No more searching and searching for the right boys’ tees. I remember, back in the day when my boys were little, 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…
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Some of That Last Minute Camp and Summer Gear
It’s been a roller coaster of a pre-camp season. Are they going away? Are they staying home? Day camp? No camp? And while there’s still a lot of uncertainty, summer is yet starting. And those kids might need some gear, wherever summer may take them. See a previous amazon post here. Updated for Summer 2022
Labeling and Laundry Tips for Sleepaway Camp
First time you’re sending a child to overnight camp? This is what you need to know when it comes to camp laundry. Every camp has different laundry services, but for the most part, younger kids give in their clothes every 7-10 days for bulk laundering. You’ll need to send enough clothing to work with the…
Did You Know You Could Scan Documents into PDF Files on Your iPhone?
We’ll step you through the simple process and you can streamline all those camp and school forms from now on! (No app download needed!) Forms, forms and more forms. Especially for camp and school, but we always seem to be filling out forms. And unless it’s an online form, you’re probably scanning it (or taking…
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…
Free Camp Letter Download! Fill It Out and Send to Siblings
It’s never been so much fun to communicate with siblings away in camp. You might receive a phone call here and there, but we’re sure your sleepaway campers would also love to hear from their little brothers and sisters who are missing them at home! This download makes it easy and fun for siblings of…
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…
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….
We’ll Be Ready for Camp! Save 10% on Labels from Label Land
Lots of kids are off to camp early this year. It’s time to order labels and start packing! Use coe BCP10 for 10% off your order at Label Land. Yes, it’s already time. They’ll soon be packing up and going off to enjoy hopefully the most memorable summer. But before any packing gets done, we need…
Your Child Has Lice. What to Do Next?
Before you do anything else, the first thing to know is: Don’t freak out! Today, lice can be taken care of quickly and easily. The first thing that I’m going to tell you is if you live in a town where there are professionals who can take care of the lice for you, do it….