After enjoying the convenience of a stick vacuum, there’s no turning back. Years back, I wrote about this cheap vacuum that I love in this post. It cleans perfectly well, is nice and lightweight, and best of all, there’s no need to take it for repairs. Because, when it dies after a few years, you…
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What Happens When Mom Needs to Travel
When mom needs to travel for work (or for any reason), there’s a lot of planning that has to happen for things to run smoothly while she’s away. I work for a UK-based payment technology company and I’m frequently asked to attend conferences and speak on panels. Normally I work from home (which is a…
Less-Known but Great Places to Visit on your Next Family Trip to Israel
Since October 7th, Israel has been constantly on our minds and in our prayers. A trip to Israel now is more meaningful than ever before! And it’s still loads of fun! Are you considering a family trip? UpdatedAs a mother, I understand how hard it is to plan a trip that will cater to your…
How Teens Can Start Building Credit
Your teen can get started building credit the right way. It’s simple, so don’t mess this up! Managing your finances is arguably the most important part of adulthood. One significant factor in your financial future is your credit score. Whether you’re planning to apply for loans, rent an apartment, or buy a car, building a…
Time Robbers: How to Reclaim Your Time and Boost Productivity
Why would we want to waste time when we need every minute? Identify your time robbers and get it back! Let’s face it: there never seems to be enough time in the day. Between family, work, social life, and everything else on our plates, it can feel impossible to stay on top of everything. But…
The Best Storage Bin for Garbage Bags
This one fits the bigger roll from Costco! Back in 2019, we shared this storage idea for garbage bags from Ida Levy. For many years, this bin has worked really well for many of you. In my laundry room, I have a bin like this in an upper cabinet and it’s great. But in my…
Kitchen Tools in Kosher Colors
Who knew that big brands sometimes make keeping a kosher kitchen easier with utensils in many colors? For quite a few years, I’ve been using this microplane on the dairy side of my kitchen. Besides for zesting lemons, I love the microplane for shaving a fluffy pile of parmesan. And every time I needed to…
A Very Doable Pinterest-Worthy Play Gym Basement
Winter’s Here: Let the Kids Go Bananas—Indoors! Ah, winter. That magical time when the air is crisp, the sweaters are cozy, and the kids are climbing the walls. Literally. It’s freezing out, the sun sets at lunchtime (or so it feels), and you’re left wondering what to do with your tiny human tornadoes until bedtime….
The Declutter Challenge That’s Focused on You
Join our “My Space” declutter challenge to bring a little more sense of calm and enjoyment to your day. We know that big projects can be overwhelming. A few years ago, we launched the 30 Day Declutter Challenge here on BCP. For some of you, that was lots of fun and very accomplishing (if you…
How to Prevent Stress from Disrupting Your Sleep
Life is full of surprises, challenges, and, let’s face it—stress. And sometimes, it can keep you up at night. Whether it’s deadlines, family dynamics, world events, or just the chaos of everyday life, stress is a natural part of the human experience. And while we can’t escape it, we don’t have to let it control…
