We hear the sounds, and we look down, trying to concentrate. But what should we be thinking about during tekias shofar? The children are busy with their snacks and the baby has thankfully drifted off. As the shuffle on the men’s side quiets down and the ba’al tokeiah readies himself to blow the shofar, the…
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Are You Ready for a New Knife? Here’s Our Favs.
Buying new knives in honor of Rosh Hashanah? Or to be ready for the month-long cooking marathon? There is a minhag, found mostly in the Chassidic community, of purchasing a new knife for Rosh Hashanah. It is said to be a segulah for parnassah, so it can only be a good thing! Also, we can…
Make It Easier to Pair Socks That All Look the Same
This puff paint trick will help you easily pair socks of different sizes. Do you have two kids – or more – who wear the same type of socks? Especially those basic plain knee socks the girls wear with their uniforms? Inevitably, they end up wearing the wrong size. Or, even worse, one of each…
Creating a Habit: Here’s the Trick to Making It Happen.
Chodesh Elul is the perfect time to pick something and stick to it. All month. Every spring, I get a clear reminder of how hard it is to create a new habit. I suffer from seasonal allergies, and taking my allergy medication is something I will constantly forget, only to be reminded as the day…
It’s Been One Year: How Between Carpools Affected Our Lives
We didn’t imagine we’d learn so much from our friends (and guests!) in one year. Since Between Carpools launched one year ago, we’ve all learned so many tips and tricks from both each other and from you. Fellow BCPers have recommended products which we’ve found to be so useful, and we’ve been awed by the…
How to Keep Guest Room Beds Fresh & Guest-Ready
Keep infrequently used guest room beds fresh with this trick. Washing and changing linen is a big job, let’s not kid ourselves. If you know you won’t be using your guest room beds for a while (even if only a week or two) here is a great trick to save yourself from a clean but…
We’ve Got the Perfect Gift Idea for the Seminary-Bound Girl or the Frequent Traveler in Your Life
Do you pack up big bottles of toiletries every time you’re going somewhere? This travel gift may be your solution. Do you have a daughter going to seminary? Or do you know someone who goes away Shabbos after Shabbos or business trip after trip? This is a great travel gift idea for them. Use any…
The Art Of Doing Nothing
Before the summer slips away, make sure you devote some time to do… nothing. “Dolce far niente” is Italian for “the sweetness of doing absolutely nothing”. According to good old Google: pleasant idleness. My translation? A perfect summer day. Leave it to the Italians and the art of doing nada. Have you noticed how scheduling…
Creased Tablecloth? Not in the Mood to Iron Clothes? Make-Your-Own Wrinkle Release
Nope, you don’t need to get out that ironing board each time there’s a wrinkle that needs an iron. They’re running out the door. But something doesn’t look just so. And no, they don’t want to change. And no, you really don’t want to go back to the ironing board. Or–that tablecloth is spread across…
10 Ways to Make Packing and Moving (and Unpacking!) Easier
It might seem overwhelming to put it all away in boxes. Make your move easier with these practical and simple packing and moving tips. 1) Start with the Time Consuming Tasks Because when you’re up to the last few boxes, you won’t want to do it anymore. For example, polish and wrap the silver (like…
