Missing summer activities? The fall brings in new ways to have some family fun outdoors, and you During Chol Hamoed, Between Carpools posted this post by Sarah Einhorn on farms to enjoy this fall. If you live in Central New Jersey and want some more local options, these are great places to check out! The…
Travel & Places to go
The Perfect Makeup Bag Comes in Two Sizes and at a Great Price
Whether you need a bag for travel or for home, we found a bag that keeps your makeup organized. In my daily routine, I don’t wear much makeup. Eyeliner, brow pencil, maybe mascara and I’m ready for the day. For Shabbos and occasions, though, I do add some more. So when I travel, I can…
This Chol Hamoed: Farms to Enjoy in the Fall
You never imagined how much fun your family can actually have at a farm. It’s worth the trip! This year since Chol Hamoed Sukkos is earlier than most years and is at the beginning of the fall season I thought it would be a great time to enjoy a farm outing. Here are some farms…
11 Gifts That Any Host Will Appreciate
Even the one that “has everything” We at BCP know what it’s like being a guest (scrambling to figure out what to bring) and what it’s like being the host, receiving said gifts. Anything is appreciated, but, there’s a special joy in getting something you really want/love/won’t re-gift. Food * Bringing a salad you prepared…
Got a Spot on Dry Clean-Only Clothing? This Is a Quick Solution
No need to run to the dry cleaners every single day during Yom Tov season. With Yom Tov season coming up there are going to be lots of dressing up and food combined. That means there will be stains on your new, nice clothing. For lots of machine-washable clothing, no prob, we’ll wash, hang, and…
Being a Good Guest. What Does It Really Mean?
It’s always easy to complain about accommodations, sleeping arrangements, food and everything else. But, are you a good guest? We covered How to Be a Good Host in this post. But what if you’re on the other end this Yom Tov? You want to be a pleasure to host as well! We interviewed both hosts…
How to Be a Good Host
What does it mean to be a good host? What will make your guests feel the most welcome and comfortable? So, Yom Tov season is upon us. And with it, guests. Whether you are the one hosting or the one being hosted (see our next post!), there is always something new to learn. We interviewed…
Talking Points: Stay Connected With Your Child Even from a Long Distance
Be prepared and you won’t waste another chance to reconnect on your next phone call. Some kids are just not good at phone calls. Chances are they’re not very good at responding to your questions about their day in person either, but when they’re living at home there’s a good chance you’ll get some conversation…
Vacuum Seal Some Chicken Or Jerky for Meals on the Go or at Yeshiva
Prepare some proteins they like and they can have a ready meal in just a minute or two! I don’t know about you, but I’m always worrying about what my people are going to eat. In a classic “ess, sheyfelah, ess” fashion, I have to know that everyone has proper food wherever they’re going. I…
How to Make Your Own Coffee While You’re Traveling (No Electricity Needed)
There’s so many times, when away from home, that we get stuck without good (and necessary) coffee. These are some great solutions. When Faigy Sprecher from The Kitchen Clique showed us these portable coffee solutions from Wacaco, we knew we had to share them with the BCP audience, especially those who might be traveling and…