DIY & Hacks

The Easy Way to Touch Up Paint

by Between Carpools | May 31, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

Do you have unidentified paint cans sitting in your garage? Walls that need touching up? Keep them looking fresh using this hack. Years ago, we featured this hack that was shared by one of our readers where extra paint is stored in mini Mason jars. Then we discovered these fillable paint pens… and they make…

Travel Game Changer: The Pillow/Armrest Cover Hack

by Between Carpools | March 18, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

It’s a pillow. It’s an armrest cover. It’s easy to carry and travel with. And it’ll make flights so much cozier. So, you are traveling with kids. You are worried about lots of things. One of them “will they sleep on the plane? Will they get comfortable?” One of the most annoying things on planes…

Not Everything Comes in a Box: How to Wrap Odd-Shaped Items

by Between Carpools | December 14, 2022 | 4 comment(s)

Presentation matters. And, yes, gifts are often better received when they’re presented in a nice way. Some gifts, though, don’t come in a box, but you still want to see them packaged up nicely. Guess what–it’s even easier to wrap these than those boxed gifts! Note: Don’t want to see the tape on the other…

Set Your iPhone Alarm Clock to Ring on Shabbos for Just One Minute

by Between Carpools | November 11, 2022 | 12 comment(s)

iPhones don’t have an alarm ring length option and nobody wants to hear an alarm clock ring for an hour! We love using our phone alarm clocks to wake us or just to remind us things at various times of the day. Who doesn’t have dozens of different alarms set up for different reminders?? A…

The Top 10 Hacks We Turn to Again and Again

by Between Carpools | August 23, 2022 | 3 comment(s)

Over here at BCP, we must have shared hundreds of hacks over the years. But there’s some that have just become a natural part of our day. How To Use Whatsapp As Your Personal Reminder Space – This is hands down our number 1. Everyone we’ve introduced this to has found this so, so helpful. If you…

One Hack for Keeping Animals Out of the Garbage & Landscaping

by Between Carpools | July 22, 2022 | 4 comment(s)

Just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper is known to keep the critters away. While extra hot cayenne pepper might be intended for those who like their food extra spicy (still, even if you like spice, you won’t need this quantity unless you’re operating a restaurant with a spicy menu!), it has another use that might…

An Electric Air Pump Will Keep Your Inflatables Pumped Up

by Esti Waldman | July 20, 2022 | 1 comment(s)

This is the quickest way to keep all your pool toys and tires (bike, stroller, and even car included!) pumped up. Keep this pump in your car and you’ll be able to get yourself to a repair shop too! When you get to your car and see a flat tire (or if your air pressure…

Use This Hack to Keep a Skirt Down While Bike-Riding

by Julie Hauser | July 06, 2022 | 6 comment(s)

Hey girls–no worries. This is a great trick for keeping your skirt in place while on a bike. In my work training people (ok, mostly children) to ride a two-wheeler bicycle, I get to enjoy the thrill of confidence when a rider picks up speed and independently rides off, wind in face. And then, the…

How to Wash Your Wig At Home

by Esti Waldman | July 05, 2022 | 7 comment(s)

There’s nothing like a freshly washed wig – especially in the summer! Summer and wigs don’t go so well together. Sweaty days, open car windows, barbecues and bonfires all quickly add up to a wig that feels and smells stale. But how often can you give it in to be washed? The time and money…

How To Save That Old CD or DVD Your Child Insists On Playing

by Renee Muller | June 13, 2022 | 2 comment(s)

Or at least, how to give it one last chance. So your toddler climbed behind the couch and pulled out a dusty Cocomelon DVD you forgot you ever owned. Tantrum escalates quickly. But, said video is so scratched. Scratches that are visible to the eye. So what’s a mom to do? Here is a tip you…

DIY & Hacks

The Easy Way to Touch Up Paint

Travel Game Changer: The Pillow/Armrest Cover Hack

Not Everything Comes in a Box: How to Wrap Odd-Shaped Items

Set Your iPhone Alarm Clock to Ring on Shabbos for Just One Minute

The Top 10 Hacks We Turn to Again and Again

One Hack for Keeping Animals Out of the Garbage & Landscaping

An Electric Air Pump Will Keep Your Inflatables Pumped Up

Use This Hack to Keep a Skirt Down While Bike-Riding

How to Wash Your Wig At Home

How To Save That Old CD or DVD Your Child Insists On Playing

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