It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
Spring/Summer
Need Pool Advice? Our Readers Shared Their Top Tips
None of us at BCP have a pool, so we turned to you, our readers, to share your best advice. But these tips are only a start! Let’s use this post as a forum so you can add your pool tips in the comments below. “If you have an above ground Intex-style pool, definitely invest…
What’s the Difference Between All the Types of Tiros?
There’s Tiro 17, Tiro 19, and Tiro 21. There’s also funny sizing. So how does a mom know just what to get? Your son wants to wear Tiro pants this summer. But some mothers know just what to get and where, others are still looking for guidance (and links). So, due to your requests, we’ve…
The Top Most Affordable Outdoor Furniture Sets (Everything Under $500)
There’s nothing like having a comfortable place to sit outdoors. You sit with guests, with friends, with the kids, or the best…on your own with a good book. And while there’s lots of beautiful and expensive outdoor furniture sets out there (not hard to find one of those), we thought we’d be helping you out…
Our Favorite Outdoor Toys 2.0
When the weather is right, we just want the kids to be busy outdoors. Use this updated list to stock up on a summer full of fun! Back in the summer of 2018, we put together this post of some of our favorite outdoor toys. It’s been one of our most popular posts ever since….
These Are the Coolest Tees for Boys
No more searching and searching for the right boys’ tees. I remember, back in the day when my boys were younger, I would search high and light for t-shirts that didn’t have words or graphics (or only classy graphics) on them. It wasn’t easy! The sooner I’d find something we both liked, the sooner they’d…
Find Just the Right Swimsuit for Your Tweens and Teens
When your little girl starts growing up, it can be hard to find swimwear that looks right. We pulled together some favorites that will keep them comfortable and confident in and out of the water. When the girls are small, we buy swimsuits that are adorable. They’re so fun and easy to find at all…
Our Top 16 Mango Picks for Women and Teens
Fashion is so modest this year… grab the opportunity! One of us almost found a teen wardrobe at Mango this year. It was unexpected because it wasn’t a place we usually think to look. It was also easier than usual because there’s lots more long skirts and long sleeves around vs. other years. Breezy skirts,…
The Organized Camp Packing List for Boys
What do boys actually wear and use in camp? A while back in 2017, the team at Between Carpools put together a thorough and very helpful camp packing list. At that time, four years ago, everyone else on the BCP team had teen girls (except for me). My camp experience began, rather, with packing up boys….
These Are the Best of the Best Summer Essentials
They’re functional, they’re fun, and they keep us safe all summer long. They’re the summer essentials we turn to year after year. We’ve just rounded them all up in one place! Once these are on hand, you’re ready to start the summer fun.