This is the ultimate guide to our tried and true, time-tested, and favorite pots for all your cooking needs. A few years ago, we posted a really exhaustive guide to pots, covering every type and price range possible. We interviewed the experts and wrote up all their advice and guidance. We realize, though–it was too…
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What Is Body Image?
It might not even be reality. Body image is a very personal and intimate construct, made up of our thoughts and feelings about our body. It’s how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror. Body image is not about how our bodies actually look; rather it is about how we think our bodies…
The Easy Way to Manage a Busy Schedule in a Bullet Journal
This DIY planner concept is super functional and all you need is a basic notebook. Start the year off organized! EDITOR’S NOTE: Here on BCP, we’ve designed a couple different DIY planners that you could download and print. We called them “Life Pages” and they work when standard planners just don’t. Does your life have…
Budgeting Strategies for Your Daughter in Seminary
How can you plan a budget when you don’t know what the extra expenses will be? Knowing what to expect makes a big difference–here’s an outline of the expenses your daughter may come across during her year in seminary. Are you sending your daughter to seminary/yeshiva in a few weeks? Are you already worried about…
What to Do At American Dream
There’s tons of family-friendly activities, unique experiences, and extraordinary entertainment, all in one convenient location. UPDATED FOR 2024 Waterpark, ice rinks, game rooms, thrill rides. American Dream has enough activities to do for a few days and you may have to visit countless times, just to experience it all. Plus, there are new attractions opening…
Tzipisa LeYeshua?
Each one of us is instrumental in bringing about the Geulah. The question is: Do we want it? And why do we? Some years ago, I read a story by Etka Gittel Schwartz. The narrative started out describing a mother who was preparing for a family trip – packing a lunch of pita and yogurt,…
The BCP Summer of Growth. Week Five: Spiritual Boost
And finally, and most importantly–we want to use summer to grow spiritually. There’s lots of time to reflect, learn, and think about our ruchnius goals. This will also make us feel recharged and good about the time we spend over the summer. We don’t need to wait for Elul! It’s overwhelming to commit to something…
How Do We Feel the Pain of Galus When We Live So Well?
Al Eileh Ani Bochiayah – A guide to how you can channel the pain of galus on Tisha B’Av and Beyond Tisha B’av is a rough day, no doubt about it. Between the heat, the length, the limited distractions, and the severity of it in terms of getting a heter not to fast, it is probably…
Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. We’re very sorry to all those who invested in their Stanley Water Bottles. It might be that…
The BCP Summer of Growth. Week Four: Get Moving, Stay Healthy
Can we make it a goal to come out of summer as a healthier version of ourselves? Whether it’s more movement or healthier food, the summer is the perfect time to enjoy new healthy habits. It’s overwhelming to commit to something lasting. The Summer of Growth Challenge is for this week only–but if your new…
