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…
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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…
Parashas HaMahn with English Translation
While some say Parashas HaMahn daily, there is a special segulah to say it on the Tuesday of the week of Parashas BaShalach. We’ve included it here for your convenience with the English translation, courtesy of Artscroll’s Parashas HaMahn by Rabbi Dov Weller. Reciting Parashas HaMahn, the pesukim in the Torah that discuss the mahn,…
The Bar Mitzvah Guide
An Introduction First, a story. There was once a mother of a bunch of boys. From the time her oldest was 10 years old, she began imagining her first simcha. She planned it in her head. She wanted a simple but tasteful Shabbos in the hotel, with only extended family–only the people who want to…
Declutter Your Camera Roll One Date at a Time
Want to cut down on the thousands of images clogging up your phone? This method helps you do it quickly and painlessly. Years and years, thousands and thousands – how do you go through your full camera roll and eliminate all the junk? The answer we came up with is one date at a time….
What to Do at Palisades Mall (There’s Tons!)
The whole family will have a blast at this mall (even if they all want to pick their own activities!) What does your checklist for a family trip look like? Looking for something indoor? Check. Looking for something fun? Check. Looking for something exciting? Check. Looking for something kid friendly? Check. Looking for something teen…
New Indoor Family Fun Ideas in NY
Staying Local For Winter Break? These indoor activities in and around NYC to keep the whole family happy! Some new ideas, below. Are you staycation-ing this winter break? Looking for family-friendly activities beyond bowling and the pizza store? Let’s explore! See this post for our NJ-based post on Indoor Family Fun. Brooklyn Sluggers Batting Cages Get…
Indoor Family Fun In and Around Central NJ
Rainy or cold? If you want to have fun indoors in the greater Lakewood area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting. If you’re in the Lakewood,…
