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…
Travel & Places to go
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…
How to Pack a Sheitel for Travel
Remember the days people took wig boxes as hand luggage? They were bulky, hard to carry, and someone always left the boxes sitting somewhere. Thankfully that’s a thing of the past. With many sheitels these days set naturally, we aren’t busy pinning, rolling in curlers or worrying that our sheitel won’t be set like the…
There’s So Much To Do in Pennsylvania this Summer (Philly/Poconos Area)
Want to plan a summer trip? You don’t have to go far from home. There is so much to do in the Pocono Mountains area, also known as the Poconos, spread over a few towns and the surrounding areas. It’s a great family friendly destination with activities for all ages. Best of all, it is…
Our Readers’ 20 Best Travel Tips
We reached out on social media and asked for some of your best travel tips. Here’s a summary of your responses. Some of the tips shared are ones we’ve already discussed in older posts like this one, but they are worth repeating. Don’t take crayons or things that can roll under the seats on the plane….
Make Your Own Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Love beef jerky? It’s easy to make your own at home. For our newest, authentic version of beef jerky made in the dehydrator, see this post. Making your own beef jerky with no special equipment is simpler than you think. The first time I tried it was when I made this recipe on Between Carpools…
6 Waterfalls I Love to Visit
For a relaxing, memorable family outing, take a visit to see one of nature’s greatest wonders…the waterfall. There’s one near you! I have a soft spot for waterfalls. I find myself awed by their beauty and at the same time relaxed from the sound and sight of cascading water. Hikes with waterfalls are often my…
Did You Know That Montreal Is Known for Its Beautiful Parks?
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…
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,…
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…
