I know that not every family is a super cereal family. Some prefer hot breakfasts. And while, sure, on some days when there’s no school (i.e. no morning rush), I’ll make eggs or pancakes, on most days, we just love cereal. My kids eat it the normal way. I add some to my Greek yogurt…
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What to Do on Your Chol Hamoed Trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
It’s a long chol hamoed and there’s time to venture out of the area. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers lots of attractions and there’s kosher food nearby! Compiled and Photographed by: Sarah Einhorn With no Shabbos during this Chol Hamoed, it just begs for an overnight trip. Since many places are either not open after the…
Changing Over Your Closet? This is the Out-of-Season Storage Solution
Forget about those clunky space-consuming Rubbermaid containers forever (save ‘em for your sukkah decorations). These storage bag organizers are the best for storing out-of-season clothing. There are a few things I dislike about Rubbermaid storage containers. They take up way too much space. They get really heavy. And it’s really hard to organize items within…
There’s So Much on Our Minds. What Should We Be Thinking About This Rosh Hashanah?
We come into this year’s Rosh Hashanah a little differently than in years past. Just how should we feel as we begin our tefillos? With Rosh Hashanah inching closer, I’ve started my well-wishing phone calls to family and friends. So much to wish one another! First, there are the blessings for health, parnassah, and nachas….
Your Teenagers Will Love This Notebook Hack
All notebooks look the same from the top. This hack makes it easier to kids to find what they need, fast. When we started BCP, for one moment we thought, “What would happen if we run out of hacks and tips?” So far, that hasn’t happened. What has happened, rather, is that our kids have…
Beanies, Bands and Bandanas: How To Organize Your Hair Accessories
You’ve built up a nice collection but how are you storing all your fun pieces? For some it’s beanies, for others it’s bands, and then there are the scarves. Let’s not forget basic snoods and workout bandanas. Keeping your accessories organized and neat, while still being able to choose the right one at a glance,…
What Does Self Love Actually Mean?
What is self love? Is self care the same as self love? Or is it self expression? Are they all separated or intertwined? The simple answer is yes, these are all forms of self love…. But we haven’t defined it yet and I feel more confusion than clarity. So what is love? Love is acceptance!…
This is What Happened the Night My Family Was Saved
This is a true story about the night that carbon monoxide filled my home. We were renovating. Forever. The carbon monoxide detector had been removed from the ceiling adjacent to the garage door. Then it was on the steps, then in a toy box, and then it made its way onto the dining room table….
How to Shorten Those Long Backpack Straps
Your child chose the perfect backpack for back to school, but the straps are hanging down to her knees! There’s no excitement like a new backpack for a brand new school year. Choosing just the right one is a thrill when you’re in elementary school. Load up all those school supplies, put it on the…
Moving? Packing Bulky Things Like Linens? These Are the Bags You Need.
Suitcases and moving boxes are really not practical for bulky, soft things that are lightweight, yet take up tons of space. Moving totes are the answer. So how do you pack all those bed linens, pillows, blankets, comforters, and towels when moving? These totes are even good for your folded clothing too! And, yes, they’ll…
