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Did You Know That Montreal Is Known for Its Beautiful Parks?
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Once the weather gets warm, everyone in Montreal can’t wait to get outdoors… and spend time in a park. Here are 21 beautiful places to enjoy the weather with your family. Montreal is known for its beautiful parks. Once summer arrives, the city is green and it’s beautiful to spend the time outdoors after being…
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How to Keep Your Car Cup Holders Clean Once and For All!
There will be no more grungy crevices to deal with! You know the yucky stuff I mean, right? It just seems to happen on its own. One minute you have a freshly Pesach cleaned car and the next you don’t quite want to put your hand into that cup holder to get the quarter you…
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How to Fold a Stretchie (or Footie)
No matter what you call it, it’s satisfying when your precious baby’s little clothing is nice and neat. Sometimes we share a post on BCP that might have you thinking, “I know that.” You probably already know how to fold a stretchie. But we’re here for everyone, including those just starting out, or those that…
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The Best Way to Pack Yarmulkes for Travel
No more squished kippahs when you get to your destination – we have a simple packing tip for you. Erev Pesach shopping last year was different, to say the least. The clothing wasn’t a high priority for us, but new yarmulkes were needed desperately. The good thing was that our local Judaica store, Judaica Plaza,…
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You Need These Egg Holders if You Buy Your Eggs in Bulk
Do you buy sheets of eggs instead of cartons? This can help keep the eggs protected in your fridge while taking up less space. I rarely have more than a couple dozen eggs in my fridge. Unless I’m planning to bake; that’s when I’ll buy a couple extra. But they’re always in a carton. Except…
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The Best Way to Store Bedding So It’s Ready for Guests
Avoid those late-night linen sessions with this storage tip. When it comes to hosting, it’s always best to be prepared. Whether you have a dedicated guest room or not, having linens ready at a moment’s notice makes having guests so much more enjoyable. And if you have a trundle bed that you use only for…
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Headed to Orlando? The Most Cost-Effective Way to See Universal Studios
Get your tickets online in advance and you could save a lot. If you’re heading to multiple parks in Orlando, you could purchase tickets to different parks separately. Or you could purchase a ticket that lets you see multiple parks in one day. Either of those options are going to be very expensive. I found…
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Wait! Don’t Unpack Your Luggage! These Are the Items That Should Stay There
There are some items we don’t ever unpack, because we never want to travel without them. In our family, each member has their own personal small piece of luggage. This is the luggage used for any short trips – overnight at a friend, Shabbos at grandparents, or a quick business trip. And in each suitcase…
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This Car Vacuum Makes Cleaning the Car So Much Easier
It’s super handy and will help you keep your car clean all year…not only before Pesach! I knew that my lease was up and a new car would be arriving any day, but I didn’t know exactly when it would be. My old car was still a mess. I had already cleared out all my…
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Basics: How We Make Our Chicken Soup
Our basic section wouldn’t be complete without the most basic Jewish food of all – some classic chicken soup. We all agreed that we needed to have a BCP Basics post about chicken soup. But we couldn’t all agree on the best recipe. Because everyone knows, chicken soup is personal. There’s no right way or…
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