When we were discussing meat thermometers amongst our team, we admitted that a few of us haven’t had luck with them. We’ve collectively sliced too many Prime Ribs that were completely raw in…
Remembering the Churban through Life’s Ups and Downs
Do we only want Mashiach to patch up all of life’s problems? What should we really be feeling? It’s been a rough time for Klal Yisroel, many of us are thinking as we swallow down our last few gulps of water, prepared to usher in our nation’s day of mourning yet again. We need Mashiach…
