It’s a time when we’re not really sure what to do or how to be helpful. These were the acts my family appreciated; someone you know might too. Right after the levaya, someone asked us to forward to her some images of my father. She ran to a local store to have them printed out….
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20 Items for a Jewish Lifestyle That You Can Get on Amazon
From washing cups to tzitzis, there are more Jewish items on Amazon than you’d think. There are so many things we use in our daily lives because of the Jewish lifestyle we live. Some are actual Judaica, like yarmulkes and a siddur, but many are just items that we use because they make our religious…
Did You Know You Could Scan Documents into PDF Files on Your iPhone?
We’ll step you through the simple process and you can streamline all those camp and school forms from now on! (No app download needed!) Forms, forms and more forms. Especially for camp and school, but we always seem to be filling out forms. And unless it’s an online form, you’re probably scanning it (or taking…
How To Remove Wax From Your Menorah, Candlesticks, Or Even Your Poor Tablecloth
There’s no need to panic. Wax can look like a scary mess but in truth, it’s easily removed. You just need to know how. To remove wax from your menorah or candlesticks: The trick is hot water. Lots of boiling hot water. You can use the faucet, if your water gets really hot. If not, use…
Welcome to the Perfectly Dysfunctional Home
Has the pursuit of an organized life gone too far? If it looks good, it must be good – right? If the house is always clean and very neat, if every toy is in its bin and every dish is in its cupboard, then everything must be okay, no? “A beautiful and organized home gives…
Do You Love Where You Live?
We can find the beauty and the charm in the place we call home. I was at an outdoor social for my kid’s school. It was on a cute little farm on the outskirts of Bozeman and as I watched the kids run around, I felt this feeling wash over me, I LOVE WHERE I…
8 Lights for 8 Nights: Don’t Miss the Real Chanukah
The eight life lessons of Chanukah, one at a time. Note from BCP: This year, to help us refocus our values, we’re posting a thought every single night that will remind us of the essence of the chag. Light Number One: The Light of Ruchnius The entire essence of the Greek nation was the worship…
Keep Your Mini Menorahs Wax Free with These Adorable Mini Candle Holders
No more fussing with hardened melted wax when you use these tiny disposable candle holders While we do have some tips and tricks to avoid dealing with the melted wax on your kids’ menorahs, when we saw these little candle holders, we had to share them with you. (But please buy them at your local…
Basics: How to Wrap a Gift
Love the look of a neatly wrapped gift but can’t quite manage to get it right? We broke it down for you. Somehow, this important life skill is not included in any curriculum of childhood, but eventually you grow up and want to present a nice gift. With a few simple steps, you’ll have a…
One Woman Shares Her Experience of Baby Loss
What does it feel like when you don’t have a baby to bring home? Note from BCP: While reading about these experiences brings tears to your eyes, we felt it was important to post so that women who have similar experiences can feel like they’re not alone. You can read more on the topic in…
