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…
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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…
The 6 Products Only a Big Sister Will Tell You About
These tried and true feminine products might be everyone else’s secret. But we’re sharing them with you. There have been many times that BCP has been lovingly referred to as “the big sister in your pocket.” Well, if that’s the case, we have some more big sisterly advice. The kinda stuff only a big sister…
What Are We Supposed to Do on Tisha B’Av? Between Carpools Speaks to Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein
Join Ohr Naava at Just One Brick – a Complete Tisha B’Av Experience…you’ll have a Tisha B’Av like you never did before. Often, girls can feel left out of a Yom Tov. This happens on Purim, when the boys are drinking and partying and the girls stand on the side. And it happens on Tisha…
Basics: How To Make Candied Facon
Candied Facon is so good, we cannot guarantee any of it will make it to the table. Facon has become quite a staple in our home. I like to serve it over a sizzling burger, Shabbos day meal as part of a charcuterie board, or sometimes as part as an appetizer that needed some extra…
Which Generic Brands Are the Best?
Everyone knows which name brand items are of high quality and reliable. But what about those generic brands? Some of them are just as good (or better) at a much lower price! I crowdsourced to see which generic brand items you love from which stores so you can save money without compromising on quality. Kirkland/Costco…
6 Beautiful Outdoor Destinations for Your Family Day Trip
It’s now the best time to enjoy the great outdoors. Before Pesach I prepared an article of outdoor places to go on Chol Hamoed. We saw soon afterward that there would be no trips on Pesach! So it’s time to enjoy those outdoor trips now. Note that things are changing almost daily and it is…
Basics: How To Add Air to Your Tires
It’s easy to fill up your tire. The hardest part is finding an air pump that works. So, your tire is low. You can still drive, but you definitely should be doing something about it, and quick, before this turns into a real problem, or until you get to the mechanic. 1 First thing: find…
What’s Your Corona Story?
We’ve all experienced disappointment recently. How do we deal with it? How do we help our children deal with it? (Note: While many have unfortunately experienced deeply traumatic losses, such as the passing of a loved one or losing their source of parnassah, this article focuses on everyday sources of disappointment.) We all have our…
The Best Way to Organize Dolls
When they were just baby dolls, you threw them all in one bin and all was good. But what happens when you upgrade to the dolls that have hair?! When your little one has a doll, or two, or even three dolls, at the end of the day, you just collect them and all the…
