This is my new perspective on dealing with all the bumps that come with motherhood. On a recent Motzaei Shabbos, I experienced an epiphanic moment. I had just finished reciting G-tt fun Avraham, the tefillah where I beseeched the Ribono shel Olam to send us a week of bracha, hatzlacha, and an array of blessings….
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What Do You Do with That Stuffed Backpack at the End of the Year?
Their backs are breaking and their backpacks are stuffed. Now what do we do with all the contents inside now that the school year is over? I’m very thankful to all my kids’ schools and teachers for an amazing year. Their hard work and dedication is unbelievable. But why do they shlep so many things…
How to Gear Up Your Son for Any Sport
Not sure just what he needs to get playing? Whether he’s a toddler or an older boy getting started, this info may be helpful. Nothing builds boys’ confidence like excelling in sports. That confidence spills over into other areas of life. And a kid doesn’t need to be the best on the team to reap…
Make Any Shoe or Sneaker into a Slip-On with Elastic Shoelaces
Missed the bus too many times because of his shoes? Tie them once and they’re good to go! Do your kids know how to tie their shoes but take too long when rushing out the door? Or are they changing their shoes multiple times throughout the day and just can’t be bothered? Until now the…
Our Readers’ 20 Best Travel Tips
We reached out on social media and asked for some of your best travel tips. Here’s a summary of your responses. Some of the tips shared are ones we’ve already discussed in older posts like this one, but they are worth repeating. Don’t take crayons or things that can roll under the seats on the plane….
Do You Dream of an Organized Garage?
How one mom turned a messy garage into a dream storage space. It was last year during quarantine. The days were long and the kids were home. And though I was far from bored with the kids home while still trying to get my own work done, I was still looking for a project that…
Top 6 Sunscreens: You’ll Actually Want to Wear Them Every Single Day
These sunscreens really protect and fill your needs. Sunscreen. Most of us at the BCP team grew up in an age where tanned skin was something we worshipped and slathering baby oil before baking in the sun for hours was completely acceptable. But, no more. We have come a long way. And we now know…
How I Solved My Lack-of-Sleep Issues
I used to complain and complain about how very tired I was. Years ago, I had trouble sleeping. And I complained about it all day long. Whoever wanted to hear, I told them about my lack of sleep, about how the kids kept me up all night, and how so so tired I am. But…
Do You Want to Prevent Your Chairs from Scratching Your Floors?
Are your dining room chairs scratching up your floor? We asked our readers for their solutions. I was never concerned about my chairs scratching my wood floors… until I redid them. They were sanded down, colored, shined and buffed. Now I most definitely wanted them to stay that way for as long as possible! It…
Observing the Torah is Not Only a Ticket to Gan Eden.
How could we survive the struggles of life without it? It’s no news to any of us that the essence of Shavuos is infinitely more profound than elaborate tablescapes and delectable dairy goodies (though making the Yom Tov as pleasant and joyous as possible is important too). So we know that it’s the day on…