If you’re spending time in Israel, use the Moovit app to pay for your ride on the bus, train or light rail! On a recent trip to Israel, I got to try the relatively new Moovit app and it was such a pleasantly smooth experience. In recent years, riding a bus has been tricky because…
Travel & Places to go
Planning Your Trip to Boston
Boston is a great city to explore with the family! Boston is a fantastic all-around trip destination. It is a city that is rich in American History, nature and additional attractions. Boston has kosher food and minyan. We visited for a two-day trip one fall and managed to do a lot in Boston. It is a…
What Do Your Kids Like to Listen to in the Car?
We asked our followers: What do you put on in the car to keep the kids calm and happy? While we originally posed this question to our readers in a discussion about carpools, we thought it’s apropos to share this question during midwinter break time, when you might be spending a lot of time in…
Where to Enjoy Winter Sports This Season (NY/NJ)
Here are more ideas for some winter fun Two years ago, I shared some ideas for great outdoor winter sports activities on this site. Last winter, I visited additional ski slopes and ice rinks to share with you here. I love trips that are in the spirit of winter, and I always try to find…
29 Exciting Places to Explore in NYC in the Fall and Winter
Fun is not just for kids. Teens and adults can enjoy exploring the city. Go with friends. Go with your spouse. Or, enjoy some alone time! A few years ago, I was telling a friend that the monotony of fall and winter was getting to me—I love being outdoors but I don’t do well with…
4 Fun Places to Enjoy the Outdoors This Fall – Central New Jersey
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…
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…
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…
The Best Products for Charging Your Devices When Traveling
We picked our favorite products for all kinds of travel. Whether it’s a short weekend visiting your parents’ or a week-long vacation, chances are you’ll need to charge a device or two or six while you’re away. If you travel more than once or twice a year, our first piece of advice is not to…
