How to get in the right frame of mind during the hustle and bustle of these days. Once again, we launch at dizzying speed into the September season. No sooner have we recovered from the between-camp-and-school maelstrom, then it’s school supplies and shoe-store mobs and Oh! What’s on the menu for Rosh Hashana this year? …
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Updated! 13 Gifts That Any Host Will Appreciate
Even the one that “has everything” 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 you really want/love/won’t re-gift. Note: Since we first published this post,…
Scentify: You’ll Love How Utterly Wonderful Your Home Smells
Transform your home without a paint job, a new couch, or a carpet. All you need is a signature scent. Now, the Scentify Diffuser V2 is available with a sleeker look and completely updated features! Ever walked into an elegant hotel and noticed how luxurious it smelled? Yes. Smells can tell us of luxury. There’s…
Are You Overwhelmed? 3 Myths Busted
Here’s how to get those overwhelmed feelings out of your head—or keep them there, if you like. Ever feel like you can’t accomplish anything because you have way too much to do? I’m here to bust some myths about overwhelm, so you can learn what it really is and how to combat it. Overwhelm is…
Perfect Activities for Your Long Car Rides
When we were kids, we would look out the windows and learn from the world around us. Do you remember playing car bingo as a kid? Well, those bingo games are still available (yes, even the vintage versions) and still so much fun. There are loads of activities that could help keep kids busy (and…
Thoughts On Being a Girl Boss
What does it mean and is it really your dream? Girl Boss. Mom Boss. These words have been used in recent years to describe a woman who can run her business to big success, despite being a woman – or even a mom. People use these expressions as a positive ideal, something to strive for. …
Some of the Random Things We Like to Keep in Our Homes
There are lots of little things that you need just once in a while, but chances are you need them right away! You’re ready to walk out of the house on the way to a wedding, but your new heels keep slipping off. Or your 15 year old just went swimming – and forgot to…
One Trick to Help You Avoid Misplacing Anything Ever Again
Introduce this one simple habit into your life and your chances of misplacing an item will drop significantly. Where are the keys? Your brush? The AirPods? Sunglasses? There are so many items we use on a daily basis and not all of them have a designated spot. Or sometimes we can’t return it to its…
I’m Keeping My Baby at Home While I work
This time around, I will work with my baby next to me. Can it really work? I type these words as my baby sits beside me on the couch, nestled into my side as she fiddles with my empty coffee mug. I know my moments are numbered; as soon as she tires of trying to…
Calling All Readers: We Want To Talk To You!
We want to get to know you in our new interview series: ‘Not-So-Everyday Woman.’ Get in on the fun, below! ‘Not-So-Everyday Woman’ started on one of our WhatsApp chats (isn’t that how everything starts?). We were thinking about starting an interview series, and were brainstorming about different niches or different angles we could take. And…
