All you need is one household product to get those whites looking bright again. White-soled shoes don’t seem to be losing any popularity, but after a few wears, they do tend to lose some of that whiteness. Magic Eraser to the rescue. Spread a towel or rag on your surface to contain the mess, dampen…
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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…
Make Your Own Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Love beef jerky? It’s easy to make your own at home. For our newest, authentic version of beef jerky made in the dehydrator, see this post. Making your own beef jerky with no special equipment is simpler than you think. The first time I tried it was when I made this recipe on Between Carpools…
BCP Readers Share Their 30+ Favorite Jewish Podcasts
We asked our followers which Jewish Podcasts they enjoy. This is a roundup of your responses! Disclaimer: We didn’t personally listen to the podcasts on this list and we don’t take any responsibility for the content and hashkafos these podcasts share. All of the descriptions below are the actual descriptions given by the podcast host…
So Many Emotions, So Many Emotions. What Are We Supposed to Feel After a Tragedy?
What a heartrending parsha all of us in klal Yisrael are experiencing together these days. From every corner of the world, Yidden have been touched, deeply moved, profoundly impacted, by the indescribable tragedy. All of us are in mourning, each in our own way. Some of us are crying copious tears, our eyelids heavy and…
Arranging Fresh Flowers Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
It’s especially easy with the help of these simple tools! If you know me, even a little, you will know that I love having fresh flowers everywhere. Seriously though, everywhere. If I have guests, I will tend to get the flowers before I plan a menu or head to the grocery store. My reasoning is…
The Top 6 Tried-and-Tested Items I Use to Work Out
I have tried so many different brands of shoes, mats, and clothing. These are the best. As someone who workouts avidly (six days a week, plus yoga and gymnastics!), I’ve always been on the lookout for the gear that simply functions the best. I’ve tried out all different brands in each of these categories…and these…
This is a More Functional Way to Lace Shoelaces
Do you or your child find it hard to get into laced shoes? I’m really not a fan of shoes with shoelaces. I’ll always choose velcro straps or slip-on shoes instead of laces when shopping for my kids. Over the years, I regretted every time I bought my children shoes with laces. A few weeks…
